SCOTT KOLKMEYER
Ballwin,Missouri
Summary
Construction management professional with more than 30 years of leadership experience directing structural steel erection, welding, rigging, and complex commercial, industrial, institutional, and infrastructure projects. Proven success overseeing field operations, coordinating subcontractors and vendors, managing project schedules, supporting budget and resource planning activities, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Extensive experience collaborating with owners, superintendents, architects, engineers, inspectors, fabricators, general contractors, and project stakeholders to resolve field issues, mitigate risk, and maintain project schedules. Recognized for strong leadership, workforce development, operational excellence, project coordination, and safety management throughout all phases of construction.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
GENERAL FOREMAN
Ironworkers Local 396
01.1993 - Current
- Contracted to lead structural steel contractors throughout the St. Louis region on large-scale commercial, industrial, healthcare, education, manufacturing, and public venue construction projects.
- Directed construction activities for multiple concurrent commercial and industrial projects, coordinating labor, equipment, subcontractors, schedules, safety compliance, and quality standards.
- Led and supervised construction crews throughout all phases of project execution, ensuring work was completed safely, efficiently, and according to contract specifications.
- Assisted with resource planning for multimillion-dollar construction projects by coordinating labor, equipment, and material requirements to support project schedules and operational objectives.
- Collaborated with superintendents, safety teams, inspectors, subcontractors, vendors, engineers, architects, fabricators, and project stakeholders to resolve field issues and maintain project schedules.
- Coordinated with general contractors, suppliers, and fabricators to support project execution, review scope modifications, and manage change orders impacting project schedules and field operations.
- Reviewed contractor invoices, labor reports, and project documentation to verify work completion, support cost tracking efforts, and maintain accurate project records.
- Reviewed labor utilization and productivity metrics to support project cost-control objectives and improve workforce efficiency.
- Participated in project planning meetings, constructability reviews, coordination sessions, and progress discussions to support successful project delivery.
- Identified schedule risks and operational challenges and partnered with project leadership teams to implement corrective actions and maintain project milestones.
- Maintained strong working relationships with owners, contractors, architects, engineers, inspectors, vendors, and trade partners while promoting collaboration and accountability across project teams.
- Enforced OSHA regulations, site-specific safety requirements, and industry best practices, contributing to safe and compliant job sites.
- Conducted daily safety meetings, monitored worksite conditions, and promoted a culture of safety, accountability, and operational excellence.
- Ensured compliance with project drawings, specifications, quality standards, and customer requirements throughout construction activities.
- General Foreman Assignments: Arch City Ironworks (2022–Present), Big Boy's Steel Erection, Inc. (2011–2022), Acme Erectors (2006–2010).
- Selected Projects: Mercy Hospital St. Louis, Dome at America's Center, Enterprise Center, Ford Motor Company Facilities, Chrysler Facilities, General Motors Facilities, University of Missouri–St. Louis (2025).
Education
Soccer Scholarship
East Central College
Coursework in Criminal Law and Police Procedures
St. Louis Community College at Meramec
Skills
- Construction Management
- Project Oversight
- Field Operations Leadership
- Structural Steel Erection
- Workforce Management
- Resource Planning
- Contractor Coordination
- Vendor Management
- Schedule Management
- Change Order Management
- Cost Control Support
- Project Documentation
- Construction Safety
- OSHA Compliance
- Risk Mitigation
- Quality Control
- Blueprint Reading
- Rigging and Signaling
- Construction Equipment Management
- Welding (SMAW, FCAW, MIG, TIG)
- Stakeholder Collaboration
- Team Leadership
Volunteer Experience
Endangered Wolf Center, Perform welding, enclosure repairs, facility maintenance, and infrastructure improvements., Support ongoing maintenance and operational needs while contributing to the organization's conservation mission.
Certifications And Professional Training
- Ironworker Superintendent Training Course, 09/01/13
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Certification
- Certified Signal Person
- Certified Rigger
- Ironworker Apprenticeship Program, 01/01/93 - 12/31/96
- SMAW A-1 3G Up & 4G Certification
- FCAW-S-B1a 3G Up & 4G Certification
- FEMA 353 Specifications Training
Selected Projects
- Mercy Hospital St. Louis
- Dome at America's Center
- Enterprise Center
- Ford Motor Company Facilities
- Chrysler Facilities
- General Motors Facilities
- University of Missouri–St. Louis (2025)
Timeline
GENERAL FOREMAN
Ironworkers Local 396
01.1993 - Current
Soccer Scholarship
East Central College
Coursework in Criminal Law and Police Procedures
St. Louis Community College at Meramec