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Jacob Zeeman

Construction Project Manager
Ponce

Summary

Construction Project Manager with over a decade of experience delivering high-profile federal and residential projects, including work under the CDBG-DR housing program in Puerto Rico. Currently responsible for managing subcontractors through final construction phases, ensuring timely delivery and quality standards expected for new homeowners. Completed Xactimate Level 2 training and have extensive experience overseeing operations, cost control, and compliance across government-funded projects. A U.S. Army veteran with a proven track record of accountability, risk management, and team leadership in high-pressure environments. Adept at resolving underperforming operations and aligning field execution with program goals and regulatory frameworks.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Construction Project Manager

Thompson Construction Group
03.2022 - Current
  • Lead construction delivery for the CDBG-DR single-family housing program in Puerto Rico. Manage subcontractors to ensure timely project completion and deliver quality homes that meet program expectations for new homeowners. Took over site safety management responsibilities to improve compliance, training, and risk mitigation. Recover distressed builds by realigning schedules, correcting scope deficiencies, and enforcing HUD and PRDOH standards. Track costs, validate subcontractor billing, and coordinate with senior leadership to resolve field-level challenges and maintain production goals.

Senior Construction Safety Consultant

Raytheon
10.2020 - 03.2022
  • Directed safety oversight for a 1.5M+ Sq/ft commercial project. Identified project inefficiencies and recommended corrective actions to mitigate risks. Delivered leadership briefings and restructured workflows to address deficiencies, ensuring safe, on-time execution.

Health and Safety Manager

B.L. Harbert International | Department Of State
10.2018 - 10.2020
  • Managed safety for a $1.2B embassy project, leading 110+ safety staff for a 3,500-person workforce. Developed site training, hazard mitigation, and stakeholder reporting to support compliance.

Construction Manager

O'Brien & Gere/Ramboll | Pratt & Whitney/Raytheon
04.2018 - 10.2018
  • Delivered multi-million-dollar capital projects. Reviewed JSAs, developed budgets and schedules, and coordinated field execution. Led site inspections and executive reporting for efficient delivery

Health and Safety Manager

B.L. Harbert International | Department Of State
01.2017 - 04.2018
  • Managed safety for a $1.2B embassy project, leading 110+ safety staff for a 3,500-person workforce. Developed site training, hazard mitigation, and stakeholder reporting to support compliance.

Electrical Superintendent

B.L. Harbert International | Department Of State
09.2016 - 01.2017
  • Directed secure electrical installations in classified spaces. Completed Project installs ahead of schedule and below budget while leading safety audits and co-chair Joint Health and Safety Committee duties.

Infantry Squad Leader

United States Army
10.2008 - 09.2016
  • Led combat-ready teams across multiple deployments. Managed $74M in equipment, conducted mission planning, and received an honorable discharge as a 100% permanently disabled veteran.

Skills

Xactimate Level 2

Cost control & Budgeting

CDBG & HUD Program Compliance

Construction Scheduling

Contractor Oversight

Certifications

Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST)

EM-385-1-1 Certification

Trenching and Excavation, Fall Protection, Scaffolding

Active Secret Security Clearance

Timeline

Construction Project Manager

Thompson Construction Group
03.2022 - Current

Senior Construction Safety Consultant

Raytheon
10.2020 - 03.2022

Health and Safety Manager

B.L. Harbert International | Department Of State
10.2018 - 10.2020

Construction Manager

O'Brien & Gere/Ramboll | Pratt & Whitney/Raytheon
04.2018 - 10.2018

Health and Safety Manager

B.L. Harbert International | Department Of State
01.2017 - 04.2018

Electrical Superintendent

B.L. Harbert International | Department Of State
09.2016 - 01.2017

Infantry Squad Leader

United States Army
10.2008 - 09.2016
Jacob ZeemanConstruction Project Manager