Steven W. Koch



Construction Project Manager
Strategic EstimatingProject ManagementOperations


Highly accomplished Construction Manager with commercial, industrial and retail experience in operations, hard bid estimates, P&L management, project negotiating, design/build consultant, and contract administration. Results -oriented, decisive leader with proven success in project profitability. Proven track record for increasing sales and managing several projects simultaneously. Tendency to thrive in competitive environments while remaining pragmatic and focused.

Core Competencies

* Visionary Leadership* P&L Management* Strategic Planning
* Operations Management* Hard Bid Estimating* Mentoring
* Accomplished Spokesperson* Budgeting* Scheduling


Professional Experience

Construction Consultant - Santa Claus, IN2006-Present

Assist customers with design/build projects, prepare estimates for commercial, retail and industrial projects, prepare budget analysis for clients, managed building projects for various clients. Directed marketing and sales presentations with the use of M.S. powerpoint presentations.

Craftsman Construction, Inc. - Huntingburg, IN2001-2006

Senior Project Manager / Estimator

Hard bid projects, and prepare budgets for design build projects. Project Management and oversight of multiple projects. Construction design, create rough draft and assist Architect with the final drawings. Negotiate projects with Owners and Architects, presented initial sales presentations on design/build turnkey projects. Contracts administrator, negotiate areas of work with sub-contractors to increase profit margins.

Key Achievements

Increased revenue from $ 3 million to $10 million in five years by expanding work area radius and maintained net field profits of 8 % to 10 %.
Successfully identified and resolved problems resulting in increased profits.
Substantially improved productivity while reducing operational costs.
Opened new avenues and established new alliances with Clients and Architects.

McGinnes Properties - Evansville, IN1996 - 2001

Senior Project Manager

Manage Multiple commercial and residential properties. Renovate, budget and oversight of all phases of construction. Provide consulting with owner and clients to ensure satisfaction for both.

Key Achievements

Negotiated with sub contractor to ensure budget guidelines
Maintained constant growth and achieved higher occupancy rates.
Provided consulting to owner on all construction projects.

Deig Brothers Construction, Inc. - Evansville, IN1978 - 1995

Managing Stockholder / Board of Directors

Perform, review and approve estimates, schedules, project budgets and negotiate sub-contracts. Develop and assist in designing and building multiple types of commercial buildings. Prepare project pre-requisites for architect and client approval. Conduct monthly progress meetings. Have thorough knowledge of architectural/engineers construction principals, procedures and practices. Develop and maintain qualified associates and management team.

Key Achievements

Provide cross- functional management and general oversight of 150- employees.
Developed three year $ 5-million dollar equipment purchase program.
Estimated hard bid projects, purchased equipment and vehicles.
Shared responsibility for daily operations with other board members.
A.G.C. Board for negotiating contracts with trades unions.

Education

High School Graduate- North Posey High School, Poseyville, In.
Technical Courses Completed thru the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation.
( Blueprint Reading and understanding Job Specifications)
Continuing Contractor Education Courses in Building Code Updates to maintain
Contractor License in Vanderburgh County.
Attended Several Dale Carnegie Courses in Evansville, In.

Special Interests

President of the North Posey Little League Association for 8- years, Poseyville, In.
Coached Little League Baseball for 5- years, Poseyville, In.
Enjoy Playing Golf, Volunteered to transport Doctors and Nurses to and from Deaconess Hospital, in Evansville, In when the snowstorm of 2005 left 26 of snow.
Volunteered during Christmas for the Salvation Army, Christmas Gift
Donation Program.