Mike Bruskin
Procurement Manager
Turner Construction Company
Mike joined Turner Construction Company in 1987 as a Field Engineer in the Connecticut Business Unit following his graduation from Penn State with a Bachelor of Architectural Engineering degree (Construction Management Option). He is currently (transitioning January 2013) the Director of Procurement for Turner Construction Headquarters. In this role, Mike is responsible for implementation of the overall purchasing policy for Turner; negotiation of National Agreements; providing risk management guidance to Senior Management on evolving trends; the review, interpretation, and guidance to ensure that all Business Units and departments are adhering to correct purchasing guidelines and standards; and the creation of documents and procedures in response to specific and evolving business needs.
Mike began his career with Turner on the NYNEX Corporate Center Project and then in 1988 moved on to the People’s Bank Headquarters Project. In 1989 Mike transitioned to the Cost Department and in 1990 began a Construction Management assignment at the Yonkers Microsociety School #19. In 1991, Mike commenced a 6-year engineering assignment at the $140M, 625,000 sq ft Yale-New Haven Hospital Children’s Hospital / Facilities Renewal Project. He was promoted to Project Engineer in May 1994. In 2001 Mike was promoted to Project Manager and in that capacity was responsible for the new $45M, 200,000-sq. ft., Roger Ludlowe Middle School in Fairfield, CT, and the new $38M, 171,000 sq ft Plainfield High School, Central Village, CT as well as several other school projects in the Fairfield County area. In 2004 Mike transitioned into the role as Procurement Manager for the Connecticut Business Unit where he had been involved with over $1.5 B in Subcontract Awards. In 2008, Mike earned his LEED AP Certification.
Mike resides in Connecticut, enjoys biking and spending time with Family. He is married and has one son who will be graduating from PSU in the Spring ‘13.