Jake Dowling
Murdo
Summary
Driven project manager with proven skills in overseeing large-scale commercial and industrial projects. Expertise in team coordination, material procurement, and progress tracking ensures efficient project execution and client satisfaction.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Mangager
PayneCrest Electric
Lincoln
01.2026 - Current
- Directed electrical tasking and scope build-out for commercial and industrial construction projects to ensure alignment with project specifications
- Managed field crews and coordinated day-to-day project activities to facilitate seamless collaboration among project team members
- Oversaw project execution, material procurement, progress tracking, and team communication to maintain project timelines and deliverables
Assistant Project Manager
Interstates Construction
National Travel
05.2023 - 12.2025
- Managed electrical and automation scopes on major projects, including Anchor Ingredients and 180MW Mission Critical facilities, ensuring alignment with client specifications and project timelines
- Developed subcontracting packages, SOVs, proposals, and change orders
- Led client and internal meetings, maintained PCO logs, and updated schedules while conducting safety meetings and two-week look-ahead sessions to promote project transparency and collaboration
- Created IWPs and safety plans based on permits, submittals, and RFIs
- Utilized Bluebeam, Spectrum, PowerBI, Accubid, Projectsight, Aasta, and WBS software for comprehensive project control and reporting, enhancing data accuracy and accessibility
Assistant Project Manager Intern
Interstates Construction
Aberdeen
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Assisted in proposal development, change orders, and estimating with Bluebeam, Accubid, and WBS to facilitate project planning
- Coordinated safety measures and managed equipment and material logistics for summer project in Big Stone, SD, ensuring smooth operations
- Monitored labor hours by phase codes and provided progress projections to clients, enhancing project transparency
Project Management Student Position
Daktronics
Brookings
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Created scopes of work, bid packages, and price sheets
- Assisted with estimating, proposal writing, and subcontractor management
- Coordinated subcontractor responsibilities and on-site execution
Heavy Equipment Operator Intern
Foothills Contracting
Webster
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Operated excavator, bulldozer, payloader, and other heavy equipment for efficient pipe crew operations
- Executed grading, prepared pipe beds, formed concrete, and installed pipes for seamless project execution
- Applied Trimble Earthworks technology to ensure precise grading and layout on construction sites.
Lumber Yard Associate / Forklift Operator
Moore Building Center
Murdo
01.2017 - 07.2021
- Operated forklift for unloading trucks, loading customer orders, and managing inventory accuracy
- Constructed agricultural structures (calf shelters, decks, shelves, catwalks) to meet customer needs and improve sales
- Delivered customer service and facilitated material selection to enhance buying experience and support sales
Education
Bachelor of Science - Construction Management
South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD05-2024
Skills
- Project management
- Scope development
- Risk management
- Budget tracking
- Progress monitoring
- Change order management
- Subcontractor coordination
Accomplishments
- ABB South Dakota State Estimating Team – 2 years
- Beavers Heavy Highway Construction Estimating Challenge – 1 year
- Class President (Freshman, Junior, Senior years)
- National Honor Society Member
- Ted Turner Foundation Committee President (2 years)
Timeline
Project Mangager
PayneCrest Electric
01.2026 - Current
Assistant Project Manager
Interstates Construction
05.2023 - 12.2025
Assistant Project Manager Intern
Interstates Construction
05.2023 - 08.2023
Project Management Student Position
Daktronics
05.2022 - 05.2023
Heavy Equipment Operator Intern
Foothills Contracting
05.2021 - 08.2021
Lumber Yard Associate / Forklift Operator
Moore Building Center
01.2017 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Science - Construction Management
South Dakota State University