Steven Kost

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Austin, TX **759

815-***-****

acfmts@r.postjobfree.com

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

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