W. Michael Stephens
P.O. Box 398
Maysville, GA 30558
abnkyo@r.postjobfree.com
I am seeking a position as a Project Manager, Construction Manager or Estimator. I am a
licensed general contractor in the state of Georgia. I have 30 years of experience in commercial
construction. My experience includes block & steel, steel frame, wood frame and precast
concrete. I am able to read and understand construction drawings, specifications and codes.
Experience:
Construction Administrator: August 2007 – October 2008 (Laid off due to economic
downturn)
MSTSD, Inc., Atlanta, GA – I was responsible for attending OAC meetings, making site
visits and writing field reports both on the jobs progress and concerning any work that I
deemed was not being done as per the contract documents. Other duties included
answering RFIs, checking shop drawings and submittals, reviewing change orders and pay
requests.
Projects:
٠ The Prado Redevelopment, Sandy Springs, GA - $50 million, Retail
1 – 1,500 car 4-level parking deck, 3 retail buildings, 1 - existing building renovation
٠ Biltmore Park Town Square, Asheville, NC - $120 million, Mixed-Use
4 – multi-level parking decks, 1 – retail building, 1 – office over retail building, 3 –
residential over retail buildings
President / Project Manager: August 2004 - August 2007
Red Hawk Development, LLC, Maysville, GA – I am responsible for doing estimates and
making sure the sub-contractors receive the plans and specifications pertinent to their
portion of the project. I write proposals, contracts, fill out change orders and pay requests
and meet with the clients. I meet with the superintendents and walk the job site checking to
make sure the work is being performed per the contract documents. I also, track the jobs
progress to make sure it is on schedule and within budget. Other duties include: value
engineering the project, checking shop drawings and submittals and obtaining information
from the superintendents that is required by the architect and/or engineers for as-built
drawings.
Vice President / Project Manager: July 1988 – August 2004
William T. Stephens Const. Co., Inc., Norcross, GA – I was responsible for doing estimates
and making sure the sub-contractors received the plans and specifications pertinent to their
portion of the project. I wrote proposals, contracts, filled out change orders and pay
requests and met with clients. I met with the superintendents and walked the job site
checking to make sure the work was being performed per the contract documents. I also,
tracked the jobs progress to make sure it was on schedule and within budget. Other duties
include: value engineering the project, checking shop drawings and submittals and
obtaining information from the superintendents that is required by the architect and/or
engineers for as-built drawings.
Superintendent: September 1979 – July 1988
William T. Stephens Const. Co., Inc., Norcross, GA – I was responsible for locating the
buildings (offices, shopping centers, etc.) on the site, shooting grades during the site
grading and parking lot layouts. I scheduled the sub-contractors and got answers for any
questions that may arise in the field. I worked with the Project Manager to keep the project
on schedule and the plans up to date. Other duties included working with the sub-
contractors to provide the information needed for as-built drawings and make sure the
punch list was completed correctly and in a timely manner.
Carpenter: June 1978 – September 1979
William T. Stephens Const. Co., Inc., Norcross, GA – I did rough framing and also assisted
the superintendent in laying out the buildings and putting up batterboards. I also, did trim
work on the interior of the buildings (Dental/Medical and attorneys).
Education:
Southern Polytechnic State University - Marietta, GA
Bachelor of Architectural Engineering 1974-1978
Licenses:
General Contractor: Georgia License – GC1000110
GSWCC License: Georgia License – Level 1A - 000*******
Affiliations:
National Association of Home Builders
REFERENCES
Construction Administration References:
Paul D’Arconte, Principal
MSTSD
Scott McLane
Sembler
Don Makamson, Senior Project Manager
Balfour Beatty Const.
Pete Keskonis, Project Manager
Cambridge Construction Group
Chris Squire, Vice President – Mixed Use
The Crosland Group
Tom Kilroe
The Crosland Group
Rick Rader, Project Manager
Crosland Contracting
Andy Hall, General Manager
Shelco Construction
General Contractor References:
“Intelligent, easy to work with contractor with great demeanor.”
Dr. Ken Tralongo
770/963-1941
“Best contractor I have ever worked with.”
Dr. David Bordeaux (Hinman – 2003)
404/249-1716
“(This) was the second project Mr. Stephens had done for me, both were great.”
Dr. Stephen Carter
770/736-5545
“Extremely satisfied. Abilities, skills and knowledge exceeded expectations.
W.M. Stephens was very professional in all aspects (start to finish) with my
project.”
Dr. Dale Stone
770/475-4449
“I have had a business relationship with Mr. Stephens for 20 years and have
found him to be very knowledgeable about development and exhibits high ethical
values.”
Walt Glover
770/599-9806
“Mr. Stephens exhibited great ability, skill, knowledge and integrity during the
remodeling of our dental office”
Jeanne Guidetti
404/352-3123
Sugarman & Bruner Periodontal
“Very pleased with project and association with Mr. Stephens.”
Dr. Jack Welch
404/467-0890