ROB STEELE
21740 Sullivan Rd., Reno, NV 89521
(775) 847-0733 Home • (775) 750-1547 Mobile • robsteeleraceboat[at]yahoo.com
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER/ESTIMATOR/ELECTRICIAN
COMMERCIAL / RESIDENTIAL / PUBLIC WORKS / MANUFACTURING
Hands on Project Manager & Estimator with a proven progression and track record in diverse industries and
markets including but not limited to High Rise Tennant Improvement, Fastrack Commercial, Design-Build,
Institutional, Solar, Concrete, Tilt-Up, Excavation, Manufacturing & High Tech Composites.
Core competencies include:
¨ Journeyman Electrician ¨ Material Determination & Acquisition ¨ Accounting, Invoicing, Follow
Up
¨ Site Surveying ¨ Extensive Computer Skills ¨ Organizational Leadership
¨ Blue
Print/Drawing/Specifications
¨ Detailed Bids & High Impact
Proposals
¨ Key Client Retention
¨ Data Gathering & Assimilation ¨ Cost & Pricing Negotiations ¨ Business Sales & Development
EDUCATION
· CENTRAL WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, 1983, CONSTRUCTION & MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY
LICENSES/CREDENTIALS
· IBEW JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIAN, INSIDE WIREMAN
· STATE OF CALIFORNIA LICENSED GENERAL JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIAN
· STATE OF NEVADA LICENSED OSHA PHOTOVOLTAIC (SOLAR) INSTALLER
· COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE CLASS A, ENDORSEMENTS IN COMBINATION, AIR BRAKES, DOUBLE, TRIPLES &
TANKS
· SFI CERTIFIED DRAGBOAT SAFETY CAPSULE MANUFACTURER
CAREER EXPERIENCE
BRIGGS ELECTRIC, INC. – CARSON CITY, NV
PROJECT MANAGER/ESTIMATOR APRIL 07 – APRIL 09
· Performed detailed estimation of electrical construction, service, solar and wind projects.
· Gathered, assimilated and analyzed data for design/build and hard bid proposals.
· Performed take offs from drawings and specifications.
· Performed site visits to provide comprehensive planning based upon constructability review; identifying
value engineering opportunities, lessening of RFI’s and change orders and proactively solving potential
issues before their development into costly problems and delays.
· Negotiated pricing for contractors and subsequent change orders.
· Developed project schedules utilizing critical path method, assigning cost and manpower to schedule.
· Developed budgets and cost code projects assisting in the preparation of technical proposals including the
design and scope of work, management plans, work sequence, safety, quality control and commissioning.
· Developed and presented clear and detailed project scopes including organizing and meeting with potential
customers to present proposal.
· Continually tracked project status generating reports and updating of all related documents.
· Prepared material purchase orders, negotiated pricing with vendors and tracked orders to ensure timely
delivery.
· Took over and finished partially designed projects by researching and compiling submittals, pricing change
orders and existing cost and pricing data to deliver a prepared and completed estimate.
ROB STEELE
21740 Sullivan Rd., Reno, NV 89521
(775) 847-0733 Home • (775) 750-1547 Mobile • robsteeleraceboat[at]yahoo.com
· Determine monthly percent complete for draws, Ensuring that all invoicing and accounting is completed,
prepare schedule of values for projects.
TEDESCO CONSTRUCTION INC. – RENO, NV
ESTIMATOR FEB. 02 – APRIL 04
· Performed detailed estimates for concrete construction projects ranging from 10k to 3mil.
· Scopes of work included; excavation, formwork, reinforcement, footings, slabs, walls, wall panels, shored
structures, site work, pumping, crane lifts, colored and decorative work.
· Gathered assimilated and analyzed data for design/build and hard bid proposals.
· Performed take-offs from drawings, pricing change orders, and conducted site visits to understand the
constructability of projects and ensure effective implementation of resources and manpower.
· Work with and negotiated pricing, logistics, specifications and specific site requirements for cranes,
pumps and related large equipment.
· Interpret and provide a thorough understanding of plans and specifications to identify the types and grades
of material and equipment needed, recognized value engineering opportunities while ensuring complete
compliance with project requirements.
O’BRYANT ELECTRIC INC. – CHATSWORTH, CA
PROJECT MANAGER/ESTIMATOR/ELECTRICIAN SEPT 97 – FEB 02
· Same responsibilities as Briggs Electric with the addition of working in the Pre-Fab Shop and as a Field
Journeyman Wireman; primary market of Tennant Improvement in high rise buildings thrououghout the
metropolitan LA area and Century City, typically with very high end finishes.
· Customers at O’Bryant include: Dodger Stadium, Nickelodeon, Fox Plaza, Cartoon Network, Pepperdine
University, Warner Brothers, Blue Shield, ILFC
ROB STEELE RACE BOAT FACTORY – LONGVIEW, WA
OWNER/DESIGNER/BUILDER MAY 92 – SEPT 99
· Set up and was responsible for all operations with a determined and passionate focus to build the finest and
safest custom drag boats possible.
· Hired, developed and supervised all employees.
· Performed and oversaw financing, purchasing, inventory, vendor negotiations, development and design,
production scheduling, engineering, machine work, fabrication, assembly, sales, and customer service.
· Directed company drag boat team and sponsorships.
· Company Achievements:
o Single Fastest Pass in Top Alcohol Hydroplane at 241 MPH
o Single Fastest in Top Alcohol Flatbottom at 179 MPH, World Record Holder at 175 MPH
o World Record Holder in Pro Gas Hydroplane at 174 MPH
o Former World Record Holder in Blown Gas Hydro and Blown Gas Flatbottom.
o Numerous Safety Capsule Life Saves, resulting in this personal design having the best
Safety record of any built to date.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Mechanical Process Piping, Demolition, Asbestos Removal, Commercial-Industrial-Residential Painting
ROB STEELE
21740 Sullivan Rd., Reno, NV 89521
(775) 847-0733 Home • (775) 750-1547 Mobile • robsteeleraceboat[at]yahoo.com
COMPUTER SKILLS
· TIMBERLINE AND ACCUBID CONSTRUCTION SOFTWARE, MICROSOFT OFFICE SUITE
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