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Stephen D. Watters
Summary of Skills
General Contractor with expertise in Fine Finish Carpentry, Millworks and Framing.
Managed own company with as many as 14 employees from 2001-2011.
Consultant on large scale projects for Custom Home Builders / general contractors to keep projects on time and within budget.
Project Management: coordinating efforts of multiple subcontractors
Designed and built custom built ins: Bars, Wine Cellars, Entertainment Centers, Libraries, Theatres
Interior finishes: Mouldings, Beamed/Coffered Ceilings, Wainscot/Paneling, Cabinetry, Doors and Window Installation
Exterior work: Siding, Custom Trim, Pergolas, Entry Gates, Elaborate Decks
Experience
2/5/23 – 10/11/23 Madison Homes Tampa FL
Project Manager
Scheduling and Organization of Subcontractors
Receive and submit subcontractors/vendors Proposals and Invoicing
Daily consultations with subcontractors/vendors to ensure adherence to schedule deadlines
Work closely with client, designers and architects to manage expectations and to provide the quality they expect and adhere to their design ideas and/or changes
Organize and track team meetings
Meet with city inspectors throughout projects and manage remediations if needed
Adjust/modify design/plan changes using Bluebeam
6/1/19 – 12/16/22 Lowell Custom Homes Lake Geneva WI
Project Manager
Scheduling and Organization of subcontractors
Receive and submit subcontractors/vendors Proposals and Invoicing
Daily consultations with subcontractors/vendors to ensure adherence to schedule deadlines
Work closely with clients, designers and architects to manage expectations and to provide the quality they expect and adhere to their design ideas and/or changes
Organize and track team meetings
Meet with city inspectors throughout project and manage remediations if needed.
3/9/15 - 1/29/18 Thelen Total Construction Walworth Co. WI
Project Manager
Scheduling and Organization of subcontractors
Receive and submit subcontractors/vendors Proposals and Invoicing
Daily consultations with subcontractors/vendors to ensure adherence to schedule deadlines
Worked closely with clients, designers and architects to manage expectations and to provide the quality they expect and adhere to their design ideas and/or changes
Organize and track team meetings
Meet with city inspectors throughout project and manage remediations if needed.
11/2011 - 2/27/15 RT Abbott Const. Inc. Los Angeles, CA
Project Manager
Scheduling and organization of subcontractors
Receive and submit subcontractors/vendors billings
Oversee daily progress and submit daily reports to Architect, Home Owner Rep, Home Owner and RT Abbott Const. supervisor
Daily consultations with subcontractors/vendors to ensure adherence to schedule deadlines
Worked closely with Clients to manage their expectations and to provide the quality they expect and adhere to their design ideas andor changes
Organize and track team meetings
Submit weekly progress reports with photo documentation to Home Owners/Home Owners Representation
Quality control
Meet with City Inspectors
Value Engineering
4/2001 – 11/2011 Castle Builders Los Angeles, CA
President / Owner / General Contractor
Specializing in fine finish carpentry and millworks
Major Projects include:
Custom pool house and ball room for private residence. Work showcased in “Design House 2003”
14,000 sq. ft. private home in Beverly Hills
28,000 sq. ft. home in Beverly Park
Majority of work on 8,000 sq. ft.+ interior /exterior remodels around high end communities such as Malibu, Pacific Palisades, Beverly Hills, La Canada, Calabasas, etc.
7/2000 – 4/2002 John Gibson Design Los Angeles, CA
Finish Carpentry and Custom Designs
Provided finish carpentry and custom built in work for two 9,000 square foot homes
Custom built ins included: Bar, Entertainment Centers, Columns
4/1998 – 4/2000 Rhine Family Trust Los Angeles, CA
General Contractor
In charge of all subcontractors for 2 houses and 2 apartments
Responsible for all work to meet and pass inspections
Supervised 6 employees and all subcontractors involved
8/1996 – 2/1998 Wysong Construction Los Angeles, CA
Framing and Finish Carpentry
Lead supervisor overseeing 12 employees on custom homes
Finish work included custom built ins: entertainment centers, shelving units, libraries
4/1996 – 8/1996 Bell Building Systems Avon, CO
Framer
High end Custom Homes in planned Golf/Ski Resort Community
Supervisor for 10 employees
Responsibilities included interpreting building plans and arranging workloads and time schedules for all framers.
10/1995 – 4/1996 Charles Kuipers Design Los Angeles, CA
Finish Carpenter
Finish Carpenter for high end custom homes including work on mouldings/trim, wine cellars, entertainment centers, custom designed built-ins, custom beamed ceilings, wainscot and fireplace mantels as well as exterior trim, siding, pergolas, decks and expansive entry gates
9/1987 – 10/1995 Area Builders Los Angeles, CA
Senior Framer / Supervisor
Area Builders, Inc.: Supervisor on large Multi Family Building projects overseeing the work of 14 framers.
Wysong Construction; Supervisor on Single Family Custom Homes around Los Angeles county overseeing 3 - 6 employees.
3/1984 – 9/1987 Los Angeles, CA / Reno, NV
Freelance Framer
Framer on single family homes and Multi Family Buildings throughout Los Angeles County and Reno, Sparks and Caron City, NV areas.
Diloreto Construction l Lewis Homes
Apollo Construction l Hewitt & Canfield
LA/Orange Country Construction l Area Builders, Inc.
References
Available upon request