Steve Skeen
Gallatin,TN
Summary
Accomplished Roofing and Sheet Metal Project Manager with 34 years of comprehensive experience, including 32 years in hands-on roles and 2 years in management. Prioritizes safety and quality in all projects, fostering a culture of learning and knowledge sharing. Proven track record of effective project management across various assignments. Recognized for leadership skills and commitment to excellence in the roofing trade.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Engineer
Lewis Walker Roofing
01.2025 - 07.2025
- I take on multiple projects at one time. Some of my duties include creating budgets, creating SOV’s, obtain assembly letters, obtain letter of approvals, create submittals, create job books for projects, obtain building permits, register projects with manufacturers, obtain multiple materials quotes from vendors. Obtain NOC’s, Bonds and General Contractors permits as needed. Schedule pre job handoffs prior to project starting. Create wind uplift scales per project.
Project Manager
Eskola Roofing
07.2023 - 01.2025
- Oversee many projects from beginning to end. Some of my duties include creating budgets and sov’s for each project. Continue to maintain and follow budgets as projects proceed to the end. Create and submit change orders as needed. Obtain assembly letters from manufacturers. Negotiate and create contracts for sub-contractors. Create a materials list, submit for quotes from multiple vendors and order materials per project. Order and schedule delivery of materials with vendors. Order and schedule equipment(crane, manlift, etc.) as needed per project. Create job books and schedule handoff with job superintendent to review project.
Sheet Metal Construction Manager
Advanced Roofing
10.2020 - 07.2023
- Overlooking multiple crews on multiple jobs sights. Have pre-job meeting with foremen, Project Managers, clients and consultants/architects and safety manager prior to job beginning. Make sure all crews have proper PPE, all tools, materials, scope of work and equipment needed to complete job on time and safely. Track production and weather on a daily basis. Make sure all weekly safety meetings are instructed by foremen. Measure jobs, draw up metal take-offs, oversee fabrication and delivery of materials to job sight. Analyse weekly and/or monthly budget reports. Report to PM and OM on a weekly basis to keep them up to date on job progress. Oversee jobs from beginning to end. Look through blue prints, scope of work and estimates to assure work and materials are accurate. Minimize downtime by monitoring equipment operations and making sure equipment maintenance are checked daily before use.
- 2 instances were I saved the company money on materials and time.
- 1-estimate called for certain type of panels. The quote in the scope of work called for another. Reported this to estimator and Branch Manager. Estimator corrected the style of panels before ordering saving on having to place a second order before it was made. Saved approx. $11000.
- 2-materials order for job came to job site on multiple occasions. By the 2nd delivery of materials I realized we had more than enough to finish the project. Called Project Manager to inform him of this and have the 3rd delivery cancelled. Avoiding delivery, cost of materials and restocking fees. Saved approx. $14000.
Sheet Metal Foreman
Advanced Roofing
07.2019 - 10.2020
- Overlooked safety and production of the crew on a daily basis. Coordinated with Project Managers, clients and consultants on job progress, budget and safety. Measured jobs for metal fabrication, ordered metal and accessories for jobs and scheduled delivery. Made sure equipment was up on daily maintenance reports and machinery was in good working condition prior to use. Able to problem solve when a situation arose. Made sure daily and weekly crew hours were up to date. Held weekly toolbox talks.
Sheet Metal Foreman
CORE ROOFING SYSTEMS
09.2017 - 07.2019
- Currently overlook the safety of the crew and production of the job at task. Measure roofs for metal take-offs, turn in drawings and assure the correct colors and style of flashings are made accordingly. Hold weekly safety meetings and keep crew updated on current situations. Was briefly loaned out to the repair dept due to high demand.
Sheet Metal Mechanic/Foreman
Service Works Roofing
06.2010 - 09.2017
- In charge of overlooking the production and safety of the crew. Measured roofs for metal take-offs, responsible for getting the correct colors and sizes of metal flashings for installation. Foreman on multiple multimillion dollar jobs.
Sheet Metal Mechanic/Foreman
Tarheel
01.2006 - 01.2010
- In charge of the safety of the crew and job production. Took inventory weekly to assure enough materials to finish job on time and correctly. Held weekly safety meetings and kept crew updated on current situations. Foreman on multimillion dollar government job.
Train Conductor
CSX
02.2005 - 01.2006
- In charge of the safety of the crew, pre-job daily meetings and building of trains. Responsible for correctly dropping off and picking up cars at industries. Calling out signals to other trains to identify location and train number to avoid accidents.
Single Ply Roofing Foreman
Eagle Roofing
07.1999 - 12.2005
- Overlooked the production and safety of the crew. Responsible for daily timesheets and weekly job meetings. Assisted with the repair department when necessary to help with leak calls to customers.
Single Ply roofer
General Roofing Inc
01.1998 - 01.1999
Single Ply roofer
WR Kelso
01.1996 - 01.1998
Single ply roofer, sheet metal helper
D&D Sheet Metal
01.1990 - 01.1996
Education
High school - Basic studies
Albuquerque High School
Albuquerque, NM06.1989
Skills
- Sheet metal fabrication
- Proficient in English
- Reading blueprints
- Construction management
Certification
- 10 hr OSHA safety training Present
- Forklift operation certification Present
- Aerial lift training September 2015 to September 2017
- Certa torch certified March 2015 to March 2017
- Approved contractor
- 1.Approved contractor for Hillsborough county schools
- 2.Approved contractor for Hernando county schools
- 3.Approved contractor for GSA
- 4.Approved contractor for military bases
- 5.Approved contractor for Port Authority
- 6.Approved contractor for Pinellas County
- 7.Approved contractor for State of Florida schools
- 8.Approved contractor for military bases
- OSHA 10
Disclaimer
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Project Engineer
Lewis Walker Roofing
01.2025 - 07.2025
Project Manager
Eskola Roofing
07.2023 - 01.2025
Sheet Metal Construction Manager
Advanced Roofing
10.2020 - 07.2023
Sheet Metal Foreman
Advanced Roofing
07.2019 - 10.2020
Sheet Metal Foreman
CORE ROOFING SYSTEMS
09.2017 - 07.2019
Sheet Metal Mechanic/Foreman
Service Works Roofing
06.2010 - 09.2017
Sheet Metal Mechanic/Foreman
Tarheel
01.2006 - 01.2010
Train Conductor
CSX
02.2005 - 01.2006
Single Ply Roofing Foreman
Eagle Roofing
07.1999 - 12.2005
Single Ply roofer
General Roofing Inc
01.1998 - 01.1999
Single Ply roofer
WR Kelso
01.1996 - 01.1998
Single ply roofer, sheet metal helper
D&D Sheet Metal
01.1990 - 01.1996
High school - Basic studies
Albuquerque High School
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