Steven M. Sonkin

Virginia Beach, VA *****

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Polished and self-motivated General Manager in the commercial construction industry with more than 11 years of experience providing exceptional results. Adept at various office competencies and software, including strong research and analytical skills. Dedicated decision-making ability and easily develops positive rapport with internal and external customers. Excellent people skills with ability to motivate and inspire individual growth.

Professional Experience

Meckley Services, Inc - Nov 2014 – Dec 2022 (Chesapeake, VA)

Transition from a Project Manager to General Manager in April 2018 to the present

Responsible for managing the day-to-day operations including, but not limited to bidding work, executing contracts, procuring materials and resources, and managing construction costs and budgets. Over the last 4 years controlling the company’s P&L, I have managed to grow the total annual revenue by 25% with COGS averaging 57%.

Acts as primary contact with commercial clients to ensure that objectives are being met.

Prepares and delivers timely, accurate, and complete reports.

Develops and controls annual budgets for operating and capital expenses.

Forecasts management plans and prepares monthly performance, explaining variances.

Ensures that services are provided in compliance with policies, procedures, regulations, and contractual obligations and standards.

Provides formal supervision to individual employees within a single functional or operational area.

Approves subordinate’s recommendations for staff recruitment, selection, promotion, advancement, corrective action, and termination.

Focused on safe construction practices for the company and lead by example that are consistent with the company’s values.

Consulting and business development of new & existing customers.

Belfor Property Restoration 2010 - 2014 (Chesapeake, VA)

Project Manager/Estimator

Duties include estimating residential and commercial insurance losses, hiring captive subcontractors, and maintaining a certain profit margin.

Understanding different insurance carriers pricing and estimating formats.

Managing the monthly WIP.

Creating and maintaining new clients & existing customers.

Responding 24 hours as needed to determine the correct repair process.

Hepaco, Inc. 2006 - 2010 (Norfolk, VA)

Environmental Professional/Scientist

Duties included assisting with remediation system installations and feasibility studies, data reduction, data analysis, and report preparation. Play an important role in ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget, following company policies and quality standards.

Prepare bids and proposals for specific clients (VDEQ, Norfolk Airport, etc.)

Work additional hours as needed, including periods of time outside of the local area

Work outside, exposed to the elements, including during inclement weather

Available by cell phone and accept calls as required, including over weekends and holidays

Follow applicable safety rules, regulations, guidelines, policies, and site-specific safety plans when performing cleanup activities and donning protective gear

Load and unload equipment from vehicles, trailers, and watercraft

Perform physical labor associated with cleanup activities, sample collection, waste removal and other remediation services (underground tank storage removals)

Operate routinely used tools and equipment to include, but not limited to steam cleaners, water lasers, cascade systems, chemical mixers, generators, air saws, drills, grinders, cutting torches, etc.

Perform routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and refer defects or needed repairs to supervisor

Warehouse maintenance, stock supplies, building maintenance

Complete required paperwork, forms and records as required

Hazardous waste cleanup/removal using the appropriate removal standards outline by strict Federal and State regulations

Air quality control and monitoring based on strict Federal and State regulations

Education

Old Dominion University 2005

Bachelor of Science

Minor in Marketing

Crestcom Management Trained

Virginia Beach City Council Member – Board of Code Compliance (2020-2025)

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