Unified Construction Group

Education/Affiliations:

• Master of Science in Project Management, Northwestern University, McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science
• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Valparaiso University
• OSHA 30-hour training certification
• Professional Engineer Intern License - State of Illinois

Ries' expertise includes restaurant, office, commercial residential, retail, and public works/infrastructure projects working in both a general contracting and construction management capacity. He has experience implementing the design/build project delivery system as well as providing turnkey development services. Ries is respected by his peers and colleagues in the construction field for his knowledge, ethics, and ability as a proven leader to facilitate collaboration among all parties of the design, construction and turnover phases.

Education/Affiliations:

• Bachelor of Business Administration, Cleveland State University
• OSHA 30-hour training certification

Valenti's experience includes direct construction supervision of restaurant, office, high-rise commercial residential and retail projects ranging in value from $1 M to $110 M. Valenti is credited with developing and implementing highly effective scheduling and coordination tools among subcontractors, while assembling internal personnel teams to complete challenging projects with high schedule and technical accuracy, cost control and quality. Valenti's knowledge and attention to construction safety brings added value to every project.

Education/Affiliations

Bachelor of Business Administration, Cleveland State University

OSHA 30-hour training certification

Valenti's experience includes direct construction supervision of restaurant, office, high-rise commercial residential and retail projects ranging in value from $1 M to $110 M. Valenti is credited with developing and implementing highly effective scheduling and coordination tools among subcontractors, while assembling internal personnel teams to complete challenging projects with high schedule and technical accuracy, cost control and quality. Valenti's knowledge and attention to construction safety brings added value to every project.

Education/Affiliations

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Elmhurst College

Marc’s diverse background includes experience in retail construction project management, corporate office, property management, and tenant coordination. Roles in each of these fields, along with his knowledge and attention to detail, have given him a greater understanding of a successful business relationship as he’s been both the client and the contractor. Marc has effectively overseen multiple concurrent projects and his involvement in leasing work letter review, budgeting, plan review, bidding, negotiating, scheduling, and overall supervision ensures costs are controlled within defined figures and projects are executed in a timely matter.

Education/Affiliations:

• Bachelor of Science Architectural Studies (BSAS) - Architectural Design, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM)
• Certificate in Urban Planning, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM)
• OSHA 30-hour training certification
• Concrete Field-Testing Technician Grade 1 and IDOT Level 1 Concrete Technician

Bolsinger is an execution-driven project management professional who has extensive experience with several multimillion-dollar projects. Including a heavy emphasis with administration of key business practices to create the highest level of efficiency possible within the organization. He contributes over 18 years of construction experience to UCG with a focus on multi-family residential and commercial construction markets. Bolsinger is recognized for his ability to use communication and innovative project approaches to facilitate collaboration among the stakeholders. He also has a unique understanding of the components necessary to construct complex project types while utilizing maximum efficiencies to ensure the client’s goals and objectives are met. Bolsinger’s involvement during project pre-construction, design/build and design-assist services, while supervising the project management, has undoubtedly made him a key resource to the firm’s solid success.