Project Manager High School

STEVEN HOWES

**** ******** ****** **** ********** Palms, CA 92277

760-***-**** abz4ii@r.postjobfree.com

ANAGEMENT CAREER PROFILE

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Over 30 Years of Experience in Executive, Leadership, and Training Positions; Strong Background

and Quantifiable Success in Business and Project Management.

M.S. in Construction Science and B.A. in Urban Systems and Design; Held multi state Unlimited

General Contractor’s Licenses in Florida, California, and Massachusetts.

Exceptionally strong qualifications in commercial, industrial, institutional, and municipal construction project

management, and directing cross functional teams through full project cycles. Documented success in increasing

revenues, reducing costs, meeting tight deadlines, and improving quality/safety through a variety of projects and

initiatives. Building solid internal and external relationships to drive project progress. Core competencies include:

Contract Negotiations/Adjustments Client Relationships/Partnerships Team Building & Leadership

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Escalated Problem Resolution Business Development/Marketing Strategic Planning & Execution

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Material Purchasing & Maintenance Project Lifecycle Management Change Order Management

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Cost Reduction & Avoidance Regulatory Compliance Adherence Estimating & Bidding Activities

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CONSTRUCTION / PROJECT MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE

** Description of current employment position follows this section. **

PHM, INC. – Madison, CT / Boynton Beach, FL – 1989 1996

President

Directed all functions and activities within construction company licensed in Florida, California, Massachusetts, and

Virginia, with authorization to build in 38 other states and Puerto Rico (covered commercial, industrial, medical, clean

room, municipal and institutional sectors). Held full responsibility for all strategic planning and decision making, training,

overseeing team of 16 within the office and multiple team members in the field at any given time. Additionally oversaw

national glazing company in Florida for nationwide storefronts. Selected Accomplishments:

Oversaw series of many, successful construction projects that included free standing municipal,

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educational, clean room, warehouse, surgical, manufacturing, food service, commercial and

industrial buildings; and mall retail stores.

Grew the company to $10 12 million in general contracting annually based on projects in 38 states;

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consulted as construction manager for successful $20 million new high school development project.

EL GROUP – Milford, CT – 1988 1989

Project Manager

Held full project management authority, including design, estimating, bidding, contracts, and construction activities.

Supervised several projects concurrently, including large scale grocery plaza building.

Selected Accomplishments:

Saved owner $50,000 in change orders on $10 million construction project, brought in on time, and

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avoided litigation (1 time in division’s history). Held high security clearance to build at Kaman Aerospace

C.F. WOODING COMPANY – Wallingford, CT – 1986 1988

Project Manager

Oversaw full cycle of projects in the commercial, industrial, municipal, and educational facility sectors for unionized

general contracting firm. Built projects for Yale University preparatory school and Gallo.

Selected Accomplishments:

Achieved 100% on budget and on time completion rate for all projects; implemented new technologies

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to improve efficiency, including computerized estimating and scheduling. (Continued)

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FORT HILL CONSTRUCTION – Yantic, CT – 1984 1986

Project Manager

Managed all phases of projects in the commercial, industrial, municipal and educational facility sectors for unionized and

open shop general contracting firm. Built projects for Cuisinart, Midas, and others.

Selected Accomplishments:

Led all projects to on budget and on time completion; implemented new technologies in the business

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to improve efficiency, including PC/Microsoft software and computerized estimating/scheduling.

FLUOR CONSTRUCTORS – Houston, TX – 1982 1983

Project Manager

Worked in R&D for global petrochemical contractor and Aramco, Texaco, Exxon, & Shell.

Selected Accomplishments:

Performed study for “new” micro computers (PCs) to replace mainframes and later installed.

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ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

MORONGO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT – Twentynine Palms, CA – 1997 Present

Teacher

Hold various positions and roles that include Certified Teacher, Math & Technology Department Chair, Site Base

Management Chair, and Assistant Coach. Instruct 160 students in an ethnically diverse student body, in the three

departments of Math, Art and Technology. Teach construction trade areas and furniture making; Algebra 1, Algebra 2

and Geometry; Fine Art Drawing and Color & Design. Mentor, coach, and evaluate students; maintain open lines of

communication with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators to address issues.

Selected Accomplishments:

Selected as the high school Teacher of the Year and Rotary Teacher of the Year in 2007 for impact on

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the local job market through training of construction students (strong emphasis on character education) while

providing project based, independent, and problem solving potential employees.

Designed and implemented 4 year Construction Technology Program; created curriculum, reviewed

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and selected textbooks and resources, collaborated with prime contractor on modular teaching system,

designed project centered lesson plans, and implemented pathway for students to achieve internationally

recognized WoodLinks certification.

Created the school’s 3 year Technology Plan that became the model for all 17 schools in the district, as

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well as garnering accolades from the district office and regional school accreditation committee.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Master of Science in Construction Science Bachelor of Arts in Urban Systems & Design

University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT

Licenses / Certifications

Former General Contractor’s Licenses in Florida, California, and Massachusetts; licensed to do business in 38 states.

Clear Professional Secondary Teaching Credential, State of California

Affiliations

Former: American Institute of Architects (AIA), American Management Association (AMA), Facility Management

Association (FMA).

Current: California Industrial Technology Education Association (CITEA); International Technology Education Association

(ITEA); California Teachers Association (CTA); and National Council of Mathematics Teachers.

Community: Twentynine Palms High School – Tennis Coach; Boy Scouts of America Scoutmaster and Explorer Post

Advisor – Clinton, CT; Clinton Parks & Recreation – Coach; Morgan High School – Theater Set Design & Construction

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