Project Manager Engineer

Stephen J. Zoltanski _________________________________________

Expertise in Diverse Construction Management, Project Engineering and Site

Development for International and Domestic Clientele

Academic Credentials

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Degree -The University of Toledo,

OH

Specialized Coursework in Structural Engineering and Construction

Management

Associate of Architectural Technology Degree - The University of Toledo, OH

Emphasis on Architectural Drafting, Construction Specifications &

Estimating

Professional Portfolio

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATES - Toledo, OH 2008 - Present

Project Manager - Toledo, OH

Render comprehensive project management renovation solutions for commercial

apartment complexes. Solely responsible to plan, implement and monitor all

enhancements including structural restoration, concrete and masonry

repairs, storm sewer repairs, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, asphalt,

landscaping and interior renovations. Present to Investment Principals

proposed recommendations and associated cost estimates that detail budget

and procurement dependencies. Active in monitoring local industrial

property zoning issues impacting neighborhood property values.

Instrumental in petitioning to object a current zoning proposal of the

erection of a telecommunications tower.

QUALITY PROJECT MANAGEMENT - Tempe, AZ 2003 - 2008

Project Manager - Bed Bath and Beyond, Union, NJ

Rendered on-site construction management services for prominent nationwide

retail remodel projects. Scope of responsibility included complete

management services from securing building permits to final closeout.

Managed multiple projects simultaneously from Boston, Massachusetts to

Miami, Florida to ensure timely completion and project specifications

compliance, including store layout, demolition, interior framing and

finishes, HVAC, communication and electrical. Planned and conducted kick-

off and progress meetings, verified job-site developments, submitted

progress reports citing completion of work and issues, evaluated proposals

requesting additional scope modifications and issued punch lists.

Coordinated construction activities with store management to prevent

disruption to the daily business operation. Conducted due diligence for

proposed projects through site investigations and determined construction

permit requirements for planning.

Project Manager - Progressive Casualty Insurance, Cleveland, OH

Maintained leadership presence at multiple branch office and service center

construction projects throughout the U.S. Delivered complete tenant

improvement construction management services from planning, executing,

controlling, monitoring and closing. Responsibilities included developing

cost estimates, budgets and schedules. Evaluated and awarded bids to

architects, contractors and vendors. Traveled to job-sites to ensure

timely and proper completion. Approved monthly AIA payment applications.

In collaboration with the owner's transaction managers, produced detailed

site survey reports for proposed branch office locations. Provided

recommendations on which sites are worthy of consideration.

WALBRIDGE ALDINGER - Detroit, MI 1999 - 2003

On Site Construction Project Engineer - Compuware Global Headquarters,

Detroit, MI

A $350 million high-rise building and parking structure. Supervised

subcontractors for earthwork, utility lines, earth retention walls,

caissons, curtain and composite metal panel walls, doors & hardware,

millwork and specialty items. Coordinated with owner, architect and

subcontractors to issue field changes orders and resolve discrepancies

between design documents and building codes. Reviewed design documents for

errors, omissions and constructability. Analyzed shop drawings for

adherence to design documents and contractual obligations. Defined work

scopes prior to bidding and reviewed bids in anticipation of contract

awards. Developed and maintained material status reports necessary for

timely delivery of materials. Provided close-out documentation upon

project completion.

WALBRIDGE ALDINGER - Detroit, MI 1999 - 2003, continued

On-Site Construction Project Engineer - Daimler-Chrysler Global

Headquarters, Auburn Hills, MI

A $7 million hospitality facility expansion & $6 million twin mill

expansion. Accountable for the contract execution, quality control

standards and construction phases to meet project schedules. Defined work

scopes prior to bidding and evaluated proposals prior to award. Resolved

design conflicts and clarifications during construction and honored

aggressive planning and implementation deadlines. Reviewed and approved

subcontractor AIA payment applications.

On-Site Construction Project Engineer - Church of Jesus Christ of Latter

Day Saints National Temples - St. Paul, MN & Detroit, MI

Personally oversaw the construction of two large-scale religious temples

with investment capital of $6 million each. Official company designate for

Owner/Architect/Contractor meetings. Issued field change orders to execute

design modifications, back-charges and acceleration of work to honor our

contractual completion dates. Provided on-site technical support to

subcontractors for trade coordination. Formulated recommendations to

develop and update the construction schedule. Provided leadership in

implementing ISO 9000, a Quality Management System Certification, within

our project.

SHIMIZU AMERICA CORPORATION - Tokyo, Japan & Los Angeles, CA 1998 - 1999

Project Engineer - Yazaki North America, Canton, MI

Constructed a $70 million US-based Japanese automotive research and

development facility. Subcontractor management of reinforced concrete,

structural steel, curtain walls, interior finishes, millwork, doors and

hardware. Reviewed shop drawings and supervised construction work to

ensure compliance with contract documents and project schedule. In tandem

with the Architect, identified and resolved discrepancies prior to

construction, resulting in significant cost savings to the owner. Executed

design changes to subcontractors. Conducted outreach with Building

Inspectors and Fire Marshalls to review proposed design changes for

compliance with local building codes.

COLASANTI CORPORATION - Macomb Township, MI 1997 - 1998

Project Engineer - A.K. Steel Contract, Rockport, IN

A $20 million reinforced concrete construction contract for a new steel

mill and waste water treatment plant. In excess of 10,500 tons of

reinforcing steel was placed, with over 85,000 cubic yards of concrete

formed, placed, and finished. Construction work included foundations,

retaining walls, pedestals, vertical shafts, columns, beams and slabs on

and above grade. Reviewed shop drawings for compliance with structural

drawings. Monitored the quality control of construction work to insure

compliance with the contract documents. Documented all work requests by

the general contractor that fell beyond the original contract documents and

submitted subsequent invoices to the general contractor for reimbursement.

ALLIED CONCRETE FORMING & ASSOCIATES - Concord, N.C. 1993 - 1995

Project Engineer

Responsible for the on-site project management, estimates, form work

designs and supervision of reinforced concrete work for vertical shafts,

columns, beams, retaining walls, slabs on and above grade, and post tension

slabs for commercial, industrial and municipal projects, including parking

decks, manufacturing facilities, municipal water and wastewater treatment

plants, coastal high-rise condominiums and educational facilities.

Technology Proficiencies

Primavera P6, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Project, Prolog Manager, Adobe

Writer & Lotus Notes

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