Stephen McGee
Summary
Strategic Construction Manager with demonstrated success assessing project scope and adhering to deadlines. Safety-conscious and detail-oriented with 11-year industry background. Well-versed in team leadership and task delegation to drive project progress and foster client satisfaction.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Construction Project Manager
Holmes Construction
Centralia, Illinois
2019.07 - Current
- Managed construction schedules to achieve adequate project labor coverage.
- Obtained building and specialty permits from local jurisdictional agencies.
- Communicated daily with vendors to keep project fully operational.
- Kept sites compliant with OSHA, state, and local regulations to prevent unnecessary risks.
- Thoroughly reviewed material proposals and negotiated contracts.
- Read and interpreted blueprints in [Software] before planning or delegating days work to team of [Number] employees.
- Supervised day-to-day activities of [Number]-person team of contractors to promote productivity and efficient use of resources, maintaining on-time and under-budget project delivery.
- Verified completed projects met approved time, quality, and cost estimates.
- Achieved maximum cost effectiveness by providing value engineering for construction means and methods.
- Directed day-to-day operational aspects of project and scope and monitored progress of construction activities.
- Resolved installation inefficiencies to reduce project lags and promote on-time deliverables.
- Held construction progress and regular status meetings with project team.
- Remained up-to-date on best housing and building practices and negotiated pricing and schedules.
- Put together estimates, specifications and other project documents.
- Kept detailed track of daily progress and productivity and analyzed data to identify and correct holdups.
- Coordinated plans and specifications and mitigated risks with implementation of strict safety protocols.
- Consulted with clients to define objectives and develop scopes.
- Developed and executed pre-construction milestones on project schedule.
- Reviewed project scope, required materials and labor pricing to develop competitive bids.
- Improved cost control through effective allocation of subcontractors and site resources.
- Developed and led multi-disciplinary team to redefine problems and reach solutions based on different perspectives.
- Formulated quality assurance and safety standards to comply with construction plans.
- Regulated and managed construction plans, materials, budgeting and staff to complete projects.
- Managed commercial construction projects by working effectively with general contractors, subcontractors, engineers and architects.
- Led quality assurance operations to increase efficiency and reduce project gaps.
- Facilitated new store construction by developing and maintaining internal and external relationships.
- Identified special circumstances and constraints in order to develop effective alternatives or solutions.
Maintenance Director
BCMW Community Services
Centralia , Illinois
2012.05 - 2019.06
- Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
- Delegated tasks to carefully selected employees in alignment with resource management goals.
- Created and implemented maintenance program to optimize operational efficiency and reduce downtime.
- Verified building areas were working optimally and kept clean.
- Adjusted machine settings to maximize performance and equipment longevity.
- Supervised employee performance, preventive maintenance, and safety.
- Procured pricing information from various vendors to support cost-effective purchasing.
- Reviewed technical documentation to complete equipment maintenance and repair.
- Contributed to development, implementation, and execution of maintenance programs.
- Monitored building systems and directed preventive maintenance.
- Worked frequently with mechanical and plumbing systems to complete knowledgeable inspections and skilled repairs.
- Sourced outside contractors for special projects and oversaw bidding and selection processes.
- Established clear procedures for handling repairs, planning maintenance and completing building updates.
Education
High School Diploma -
Salem High School
Salem, Illinois05.2005
Skills
- Planning and Design
- 3D Modeling
- Trimble SketchUp Pro
- New Construction
- Restoration Processes
- Building Site Supervision
- Reading Blueprints
- Flow Assurance
- Document Review
- Commercial Projects
- Building, Demolition and Renovation
- Heavy Labor
- Bid Preparation
- Construction Equipment
- Identifying Building Costs
- Code Compliance
- Inspection Principles
- Timelines and Milestones
- Subcontractor Management
- Budget Planning
- Subcontractor Relations
- Community Relations
- Hardworking and Reliable
- Construction Scheduling
- Labor Requirements Determination
- Project Leadership
- Work Site Preparation
- Team Meetings
- Oversee Subcontractors
- Painting and Plumbing Work Oversight
- Meet Code Requirements
- Calculations and Measurements
- Contractual Obligations
- New Construction and Remodeling
- Quality Control Programs
- Administrative Oversight
- Monitor Construction Quality
- Contract Terms Interpretation
- Basic Tools
- Project Records
- Equipment Transportation
- Permit and License Procurement
- Specification and Blueprint Interpretation
- Subcontractor Compliance
Timeline
Construction Project Manager
Holmes Construction
2019.07 - Current
Maintenance Director
BCMW Community Services
2012.05 - 2019.06
High School Diploma -
Salem High School