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JUSTIN GILBERT

JUSTIN GILBERT

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Summary

Ambitious Senior Project Engineer with a proven track record at BLACH CONSTRUCTION, excelling in preconstruction and business development. Lead a $50 million school modernization, while also driving $100 million in new contracts. Expertise in cost control and stakeholder coordination ensures project success while fostering strong relationships with clients and contractors.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Project Engineer

BLACH CONSTRUCTION
12.2022 - Current
  • Lead preconstruction efforts for a $50M school modernization, including estimating, scheduling, and project deliverables.
  • Coordinate business development efforts, creating new relationships with clients and contractors for a new branch, leading to $100 million in new contracts.
  • Coordinate with contractors, architects, and owners to maintain project milestones and budget constraints.
  • Assist in project buyout, contract negotiation, and cost analysis to optimize project financials.
  • Oversee and implement quality control and safety protocols to ensure compliance with DSA and industry standards.
  • Support field teams in project execution, providing guidance on design coordination, constructability reviews, and issue resolution.

Project Engineer

LATHROP CONSTRUCTION ASSOCIATES, INC.
01.2018 - 11.2022
  • Acted as Project Manager for a $40M school district project, leading through preconstruction, budgeting, and contract phases before transitioning to a new PM at construction start
  • Managed project schedules, subcontractor coordination, RFIs, and change orders across multiple ground-up and large-scale renovation projects
  • Conducted constructability reviews, design coordination, and cost control analysis to improve project efficiency
  • Assisted in contract negotiation, procurement, and bid package development for public-sector school projects
  • Maintained strong relationships with school districts, DSA officials, and project stakeholders to ensure smooth project execution

Education

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Business Administration & Management

CALIFORNIA LUTHERAN UNIVERSITY
THOUSAND OAKS, CA
01.2017

Skills

  • Preconstruction and Estimating
  • Project Scheduling and Budgeting
  • Business Development
  • Stakeholder and Subcontractor Coordination
  • Ground-Up Construction and Large-Scale Modernizations
  • Cost Control and Value Engineering
  • Construction Quality Control and Safety Management

Certification

  • OSHA 30-Hour Certification
  • DSA Project Management Training (In Progress)
  • Procore Certified: Project Management

Timeline

Senior Project Engineer

BLACH CONSTRUCTION
12.2022 - Current

Project Engineer

LATHROP CONSTRUCTION ASSOCIATES, INC.
01.2018 - 11.2022

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Business Administration & Management

CALIFORNIA LUTHERAN UNIVERSITY

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