Jason Pollock, MBA

Experience

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  The LPA Group Inc

  Jan 2002 - Jul 2004

  Intern - Coop

  Engaged in project planning, information gathering, and cost analysis.

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  Deatrick Engineering and Associates Inc

  Nov 2004 - Apr 2007

  Project Manager

  Managed projects in construction materials testing and inspections.Expert witness in construction litigation for clients.

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  QORE Property Sciences

  Apr 2007 - Feb 2008

  Project Manager

  Oversaw high-end inspections as well as construction materials testing and geotechnical testing on projects.

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  ECS Limited

  Feb 2008 - Oct 2010

  Field Services Manger

  Managed more than 15 employees in the areas of construction materials testing and inspections. Supported engineering for soil, groundwater, and sinkhole issues. Received 2009 Safety Award. Project managed largest and most complex project in company history with a focus on quality assurance. Received praise by senior leadership on the success of the $110M project.Propelled profitability and improved staff retention through fostering strong relationships with clients in the Atlanta market during the recession. Show less

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  Southern Nuclear Company Vogtle 3 & 4

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2016

  ITAAC Project Manager - Civil

  Southern Nuclear is a leader in the nation's nuclear energy facility operators and advanced nuclear technologies.ITAAC PROJECT MANAGER – CIVIL Created Nuclear Regulatory Commission documents to facilitate plant development as designed for the Vogtle 3 & 4 Combined License. Interfaced with staff in the planning of ITAAC completion activities. Assessed ITAAC Principle Closure Documents, Completion Packages, and ITAAC Completion Notifications.Met requirements to receive approval from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) through weekly meetings with all parties, reviewing open items and issues to meet regulatory requirements.NUCLEAR DEVELOPMENT OVERSIGHTPlayed a key role in construction management for the first new Nuclear Power Plant Vogtle 3 & 4 in over 30 years within the United States, in addition to Nuclear Island, Turbine Island, Cooling Towers, and the Permanent Campus. Led safety and planning. Acted as point of contact on concrete and soil issues. Coached staff in the field. Met all project requirements with NRC.Boosted safety ratings, selected as part of the safety team through safety education and accident prevention.Improved employee training by volunteering to be part of team to drive results, identify issues, inspect, report, and impact the bottom line. Show less

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  Terracon

  Feb 2016 - May 2017

  Department Manager - Materials

  Managed quality assurance, along with employee safety and training. Ensured employees received internal certifications, external certifications ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I, and ICC certifications to secure additional projects. Drove continuous improvement initiatives and project deliverables from the proposal development to closing documents. Hired staff for the department and worked cross-functionally with other groups.Led the team to achieve top 5 rank out of 140 offices every year on internal audits by introducing new equipment, training staff, and creating accurate document control.Facilitated continuous improvement of P&L by negotiating rates on projects, communicating with clients, and collecting 98% of invoices within 30 days with no write-offs.Drove project volume, workload increase by 50%, and profits increase by 10% by developing marketing plans for the department, liaising with office leadership, and following up on all leads and proposals. Show less

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  New York Life Insurance Company

  Aug 2017 - Nov 2017

  New York Life Agent

  Agent licensed to sell insurance through New York Life Insurance Company

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  ECS Limited

  Jan 2018 - Aug 2019

  CMT Senior Project Manager

  Management of construction materials testing projects.Project management of multiple high rise projects in the Tampa area.Greatly reduced collections for the entire office by focusing on accountability with the office staff and project management. Biggest drop in aged collections for the Tampa office in history of the office.Propelled profitability through fostering strong relationships with clients in the Tampa market.

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  Circle K

  Oct 2019 - Jul 2024

  Construction Manager

  Completed 17 stores from ground breaking to opening in my tenure. Received award for the greatest number of stores completed in a fiscal year with best overall durations. Drive quality during the entire construction period by completing both weekly calls and onsite oversight.Been a team player jumping into complete stores in two other business units aside from my assigned area.Drive construction schedules by hiring, orienting and managing general contractors and sub-contractors, verifying work in progress, resolving problems, and reporting progress.Achieving financial objectives by negotiating contractor rates, anticipating requirements, submitting information for budget preparation, scheduling expenditures, monitoring costs, analyzing variances, writing purchase orders, reviewing and approving invoices.Fulfills contract requirements by completing pre-construction and closing inspections including a detailed punch-list at completion of projects.Seeks continual efficiencies within the area of facility maintenance to include ongoing evaluation of long term strategies. Address all warranty issues and provide assistance during the life of the store with construction related items. Show less

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  ALDI USA

  Aug 2024 - now

  Construction Project Manager

  • Oversees all store construction projects, ensuring compliance with governmental codes, permitted plans and ALDI specifications, within the specified time frame and budget. • Recruits, qualifies, and recommends to their direct leader contractors to bid on future work; develops existing contractors to increase engagement and construction efficiency. • Reviews and provides first approval on all construction payments and change orders to ensure accurate billing; verifies receipt of all required lien waivers. • Authorizes field changes, when necessary, within the appropriate threshold.• Keeps up-to-date on external best practices and relevant changes to their field/area; communicates updates to their direct leader.• Informs management of recurring issues or when additional team training may be required.• Reviews all plans for the Landlord/Developer Work, confirming coordination with the ALDI construction plans and verifying inclusion of required scope. • Manages the bid process for each project, including the preparation of bid documents, bid administration, facilitating pre-bid meetings, and the review and qualification of all bids once received, providing their direct leader with their recommendation of award.• Ensures work is completed in accordance with the construction plans and specifications, to the highest quality standards and within the required duration and budget through on-site supervision of the general contractor and vendor coordination; independently determines field changes necessary to solve issues at hand.• Completes a nine-month walkthrough with the Facility Services personnel, identifying and facilitating the repair or replacement of any defective items that would fall under the one-year contractor warranty. Show less