Manager Project

STEPHEN M. COOK

818-***-**** Canoga Park, CA **********@*****.***

CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER

FIELD ANALYSIS QUALITY MANAGEMENT STRATEGIC PLANNING

Results-focused Manager combining a strong background in quality control, estimations, maintenance and planning to drive solutions on construction projects for public and private sectors. Serves as an onsite manager interpreting real time site data and adjusting the job depending on the changing field conditions. Accomplished in working with subcontractors on $MM projects. Credited with strong ability to identify trends, develop competitive strategies and execute strategically planned projects. Extensive background taking projects from concept to launch. Technical proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, SAP and AutoCAD.

Space Planning & Scales

Construction Methods

Field Surveys

Building Technologies

Ergonomics & QA Improvements

Technical Process Support

Estimate Calculations

Root-Cause Analysis

Vendor Management

Professional History

STATE OF CALIFORNIA, Sacramento, CA 2012 – Present

Construction Consultant/Expert

Serve as an industry expert, performing inspections for construction related defect disputes.

Increase transparency into project issues by leveraging an extensive history in construction management to determine the cause of defects.

Deliver detailed reports comprehensible by technical and non-technical audiences while also appearing in trials, mediations, arbitrations and administrative hearings.

WHITE PICKET FENCE, Santa Monica, CA 2012 – 2014

Project Manager & Construction Manager

Managed a successful $10M construction development project for five hillside homes, each 5,000 sf after taking on the project from an underperforming manager and turning it around. Achieved initiatives by working in close collaboration with subcontractors, rebuilding relationships with city inspectors and neighbors while also mitigating change orders with the architect and structural engineer.

Spearheaded completion on time and within budget by managing the RFQ/RFP/RFI process, selecting competitive vendors, scheduling logistics and determining labor requirements to dispatch workers.

Safeguarded the organization with inspections and reviews to monitor compliance with building and safety codes as well as other regulations applicable to structures, facilities and systems.

Delivered efficiency and maintain industry competitiveness by defining technical project plans and roadmaps to achieving project goals through accurate estimations, proposals, blueprints and specifications.

Maximize results by working directly with civil, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, instrumentation, welders and other contractors to resolve issues and estimate accurate bids.

Served as an information resource and technical “go to,” reading construction drawings, making corrections as needed (red line) and preparing schedule expectations to ensure clear delivery.

Minimized costs by cross-referencing data in weekly cost reports to ensure accuracy in preparing bill of material and processing payments for contractors and 3rd party vendors.

COOK CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, Canoga Park, CA 1994 – 2012

Project Manager & Construction Manager

Estimated, won and safely executed $MM projects within strict timelines. Improved delivery by identifying roadblocks and designing solutions while managing projects, successfully readjusting accordingly based on construction investigations and on-site progress evaluations.

Aligned operations within budgets by tracking expenses to monitor deviations from targets.

Shortened the decision-making process by developing planning options to highlight methods to achieve key strategic initiatives in roofing, HVAC/electrical/plumbing, flooring, sheetrock, structural and site work.

Determined the best usage of resources to support project requirements considering budgetary restrictions, collecting and reviewing all submittals and cut sheets for the architect.

Enhanced employee integration by training and mentoring 60 craft employees in field settings to develop the necessary success skills to achieve initiatives while also leveraging their skills accordingly.

Reduced project spend with procured materials, schedule efficiency and executed workflow activities effectively through clear interpretations of detailed sketches, blueprints, P&ID’s and isometric drawings.

Delivered efficient operations with an emphasis on safety by performing safety hazard analysis and job safety analysis to develop risk mitigation plans.

Sample Projects

BOSTON COLLEGE

(Total Cost $36.1M), Chestnut Hill, MA (2009 - 2011)

Managed additional Student classrooms 70 units 105,000 sf validation ($23.6M) and student dorms 127 units 57,150 sf validation ($12.5M).

Liaised between school officials, subcontractors, architects and the structural engineer, reducing costs on change orders and completed the project under budget.

PRIVATE HOME DEVELOPMENT

(Total Cost $8.5M), Westlake, CA (2006 – 2009)

Contracted and managed daily construction activities; speculation building hillside homes in Westlake CA; Built 4- Custom Homes 8,000 sf.

TUTOR SALIBA-SCOTT

(Total Cost: $97M), Los Angeles, CA (1997 – 2005)

Managed construction operations on portions of the construction of the Metro Rail system above ground in Los Angeles.

Gained experience in handling multi tasks under a variety of conditions in an expedient, responsive helpful and positive manner.

Resolved safety issues that occurred during the project, interfacing with pedestrians and the public.

TRINITY COLLEGE

(Total Cost: $39M), Hartford, CT (1994 – 1997)

Managed expansion of student housing, 132 units 62,700 sf validation ($16M) new student book store 4,800 sf validation ($1.5M), student classrooms 92 units 130,638 sf validation ($21.5M).

Education

B.S. Construction & Construction Management, Los Angeles Business College

M.A. Architecture, (Minor Construction Mgmt.), Bartlett School of Architecture and Construction Management

Credentials & Affiliations

General Contractors Licenses A, B, C12, C21, C35, C36, C39, C43, HAZ

Project Managers Insurance, Professional Liability Insurance

AIA - Member # AIA30148811

International Code Council-Member # 5219575

National Roofing Contractors Association # 58111

American Concrete Institute- Member # AMI 01089449

Building Expertise

Multi-Story Condos

Apartments

Subterranean Parking

Hillside Construction

Masonry Building

Restaurants & Offices

Distribution Buildings

Custom Homes

Multi-Family Homes

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