Steve Sweatt
*** ****** ****** . ********, ********** 95035
408-***-**** (H): 760-***-**** (C) . abj6a2@r.postjobfree.com
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Collaborative, trusted construction management professional with extensive
background in all phases of the construction industry. Exceptional record
of driving successful multi-million dollar projects while reducing costs
and delivery times. Training program developer and mentor who increases
employee performance and improves construction quality. Skilled
communicator, negotiator and project manager with expert-level estimating,
buyout, and preconstruction credentials. Practiced in commercial,
healthcare, hospitality, industrial, and government construction.
Construction Management . Project Management . Preconstruction . Buyout
Management . Estimating
Change Order Negotiation . Procurement . OSHPD . Design/Build . Team
Mentoring
Business Development . Structural Design . Scheduling
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
PROJECT SERVICES, Milpitas, California
Construction Consultant / Senior Project Manager / Estimator - 2010 to
present
Working with contractors and owners to provide the required support and
skill levels to achieve their management goals and objectives.
HMH BUILDERS, INC. (SWINTERTON BUILDERS, INC.), Sacramento, California
Company Buyout Manager - 2008-2010
Directed buyout and constructability programs, developing the programs and
authoring manuals for training purposes. Trained company employees in the
programs to ensuring a more consistent bidding process which results in
lower bid costs. This in turn takes the final estimate into a successful
GMP to the owner. Collaborated with design team to implement more cost-
effective building systems. Establish relationships with designers,
estimators, and owner management to drive successful outcomes. Lead
several hard bid estimating teams.
Key Projects and Achievements:
. Spearheaded buyouts, including $130M casino/hotel property, $18M
medical office building, and a $7M surgery center.
. Delivered owner GMP with a 13% reduction of estimate by intelligent
buyout methods.
. Created and drove buyout and constructability training programs and all
related manuals.
. Worked with estimating teams on several OSHPD projects.
PROJECT SERVICES, Bishop, California
Construction Consultant / Senior Project Manager / Estimator - 2007-2008
Worked with owners to determine project scope, costs and construction
requirements. Led large-scale commercial projects on time and within
budget. Provide independent scheduling for a major high-rise project.
Key Projects and Achievements:
. Independently assembled the master construction schedule for a $900M,
55-story Ritz-Carlton/condominium project "LA Live" at LA's Staples
Center, coordinating the 3K-activitly schedule.
. Turned around a failing project and saved ownership over $1.5M and
reduced project timeline 6 weeks by serving as Senior Project Manager
for $110M 5-start Peppermill Casino hotel project.
. Preconstruction Manager on a $300M private Reno-based
condominium/commercial project and a $130M "1 Hotel" Mammoth Lakes-
based hotel/condominium construction project.
. Independently delivered a successful outcome for a $17M design build
parking garage project proposal.
STEVE SWEATT
408-***-**** (H): 760-***-**** (C) . abj6a2@r.postjobfree.com
RA NELSON AND ASSOCIATES, Mammoth Lakes, California
Preconstruction / Project Manager / Estimator - 2005-2007
Coordinated and managed all preconstruction/estimating activity for
several client projects. Developed key tracking methods against
adversarial owner issues to successful collect all costs and profits.
Established building systems that reduced building costs.
Key Projects and Achievements:
. Preconstruction Manager for a $135M 4-star hotel/condominium project
for clients Intrawest/Starwood.
. Project Manager for the 80/50 Project, a $52M 5-star fractional deed
condo and parking garage project.
. Led preconstruction for $30M Thunder Mountain condominium project.
. Implemented project tracking systems, ensuring bill collection and
eliminating court action.
McLANE ASSOCIATES, Colorado Springs, Colorado
Lead Estimator - 2004-2005
As a consultant for client Intel, provided estimating management for an
Intel F23 basebuild of Mod 2.
Key Projects and Achievements:
. Led the estimating process for a $70M basebuild and Mod 2 tool
installation.
. Delivered a 5% cost savings by working with design team to improve
building systems.
DICK PACIFIC, INC., Las Vegas, Nevada
Senior Estimator / Project Manager - 2002-2004
Provided hard bid estimates for municipal projects, including hospitals,
jail, and federal building. Also served as Project Manager on a University
of Puerto Rico construction project.
