Stephan Berge
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43219 Parkers Ridge Dr.
Leesburg, VA 20176
H: 703-777-8387
C: 703-945-2377
stephan3838[at]gmail.com
PROJECT ENGINEER
Results-driven Project Engineer with extensive experience in commercial construction management. Expertise in coordination of multimillion dollar new and remodeling construction projects. Background includes ten years of field experience as a union Carpenter/Foreman. Oversee high-priority projects; specialize in drywall, metal stud, raised access flooring, and clean rooms. Maximize bottom-line results by meeting challenging timeline, budget, and scope objectives. Green Advantage Certified.
PROJECT ENGINEER, 2008 TO 2009
PERFORMANCE CONTRACTING INC., Dulles, VA – 2007 to 2009
Led a team of three to five in oversight of complex new/remodeling construction projects in collaboration with the project manager. Wrote bid proposals for submission to general contractors. Defined best practices for use in job cost estimating. Compiled product information in advancement of submittal packages, arranged equipment rentals and setup, completed project takeoffs, ordered/tracked materials, and contained job costs by closely tracking spending. Controlled costs by negotiating best prices. Addressed extra/out-of-scope issues and handled cost change proposals. Developed detailed look ahead and completion schedules. Closely monitored job progress and submitted requests for payment.
> Collaborated with the field foreman, both on-site and remotely, to ensure projects met timeline and budget objectives.
> Secured $1 million in work with first-time customers. Worked closely with existing customers to expand work opportunities.
> Achieved a zero OSHA incident rate for 18 months by stressing safety compliance to field workers.
> Played a key role in the team’s meeting corporate goals in receipt of payments, revenue earnings, and payment of vendors and received a company-paid trip.
FOREMAN, 2007 TO 2008
Managed a crew of 5 to 30 in execution of wall framing/metal studs installation, drywall/quiet rock installation, and door installation, including door jambs, doors, and hardware. Prepared daily time sheets and job logs. Conducted and documented safety inspection activities.
> Oversaw all aspects of the decommissioning of an unfinished insulin plant. Led teams in disassembly of electric equipment and removal from building.
> Ensured proper loading of equipment onto trucks using crane and/or forklift.
JOURNEYMAN CARPENTER
MID-ATLANTIC REGIONAL COUNCIL OF CARPENTERS, Washington, DC – 2005 to 2008
Completed commercial building and installation projects, including siding, wall framing using metal studs, drywall, and shaft wall framing using core board. Built and set concrete wall forms, column forms, and concrete forms for fittings.
> Foreman charged with management of teams in building concrete forms for footings, slab on grade, and wall forms.
> Built weather protection for slab on grade concrete pours.
> Served as rod man for the engineer.
> Constructed concrete forms for sidewalks, handicap ramps, grade beams, slab on grade, and post-tension decks.
> Worked as a member of the team to demolish existing structures.
> Reframed buildings. Built and installed wood door frames and relights. Installed shelving.
> Completed layout placements for walls, doors, and windows.
> Built replacement treads for stairways.
APPRENTICE CARPENTER
WESTERN WASHINGTON CARPENTERS COUNCIL, Seattle, WA – 2000 to 2005
EDUCATION
NORTHERN VIRGINIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
A.A.S., CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY, Expected Completion 12/2009
CERTIFICATIONS
Construction Supervision Career Studies, Certificate
Green Advantage, Certificate
TRAINING
* Site Planning, in Progress
* Topics in Sustainable Construction
* Construction Methodology/Procedures, in Progress
* Surveying
* Construction Management
* Computer Aided Drafting and Design
* Construction Estimation
* Engineering Graphics
* Construction Field Operations
* Countertop Installation/Countertop Training
* Construction Planning and Scheduling
* Solid Surface Installer Certification
* Architectural Blueprint Reading
* Trim Essentials
* OSHA 10
* OSHA 30
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