Steven Barksdale
Naples,FL
Summary
Versatile results driven professional with over 20 years of experience in the construction industry. Expert at working in collaboration with cross-functional teams in development and execution of critical projects, including planning, scheduling and work flow management. Currently seeking a position with a growing company of excellence to contribute to the overall success of the team through integrity and the use of a wide range of skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Construction Manager/QA
Seagate Development Group
11.2022 - Current
- Assist with new home turnovers to clients, teaching homeowners about their new asset as well as how it's technology functions.
- Responsible for completing all home utility shut off locations maps for clients in case of emergencies.
- Recorded findings of inspection process, collaborating with quality team to implement corrective actions.
- Educated employees on specific QA standards and confirmed maintenance of standards.
- Performed regular "check point" inspections throughout construction process to ensure quality assurance and verification of adherence to customers' standards.
- Performed tests and inspections to conform to established standards.
- Managed warranty requests including materials, contractors and project scheduling.
- Optimized customer service through strong relationship building with clients, team members, designers, contractors, and vendors.
- Supervised team members to maintain productivity and quality of work
Construction Project Manager
Gerrard Builders, Custom Luxury Home Builder
07.2017 - 07.2022
- Successfully manage more than 10 projects simultaneously including new construction, renovations, warranty and rental homes
- Oversee project construction, budgeting, change orders, scheduling, site, contract/plan compliance and materials
- Create project timelines and weekly reports documenting current status
- Act as company "concierge" for new and existing clients
- Build trust and reliability through continual communication with clients, architects, contractors, designers and vendors
- Weekly review, approval and corrections of all project invoices
- Company wide lead for Warranty program
- Manage all rental property turnovers, requests and maintenance
Owner/Woodworker
Old Gray Barn Rustics
03.2016 - 07.2017
- Designed and built rustic wood furniture and home decor pieces
- Provided clients with pre-construction drawings and estimates of requested products
- Developed and maintained custom woodworking projects through advertising and social media
- Maintained relationships with local business owners and designers
- Handled all accounts payable and receivable items
- Responsible for delivery and installation of all projects
- Managed helpers, aquistion of all materials and all other aspects of the business
Project Superintendent
Sixteen Penny Construction
04.2014 - 03.2016
- Excellent Communication Planning Scheduling
- Critical Thinking Problem Resolution Adaptability
- Team Player Organizational Skills Time Management
- Self Starter Leadership Client Relationship Management
- Responsible for managing new and remodeling construction for clients per architectual plans
- Project schedule planning with clients and subcontractors
- Interpreted blueprints and specifications to comply with local building codes
- Assisted with field measurements and layouts
- Maintained real time updates and cummunication with CEO, supervisory staff, clients, contractors, designers, vendors and architects
- Scheduled and attended all building inspections through obtaining CO within deadlines
- Coordinated timely deliveries of building materials, fixtures, appliances, etc
Commercial Sales Specialist
Lowe's Home Improvement
05.2013 - 03.2014
- Responsible for overall sales and merchandise maintenance of assigned department
- Developed and maintained 35 sales accounts with local and national contractors and business owners
- Played an integral role in customer service and overall sales numbers through corporate strategies and programs
- Assisted store in promoting and opening new Lowe's commercial and consumer credit cards
- Operated powered industrial lift trucks maintaining safety at all times
- Provided superior customer service through proactive engagement
- Provided support to all managers, supervisors and team personnel
Commercial Superintendent
Cal Development
10.2012 - 02.2013
- Managed new ATM construction & installation for Bank of America
- Developed and planned schedule with client and contractors
- Ensured code compliance through interpreting blueprints and specifications
- Oversaw all punch and warranty review and corrections
Owner/Contractor
Rustic Outdoors
10.2009 - 10.2012
- Implemented marketing strategies for new business
- Developed and maintained new customer relationships resulting in retention and repeat business
- Designed and built custom outdoor fences and pergolas
- Handled all communication, estimates, contracts, project installations and invoicing
- Supervised subcontractors and trained employees
- Negotiated with local building supply companies for competitive pricing and deliveries
Field Manager
Hardwood Creations
07.2007 - 09.2009
- Supervised field employees and schedules for high end custom cabinet company
- Optimized builder relations, sales and service with clients
- Assisted in cabinet design, estimating, field measurements, schedule planning and layouts for clients
- Managed execution of installations and service throughout projects
- Performed site visits, walk-throughs and negotiations
- Aided in quality assurance reviews during construction process
- Resolved all warranty reviews, tasks and corrections
Project Superintendent
Sixteen Penny Construction
11.2004 - 07.2007
- Supervised workforce and schedules
- Responsible for site management and safety
- Prepared various take-offs throughout projects
- Reviewed and recommended approval of payment to contractors and vendors
- Performed carpentry duties when necessary
- Handled all warranty reviews and corrections
- Scheduled and attended building inspections
- Assisted in permit submission and aquisition
Education
UNC Greensboro
Greensboro, NCCentral Piedmont Community College
Charlotte, NCSkills
- Excellent Communication
- Problem Solving
- Client Relationship Management
- Organization
- Proactive
- Adaptability
- Scheduling
- Collaboration
Timeline
Construction Manager/QA
Seagate Development Group
11.2022 - Current
Construction Project Manager
Gerrard Builders, Custom Luxury Home Builder
07.2017 - 07.2022
Owner/Woodworker
Old Gray Barn Rustics
03.2016 - 07.2017
Project Superintendent
Sixteen Penny Construction
04.2014 - 03.2016
Commercial Sales Specialist
Lowe's Home Improvement
05.2013 - 03.2014
Commercial Superintendent
Cal Development
10.2012 - 02.2013
Owner/Contractor
Rustic Outdoors
10.2009 - 10.2012
Field Manager
Hardwood Creations
07.2007 - 09.2009
Project Superintendent
Sixteen Penny Construction
11.2004 - 07.2007
UNC Greensboro
Central Piedmont Community College
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