Project Manager Engineer
Resume:
Resume of Steven R. Makela
Ishpeming, MI. 49849
Cell Phone: 906/361-6062
E-mail: *******@**********.***
Experience: Interstate Highway Construction, Inc. (2009-2012)
Project Administrator Primary responsibilities included project estimating, bid
(2009 – 2012) preparation and submittal, contract negotiations, subcontractor
Jackson, MI. selection, subcontract preparation and execution, scheduling,
construction coordination, job costing, negotiation of extra work
items, project invoicing, receivable collection on primarily MDOT
Design-Build Projects involving concrete paving, mass earth
moving, underground utilities, concrete curbs & flatwork and
HMA Paving. Also involved in all other aspects of operations
management (i.e. safety, marketing, pricing, budgets, projections,
etc.). Developed proficiency in the use of Bid2Win Estimating
Software and Primavera P6 Project Scheduling Software.
Project Administrator of a 45 Million dollar design-build
project on I-94 in Jackson County, Michigan incorporating on site
production of aggregate from concrete removed from the project,
two (2) bridge replacements, one (1) bridge rehabilitation, 13.5
miles of reconstruction with concrete paving and 3.5 miles of
HMA rehabilitation. Received zero (0) citations during two (2)
MIOSHA Inspections and one (1) MEQ Air Quality Inspection.
H & D Inc. (2007-2009)
Project Manager Primary responsibilities included project estimating, bid
(2007 – 2009) preparation and submittal, contract negotiations, subcontractor
Bay Shore, MI. selection, subcontract preparation and execution, scheduling,
construction coordination, job costing, negotiation of extra work
items, project invoicing, receivable collection on primarily MDOT
and county road and airport projects involving mass earth moving,
underground utilities, concrete curbs & flatwork and HMA Paving.
Also involved in all other aspects of operations management (i.e. safety,
marketing, pricing, budgets, projections, etc.).
Selected to move a ten (10) year old county road relocation project
forward to allow recovery of aggregate assets. Project was
completed in 2009.
Developed proficiency in the use of BID2WIN and HCSS
Heavy Bid Software, AS 400 Accounting System and gained
Further experience with Calcworks.
Cadillac Asphalt LLC (2005-2007)
Project Manager Primary responsibilities included project estimating, bid
(2005-2007) preparation and submittal, contract negotiations
Wixom, Mi. subcontractor selection, subcontract preparation and
execution, scheduling, construction coordination, job costing,
negotiation of extra work items, and project invoicing and
collection on primarily private/residential developments and
other private/commercial projects. Also involved in all other
aspects of operations management (i.e. safety, marketing, pricing,
budgets, projections, etc.).
Member of the Wixom Division Safety Committee. Developed
Corporation’s first corporate brochure.
Developed proficiency in the use and operation of Viewpoint
Accounting Software, GAAP Principles and CalcWorks Digitizing
Software.
Mid-Peninsula Contracting, Inc. (2002-2005)
President/Owner Established pavement maintenance firm involved in asphalt paving
(2002-2005) infrared patching, hot-rubber crack sealing, seal coating and
Gwinn, Mi. pavement marking of bituminous pavement for commercial,
industrial, and residential customers in Michigan and northern
Wisconsin. Responsible for all administrative duties and
marketing. Developed proficiency in the use and operation
of Peachtree Accounting Software and GAAP Principles.
Arrow Construction’s (1994-2002)
General Manager Primary responsibilities includes office and contract
(1998-2002) administration, marketing, job costing, estimating, proposal
Project Manager preparation, scheduling, and negotiations of contracts on projects
(1994-1998) involving concrete, commercial renovation/construction, tank
Marquette, Mi. removal, demolition, and steam conversion on SBA-8 (a) contracts
with the US Army Corp of Engineers, Veterans Administration,
and the US Forest Service as well as other related highway and
commercial construction. Developed proficiency in the use and
operation of QuickBooks Accounting Software and GAAP
Principles.
