updated turner presentation
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Mentor: Nick Cucchiarella
Leslie Tan
OPTIONS Advisor:Jay Jazayeri
Intern:Amanda Siciliano
• Tuesday, May 10th- Friday, June 3rd
– Hours: 9am-4pm• Turner Headquarters:– 375 Hudson Street, 6th floor
• Paid transportation• Six externs
The Externship
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About Turner
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Largest Construction Management
Company
• $10 billion volume• 5,200 employees• 1,500 projects per
year
Offices
• 43 US offices• 20 overseas
countries
Contacts• CEO-Peter
Davoren
“Building the Future”
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Notable Projects
Hearst TowerNew York, NY
Yankee StadiumBronx, New York
Burj KhalifaDubai, UAE
Buerger Center for Advanced Pediatric CarePhiladelphia, Pennsylvania
Madison Square Garden RenovationNew York, New York
World Trade Center Transportation HubNew York, New York
Community & Citizenship• Philanthropy efforts• Community involvement• Opportunities for students• Lauren Tsuchiya
– Community Affairs
Building Information Modeling (BIM)• Constructing 3D models• Combines trade work• Jon David
– Regional Manger & Virtual Design/Construction
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Other Departments
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Close out
Finance:Cost Accounting
Sales
Estimating
Purchasing
EngineeringBIMSafety Planning
Fieldwork
Preconstruction
Construction
Departments
o Analyze project plans & specificationso Determine estimated cost
o Lump sum bido Guaranteed Maximum Price
o Take-offs & conceptual estimatingo Understanding scope of projects
Week 2: Estimating
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• Ana Tavarez– Estimating Engineer
• Melissa Kelly– Senior Estimator
• Michael Orientale, P.E.– Senior Estimator
Week 2: Estimating
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• Quantify building floors, bathrooms, kitchens• List other spaces• Count – Elevators– Number of stops– Flights of stairs
• Analyze building materials– Exterior– Interior
Week 2: Estimating- Project
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o Maintains relationshipso Evaluating qualifications & capabilitieso Prepares, negotiates, awardso Working under pressure
Week 3: Purchasing
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• Fuquan Collins– Procurement Agent
• Elin Thoersteindottir– Business Development
• Lisa M. Hickerson– Purchasing Manager: Interiors
• Frank Yozzo– Procurement Manager
Week 3: Purchasing
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• Quantify carpet & stone• Breakdown the cost• Fill out leveling sheet• Submit a bid
Week 3: Purchasing- Project
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Vs.
Firmly GroundedSubcontractor
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Direct Cost= Price Carpet + Price StoneInsurance= 4.5% Direct CostExtra Costs= 45,000 (Contingency)Overhead & Profit- 10% Direct CostSalaries= Workers + Safety + Other staff
o Prepares Indicated Outcome Reports (IORs)o Monitor cost of projectso Provides financial data
o Forecast earnings & profitabilityoManage financial risks
Week 4: Cost
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• Matt Testani– Cost Engineer & LEED Engineer
• Alexandra Hull– Cost Engineer
• Isabel Lynch– Project Setup & Cost Engineer
• Scott Darwick– Cost Engineer
Week 4: Cost
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• Budget freshman year of college• Divide budget into subcategories• Forecast spending• Check formulas
Week 4: Cost- Project
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Amanda's College ExpensesWentworth Institute of Technology
Freshman Year
Starting budget – Yearly spending = Remaining
$4,500 - $2,040 = $2,460
Revenue – Cost = Earnings
The Value of Networking
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Networking
Building relationships
Increased reliability
Career opportunities
Develop knowledge
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Jobsite Visits
Bloomberg Project919 3rd Ave- 11th Floor
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center & City University of New York1275 York Ave
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Jobsite Visits
Rudin Management Company, Inc.919 3rd Ave- 11th Floor
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Jobsite Visits
One World Trade CenterCondé Nast285 Fulton StreetFloors 20-44
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Jobsite Visits
One World Trade Center PATH Station- Transportation Hub285 Fulton Street
What are the inter-personal and intra-personal skills needed to be
successful in the engineering/construction
industry?
Interpersonal (others) Intrapersonal (oneself)
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Needed Skills
Collaborative Respectful
Flexible Amiable
AccessibleConcise
Self-motivatedIndependent
Thick-skinnedOrganized
Efficient Dedicated
In what ways do engineers use 21st century technology?
Field Office
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Technology
What are some of the problems and challenges faced by an
engineer?
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Problems & Challenges
Cost: Being the watchdogs
Design: Making unique buildings while maintaining a budget
Community Affairs: Joining a jobsite team
Interiors: Planning for unforeseen conditions
Safety: Changing the culture
BIM: Looking for conflicts in trade work
Purchasing: Negotiating with subcontractors
Estimating: Finding the cheapest, most complete bid
Turner: Work-life balance
Jobsites: Being a good leader
Jobsites: Dealing with clients, subcontractors
Jobsites: Managing shipments
What are some buzzwords at Turner Construction?
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Flexibility
Constructability
Transparency LEAN
LEED
Safety
Family Proactive
Achieved short/long term goals Potential career opportunities Increased maturity Newfound perspective
Carpets, Elevators, Doors Enjoyed fast-paced work environment
Evaluation
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• Mr. Jay Jazayeri• Nick Cucchiarella• Human Resources• Community & Affairs Department• Estimating Department• Purchasing Department• Cost Department• Fellow Externs
Thank You
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