Manager Construction

STEVEN SMOLINSKE

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CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER

Project/Construction Manager: Commercial, Industrial, Technology, Civil, Mechanical

Project Management: Initiation, Scope, Budgeting, Bidding, Project Planning, Scheduling, Execution, Control & Closing

QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY

Leader who consistently demonstrates ability to meet clients’ design and budget requirements while developing and implementing effective new innovations in project management solutions and project delivery.

Project Construction Manager offering 14+ years of management in the industrial, commercial and retail sectors including such successes as: Retail malls, retail renovations and build-outs, Office buildings, veterinary hospitals, gas station/car wash/oil lube facilities. Design and coordination of buildings and manufacturing equipment in multiple food, chemical and storage facilities.

Managing all phases of construction (bidding thru final occupancy) on projects ranging from $1M – $10 M.

Assist owners and consulting engineers in site selection and design.

Continually conducting analysis of project initiation, delivery and closing to improve on future projects.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Strategic Planning and Direction

Organizational Planning

Team Building

Detail Oriented

Project/Personnel Management

Bid Analysis & Contract Execution

Estimating & Meeting Budget Constraints

Code Compliance

Cost Analysis & Life Cycle Cost Analysis

Client and Vendor Relations

Coordinating Plans/Shop Drawings

Creative Problem Solving

Selection/Coordination of Consulting Engineers

Capable of Managing Multiple Projects

Competent in Green Building methods and products and sustainable design.

SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

Contract negotiation, administration and execution of client, contractors and suppliers contracts.

Verification of appropriate insurance of Owner, contractors and suppliers.

Estimate construction costs ROI.

Review construction documents for value engineering of construction means and methods to ensure quality and timely work while decreasing construction costs.

Establish and monitor project schedules and construction schedules to detect long lead time items and to assure timely project completion.

Coordinate daily site work and personnel.

Perform on-site work and safety inspections and document with daily site reports.

Verify and approve payout requests.

Review, create and/or process RFI’s and Change Order requests.

Coordination of governmental and regulatory site inspections.

Execute site meetings, work inspections and punch lists in accordance to contracts and construction documents.

Close out project to meet or exceed clients expectations.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

OWNER, Smolinske P.C. Construction Management & Architecture, Frankfort, IL, June 1999 to Sept 2012.

Chief Architect performing full architectural services from project inception including securing permits to final occupancy and building maintenance plans of the following types of projects; Industrial Condo Buildings, Manufacturing Warehouse Facilities, Waste Management Laundry Facility, Commercial, Office and Retail Buildings, Veterinary Hospitals, Carwash/Gas Station/Oil Lube Facilities and Retail build-out spaces.

General Contractor performing duties such as Competitive Bidding, Coordination of; Engineers, Subcontractors, Equipment Suppliers and Vendors, Project Scheduling, Prepare Payouts, Manage a Budget, Secure Approved Inspections and Deliver Facility ready for Occupancy.

Coordinate multiple Architectural and Construction Projects.

ARCHITECT/CONSTRUCTION MANAGER, Olivieri Brother, Inc., Mokena, IL, Nov. 1996 to June 1999

Project Architect responsible for the execution of Construction Documents on projects ranging from $1 M - $6 M.

Construction Manager simultaneously running multiple projects performing all phases of construction from bidding process to Final Occupancy.

Maintained successful client relationships.

ARCHITECT, Stephen Knutson Architects, Evanston, IL, Jan. 1995 to Feb. 1996

ARCHITECT, Len Bauer & Associates, Hinsdale, IL, Feb. 1993 to Jan. 1995

Produced Construction Documents for Residential High-End Additions and new Homes (5000 SF to 15,000 SF) for the two firms above.

STAFF ARCHITECT, Arch. & Eng. Services-University of Vermont, Burlington, VT, Mar. 1990 to Sept. 1991

Design and production of Construction Documents for University Medical Research Facility Laboratories and a

Medical Waste Facility for University generated waste and incoming new chemicals.

ARCHITECT, Wiemann-Lamphere Architects, Colchester, VT., Jan 1989 to Jan 1990

ARCHITECT, Pellham-Phillips Architects & Engineers, Springfield, MO., May 1986 to Dec. 1986

Produced Construction Documents for Commercial and Industrial projects for the two firms above.

DRAFTSMAN, Esterly, Schneider & Associates, Springfield, MO., Mar 1982 to May 1986

Worked 20 hours per week while attending Architecture School at Drury University. Produced Construction Documents and various tasks including; Model Building, Site Design, Schematic Design and Construction Management.

EDUCATION & AFFILIATIONS

Bachelor of Architecture

Drury University – Springfield, MO

1981 – 1986

Master of Architecture Program

University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign, IL

1987 – 1989

Licensed Architect

State of Illinois

1999 to Present

Architectural Continuing Education

State of Illinois

Min. 18 hours/year

American Institute of Architects

National Organization – Chicago Chapter

1999 to Present

Autodesk Software Training

AutoCad/Revit BIM

Moraine Valley, Seiler, Autodesk University

International Code Council Member

Professional Member

2007 to Present

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