Programs/Software To Know - Overview |
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Program
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Best Contact |
Bluebeam |
PDF Software |
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Compliance Wise
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Website we use for SWPP documentation on jobsites
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Tim Myatt,
Ethan Harris,
Jesus Apodaca
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Textura and GC Pay
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Accounting programs that manage subcontractor pay requests, ACH, SOVs, pay-apps, lien waivers, material/vendor commitments/joint checks, etc. |
Project Accountant |
Microsoft Teams
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Virtual Meeting program
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IT Department
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OneDrive
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Cloud-based personal storage
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IT Department
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Planswift
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Onscreen take-off program for estimating
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Matt Brinker
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Procore
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App/Website for all project management
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Julie Kerns
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P6 (Oracle)
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Scheduling Software
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Sharepoint
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The previous cloud based file storage for jobs, pre-con, HR, Trainings, misc accounting forms, etc (Procore predecessor - Procore is now used for all Project Management)
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IT Department
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Smartbid / SmartBidNet.com / SBN
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Bid Solicitation Website
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Miranda Hill (STL)
Valerie Strickland (KC)
Joy Christensen (Denver)
Jennifer Muse (Richmond)
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Smartsheet
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Website for Superintendent’s place to build/maintain their schedule
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IT Department
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UltiPro
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HR and Timekeeping Software
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HR Department
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Viewpoint
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Accounting Software – projections/owner billings
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Project Accountant
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Vitality |
The health and balance branch of Brinkmann Constructors. Encouraging healthy decisions and lifestyle |
HR Department |
QUICK START GUIDE |
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Definitions
- ECI (Energy of Connected Ideas): Celebrating creativity and collaboration and the way those connected ideas energize and move the organization forward.
- P-File: A potential project that is in bidding/estimating stage, but not yet awarded. Every project begins as a P-File. They are managed in the Preconstruction (Precon) Department.
- SMART Ideas (Saving Money and Reducing Time): Value Engineering (VE) ideas to save the client money on the project.
- PDO (Potential Design Option) - A trackable list of potential cost changes on a project.
- PISER (Problems Identified So Everyone Remembers): Shared lessons learned on projects so they aren't repeated.
- BECAUSE (see Groups/Teams below)
- BIFF (see Groups/Teams below)
- SWD (Special Work Directive): Work labor on a project that was not part of the original contract.
- Field PO: Field cost on a project that was not part of the original contract.
- Phase Code – ‘Cost Code’ or specific accounting code for Subcontract, PO, Invoice, GCs to be charged to
- Pre/Post Mortem –Recap on all the things that could go well/bad on a project (pre), and or what did go well/bad after completion (post)
- Red Folder – Misc. net 30/45 day invoice (due weekly)
- SOV (Schedule of Values) - An itemized breakdown of the cost divided by phase code, material, or contractor.
Who to talk to....
- Computer Issues: Create a ticket using the Sharepoint ticketing system in Sharepoint. Email the IT Department at support@brinkmannconstructors.com
- Rental & Company Vehicles: National Account is NATIONAL Emerald. Please talk to Christine Scheer for details on being added to the corporate account.
- Marketing, Branding & Communication: Stephanie Eichmeyer
- Office Supplies:
- Denver: Jackie Levell
- Kansas City: Amber McKinney
- St. Louis: Christine Scheer
- Richmond: Christine Scheer
- Procore: Julie Kerns
- Site Signage & Jobsite Trailer Setup: Christine Scheer
- Receptionist:
- Denver: Jackie Levell
- Kansas City: Amber McKinney
- St. Louis: Donna Niedrignhaus
- Richmond: TBD
- Office Maintenance Issues: Christine Scheer
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Basic Info to know
Please feel free to ask your ambassador or co-workers any time you need help!
- Voicemail – The IT Department should provide you with initial steps to setup and access your voicemail. If you have issues, please contact them at support@brinkmannconstructors.com to create a ticket.
- Outside Line:
- St. Louis: Dial "5"
- Kansas City: No Requirement
- Denver: No Requirement
- Richmond: No Requirement
- Training is held weekly using a conference room and teleconference systems. Please contact the Learning and Development Department at Learning@BrinkmannConstructors.com for futher details.
- St. Louis: Mondays from 3:30 - 5:00 CST
- Kansas City: Mondays from 3:30 - 5:00 CST
- Denver: Mondays from 3:30 - 5:00 MST
Groups/Teams
- BECAUSE (Brinkmann Employees Care About United Service Efforts): The philanthropic branch of Brinkmann Constructors
- St Louis Director: Matt Brinker
- Kansas City Director: Valerie Strickland
- Denver Director: Patrick Loecker and Blake Esfeld
- BIFF (Brinkmann Initiative For Fun): The social branch of Brinkmann Constructors. Encouraging multi-department interaction and inclusion.
- Virtual Training Etiquette: Please ensure your webcam is on for all virtual trainings.
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