Steven Jacobs
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City: Tigard
State: OR
Zip: 97223
Country: USA
Phone: 503-***-****
Skill Level: Management
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Steven D Jacobs
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Project Engineer / Project Manager
Over 34 years of experience coordinating multiple disciplines, through partnering and collaboration, driving innovation and achieving creative solutions for design and construction of complex facilities, including;
Using "possibility thinking" as a tool in the management of projects for various construction types, which resulted in accelerated completion times, reduced the need for RFI's and change orders, and in turn resulted in increased profits and reduced cost.
Experienced with code compliance, estimating, worldwide material purchasing, contract administration, construction safety (PPE use) and quality assurance techniques, all add to my ability to handle any issue that may arise and solve it to all Parties satisfaction.
Speaking "Architect" and having successfully obtained permit approvals in a timely manner.
Education
Photovoltaic Design & Installation Class - Solar Living Institute, Hopland, California (2007)
Bachelor of Science Degree in Architecture & Environmental Engineering from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, California (1978)
Licenses & Awards
General Contractor License, State of California - 2005 to present
General Contractor License, Washington State - 1991 - 1997
Who's Who award - 1996 (Contributions to light-gauge-steel framing)
Fine Homebuilding - 1995, I was asked to write an article on residential light-gauge-steel framing
Computer Software
AutoCad, Masterspec, Microsoft Office - Excel, Outlook, MS Word, PowerPoint, Calendar, Latista
Professional Experience
Corbin Engineering at INTEL as a CSA-PE June 6, 2011 to October 31, 2012
Project : D1X Mod 1, Ronler Acres, Hillsboro, Oregon
Attend consultant design & construction coordination meetings, advising to provide clear, accurate, and innovative solutions to clarify the design documents, and facilitate construction quality and speed.
Advising on Design and Construction questions from Project Engineers, Project Managers, and Construction Managers to gather information necessary for related issues.
Streimer Sheet Metal Works, Inc. August, 2008 to May, 2010
Portland, Oregon
Construction Project Manager - The Allison Inn & Spa, Newberg, Oregon $4.2 million Contract, completed with an 8% increase in profit above estimate, ahead of schedule, and injury free.
Supervised the drafting of the installation plans and details (Created many of the details)
Coordinated Engineering, and material suppliers, including those in other Countries
Verified that the Architects plans and specifications were being followed during construction
Established schedule of values, and established monthly billing amounts
Estimated and submitted project bids for future work
University of California, Irvine 2006 - 2007
Quality Assurance Department - Architectural Division
Reviewed design and construction documents for code compliance, and compliance with University Standards
Performed field inspections and provided punch lists through occupancy approvals
Westberg + White Architects 2004 - 2006
Tustin, California
Project Manager - created the construction documents with a team of drafters for new Public school facilities, and facilitated planning and permit approvals
Quality assurance (promotion) - Redlined construction documents for code compliance and constructability for commercial and school projects
Contract Administrator (promotion)- Attended all construction coordination meetings, and performed weekly field inspections of work in progress of school remodel and new construction projects
Thomas Cox Architects 2003 - 2004
Irvine, California
Quality assurance representative - Reviewed construction documents for code compliance and constructability of high rise commercial projects
Created a 46 page checklist for Project Managers to follow to eliminate errors in plans and specifications for high-rise podium building projects
H.B. & A. Architects 2002 - 2003
Oceanside, California
Project Manager - Commercial, retail, and School projects
Hired to fix several poorly designed and drawn construction document sets
Mesquita & Associates 2000 - 2002
San Diego, California
Project Manager/Designer/Cad Drafter for Public School projects - Got DSA approvals in record time, and brought all projects in on time and under budget
Owner retired
J.M. Consulting Group 2000
Carlsbad, California
Architectural Department Manager - Critical Facility design, and cell tower design
Coordinated all disciplines in the creation of code compliant construction documents
Provided the construction division with code handbooks that had all applicable building codes in an organized binder for them to use during construction to maximize completion of the faculties, and to receive occupancy approvals quickly
Company closed after .com crash of 2000
Earlier Employment (1980 - 1999) included:
Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant as a piping drafter and plan checker
Westinghouse working on MX Missile and Trident Submarine projects as a Design Drafter
Livermore Laboratories (Sorry it was secret stuff!)
NASA at Moffett Field, California, on wind tunnel designs, as well as the design of various technical facilities including the Hazardous Waste Storage Facility
Whatever the project, I get personally involved to create a solution driven, fun atmosphere for everyone involved to participate and be proud of the completed project they helped to create!