STEPHEN L HORVATH
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SKILLS SUMMARY
Sunenergy1, Project Manager. Sept 1- current
Recruited by owner of Sun Energy1 to oversee their Commercial and Residential Construction division. Projects included: Renovation of a 4- story office building at 595 Summer Street, Stamford CT, permitted two residential building projects in Greenwich CT while developing third project of combining 4 lots into one to create a large in town lot for a 40,000 Square foot residence. Worked with Architects and civil engineers on multi-level museum to house a personal 120-unit race car collection.
Fletcher Development, LLC- Jan -2024-Sept 2024
Sr. Project Manager, Construction Manager and Estimator 241 Ethan Allen Highway – Brought in to revitalize and complete a stagnant new 3 Story, Design Build, concrete and steel, 144,500 Square Foot Light Industrial Retail building. Solar Independent, Elevators, state of the art HVAC, all Bluetooth controlled, 550 plus cage storage units, with Wine storage, Car storage, light industrial storage. high tech. I was brought in to oversee and expedite the combining of an old structure with 75% newer structure, complete the steel work and concrete floors, roofing, roof drainage, panel siding and infill mechanical infrastructure through completion, including overseeing site drainage, septic well, Silo water storage for fire suppression. As well as underground propane storage. Extensive work with Design Build Architects and Structural Engineers.
Scheduled completion Fall 2024
Former/Retired President, SLH & Associates, Construction and Project managers with experience in Real Estate development. Skilled in securing federal, state, and local regulatory land-use approvals. Excellent background in residential design, estimating, construction, scheduling, and budgeting. Experienced in developing and implementing project budgeting and cost models along with project scheduling for large scale projects. Project accounting, accountant’s receivable and payable utilizing Microsoft Excel, Word, MS Project. As impeccably design work with AutoCad and Revit, Adobe products and PROCORE Certified GC/PM. Up to date on most common software’s, computer knowledgeable, skilled with Residential and Commercial applications for major organizations applications. Staying on top, with information software. Understanding the information keeps it flowing, less time lost. Technical Software AUTOCAD, AND AUTODESK, REVIT, ADOBE SUITE Photoshop, Illustrator College Certified. MICROSOFT SUITE AND PROJECT, Excel, Word, Outlook also certified. PROCORE CERTIFIED on many levels. PROCORE 2023: PROCORE: Admin Certification, PROCORE: Architect Certification, PROCORE: BIM Manager Certification, PROCORE: Engineer Certification, PROCORE: Estimator Certification, PROCORE: Project Manager: Core Tools -- General Contractor Certified, PROCORE: Project Manager: Core Tools -- Specialty Contractor Certified, PROCORE: Project Manager: Preconstruction -- Specialty Contractor Certified, PROCORE: Project Manager: Quality & Safety -- General Contractor Certified, PROCORE: Superintendent Certification. Current OSHA 3O HOUR Certification.
Virtus certified to work with both the elderly (senior housing) as well as youth groups, students, churches, and schools. Volunteer ST Matthews Parish Artwork. Trinity Catholic Facility Committee 2019-2020, Redesigned and remodels Gymnasium, locker rooms, Entry restrooms and Foyer. Excellent background and credit checks.
General Construction and Strong Civil Engineering Oversite and Experience: Create and assess proposals from topographic surveys, geotechnical investigations, and bid evaluations. Conduct structural and civil reviews for a variety of the projects criteria to include as well as insure the scope as well as all the elements and the structures. Review plot plans, zoning declarations, proposals, and project documents to better understand project scope, specifications as well as added value engineering. Create CSI comparative bid analysis evaluations for projects as to compare documents to ensure matching specification identifications and needs are met. Plan and coordinate assignments access as well as rectify defects in planning through on site VE.
Work closely with local agencies, to ensure health and public safety is in place and teams are prepared ensure maximum safeguards and complexities firmly exist throughout the project’s duration. Review and enforce all compliances and regulations weekly. Monitor construction tasks as well as testing to ensure proper specifications maintained. Safety inspections and MSDA compliance monitored daily.
Oversaw and viewed the daily operations, machinery schedules in the field as well as installed sub surface infrastructure, utilities, electrical high and low voltage, communications, and shielding’s, as well as infrastructure including concrete substructures, sewers and drainage, with all supporting documentation and placement survey with as-builds drawing. Road work and landscaping to follow.
