Steven Schwartzhoff
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Steven Schwartzhoff

STEVEN SCHWARTZHOFF
640 Waterloo Creek Drive Phone:------------
Dorchester, Iowa 52140 Email: ------------

An experienced and accomplished hands-on professional in construction as carpenter, estimator and project manager. Background in residential and commercial contracting, architectural design and agricultural builds. Familiar with DNR projects, mixed-use, residential remodels, agricultural/diary, and commercial and residential new, remodels and renovations.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE


• Project Management
• Construction Management
• Team Building & Leadership
• Scheduling
• Architectural Design
• Cost & Budget Control
• Problem Solving
• Contract Writing &Negotiation
• Change Orders Management
• Bid Preparation & Bidding
• Site Supervision
• Safety Scoping
• Permitting and Submittals
• Project Oversight
• Database Management
• Resource Allocations
• Cost Estimating
• Shop Drawings


PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Hammell Equipment Eitzen, Inc | Eitzen, Minnesota | Parts Manager 2015–2017 Maintained profitability and productivity of parts operations through effective inventory control procedures and purchasing of specialized parts. Highly skilled in handling customers' parts requirements in terms of both sales and services. Determine replacement parts required, according to inspections of old parts, customer requests. Assisted customers in selecting required parts and providing relevant advice. Pulled purchases from stock.
Olney Electric | North Liberty, Iowa | Project Manager/ Estimator 2012-2015
Reviewed proposal specifications and drawings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate. Attended pre-bid meetings and site. Generated request for information (RFI). Responsible for all the necessary take off from engineering drawings, prepare quantity statement for material as per specifications. Carried out periodic inspections of construction sites and procured miscellaneous required at site. Prepared and issued monthly progress draws. Maintained submittal and change order logs. Completed project closeout including creation of trade contractor’s punch list items and proper submission of closeout documents. Maintained quality control and insuring project is completed on schedule, within budget and client specifications.

Schwartzhoff Construction | Dorchester, Iowa | Co-Owner/Carpenter 1984-2012
Coordinated and supervised activities of workers and construction needs for all phases. Assisted in estimating and inspection of blueprints to determine various aspects of structures. Examined and inspected work progress, equipment, and construction sites to verify safety and ensure specifications were met. Completed residential remodels and window and siding replacement roofing replacement and drywall and flooring replacement. Agricultural related from basic machine shed, dairy free stall barn and milking parlors, horse barns with living quarters and hog confinements. Commercial buildings ranged from all areas DNR Projects, commercial businesses, warehouses, and fire department.

EDUCATION

Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids, IA
• Associate Applied Science Architectural Technology, May 2012
• Associate Applied Science Construction Management, May 2012

COMPUTER COMPETENCIES

On-Screen Takeoff, Accubid LiveCount Pro 3 w/Accubid Bidwinner,
I sqft Data Base, Wisconsin Builders Exchange, Proficient in Microsoft Office