Associated Constructors (1993-1994)
Project Manager Duties included contract administration, job costing, estimating,
(1993-1994) proposal preparation, scheduling and negotiation of contracts
Marquette, Mi. Involving watermain, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, earth moving,
commercial renovation/construction, demolition, tank removal and
other related highway and commercial construction.
Thompson-McCully Co. (1987-1993)
Division Manager Lead Manager of asphalt paving division employing a staff of
(1992-1993) twenty-five (25) individuals which performed/administered fifteen
Clarkston, Mi. (15) to twenty (20) million dollars in contract volume annually on road,
airport and commercial projects.
Assistant Manager Rawsonville Asphalt Paving Division Assistant Manager
(1987-1992) responsible for estimating, proposal preparation, field construction,
Belleville, Mi. job costing, contract administration and negotiations, bituminous mix
designs, aggregate inventory and administrative duties for road, airport
and commercial projects. Also involved in all other aspects of operations
management (i.e. safety, marketing, pricing, budgets, projections, etc.).
Florida Department of Transportation (1983-1987)
Assistant Manager Responsibilities involved preparation of monthly production
(1986-1987) reports, railroad speed profiles, time-delay calculations,
Tallahassee, Fl. invoice processing and numerous other reports, charts and graphs for the
Rail Bureau Division of the Public Transportation Department.
Florida Department of Transportation (1983-1987)
Engineer II Performed advanced work in highway and railway related areas,
(1985-1986) coordinate with State and Federal offices to ensure compliance
Tallahassee, Fl. with railroad companies and municipalities for installation of new crossing surfaces, traffic control devices and joint usage of right-of-way.
Engr II/Proj Mgr Prepared environmental documents and engineering plans and
(1985) reports to obtain FHWA location/design approval for projects on
Miami, Fl. FDOT’s five-year work program. Served as consultant liaison and
project manager. Reviewed plans, approved designs, processed invoices
and conducted regular project meetings. Reviewed corridor studies, design
alternates, environmental impact reports and engineering plans.
Used COGO and Integraph 780 (CADD). Supervised drafting technicians and
coordinated field data collection.
P.E. Trainee The Professional Engineering Training Program was a one-year
(1994-1985) program designed to provide hands-on experience within each
Miami, Fl. division of the FDOT which provides diverse training in preparation for
an immediate Engineer II position upon completion. Received an outstanding
rating on final performance evaluation.
Engineer Tech IV Initially assigned to the construction of the extension of I-
(1983-1994) 75- Florida Turnpike Interchange Project. Responsibilities
Miami, Fl. included coordination, inspection and progress reporting of the work of multiple contractors and technician supervision.
Awards: 2008 NAPA Asphalt Paving Awards for the Gaylord Regional Airport and Thumb Lake Road in Charlevoix County.
2006 NAPA Diamond Achievement Award-Wixom Asphalt Plant
1987-2006: A number of MAPA, APAM and NAPA Asphalt Paving
Awards achieved during this period.
Training: 2011 30 Hour OSHA Certified
2011 First Aid Certified-CPR & AED
2011 Primavera P6 Project Scheduling Software
2010 Storm Water Operator and SESC Certified
2006 World of Asphalt Symposiums:
A.) Warm Mix, Porous Pavements, Recycling, & Pavement Noise
B.) Site & Plant Safety
C.) Density-Roller selection and patterns
D.) Avoid 12 mistakes in HMA Production
E.) Balancing Production & Efficiency
F.) Best Practices-Live Paving Demonstration
Attended numerous additional training courses covering topics in
management, construction, design and computer applications.
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and other
office and analytical software.
Education: Michigan Technological University- Houghton, Mi.
B.S. in Civil Engineering-August 1982,
Majors: Construction and Structures
Minor(s): Soils
License(s): Licensed Professional Engineer-Michigan
Interests: Family, competitive sports, hunting, fishing and reading.
References: Available upon request.
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