Key Projects and Achievements:
. Developed hard bid estimates for $10M-280M municipal projects,
including a $280M correction facility, $40M federal courthouse, $35M
hospital addition, and various government buildings ($6M-25M).
. Drove the successful completion of the $65M construction project,
including 3 dormitories, an institutional building, and a parking
garage.
PROJECT SERVICES, Bend Oregon
Construction Consultant / Project Manager / Estimator - 1991-2002
Worked with clients to develop project estimates on project ranging from
$2M to $125M. Teamed with clients such as Baugh (Skanska), CRSS, F. E.
Ward, Takenaka International, Harder Mechanical, and Pinnel-Busch to
provide new project bidding and negotiate change orders.
Key Projects and Achievements:
. Lead buyout and project estimation expertise on several fast track
design/build micro electronics projects.
. Lead cost estimating on a $125mm Federal Court House
. Earned a 1 in 4 "hit rate" on all hard bid estimates.
. Increased contractor change order profits by 9%.
. Decreased subcontractor change order prices over 29% consistently by
leading negotiations.
OTHER EMPLOYERS: CH2M HILL, CRS Sirrine Engineers, Red Lions Inns
EDUCATION
Construction Management (Course Work)
Oregon State University
Associate of Science in Civil Structural Engineering
Chemeketa Community College
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Critical Path Scheduling - University of Oregon
Leed training
SOFTWARE
MS Office . PowerPoint . Projects . Primavera: Suretrak, Expedition .
Visio
STEVE SWEATT
408-***-**** (H): 760-***-**** (C) . abj6a2@r.postjobfree.com
SELECTED PROJECT LISTINGS
Preconstruction Manager
o $130 mm Casino/Hotel, Brooks, Ca - 2009
o $18 mm MOB, Stockton, Ca - 2009
o $7 mm Surgery Center, Elk Grove, Ca - 2009
o $300 mm, Private Condo/Commercial project in Reno, Nv - 2008
o $52 mm, 80/50, 5 star resort, Mammoth Lakes, Ca - 2006
o $130 mm, "1" Hotel/Condo, Mammoth Lakes, Ca - 2007
o $17 mm, Design Build, Parking Garage, Mammoth Lakes, Ca - 2007
o $40 mm, Thunder Mountain Condo project, Kirkwood, Ca - 2006
o $180 mm, Ritz-Carlton Hotel/Condo, Mammoth Lakes, Ca - 2006
Project Management
o $105 mm, 19 Story, 600 suite tower, Peppermill, Reno, Nv - 2007
o $52 mm, 80/50, 5 star resort, Mammoth Lakes, Ca - 2006
o $65 mm, 7 story commercial building, 3-3 story dormitory
buildings and a 7 story parking garage, University of Puerto
Rico, San Juan, Puerto Rico. - 2004
o $4 mm, microelectronic tool hook-up, Hyundai, Eugene, Or - 1998
o $4 mm. high end housing project, Vardon Court, Bend, Or - 1997
o $6 mm, Pretzel Line, Frito-lay, Beaverton, Or - 1991
o $3.5 mm. Surgery Center, Bend Memorial Clinic, Bend, Or - 1996
o $30mm, 10 story Early Warning Array Building, Air Force Space
Command, Clear, Ak - 199
o $20mm. Biotech Facility, Bend, Or - 1998
Estimator
o $10 mm, Post Navy Academy, Monterey, Ca - 1997
o $8 mm, Elementary School, Las Vegas, Nv (several) - 2000
o $18 mm Middle School, Las Vegas, Nv (several) - 2001
o $38 mm High School, Las Vegas, Nv (several) - 2001
o $6 mm Elementary School, Bend, Or - 1998
o $7 mm, Multiple Fire Stations, Bend, Or - 2002
o $6-25 mm, government buildings, Las Vegas, Nv - 2002
o $40 mm Federal Court House, Las Vegas, Nv - 2002
o $35 mm Hospital Addition, Las Vegas, Nv - 2002
o $280 mm Correction Facility, Coalings, Ca - 2002
o $70mm, F23 Fab Intel, Colorado Springs, Co - 2005
Cost Estimator
o $30 mm, Sylvan Interchange, ODOT, Portland, Or - 1997
o $120mm, Federal Court House, GSA, Portland, Or - 1998
o $125mm, Silicon Growing Facility, Mitsubishi, Salem, Or - 1995