Steve Kerns
Elkins,WV
Summary
Experienced Construction Superintendent and Project Manager with over 11 years in Project Management. Delivered a diverse range of projects across commercial, medical, federal, state, and infrastructure sectors. Established extensive industry connections to enhance project execution and resource allocation.
Overview
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Certification
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19
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Veritas Contracting
02.2024 - Current
- As a Project Manager for Veritas Contracting, I successfully manage construction projects from pre bid to close out procedures. Researched specifications, product data, and submittal processes to facilitate project development. Maintained project records and facilitated clear communication with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and field superintendents to ensure project completion within budget and time constraints. Managed diverse projects including civil site work, new commercial buildings, commercial remodels, historical renovations, federal contracts, airport projects, mine projects, SBA projects, and healthcare facilities.
- Managed contracting project schedules, scopes, and subcontractor coordination across Veritas jobsites.
- Reviewed drawings, contracts, and specifications for Veritas Contracting project requirements.
- Coordinated client communication, progress updates, and issue resolution with project teams.
Construction Superintendent/Project Manager
The Alonso Group
Flemington, West Virginia
06.2015 - 12.2023
- Supported construction projects for federal agencies, including FBI, GSA, NFPA, VA hospitals, and NIOSH, while following agency standards and specifications.
- Helped maintain construction schedules and project budgets while reading blueprints and construction documents to support project goals.
- Supervised direct employees and subcontractors to keep work on schedule, within budget, and aligned with specifications and engineering drawings.
- Coordinated Alonso Group jobsite schedules and subcontractor crews.
- Managed daily construction activities and field operations.
- Checked work for code compliance and quality standards.
- Led construction projects for federal agencies, including FBI, GSA, NFPA, VA hospitals, and NIOSH, while maintaining compliance with agency standards and specifications.
- Directed construction schedules and project budgets, interpreting blueprints and construction documents to guide project delivery.
- Supervised direct employees and subcontractors to complete work on time, within budget, and in line with specifications and engineering drawings.
- Coordinated Alonso Group jobsite schedules and subcontractor crews to support smooth project flow.
- Directed daily construction activities and field operations to keep work aligned with project requirements.
- Reviewed work for code compliance and quality standards throughout project execution.
- Delivered federal construction projects for FBI, GSA, NFPA, VA hospitals, and NIOSH in line with agency standards and specifications.
- Kept construction schedules and project budgets aligned with project goals through careful review of blueprints and construction documents.
- Completed project oversight for direct employees and subcontractors, supporting on-time, within-budget work that matched specifications and engineering drawings.
- Supported Alons Group jobsite schedules and subcontractor crews to maintain project progress.
- Maintained daily construction activities and field operations for steady jobsite performance.
- Confirmed work met code compliance and quality standards during field inspections.
Construction Superintendent
Forsyth Mechanical and Construction
01.2011 - 01.2015
- Supervised large construction crews and subcontractors for large scale commercial and retail renovations, ensuring projects adhered to tight schedules and budgets. Facilitated communication between store managers, project managers, and subcontractors through pre-construction meetings, progress meetings, and punch lists. Conducted site visits to interpret blueprints and conveyed work scope to all trades.
- Coordinated mechanical construction crews and subcontractors on active job sites.
- Reviewed drawings, specifications, and field conditions for Forsyth Mechanical and Construction projects.
- Scheduled daily work activities with foremen, vendors, and trade partners.
Construction Carpenter/Superintendent
C.L. Bell Construction
05.2007 - 01.2011
- Site superintendent for a small bridge construction company. C.L. Bell built bridges and completed civil work for the State of WV. Interpreted blueprints and construction documents, utilized various construction tools to measure elevations and assess survey stakes and markers. Oversaw entire bridge construction projects, managing excavation, formwork, iron work, concrete placing, finishing, and reclamation work.
- Form, Place, Finish concrete for civil projects
- Iron Work experience on bridge decks, parapet walls, end walls, and other concrete applications
- Heavy equipment transport and operation
- E&S compliance with DEP near and across streams and rivers
Education
High School Diploma -
Elkins High School
Elkins, WVSkills
- Construction scheduling
- Project planning
- Submittal management
- Site supervision
- Blueprint reading
- Subcontractor coordination
- Permit compliance
- Procore administration
- Document management
- Management proficiency
- Team leadership
- Team collaboration
- Organizational skills
- Problem solving
- Document management
Personal Information
Title: Project Manager
Certification
- OSHA 30 card
- CPR and First Aid certified
- Heavy equipment certified
- Portland Cement and Concrete Technician
- MSHA Safety Sensitive Card
Timeline
Project Manager
Veritas Contracting
02.2024 - Current
Construction Superintendent/Project Manager
The Alonso Group
06.2015 - 12.2023
Construction Superintendent
Forsyth Mechanical and Construction
01.2011 - 01.2015
Construction Carpenter/Superintendent
C.L. Bell Construction
05.2007 - 01.2011
High School Diploma -
Elkins High School