Construction Management · Kent State · Class of 2027

From the office to the job site.

I'm Mike, a project management intern at Air Enterprises and a construction management student who has worked on both sides of a project: submittals, startups and schedules in the office, and inspection, finish carpentry and demo in the field.

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2 jobs Managed at Air Enterprises, in Puerto Rico and Florida

120+ Customers across 22 states in an outreach effort I led

24 Bid packages leveled on my estimating project

OSHA 30 Plus Procore Certified Project Manager

About

Outgoing, optimistic and always learning.

I'm finishing my B.S. in Construction Management at Kent State, with a minor in Business Finance, and I graduate in May 2027. Before Kent State, I studied construction engineering at the University of Akron.

I'm a people person. I build relationships fast with crews, subcontractors, vendors and engineers, and I like being the person who keeps everyone on the same page. I stay positive when a job gets messy, and I'm happiest when I'm picking up something new.

Right now I'm looking for a role that gets me out on site, where I can keep growing as a project manager on real work in the field.

Experience

Where I've worked

May – Aug 2025 · Jun 2026 – Present

Air Enterprises

Project Management Intern · Akron, OH

Managed two jobs: an Amgen project in Puerto Rico and a project in Stuart, FL (Martin County)
Coordinate custom air handling unit projects from submittal through closeout with senior PMs, design engineers, purchasing and field service
Point of contact for general contractors, manufacturer's reps and vendors; chase quotes, documents and POs to hit ship dates
Prepare submittal responses, closeout packages, warranty statements, spare parts lists and O&M manuals
Coordinate equipment startup and commissioning, including VFD startups, with subcontractors and vendors
Track scope and contract boundaries, and build aftermarket proposals with margin-based pricing
Led post-acquisition tax exemption certificate outreach to 120+ customers across 22 states

May 2024 – Aug 2024

Environmental Design Group

Construction Inspector · Akron, OH

Observed and inspected the installation of the aeration tank at the Marshallville Water Treatment Plant
Inspected milling and repaving at Akron-Canton Airport
Checked work for compliance with codes, plans and specifications; reviewed drawings and assessed materials and workmanship
Documented deficiencies and followed corrective actions through with contractors, engineers and government agencies

May 2023 – Aug 2023

Theos Construction

Engineering Apprentice · Lakewood, OH

Performed interior finishes and finish carpentry on residential renovation projects
Demolished the interior of a Lakewood house, including removal of old plaster lath and drywall
Spent a month on a residential painting project in Orlando, FL, and made site visits on residential properties in Miami

Also: Event Assistant, Gold Star Event Staffing (2024 – Present) · Camp Counselor, Gilmour Academy (2017 – 2023)

Projects

Proposal, scheduling and estimating work

Proposal Development · Built from scratch

Domogenesis Construction

I created Domogenesis Construction on my own, a general contracting firm with its own name, crest, mission and vision. The name joins the Latin domus (dwelling) and the Greek genesis (coming into being). As its Project Manager, I'm building a full proposal package for a 12,400 SF two-tenant office and retail building at 25445 Harvard Road in Beachwood, OH, with every document carrying the same brand and one consistent company story.

$4.18Mestimate

12,400 SFoffice & retail

195 daysMar – Dec 2027

What's in the proposal

Brand & Identity Standards: name, crest, mission, vision, colors and type
Cover letter and project team roles
Site logistics plan in three phased sheets, with a written narrative
Conceptual estimate priced by CSI division, with bid review and cash flow
Quality Control Plan built on Total Quality Management (TQM)
Technology RFP: Procore owner portal plus weekly OpenSpace 360° and LiDAR reality capture

Primavera P6 · Team of 3

St. Ignatius High School Academic Addition

A full CPM schedule for a 57,379 SF, three-story steel-frame addition in Cleveland. We phased construction around the school year and athletic seasons so students and sports never stopped.

57,379 SF3-story steel frame

179workdays to substantial completion

Built the WBS, calendars, activity codes and logic, and produced PM, by-subcontractor and 3-week look-ahead schedules.

Estimating project · Team of 2

Chase Bank Retail Banking Center

A ground-up estimate for a 3,743 SF bank in Westlake, OH, from quantity takeoffs through a full bid proposal.

~$1.9Mdirect cost

24bid packages leveled

Takeoffs for civil, plumbing, paving and concrete, CM staffing costs, and a proposal letter with assumptions and clarifications.

Skills

What I bring

Certifications & training

OSHA 30-Hour Construction Procore Certified: Project Manager Procore AI in Construction Program Procore Construction 101: Project Team Roles & Responsibilities

Software

Primavera P6 Procore Microsoft Excel Word & PowerPoint Revit (basic)

Project skills

Submittals & closeout Startup & commissioning CPM scheduling Quantity takeoff & estimating Bid leveling Scope tracking Vendor & subcontractor management Construction inspection

Education

School

Kent State University

B.S. Construction Management, Minor in Business Finance · Expected May 2027 3.45 GPA · Dean's List, two consecutive semesters · Coursework in construction estimating, scheduling and structural engineering

The University of Akron

Construction Engineering coursework · 2022 – 2024

Contact

Let's build something.

I'm open to assistant project manager and field roles. The fastest way to reach me is email.

michaeltippen4620@gmail.com linkedin.com/in/michael-t-40b8b1125

Northfield, Ohio · Cleveland–Akron area