Mike Nelson

Background

About Mike Nelson

2020-Present SOFTWARE ENGINEERING STUDENT - MONTANA TECH Back to school after 11 years. Re-learning how to study. Minimal coding knowledge prior. Currently learning Python (3), C, C++, and MATLAB. Interests in Data Science and Embedded Systems. Commuting 250 miles (round-trip) per day Missoula, MT to Butte, MT and back. Working 1-4 nights per week running sweeper truck or snow/ice removal at Pro Sweep Plus. 2019-2020 GENERAL MANAGER - PRO SWEEP PLUS Managed commercial accounts for various clients year-round. Coordinated snow and ice removal for winter season. Developed quality control, organizational, and tracking tools. 2018-2019 PROJECT MANAGER & ESTIMATOR - MONTANA HELICAL PIERS Initiated and managed commercial and residential projects. Acquired new clients and vendors for increased business and profit margins. 2013-2018 PROJECT ENGINEER & ESTIMATOR – DONALD B MURPHY CONTRACTORS Developed and delivered over $59 million in estimates resulting in over $10 million in awarded contracts in public and private markets. On-site engineer for over $35 million in contracts for high profile owners including United States Strategic Command, Amazon, and Intel. 5/12-11/12 PROJECT MANAGER & ESTIMATOR - PACIFIC FOUNDATION Performed takeoffs, estimates, and proposals. Reviewed contracts, wrote submittals, wrote and/or organized RFIs and PDSs. Coordinated deliveries, materials, and subcontractors. Found new leads resulting in new clients and winning bids. 2010-2011 PROJECT ENGINEER & ESTIMATOR - TBH & ASSOCIATES Initiated projects; tracked budget and progress; coordinated deliveries, escorts, and subcontractors. Served as on-site safety representative and night foreman at Intel Ronler Acres. 2009-2010 ON-SITE SUPERINTENDENT & WORKING FOREMAN - PHILIPS CONST. Oversaw subcontractors; coordinated crew and subs to meet deadlines and inspections. 2008-2009 HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - GOOSE BAY CONST. Operated and maintained equipment including motor grader, excavator, bulldozer, and loader. 2007-2008 HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - SMITH EXCAVATION Dug and installed foundations, utilities, and drain-fields. Excavated and loaded blasted rock. 2006-2009 DRILL RIG ASSISTANT - O'KEEFE DRILLING Drilled geotechnical and environmental exploration shafts, heat pump shafts, large diameter shafts for bridge pilings and high security tower footings. Drilled water wells. 2005-2006 OILER - SHELLINGER CONST. Operated blade and maintained equipment for day and night fleets on highway construction jobs.