Open To Work
Charles Van Billiard
Helsinki,19
Work Preference
Summary
Innovative Engineer known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specializes in project management, process improvement, and technical troubleshooting. Possesses strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and teamwork skills, enabling successful collaboration and innovative solutions. Excels in fast-paced environments requiring attention to detail and adherence to deadlines.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Design and Engineer Consultant
Aulis Lundell Ltd
, Finland
05.2023 - Current
- Technical specialist supporting design-build modular building systems for new construction projects in Finland.
- Contribute to early-phase design reviews ensuring constructability and production alignment.
- Facilitated communication between engineering, manufacturing, and on-site installation teams.
- Coordinate prefabricated module integration into project schedules.
- Optimized materials for efficient use in construction projects. and enhanced installation efficiency.
- Monitored compliance with Nordic building regulations and quality standards.
Superintendent
KB Home
Florida, USA
06.2022 - 08.2023
- Directed residential construction operations to optimize workflow in high-volume production environment.
- Managed multi-trade coordination and daily field execution to ensure seamless project delivery.
- Strengthened constructability feedback between field teams and design departments.
- Strengthened constructability feedback to enhance collaboration between field teams and design departments.
Sales Associate
The Home Depot
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Guided customers in resolving sales and technical inquiries about building materials, enhancing their purchasing experience.
- Assisted customers with sales and technical inquiries regarding building materials.
- Organized displays and stocked shelves consistently to improve product visibility and accessibility.
- Maintained organized displays and ensured shelves were stocked properly.
Disability leave
01.2012 - 01.2020
- Engaged in self-directed learning to enhance expertise. to improve knowledge and skills. to enhance knowledge and skills.
- Executed day-to-day duties with accuracy and efficiency to support team objectives.
- Studied independently to improve knowledge and skills. to enhance knowledge and skills.
Project Manager
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers / Polu Kai Services
01.2008 - 01.2012
- Led lifecycle management of major federal programs including the $1.1B BRAC 133 DoD Office Complex.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary efforts across design, engineering, and construction teams to ensure project alignment.
- Directed multidisciplinary coordination across design, engineering, and construction teams.
- Performed constructability assessments to minimize field conflicts and avoid delays.
- Delivered executive-level briefings to military and civilian leadership, enhancing project visibility and stakeholder engagement.
Area Superintendent
Hensel Phelps Construction Co.
, USA
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Oversaw large hospitality and aviation developments valued at $300M.
- Supervised construction projects ensuring compliance with safety regulations and company standards.
- Coordinated schedules and resources for project teams across multiple locations to ensure seamless execution.
- Managed subcontractor performance to deliver projects on time and uphold quality standards.
Project Manager | Superintendent
Nordic Construction & Betongmästerna
, Sweden/Norway
01.1998 - 01.2006
- Oversaw commercial, healthcare, infrastructure, and mixed-use projects across Scandinavia, ensuring alignment with client objectives and project timelines.
- Managed project schedules and coordinated timelines for construction activities.
- Oversaw budgeting processes, tracking expenses against project forecasts.
- Facilitated communication between teams to ensure project alignment and clarity.
Education
Electronic Security Systems - Electronic Security Systems
US Army Corps of Engineers
06.2010 - 06.2010
Certificate - Project Management
Project Management Institute
Alexandria , Va 01.2009 - 03.2009
Bachelor of Science - Construction Engineering
Örebro University
SwedenTechnical Diploma - Construction Engineering
Stockholm
SwedenSkills
- Building Information Modeling
- Integrated project delivery
- Constructability analysis
- Design coordination management
- Constructability review
- Project estimation
- Cost engineering
- Project scheduling
- Critical path scheduling
- Risk management
- Quality control
- Sustainability compliance
- Energy efficiency
- Renewable energy
- Environmental compliance
- Modular construction
- Government & Large-Scale Commercial Projects
- International Project Coordination
- High-Performance Team Leadership
- Multi-trade management
- Construction supervision
- Design implementation
- Design enhancement
- Design improvement methods
- Design refinement
- Collaborative design
- Team leadership
- Client engagement
- Communication strategies
- Conflict management
- Problem resolution
- Time optimization
- Team engagement
- Design refinement
- Design implementation
Dual Citizenship
- United States
- Sweden
International Experience
- United States
- Sweden
Languages
- English
- Swedish
Certifications And Safety
- United States
- Sweden
Core Expertise
- United States
- Sweden
Languages
English
First Language
Swedish
Upper Intermediate
B2
Timeline
Design and Engineer Consultant
Aulis Lundell Ltd
05.2023 - Current
Superintendent
KB Home
06.2022 - 08.2023
Sales Associate
The Home Depot
01.2020 - 01.2022
Disability leave
01.2012 - 01.2020
Electronic Security Systems - Electronic Security Systems
US Army Corps of Engineers
06.2010 - 06.2010
Certificate - Project Management
Project Management Institute
01.2009 - 03.2009
Project Manager
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers / Polu Kai Services
01.2008 - 01.2012
Area Superintendent
Hensel Phelps Construction Co.
01.2006 - 01.2008
Project Manager | Superintendent
Nordic Construction & Betongmästerna
01.1998 - 01.2006
Bachelor of Science - Construction Engineering
Örebro University
Technical Diploma - Construction Engineering
Stockholm