Jacob Colter

Experience

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  Engineers Without Borders

  May 2012 - Jun 2012

  Surface Water Control Team

  Completed a topographic map of the area Excavated trenches to alleviate surface water problemsConstructed gabions to control erosion along a riverbankImplemented a fresh water supply system for the community

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  Brinkmann Constructors

  Jun 2012 - Aug 2013

  Project Engineer Intern

  Assisted project team in creating project scheduleVerified subcontractors’ scopes of work in buyout meetingsRecorded meeting minutes and prepared meeting agendasCreated and maintained submittal and RFI logs Responsible for coordinating delivery of building materials Scheduled and verified subcontractors’ completion of project punchlist

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  Lusardi Construction

  May 2014 - Aug 2014

  Project Engineer Intern

  Performed takeoff and estimates for a variety of projectsInitial bid solicitation and follow up with subcontractors Analyzed incoming bids to determine the subcontractor to be usedExpedited and obtained building construction permits Processed submittals from subcontractors through approval by architectComposed and issued change orders to subcontractors

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  Brinkmann Constructors

  Jun 2015 - Sept 2018

  Project Engineer

  Identify and pursue new business development opportunities including maintaining positive client relationships to leverage future repeat businessPrepare full cost estimates including quantity take-offs and pricingParticipate in bid solicitation, bid package preparation and analysisAssist in preparation of general contract and subcontract administrationPrepare permit applicationsMaintain updated construction documents including as-builtsManage and process shop drawings and submittalsCoordinate material and equipment procurement and expeditingFacilitate the RFI processDocument project coordination meetings for distributionMonitor project schedules to ensure adherence to key datesInitiate, review and negotiate change ordersOversee entire close-out process including creation and completion of punch listOther duties and responsibilities as assigned Show less

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  The World Race

  Oct 2018 - Aug 2019

  Missionary

  Coordinated travel, lodging and food for 37 people through 16 countries in 11 monthsServed in a variety of ministries in many different cultures and languagesFostered a culture of healthy peer-to-communication, growth and goal settingPlanned humanitarian event for 2,000+ Venezuelan refugees in Quito, Ecuador

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  Global U

  Sept 2019 - Jun 2020

  Director of Partner Development

  Pioneered a new, international gap year program for 19 studentsManaged multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced, start-up environmentDeveloped strategic external relationships for the program and its participantsMentored students in career development and professionalismFacilitated emergency transition from Nicaragua to the US in 48 hoursImplemented protocols to continue program during COVID-19Created and maintained daily workflow for ​Global U Talks​ podcast

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  Malmquist Construction

  Apr 2023 - now

  Project Manager