Project Sales
Resume:
Stephen M. Friess **** Wayfarer Dr
Villa Rica, GA 30180
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PHILOSOPHY
While maintaining the highest level of quality, I look to obtain an Executive position with a company that
will provide me the opportunity to illustrate process improvement and business expansion using my
experience and knowledge. In addition, I propose expanding on the company’s principles, goals and
margin potential.
SYNOPSIS
30 years tactical experience in the Heavy Highway Construction Industry. Management skills including
accurate P & L Analysis, Project Forecasting, estimating, budgeting, contracting, scheduling, change
orders
Effectively supervise multiple projects ranging > $30m- Both Private and Government sectors
Experience in Warranty Asphalt and Concrete projects- Interstate Highways
Maximize job profit through effective supervision and provided solutions through efficient and timely
troubleshooting
Experience in team management, setting goals, budgets, and sales
Effective communication skills with customers; vendors; city, county and state officials; subcontractors;
employees and union agents
National Asphalt Paving Association- Smoothness Award
ACPA Paving Awards- Silver 2012, Silver 2011, Silver 2010
Various Paving Awards: America’s Transportation Award, Roads & Bridges- “2011 Top 10 Roads”
HISTORY
General Manager, Southeast 2007-2012
McCarthy Improvement 100 Hartsfield Centre Atlanta, GA 30354
Directly responsible for the financial aspects of the Southeast Division including, but not limited to WIP, Cost
to Complete, Job Financial Costing including reference breakdown, P & L, Labor and material budgeting,
equipment forecasting, and overhead accounts; Strategic Planning Committee; Teamed on new project
bidding and estimation; Communications with the Operations Manger to insure the optimization of
manpower and project problem solving; Oversee continuous quality improvement in the installation and
workmanship while meeting specifications, deadlines and budgets; Assist Ops Mgr in multi project
scheduling, Facilitate open communication and problem solving between Engineering, Field and DOT,
Provide communication and innovative support for Project Managers and Vendor/Suppliers. Promote Safety
1st throughout the Division; Successful in building quality paving teams; Develop Client Relations
Key Projects:
I-65 Hoover, AL- ACPA 2012 Silver Award- $21m Rebuilt Contract mainline and ramps, accelerated
schedule finished early despite winter weather delays; maintained budget
I-385, Laurens, SC- 2011 ACPA 2010 Silver Award, America’s Transportation Award, Placed 5th in “2011
Top 10 Roads” Roads & Bridges- A typical 2-yr project accelerated to a 8 month schedule, completed
early and under budget, full rehabilitation project, string-less paving
I-520/I-20 Aiken, SC- ACPA 2010 Silver Award- First SC concrete Design/Build project, 30 days
allotted for 20 miles of mainline paving, completed 3 months ahead of schedule
General Superintendent 1989- 2007
Anthony Allega Cement Contractors 5585 Canal Road Valley View OH 44125
Maximized profit and bonus awards available on Interstate roadways- concrete and asphalt; Supervised the
largest Cuyahoga County Roadway concrete project let for $21 million, and expanded though change work to
$29 million; Delivered project completions ahead of schedule; Assisted in company growth from $5m to
$100m per year; Positive record in California Profilagraph Testing with bonus awards on all tested projects;
Managed multiple roadway projects on large scale; Instituted scheduling policy for manpower and
equipment; Schedule manpower for multiple projects and company-wide; Maintained a 100% safety record;
Experience in mass excavating, bridgework, water and sewer, utility; Experience with airport
runway/taxiway/concourse work; Versatility to design and perform specialty concrete work at Firestone
Country Club; Oversee job costing on multiple projects to maximize company profit; Directed the erection
and installation of concrete batch plants; Daily General Superintendent duties.
Key Projects:
I-80 Upgrade- Meander Reservoir upgrade, which included 700,000 CY of dirt and 280,000 SY of 14”
concrete paving, bridges (Great Lakes) and drainage; wick drains; stabilized subgrade; mine and air
shaft remediation; spill containment;
Cleveland Hopkins Airport-Removal and replacement of runway and taxiway of 16” pavement;
cement treated permeable base; base stabilization, drainage; under budget and ahead of schedule
General Asphalt Superintendent 1986- 1989
Horvitz Company 5535 Canal Road Valley View, OH 44125
Successfully supervised all asphalt projects for company, installing over 400k tons in a given year; Scheduled
all jobs-manpower, material and equipment; Directed multiple city, county and state street projects ranging
from $1m to $4m; Handled all field and plant operations; Scheduled all manpower, trucking, and equipment
for the asphalt division; Daily General Asphalt Superintendent duties.
TEACHINGS
Case Western Reserve University 1974-1977
Course of Study: Civil Engineering
ODOT Level 1 Asphalt Certified, AACCI Level 1 Certified, State of Ohio Licenses, 30-hour OSHA
Occupational Safety and Health Training
Various Training classes and Seminars including World of Concrete, Trade Magazine interview on
optimizing concrete paving productions
Experience in various computer software programs and extensive spreadsheet knowledge including
Hard Dollar, Spectrum and Primavera P-6
Professional References
Ron Guntert, Owner/President Dan Darden, Vice President
Guntert Zimmerman Gallagher Asphalt
John Eisenhour, Sales Executive Vinnie Miller, Sales Executive
Guntert Zimmerman Gomaco
Jim Allega, Owner/VP Andy Wolf, Vice President
Anthony Allega Cement Contractors McCarthy Improvement
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