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Steve Limas

High Ridge,Missouri

Summary

Adept at leading complex commercial projects, I excel in design and construction, ensuring projects like the Missouri Orthopedic Hospital are completed on time and within budget. At Murphy Company Heating & Cooling, I honed my skills in managing resources and negotiating contracts, demonstrating strong leadership and effective communication. My expertise in MEP coordination and mechanical system design underscores my comprehensive approach to project management.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Manager

Murphy Company Heating & Cooling
06.2022 - Current
  • Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
  • Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
  • Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
  • Managed projects from procurement to commission.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers, securing quality materials at competitive prices for efficient use of resources.
  • Scheduled field personnel such as Tinners, Plumbers, and Fitters to maintain the scheduled budgeted hors to successfully complete the project within budget.

Project Manager

NDBS (National Design Build)
06.2020 - 06.2022
  • Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
  • Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
  • Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
  • Managed projects from procurement to commission.

Senior Project Engineer/ MEP Coordinator

Paric Corporation General Contractor
07.2015 - 03.2020
  • Develop subcontracts and P.O. agreements.
  • Management and oversight of subcontracted and self performed work.
  • Managing permitting process and AHJ requirements.
  • Design coordination and issue resolution.
  • Constructability reviews (model review) and value engineering.
  • Oversight of project controls and documentation.
  • Extensive customer interaction and company representation.
  • Project start-up and close-out.
  • MEP construction and commissioning coordinator for the University of Missouri project.

Sr. Mech. Design Engineer/Sr. Constr. Administrator

KAI (Kennedy & Assoc.) Design/Build
07.2001 - 07.2015
  • Design of mechanical systems for commercial projects and development of contract documents drawings and specifications for health care, research laboratories, animal testing and holding facilities, institutional schools, and senior service facilities.
  • Construction coordinator for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection of projects during construction involving meetings with the Owner and Subcontractors.
  • Responsible for responding to RFI's and development into RFP's for a project.
  • Responsible for the review and/or approval of change orders affecting the design revisions to the contract documents.
  • Commissioning of mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection for projects.

Senior Mechanical Designer

Jarrell Contracting Design/Build Mechanical Contr.
05.1998 - 07.2001
  • Mechanical HVAC design of contract documents related to commercial projects as a design/build Contractor.
  • Field supervision for projects during construction consisting of coordination with scheduling of the sheet metal and pipe fitters involved in the project.

Senior Mechanical Designer

Zak Companies/Heideman Assoc. (MEP Consultant)
05.1991 - 05.1998
  • Design and development of contract documents drawings and specifications for projects consisting of health care, schools, and research laboratories.

Mechanical Designer

Harley Gordon & Assoc. (MEP Consultant)
09.1986 - 05.1991
  • Design and development of contract document drawings and specifications for research laboratories and animal research facilities.

Education

Associate of Science - B.S. Industrial Technology

Northeast Missouri State University (Truman State)
Kirksville, MO
05.1985

Skills

Construction-

  • Construction of both large and small commercial mechanical and plumbing projects simultaneously while ensuring manpower staffing to meet budget and scheduling timelines
  • Various large distribution warehouses across the country- mechanical construction
  • Missouri Orthopedic Hospital Columbia Mo- four room OR addition, 4th floor research lab and associated exam and recovery areas
  • Friendship Village Retirement Community Chesterfield Mo- Addition of a four story Independent Living building, new Administration/main entry, new kitchen and dining area, and a new four story Assisted Living/Skilled Nursing building
  • Monogram Building- renovation of a nine story historic building into loft apartments

Design-

  • St John's Regional Health Center Springfield Mo- eight room OR expansion, bone marrow transplant patient rooms, medical office building, recovery suite renovation
  • BJC Healthcare- Tomotherapy Replacement,Linac/CT Replacement, BJC North medical office bldg Cristian Northeast kitchen renovation, pharmaceutical clean room
  • Lincoln University Jefferson City Mo- Foster/Allen Research Laboratory building controls renovation/modifications

Timeline

Project Manager

Murphy Company Heating & Cooling
06.2022 - Current

Project Manager

NDBS (National Design Build)
06.2020 - 06.2022

Senior Project Engineer/ MEP Coordinator

Paric Corporation General Contractor
07.2015 - 03.2020

Sr. Mech. Design Engineer/Sr. Constr. Administrator

KAI (Kennedy & Assoc.) Design/Build
07.2001 - 07.2015

Senior Mechanical Designer

Jarrell Contracting Design/Build Mechanical Contr.
05.1998 - 07.2001

Senior Mechanical Designer

Zak Companies/Heideman Assoc. (MEP Consultant)
05.1991 - 05.1998

Mechanical Designer

Harley Gordon & Assoc. (MEP Consultant)
09.1986 - 05.1991

Associate of Science - B.S. Industrial Technology

Northeast Missouri State University (Truman State)
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