Tim Brekel joined ERES in late 2015 to lead the company’s project management efforts. Tim has over 20 years of experience orchestrating diverse construction projects and managing multidisciplinary teams in some of today’s most active energy markets. His insight, hands-on-approach and ability to build and manage well-oiled teams will translate to an unparalleled level of efficiency and sophistication for ERES’ existing and future clients.
Tim joined ERES from CBRE’s Project Management Group where he managed over $80 million in project value. Tim partnered with numerous large and mid-sized energy companies to manage construction projects from conception to completion including site analysis and due diligence management, procurement of design and construction teams, schedule and budget development, entitlements and design and construction management including cost and schedule control.
Prior to CBRE, Tim managed over $750 million in projects across his 14-year tenure as an owner at ARC Integrated Program Management. His experience with ARC spanned a variety of industries including K-12 and higher education, hospitality, industrial, retail, and single and multi-family residential and included development and horizontal utility oversight.
Tim’s clients recognize his ability to provide insightful, diplomatic and efficient solutions to some of their most complex projects. Throughout his career, Tim’s ability to turn a project into long-term customer-provider relationships differentiates him from others in the industry.
Tim attended the Colorado School of Mines and studied Civil and Mechanical Engineering and Mathematics. He is a Certified Construction Manager by the Construction Management Association of America and is a member of the Council of Educational Facility Planners International, Construction Specification Institute, Institute of Internal Auditors and the US Green Building Council. He is a LEED® Accredited Professional.