My ideal next career would enable me to utilize my experience in steel, concrete and pre-engineered construction. I wish to participate in and oversee design but spend the majority of my time working with clients and managing projects. I am happiest when I can spend at least 10% of my time at project sites but am patient during start up and seasonal restrictions.
STEVE KOESTER
1002 NE Trilein Drive w Ankeny, Iowa 50021 w (515) 964-1926
QUALIFICATIONS
w More than 25 years of construction experience in project development, project management, cost estimating and cost control
w A proven track record of completing difficult projects on schedule; managed projects ranging in size from $5,000 -$10,000,000
w Excellent interpersonal skills and a professional attitude, committed to quality construction
w Project manager -
Management of design, estimating, buyout, construction contracts, schedules, payment applications and management of construction for Seed Corn dryers, conveying systems, receiving areas and bulk storage systems on projects in Iowa, Nebraska, Illinois and Indiana.
1985 – 10/2007 Koester Construction Company Inc. Grimes, Iowa
w Project manager - 12 years
Oversaw all areas of project development, description and design; managed estimating and scheduling of projects on site and from the office
w Superintendent - 5 years
Managed, scheduled and prepared payment applications; value-engineered a wide range of projects
w Carpenter/Foreman - 5 years
Did hands on framing and finish carpentry, drywall, ceramic tile and minor plumbing and electrical work
w Developed and managed an award-winning safety program for 15 years
w Managed several departments including concrete, masonry and a millwork shop
w Held dealerships for American and Ceco metal buildings
w Familiar with all types of conventional construction and most construction systems
w Operate Timberline estimating, MS Project scheduling and MS Office suite for processing, spreadsheets and Internet
1981 – 1985 Steve Koester Construction Des Moines, Iowa
w Owner
Self-employed residential remodeling contractor
1982 – 1984 Ramada Inn Des Moines, Iowa
w Chief engineer
Managed five person department; oversaw all mechanical, carpentry and maintenance work
Other employment
Framing carpenter, Tile settler, Gardener, Bartender, Lifeguard/Beach Manager, and Cashier
EDUCATION
1980-1981 Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC), Ankeny, Iowa
Courses and hands-on training in Rough Carpentry, Finish Carpentry, Masonry, Concrete, Mill work, Residential Electric,
Drywall and Roofing
1974-1978 Dowling High School, West Des Moines, Iowa
Associate of Arts, Liberal Studies
Involvements
w Associated Builders and Contractors, Board of Directors from 1997-2004, including four years on the executive committee,
one as Iowa Chairman and two on the National Board
w Knights of Columbus, member since 1994; served three years as officer and four years as committee chair
w Port of Entry, Board of Directors 1995-1997
w Powell III Association, Volunteer 1992-1999
w OLIH Youth Ministry, Adult volunteer 2003-Present
w Youth Sports – Coached Little League, Soccer, Softball, Basketball and Volleyball
w Married to Donna Koester since 10/9/82. Raising four children ages 15-21. One in third year at ISU, one on the deans list at KSU
and two Academic letter winners at Ankeny High school
References and Project List Available upon Request
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