Stewart R. Kohler
Cell.623-521-4152
Summary | |
A construction professional that has been in the industry since 1995. 10 years supervisory, and16 years hands-on experience in the commercial, retail, and TI arena. Proficient in managing as well as physically working on job-sites from start to finish, on time and with-in budget, scheduling and supervising crews and sub-contractors. Dust control certified with Maricopa County, and OSHA 10 certified. Computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Office and Project. Well versed in construction documentation, as well as most construction methods. | |
Employment history | |
March 2011-Current Owner/Operator, Kohler Construction, Goodyear, AZ. Various aspects of construction and remodels on a residential level including, but not limited to: demo, framing, drywall, fences, trelli’ and gazebos, windows and doors, kitchen/bathroom remodels, decks, pavers, architectural concrete, additions, drywall, flooring and tile, crown/base, and cabinet installation. March 2010-June 2011 Installer/Scheduler Shadowcraft Security Doors and Sunscreens, Glendale, AZ. Coordinating the scheduling and installation of sunscreens, security doors, window guards, and gates. Procurement of payment via cash, check, and credit cards. As well as various paperwork at the completion of each installation October 2009-March 2010 Pre-rock, Exterior Rock, and Suspended Grid Foreman, Cobra Steel/WPCI Construction, Phoenix, AZ. Leadership of a 25 man crew in the pre-rock, exterior rock, and suspended grid scopes of work on a 4 story/87 unit luxury condominium project. My job responsibilities consisted of take offs and often times procurement of materials needed, assembling and designating crews to projects that fit their abilities, material handling, equipment operation, management and upkeep of production expectations, training of apprentices, weekly inventory of company tools and property, keeping and turning in of employees time on a daily basis as well as daily logs, administering disciplinary recourse actions necessary up to, and including termination, as well as actual hands on production along side of my crew. October 2008-October 2009 Owner/Operator, Kohler Construction, Goodyear, AZ. Various aspects of construction and remodels on a residential level including, but not limited to: demo, framing, drywall, fences, windows and doors, kitchen/bathroom remodels, decks, additions, drywall, flooring and tile, crown/base, and cabinet installation April 2008-October 2008 Superintendent, Woodruff Construction, Tempe, Az. Coordinating various trades/subcontractors with change orders and assuring all work is performed as specified in the plans and on time. Coordinate with city entities, public utilities, sub-contractors, and owners. Responsible for various aspects of government projects and public schools including: site work, remodels, repairs, additions, subcontract scopes of work, as well as actual hands on building including, but not limited to: framing, drywall, plywood sheeting, acoustical ceilings, installation of cabinets and various aspects of finish work, oversight of a crew, and completing close-out warranty & owner requested changes. August 2007-March 2008 Superintendent, Marathon Resources, Inc. Scottsdale, Az. Coordinating various trades/subcontractors with change orders and assuring all work is performed as specified in the plans and on time. Coordinate with city entities, public utilities, sub-contractors, and owners. Responsible for various aspects of projects including: subcontract scopes of work, as well as actual hands on building including, but not limited to: framing, drywall, plywood sheeting, acoustical ceilings, installation of cabinets and various aspects of finish work, and oversight of a crew. June 2005-August 2007 Superintendent, Spectrum Construction, DBA. B5 Inc., Woodland Hills, Ca. Assistant to the project manager and a superintendent for the development of a 22k sf. space along with the site from demolition to completion. In charge of all estimates after buyout, schedules, and finishes. Coordinating various trades/subcontractors with change orders and assuring all work is performed as specified in the plans and on time. Coordinate with city entities, public utilities, sub-contractors, and owners. Responsible for various aspects of projects including: subcontract scopes of work, subcontract change orders, as well as actual hands on building including, but not limited to: framing, drywall, plywood sheeting, acoustical ceilings, installation of cabinets and various aspects of finish work and oversight of a crew. June 2002-June 2005 Lead Carpenter/Foreman, Foreman, R3 Builders, Benicia, Ca. Coordinating various trades/subcontractors with change orders and assuring all work is performed as specified in the plans and on time. Coordinate with city entities, public utilities, sub-contractors, and owners contractors (refrigeration, alarms, fixtures, merchandise delivery, etc). Responsible for various aspects of projects including: performance of sub-contract scopes of work, follow up with subcontract change orders, as well as actual hands on building including, but not limited to: framing, drywall, plywood sheeting, form/rebar and pour concrete, acoustical ceilings, installation of cabinets/fixtures, various aspects of finish work, and oversight of a crew. February 2001 – June 2002 Journeyman Carpenter, G.R.W. Construction, Livermore, Ca. Various aspects of construction and remodels on a residential level including, but not limited to: demo, framing, drywall, fences, windows and doors, kitchen/bathroom remodels, decks, additions, drywall, flooring, crown/base, and cabinet installation. January 1999- February 2001 Union Carpenter, California Drywall Co., San Jose, Ca. Steel/wood stud framing, hanging drywall, hang doors & frames, layout, bracing, reading of blue prints, material storage, forklift operation December 1996- January 1999 Carpenter, Desert Landscape & Construction, Douglas, Az. Wood stud framing, hanging drywall, hang doors & frames, sheeting, roofing, fences, learn layout, learn the reading of blueprints, and general labor for landscaping & janitorial | |
LIST OF SOME OF THE PROJECTS RECENTLY COMPLETED BY STEWART KOHLER
Project | Location | Description | Value | |
Brooks Academy School | Phoenix, Az. | Restroom Remodels | $195k | |
Paloma Elementary School | Chandler, Az. | Restroom Remodel | $65k | |
Esperanza Elementary School | Chandler, Az. | Site Work and Utilities | $352k | |
Lagos Elementary School | Chandler, Az. | Site Work and Utilities | $279k | |
Project Challenge Reform School | Queen Creek, Az. | Restroom Remodels | $113k | |
Westbrook Dialysis | Sun City West, Az. | Medical T.I. on a Grey Shell | $965k | |
Valley Kidney Center | Surprise, Az. | Medical T.I. on a Vanilla Shell | $650k | |
Trader Joe’s | Morgan Hill, Ca. | Retail T.I. on a Vanilla Shell | $839k | |
The Village at Novato, Trader Joe’s | Novato, Ca. | Site-work, Vanilla Shell, Trader Joe’s T.I., and Off-site work | $4.5m | |
Dental Laboratories | Los Angeles, Ca. | Office T.I. on a vacant building | $429k | |
Trader Joe’s | Las Vegas, Nv. | Demo-Station Remodel | $113k |