Steven G. Carter
5461 Sweetsprings Drive SW | Powder Springs, GA | 30127 | 770.941.2696 | 678-994-8358 scarter357[at]yahoo.com
September 15, 2009
To Whom It May Concern,
I’m writing to introduce myself in hopes of joining your organization. I came across this lead on the American Jobs website.
My background, skills and talents are in all aspects of Construction Management, with a particular emphasis in Project Management. I also have strong skills in general program management practices, management and business operations.
I would appreciate the opportunity to meet with you and exchange ideas. I will call you over the next several days to make an appointment. If you prefer, you may reach me at the phone number or email address listed above.
Thank you for your time. I look forward to meeting with you soon.
Sincerely,
Steven G. Carter
Enclosure: Resume
STEVEN CARTER
5461 Sweetsprings Dr. SW ♦ Powder Springs, GA 30127 ♦ (678) 994-8358 ♦ (770) 941-2696 email scarter357[at]yahoo.com
EDUCATION
Tuskegee University
Bachelor of Science
Construction Science and Management 1995
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 14 Years
As a Project Manager, I am responsible for managing the operations of various construction projects to ensure that goals or objectives of projects are accomplished within prescribed time frame and funding parameters. More specifically, I implement and manage project status for schedule, cost, quality and procedures. Assist pre-construction with preparation and review of cost estimates. Approve and monitor the resolution of project claims and major change orders. Review and approve project billings to the client. Take appropriate action to correct any problems to insure successful fulfillment of project contract requirements and advise the client of project conditions that could hinder progress and recommend corrective actions to resolve problems. Also execute subcontractor contracts for all disciplines, review and monitor shop drawings, RFI’s and update owners on a bi-weekly basis of project status.
WORK EXPERIENCE
H. J. Russell & Company, Atlanta, GA (August 2008 – Present)
Project Manager – New Northside Elementary School (LEED Silver) – (August 2008 – Present) $12M
Gilbane/H. J. Russell & Company JV, Charlottesville, VA (June 2007 – August 2008)
Project Manager/Healthcare – Hospital Bed Expansion/Emily Couric Cancer Center – (June 2007 – August 2008) $120M
H. J. Russell & Company, Atlanta, GA (October 2006 – June 2007)
Project Manager – South Fulton High School – (October 2006 – June 2007) $58M
H. J. Russell & Company, Atlanta, GA (June 2005 – October 2006)
Project Manager – Target Re-Model – Kennesaw, GA (March 2006 – October 2006) $5.2M
Project Manager – Target New Store- Oxford, AL (June 2005 – July 2006) $5.8M
H. J. Russell & Company, Atlanta, GA (January 2001 – June 2005)
Project Manager – W. T. Jackson Elementary School – (May 2004 to June 2005) $4.8M
Project Manager – Atlanta Technical College Multi-Purpose Facility – (Feb 2002 to May 2004) $8M
Project Manager – West Central DTAE Technical College – (Jan 2001 to Feb 2002) $22M
School Experience (above) - Responsible for all Bid Packaging, writing of Scopes of Work, Contract Negotiations and Contract Award to trade/sub-contractors. Monitored all underground utilities, Civil, Structural and MEP to completion. Coordinated Inspections for all underground utility rough-ins, in-wall rough-ins and overhead rough-ins. Oversaw updates to as-built drawings and turned over to owner at completion. Approved all subcontractor pay applications/requisitions. Maintained and submitted owner billings for work in place once a month. Lead OAC Bi-Weekly meetings to update the owner and architect of the on-site progress and schedule of the project.
H. J. Russell & Company, Atlanta, GA (January 1999 - January 2001)
Construction Mgr/Program Mgr - Fulton County Cap. Improvements Program - (Jan 1999 to January 2001) $700M
Assisted Fulton County Facilities department as an extended arm of the County to implement improvements to Parks and Recreations, Water, Sewer and Transportation. More specifically I managed multiple projects and reported progress to the Board of Commissioners once a month. Reviewed contracts, updated schedules, approved and submitted contractor billings to County for payment. Acted as liaison between County departments and contractors to approve submittals for materials and expedited materials to sites.
H. J. Russell & Company, Atlanta, GA (November 1997 – January 1999)
Superintendent – BellSouth Powder Springs, Fort Valley, Watkinsville, Flowery Branch & Madison (Nov 1997 to Jan 1999) $10.8M
Performed 2-week look a heads for bi-weekly subcontractor progress meetings. Oversaw all subcontractors’ performance for putting work in place. Assisted and managed schedules, quality and material management to procure projected work in place numbers with the project manager. Reviewed and monitored shop drawings. Implemented safety plans and MSDS for hazardous materials. Coordinated and ran weekly safety meetings.
HCB Contractors/Beck Group, Atlanta, GA (April 1996 – November 1997)
Project Engineer – Lenox Park Office Building $16M & Cumberland IV Office Building 12M - (April 1996 – November 1997)
Responsible for request for information (RFI’s), submittals, shop drawings and material delivery. Updated schedule month with project manager and superintendent. Recorded and distributed meeting minutes for weekly owner meetings. Assisted with pricing and negotiations for change orders. Posted RFI’s to as-built drawings and implemented close out documents at project completion
.Archer-Western Contractors, Atlanta, GA (January 1995 – April 1996)
Field Engineer/Office Engineer – Hemphill Water Treatment Plant (January 1995 – April 1996) $36M
Assisted the chief field engineer with all building layout. Ran total station and level, also acted as a rodsman. Responsible for RFI log, submittal log, material log, and concrete log. Made sure material delivered for reinforcement bars and formwork were correct when delivered to site. Walked slab with structural engineer before concrete pours to ensure all rebar and post tension cables were placed correctly. Assisted project engineer with change order pricing and calls to subcontractors for submittals expediting.
SKILLS
Suretrak Scheduling, Microsoft Office Suite, Power Point, Pro Log, Expedition, Type 50 wpm, CPS Corporate Procurement System
REFERENCES
Available upon request.
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