Steven Kost
Austin, TX **759
******@*****.***
Education:
Master's of Science in Civil Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-
Champaign, May 2008
. Specialized in Construction Management
Bachelor's of Science in Architecture, University of Illinois at Urbana-
Champaign, December 2006
. Emphasis in Structures and Design
Bachelor's of Arts in History, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign,
May 2004
. Emphasis in American and Latin American History
Work Experience:
Estimator, Floors Inc, January 2014 - June 2014
. Generate takeoff quantities from supplied plans by contractor
o Calculate accurate material and labor costs for Operations
. Prepare estimates as needed from buyer selected materials
o Contractor/buyer is presented with multiple estimates based on
material options
. Review documents before submission to contractor/buyer
o Inter-department review process ensures accurate takeoffs and
measurements
Project Manager, Self Employed, December 2012 - May 2013
. Represent owner to deliver on-time and quality results
. Defined scope of work, project schedule, and monitored results to
customer satisfaction
. Solicit and execute contractor bids to customer specifications
. Coordinate multiple contractors and monitor results to bid requirements
. Major project was 7000 s.f. home renovation built in 1900
Project Manager, Road Ranger, September 2009 - January 2011
. Developed pastry program that increased profits by $100,000 annually
. Oversaw coffee and fountain programs for the company
o Delivered weekly budget and sales figures
o Developed programs to increase margins in each category
o Developed program to optimize fountain flavors companywide
. Organized, scheduled, and executed projects
o Overhauled coffee equipment and offering companywide
o Developed and implemented gourmet pastry program companywide
Project Manager, First Rockford Group, August 2008 - November 2008
. Organized and Scheduled projects
o Handled advertising and marketing for retail sites
o Designed floor plans for potential clients
. Oversaw ongoing construction projects
o Handled remodeling of purchased existing structures
o Executed punch lists for nearly complete projects
Quality Control Technician, Plote Construction, March 2007 - August 2007
. Headed QC field operations for I-294 reconstruction project
. Supervised sewer work and excavation
. Maintained quality control for pipe seals, ground compaction, and
pavement quality
. Responsible for erosion control quality
General Framer, Hallbeck Homes, Summer 2004
General Laborer, Ray Spark's Construction, Summer 1996
Summary of Qualifications:
. Experience in On-Site Building Construction
. Experience in Project Management
. Experience in Quality Control
. Proficient in AutoCAD, Sketch-Up, Photoshop, Microsoft Office,
Microsoft Project
. Nine Years College Education
Summary of Skills:
. Understanding of Construction Process and Materials
. Extensive Work Experience in Group Environment
. Independent Problem Solving Skills
. ACI/PCC Certified
. Nuclear Density Gauge Certified
Charity Work
. Work with Adopt a Soldier program to help deployed troops
. Volunteer for the Wounded Warriors program