Personally, Coached and Tutored twin sons for college preparatory while attending St Joseph High School, Presidents Honor Roll, Lettered in Varsity Basketball, Football, Track, Cross County, Tennis & Volleyball. Graduated Spring 2023. Boys are now starting their 2023- 2027 journey. Currently enrolled in Honors Curriculum Dual Business Majors at Sacred Heart University, Fairfield CT. Completed first year, both with High Honors, President’s list. Class of 2027.
EMPLOYMENT
SLH & Associates Inc -President –
Residential General Contractors & Site
Development.
Began SLH & Associates in 1986,
Incorporated from 2001-2021
June 2001-Jan-2024
Norwalk CT.
• Research & select properties for remodeling and developing for the Residential marketplace.
• Permitting. Managed due diligence requirements and governmental land- use approvals throughout the lower Fairfield County area.
• Oversaw site selection and layout, defined design criteria and scope of work and contracts, completed initial planning and cost estimates, and secured funds.
• Permits and Design. Coordinated and obtained all federal, state, and local regulatory land-use approvals. Including waterfront development, CAM & Army Corp of Engineers approvals.
• Oversaw and consulted on many complexed residential builds as well as commercial builds for various Builders and Architects.
• Permits and Design. Interfaced with local planning, operating, finance, and legal organizations to meet local requirements and create positive relationship with community and civic leaders.
• Negotiated real estate documents and consultant contracts of land purchases by and for SLH as well as clients.
• Designed, detailed, and built and sold High End Residential Houses 1900- 8000 SF. From Concept, Design, Permitting Construction and Finishes through the House Sales and Marketing.
• Well versed in Word, Excel, Project, AutoCad as well as Revit. Adobe products Illustrator, Photo Shop, Reader.
Architectural/ Construction Project
Manager
Kaala-Nagy Development & Fieber Group
March 1999 -May 2002
New Canaan, CT
• Kaala-Nagy is a High End Residential Architectural Design Build firm. The principal Alex Kaala-Nagy is an AIA registered Architect.
• Managed complete site build out, construction and coordination residential development of high-end residential new construction. 10200-16,000 Square FT Estate Residences. Primarily in Greenwich & New Canaan CT .
• Oversaw the construction budget, documentation and contracts with sub- contractor through bid summary process follow by securing with AIA documentation.
• Oversaw and executed Punch List of total Architectural and Civil site construction.
Project Manager
Building & Land Tech
August 1997-Sept 1998
Wilton, CT
• Managed design and construction of 2 new buildings, 66-unit Mid-Rise Condominium project, concrete garage, stick construction above. including mechanicals, elevators, fire suppression (wet and dry) and multi-level underground parking and related systems.
• Oversaw the selection of Architect, Structural & Mechanical Engineers. Oversaw layout, defined design criteria, completed initial planning and cost estimates & budgets.
• Management of field office and all on site supervision of staff and subcontractors.
• Extensive of work with local authorities including Building Dept., Fire Marshall, Planning and Zoning as well as Inland Wet Land Agency, City of Norwalk CT
Project Manager
Doral Greens
Oct 1994-May 1997
Rye Brook, NY
• 138 Unit Luxury PUD with 9 Hole Golf Course.
• Construction Management team oversaw the Redesign of an existing golf course to incorporate a new residential 138 luxury condominiums with extensive remolding of existing Arrowwood Inn and Conference Center and Hotel.
• Hired as executive assistant (PM) to VP of Construction, end of first year promoted to Senior Project Manager.
• Designed and provided cost models/estimates along with timelines and construction scheduling for new residences.
• Oversaw site operations including, but not limited to Hiring and contract negotiations with subcontractors, employees & venders.
• Extensive interaction with onsite Sales & Marketing teams including coordination of scheduling for new home delivery, change orders. Including re-designs and their relationship to scope and cost increase/decrease in original cost model.
• Project completed on schedule and within budget.
• Built owners’ sons 6500 & 7800 Sq Ft Personal Residences in Pound Ridge, New York and Greenwich, CT. Remodeled another son’s Personal Residence in Greenwich, CT.
EDUCATION
A.S. Architectural Engineering.
A.S Construction Management.
A.S. Interior Design.
Magna Cum Laude
PHI THETA KAPPA
Norwalk Technical College, Norwalk CT
NCC, Norwalk, CT
Dean List, President’s Honor Roll
National Honor Society
PHI THETA KAPPA
1977-2007 Maintained 3.87 GPA overall.