Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline
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Steven Kemp

Amarillo,TX

Summary

Seasoned Construction Superintendent boasting a 20 year career in construction supervision, monitoring, and over ten years managing. Dedicated to ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget and in compliance with local building codes and law. Thorough knowledge of the construction process starting from project conception to beneficial occupancy. Innovative and adept at finding engaging ways to motivate construction teams to exceed expectations and maintain high standards. Experienced in the construction supervision of multi-million dollar buildings.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Subcontract Technical Representative

Consolidated Nuclear Security, LLC
05.2019 - Current
  • Maintained authoritative knowledge through continued education and ongoing training.
  • Identified and resolved construction issues promptly to prevent delays.
  • Communicated daily with vendors to keep project fully operational.
  • Collaborated with contractors, architects, and engineers to complete projects within timeline limitations and budget constraints.
  • Surveyed sites to determine material needs and accurately manage inventories and budgets.
  • Verified completed projects met approved time, quality, and cost estimates.
  • Planned and implemented comprehensive construction schedule to guarantee completion of project on time and within budget.
  • Negotiated contracts with suppliers and subcontractors to confirm fair pricing and quality service.
  • Oversaw effective disposal of construction waste.
  • Conducted critical pre-installation conferences with general contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and manufacturer's representatives.
  • Prepared detailed project estimates and reports for management review.
  • Led weekly production and operations contractor meetings, facilitating stronger communication, and helping to resolve critical issues.
  • Managed successful construction of multi-million dollar commercial building projects from concept to completion.

Construction Superintendent

Walkcon, LTD
07.2018 - 05.2019
  • Assessed engineering documentation to determine order of construction operations.
  • Prepared and cleaned construction sites by removing debris.
  • Dug trenches, backfilled holes and compacted earth to prepare for new construction.
  • Loaded and unloaded building materials used for construction.
  • Coordinated required inspections with local jurisdictions.
  • Scheduled subcontractors, consultants, and vendors to monitor adherence to master plans and schedules
  • Complied with all safety protocols in plan coordination, eliminating potential risks.
  • Aided with obtaining permits or approval of revisions.
  • Communicated operational issues and changes to supervisor on regular basis to manage cost.
  • Used schematic diagrams to plan work.
  • Directs all phases of projects from inception through completion

Sr Field Superintendent

Willborn Tank and Fuel Systems
8 2014 - 07.2018
  • Reviewed plans and specs during schematic design of pre-construction.
  • Coordinated utility service providers according to project schedules.
  • Obtained building and specialty permits from local jurisdictional agencies.
  • Conducted weekly production and operations contractor meetings, which facilitated stronger communication and ability to resolve critical issues.
  • Performed regular job site observations to provide direction for all general contractor personnel.
  • Reported to vice president of production on conformance with contract schedule and status of project materials
  • Conducted all critical pre-installation conferences with general contractors, subcontractors, consultants and manufacturer's representatives.
  • Assisted vice president of production in review, approval and archiving of all closeout documents.
  • Determined project schedule, which included sequence of all construction activities.
  • Reported quality of performance on site to all site construction managers.
  • Avoided construction delays by efficiently following through with all site inspections in a timely manner.
  • Scheduled all contractors and materials deliveries.
  • Trained and promoted education for all onsite crew members.
  • Performed material takeoffs

Construction Superintendent

Page & Associates Contractors Inc
08.2007 - 08.2014
  • Reviewed plans and specs during schematic design of pre-construction.
  • Performed regular job site observations to provide direction for all general contractor personnel.
  • Conducted routine quality audits to ensure that work was progressing per specifications and Amarillo Coordinated utility service providers according to project schedules.
  • Prepared and followed through on all required punch lists.
  • Oversaw entire building turnover process, while enhancing communication between all construction management.
  • Offered direction to landscape architects on all landscaping projects.
  • Guided and directed third-party inspectors through project construction, commissioning and closeout.
  • Avoided construction delays by efficiently following through with all site inspections in timely manner.
  • Scheduled all contractors and materials deliveries.
  • Trained and promoted.

Education

GED -

Tascosa High School
Amarillo, TX

Bachelor of Science - Currently Studying Construction Managment

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

Skills

  • Strong Interpersonal Skills
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Subcontractor Management
  • Construction Safety
  • Can evaluate project and process problems to determine appropriate solutions
  • Interior and Exterior Renovation
  • Project Scheduling
  • Ability to develop, manage and lead engineering and construction projects on time and within budget
  • Primary Customer Contact
  • Ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams and allocate resources and resolve programmatic conflicts
  • Self Starter with Ability to work with Minimal Supervision

Accomplishments

  • Nominated for The National Society of Leadership and Success.
  • Recipient of multiple Spotlight Awards
  • Oversaw building of Stephen Jones Hall at Amarillo College

Certification


OSHA, CPR , Tank manufacturer certifications, Pipe Manufacturer certifications, Prior member of the Carpenter's union, HAZWOPER,  Installer License A &B in TX, NM, OK, KS, CO

Timeline

Subcontract Technical Representative

Consolidated Nuclear Security, LLC
05.2019 - Current

Construction Superintendent

Walkcon, LTD
07.2018 - 05.2019

Construction Superintendent

Page & Associates Contractors Inc
08.2007 - 08.2014

Sr Field Superintendent

Willborn Tank and Fuel Systems
8 2014 - 07.2018

GED -

Tascosa High School

Bachelor of Science - Currently Studying Construction Managment

University of Southern Mississippi


OSHA, CPR , Tank manufacturer certifications, Pipe Manufacturer certifications, Prior member of the Carpenter's union, HAZWOPER,  Installer License A &B in TX, NM, OK, KS, CO

Steven Kemp