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Steven Lay

Steven Lay

Littleton,CO

Summary

Focused Project Manager and business partner adept at planning, directing and maintaining continuous operations in various areas of deck building, and refinishing. Experienced in directing employees and keeping efficient production in accordance with quality and safety standards. Skilled at identifying or anticipating problems and providing solutions. Excel through mentoring, training and empowering the team to excel in performance and production.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Deck Builder, Partner, Project Manager

The Deck Guy Of Colorado
06.2009 - 05.2023
  • Estimated and procured materials and equipment to complete assigned work, and plan, layout and organize work to be done.
  • Used hand tools, power tools and equipment to complete skilled deck and fence building, railing manufacturing, and refinishing.
  • Read and interpreted blueprints, specifications and schematics.
  • Managed projects from procurement to payment.
  • Spoke with crews and partners to verify task completion, job deadlines, and schedules.
  • Provided outstanding service to all individuals, promoting effective, and lasting customer and employee relationships.
  • Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
  • Coordinated with crews and partners to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
  • Collaborated with crews and partners to maximize team efficiency and improvement.

Water and Petroleum Treatment Specialist

US Army
06.2001 - 07.2006
  • Maintained water treatment equipment.
  • Assisted in water reconnaissance and site preparation.
  • Collected samples of gases, soil, water and other materials for testing.
  • Recorded test data and prepared reports, summaries or charts to interpret test results.
  • Performed water quality analysis, testing and verification.

Education

No - Water Treatment

Arapahoe Community College
Littleton, CO
06.2011

Yes - Basic

Douglas County High School
Castle Rock, CO
06.1996

Skills

  • Safety Protocols
  • Project Estimation and Bidding
  • Project Management
  • Conflict Management
  • Project Planning
  • Staff Retention
  • Quality Assurance and Control
  • Residential Construction
  • Punch Lists
  • Project Drawings
  • Repair Structures
  • Residential and Commercial Renovations
  • Inspection and Repair
  • Exterior Painting
  • Technical Sketches
  • Material Selection
  • Miter Saws
  • Power Tool Maintenance and Care
  • Order Lumber
  • Structural Knowledge
  • Deck Construction
  • Schedule Crew
  • Project Layout
  • Deck and Walkway Construction
  • Measure Distances
  • Hand and Power Tool Operation
  • Woodwork Restoration
  • Maintaining Clean Work Areas
  • Cut Wood to Size
  • Physical Agility
  • Reading Schematics
  • Time Management
  • General Laborer
  • Maintain Site Safety
  • Creative Solutions
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Siding and Trim
  • Refinish Wood Surfaces
  • Basic Electrical Knowledge
  • Calculations and Measurements
  • Blueprint Reading
  • Drilling and Framing
  • Estimate Materials Requirements
  • Carpentry and Woodworking
  • Work Crew Coordination
  • Cost Estimation
  • Construction Management
  • Demolition and Cleanup

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote

It is never too late to be what you might have been.
George Eliot

Timeline

Deck Builder, Partner, Project Manager

The Deck Guy Of Colorado
06.2009 - 05.2023

Water and Petroleum Treatment Specialist

US Army
06.2001 - 07.2006

No - Water Treatment

Arapahoe Community College

Yes - Basic

Douglas County High School
Steven Lay