Samuel Schoonmaker
San Diego
Summary
Civil Project/Field Engineer with 3+ years of experience in infrastructure, rail transit, and renovation projects. Skilled in managing teams of 25+, overseeing budgets, schedules, and compliance. Proven record of delivering projects on time, under budget, and to high safety standards.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
New Leafs, LLC
11.2024 - 08.2025
- Managed renovation projects from acquisition to sale, overseeing timelines and budgets.
- Coordinated contractors, subcontractors, and vendors, ensuring compliance.
- Scheduled inspections, pulled permits, and tracked costs to maximize ROI.
- Conducted site visits and resolved issues quickly.
Project / Field Engineer
Con-Quest Contractors, Inc.
06.2020 - 06.2023
- Kept the projects within budget and projected time frames.
- Optimized execution time, cost, and material use.
- Maintained all the forecasting, budget, and cost codes.
- Managed the workforce effectively and ensured a high degree of safety on the site.
- Assisted in the development, preparation, and finalization of the project schedule.
- Procuring and submitting all project submittal information as well as managing the approval process.
- Assisted in the subcontract requirements, contract documents, RFI’s, and change orders.
- Coordinate communications and correspondences from owners, general contractors, and subcontractors.
- Managed the QA/QC of the projects I was assigned too.
- Acted as the temporary onsite superintendent when necessary.
- Prepared OM manuals and submit in accordance with specification requirements on each project.
Junior Project Manager
TCE Constructors
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Assisted in estimating and reviewing subcontractor bids.
- Gained field experience in framing, steel tying, and finishing work.
- Supported project management tasks including scheduling and bid reviews.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Construction Management
California State University, Chico
05.2021
Skills
- Experience with specialized construction software like BlueBeam Revu, Revit, Naviswork, Primavera P6, Heavybid, Procore, etc
- Professional use of Excel and standard office software
- Proficiency using 2D / 3D CAD software
- Proficiency in an engineering field relevant to the project - civil, electrical, industrial, trackwork, etc
- Working knowledge of the relevant industry laws, safety codes and applicable OSHA regulations
- Understanding and interpreting construction/engineering plans, technical drawings, and documentation
- Working with contracts, bidding, and documentation for suppliers and contractors
- Working with budgets and deadlines
- Engineering review and quality audits
- Project management and organization
Timeline
Project Manager
New Leafs, LLC
11.2024 - 08.2025
Project / Field Engineer
Con-Quest Contractors, Inc.
06.2020 - 06.2023
Junior Project Manager
TCE Constructors
05.2019 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Construction Management
California State University, Chico
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