Project Manager Engineer
Resume:
Steven G. Rackers
St. Louis, Missouri 63141 **********@*****.***
Professional Profile
Facilities and construction professional successful in leading the design,
construction, maintenance and operational management for facilities.
Skilled at foreseeing problems and resolving them before they hinder a
project. Effective in cooperating and communicating well with people at all
levels. Known for being pro-active, hardworking, intelligent individual
with positive attitude and high integrity.
Experience
Washington University in St. Louis 1988-2009
Director Capital Project & Records
Facilities Planning & Management
Responsible for the leadership of the design and construction management
operations, including all architectural record keeping. Management of
architectural/engineering professionals, technical and clerical staff.
Perform contracting function for all service, maintenance, architectural
and construction contracts.
University representative with governmental agencies for building codes and
regulations. Involved with the planning for future needs for the
University.
Reorganized the Facilities Management group and instituted project
management roles with increased focus and accountability for projects and
communications. Resulted in improved efficiency in project management with
one point of contact for architects and contractors.
Developed contracts with more favorable terms for the university. Resulted
in savings of over $700,000 from two major projects and minimized the
university's legal risk.
Established architectural and engineering guidelines that provided
consistent standards, significantly reduced inventory of supplies and
materials, saved over $2 million annually in energy consumption and
improved quality by eliminating overpriced or inferior products.
Developed and implemented a renovation and repair capital plan that reduced
deferred maintenance from $110 million to $40 million over eight years
without negative impact on regular maintenance.
Directed facilities group through a major expansion of projects from $35
million a year to over $120 million annually with minor growth in staff and
improving quality of projects which were delivered on time and within
budget.
Applied knowledge of buildings and construction to analyze and make
effective decisions on maintenance that provided cost-effective solutions
to building repairs.
Oversaw asbestos abatement program. Acted as Director of Facilities during
the implementation of the re-organization plan.
Responsible for the planning, coordination and turning the gymnasium into a
studio-quality Debate Hall for the presidential and vice presidential
debates held at the University. This put the University into the national
spotlight increasing recruitment significantly.
Responsible for overseeing the Off-Campus Housing for one year.
Responsible for overseeing numerous renovation projects and new
construction of eleven academic buildings, sixteen residential buildings,
six parking garages and three off campus office buildings resulting in
approximately 2,500,000 s.f. and approximately $1 Billion of new
construction.
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State of Missouri - Jefferson City, MO 1985-1988
Project Manager, Division of Design and Construction
Responsible for the management of capital improvement programs, which
included modification of existing structures and construction of new
facilities.
Project Manager for the most successful new construction project for the
State's Correctional Division. This was the first project of this type in
the nation. Worked with consultants to develop RFP and, after receipt,
evaluated proposals to select and award the project to a developer.
Developed strong design, architectural and construction team, implemented
effective planning and executed project on time, under budget and without
lawsuits.
Developed a new lease/purchase approach for correctional facilities that
saved the State millions through a lower interest rate and effective
project management. This allowed the State to build a new facility in a
time of declining revenues.
Selected professional designers with the right experience to properly
design projects eliminating inferior design and improved overall design and
management of projects.
T.H. Taylor, Inc. - Montgomery, AL 1984-1985
Contracts/Project Engineer
Responsibilities: Scheduling, monitoring schedule and completing project
within schedule and budget. (Both CPM and bar graph.) Checked and approved
subcontractor's pay application and prepared pay application to owner.
Monitored personnel, reviewed submittal data, coordinated project.
Communications of Taylor and the subcontractors with owner and
architect/engineer.
Education
Bachelor of Science Degree 1981, University of Missouri - Rolla, Missouri
(MS&T) Major: Civil Engineering, Emphasis: Construction
Numerous Continuing Educational Courses:
LEED Training & Projects
OSHA Safety Training
Professional Affiliations
Participant in Engineer-in-Training Program, State of Missouri
Missouri Society of Professional Engineers
National Society of Professional Engineers
American Society of Civil Engineers
St. Louis Council of Construction Consumers. Positions held include
Chairman, President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary
Pride of St. Louis
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