TOM VOGT EDISON SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER Tom has worked for Alston for almost 5 years. Tom’s proudest moment in his career is “working with others and watching them grow and succeed.” Outside of work, Tom enjoys being with his family and fly fishing.
WHAT ARE SOME OF THE INITIAL CHALLENGES OF STARTING A PROJECT? Each project is different, but permitting continues to consume the most time. If you can get partial permits or a permit to begin earthwork in advance of a full release it can benefit the project. WHAT KIND OF PREPARATIONS DO YOU UTILIZE TO ASSURE AS STRONG OF A PROJECT START AS POSSIBLE? Site visits in advance of mobilizing, evaluating the logistics and potential challenges, and working with the Project Team to develop a strategy for mobilization, permits, and schedule. HOW DO YOU ADDRESS THE DIFFICULTIES ASSURING SUBCONTRACTS ARE EXECUTED? Communication is the key to getting subcontracts executed. Stay in sync with your Contract Administrator and follow up with the subcontractors as needed. Having transparent conversations with subcontractors about safety, material lead times, schedule/manpower expectations and scope of work in advance of issuing subcontracts. HOW DO YOU PROMOTE GOOD, COHESIVE FUNCTIONING OF THE ALSTON PROJECT TEAM? Communicate to everyone their responsibility, provide opportunities and challenges for everyone to grow including yourself. WHAT CHALLENGES TO PROJECT CLOSE OUT REQUIRE YOUR BEST STRATEGY IN ORDER TO FINISH STRONG? Get out in front of close out documents, start requesting them prior to subcontractors finishing. It’s important to know your client’s expectations so that you can have punch list available areas early. Prior to applying for your Temporary Certificate of Occupancy, understand local requirements and close out open permits.
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