David A. Simko

Candidate Information

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (949) 292-9032

Salary Expectation: TBD

Skills: Project management, construction management, commercial construction, public works construction, healthcare construction, aviation construction, safety management, OSHA compliance, cost control, scheduling, Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud, quality control, team leadership, subcontractor management, project closeout, client relationship management, risk management, procurement, estimation, pre-construction, regulatory compliance, field operations management, change order management, staff supervision, training and mentoring, strategic decision-making, constructability review, architectural and engineering plan interpretation, building code compliance, job site coordination, multi-project management

Current Location: Reno, Nevada 89521

Willing to Relocate?: NA

Relevant Experience: David has 45+ years of experience, with the last 25+ years focused exclusively on complex commercial, healthcare, aviation, and public works projects valued between $8M–$320M. While he owned a construction company early in his career (1990s), there has been no recent focus on housing/residential. His background fits commercial project execution very well, and he has a proven track record on large-scale projects comparable to ours.

Work Authorization: US

Highlights: Large-Scale Commercial Project Leadership

Led field operations for major commercial projects at McCarthy Building Companies, including:

Children’s Hospital of Orange County ($320M, design-build GMP)

John Wayne Airport Terminal C Expansion ($102M, public works hard bid)

Saint John’s Health Center ($220M, negotiated hard bid)

Public Works and Aviation Sector Experience

Served as Senior Superintendent for Q&D Construction at Reno-Tahoe International Airport (Enabling Work for CONRAC).

Supervised projects at Hensel Phelps Construction, including:

Anaheim Convention Center Expansion ($116M public works)

Herlong Federal Prison ($110M, federal project)

Healthcare and Institutional Construction Expertise

Project Superintendent at GKKWorks and Oltmans Construction, leading:

Pomona Valley Hospital Emergency Department Expansion ($8.5M)

Downtown West Medical MOB & Parking Structure ($38M)

PIH Urgent Care Center ($17M)

Strong Operational and Team Management Skills

As Operations Manager at Bruce Olson Construction, managed all field operations, staffing, safety compliance, and project closeout across multiple projects and teams (38 employees).

Scheduling, Risk Management, and Safety Compliance

Proficient in Primavera P6, MS Project, Procore, and Autodesk Construction Cloud for project scheduling and monitoring.

Extensive OSHA training (30-hour card), First Aid, Fall Protection, and Hazmat certifications.

Cost Management and Financial Oversight

Managed budgets, project staffing, subcontractor negotiations, and field-based financial performance at United Construction and Bruce Olson Construction.

Local to Reno, Nevada

Resides in Reno, NV — familiar with local construction standards and market.

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