STEPHEN M. THOMPSON 6 North Canal Bridge Road Eastanollee, GA 30538 706-716-3675 smt1953[at]windstream.net
Dear Sir or Madam,
I am writing to express my interest in your current employment opening. Therefore, please allow me to submit my cover letter & resume for your review.
Having served in Commercial Construction Management for the past 20 years, with continued success in meeting production targets, budgeting goals, and commercial facility development objectives, I am confident that I can make a valuable contribution to your organization's future projects & initiatives, especially in the area of instruction & training.
Speed, with accuracy & accountability, is the key to excellence in service. Cost effectiveness & profitability are two issues that are one in the same. Although my experience is a key component of my resume, I can be an asset to your company in a multitude of ways. The following attributes will surely benefit your organization:
Being a VisionaryLeading / Inspiring TeamsBeing Approachable Having ComposureIntegrity, Ethics & ValuesListening Skills Project ManagementMorale BuildingDecision Making Critical ThinkingLeading by ExampleConflict Management
My resume contains additional details regarding my career accomplishments. I would welcome an opportunity for a personal interview to discuss your organization's needs & the results you can expect from me in addressing those needs.
I thank you in advance for your time & review of my qualifications.
Yours Truly,
Stephen Thompson
STEPHEN M. THOMPSON 6 North Canal Bridge Road Eastanollee, GA 30538 706-716-3675 smt1953[at]windstream.net
Highly qualified, highly motivated Construction Manager/Superintendent with extensive experience in directing all aspects of commercial construction operations, comprehensive knowledge of business management, project leadership policies and procedures, team leadership and development initiatives. Seeking construction management position that will effectively utilize acquired on-site management skills, abilities and leadership experience.
QUALIFICATIONS
oEducational/K-12, medical facilities, correctional institutions, office structures and hardscape projects completed.
o25 year career in construction industry and supervision, including project management, accurate takeoffs, estimating, budgeting, contracting, purchasing, invoicing; highly skilled in creating supportive budgeting solutions, developing high levels of cost savings, and administering maintenance of pertinent records, performance reports, and other correspondence.
o20 years experience in full on-site construction management from the general contractor general site superintendent position. Past responsibilities include site engineering and layout, scheduling, technical and design compliance, architectural quality control, monitoring and inspection of job from inception to customer orientation.
oEffective communication and collaboration skills with architects, engineers, developers, contractors, inspectors, government officials, facilities owners, agents and decorators.
oExtremely energetic, dependable, and self-motivated with a high degree of character and integrity.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Ground Systems Plus, InternationalJuly, 2009-Present
oVice President of Operations specializing in planning, estimation and scheduling of all fieldwork. oOn and off-site project management including material and labor-man-hour estimation, subcontractor and out-source supplier set-up, quality control supervision, national, state and local code compliance and Site Safety Officer. oUpgrading of AM radio broadcast facility cabling and grounding systems o Clients include: Greater Media New Jersey, Greater Media Pennsylvania, Beasley Broadcast Group, Clear Channel Radio, etc.
SMT, Inc./JFM Contracting-Eastanollee, GA September, 2007-July, 2009
oIndustrial Construction-field engineering and design of retrofit safety devices and apparatus; subsequent fabrication oversight and supervised installation. oMasonry estimating, supervision, quality assurance and control-subsequent field technical supervision to include field engineering and layout.
oSupervision and on-site management of commercial concrete construction, employment supervision, material management, budgeting, scheduling. Led this firms entry into the commercial concrete arena.
Bowen and Watson, Toccoa, GA July, 1989-June, 2007
oOn-site project management for projects in $500,000-$20 million range, including schools, detention facilities, hospitals and office management. o Performed shop drawing review and approval, second tier contractor procurement, creation of critical path schedule and establishment of monthly pay/completion documents. oHands-on performance of all field engineering and line layout. oScheduling, monitoring and inspection of all site work from inception to turnover.
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS
o1971 Graduate Mt. Holly High School, Mt. Holly, North Carolina o1971-Course work-Clemson University o1971-1974-US Army Airborne School-1971 Vietnam-1972 Non-Commissioned Officer Leadership Academy-1973 Air Assault School-1974 Honorable Discharge-1974 o1977-1979-Course work-Western Carolina University o2008-Georgia Work Ready Certification oOSHA 30 Hr Certification oOSHA Competent Person-several disciplines, including CPR/First Aid, scaffolding, trenching and excavating oGeorgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission Level 1-A Certification
STEPHEN M. THOMPSON CONSTRUCTION MANAGER/ SUPERINTENDENT PROJECT LIST
June 2006-June 2007
Winder Barrow High School, Barrow County Public Schools, Winder GA oDemolition and removal of two wings and gymnasium oRenovation /expansion of cafeteria oConstruction of multi-story classroom wing and state-of-the-art gymnasium oRelocation, replacement and upgrades to all site utilities
November 2005- December 2005
Dacula Cluster Elementary School, Gwinnett County Public Schools, Lawrenceville, GA oGeneral Superintendent -New, freestanding elementary school oInitial site clearance, cut-fill operation, site storm drainage
July 2004-October 2005
Dacula Elementary School, Gwinnett County Public Schools, Lawrenceville, GA oThree-story addition directly adjacent to operating elementary school oSite development, storm and sanitary sewer, comprehensive utility update/upgrade oRemoval of retention pond and replacement with advanced engineered storm water detention facility oStructure a combination of steel skeleton and structural concrete
December 2003-June 2004
Hartwell Streetscapes Project, Hartwell, GA oRenovation of city streets including demolition and removal of existing sidewalks, signage and abutments oLayout for new electrical, natural gas and water supply services oInstallation of new sidewalks comprised of pavers, new curbs/gutters, new handicap ramps, light fixtures, benches, trash receptacles, etc.
July, 2003-November, 2003
Toccoa Streetscapes Phase II, Toccoa, GA See above Hartwell, GA project
June 2001-June 2002
Third floor addition Stephens County Hospital Stephens County, GA 26 patient room addition over existing active community hospital, complete from selective demolition to turnover
January 2000-July 2003
Toccoa Clinic Medical Facility Renovation, Toccoa, GA oMulti-phase renovation of Toccoa Clinic Medical Facility (4-split level facility) oComplete interior architectural renovation and finishes oTotal replacement of electrical systems, upgrades and replacement of HVAC system and renovated plumbing oFacility fully operational during renovation
May 1999- December 1999
Central Gwinnett High School, Gwinnett Co. Public Schools, Lawrenceville, GA oDemolition and removal of 60,000 square foot wing oComplete interior demolition and three additional wings constructed
September 1998- May 1999
Stephens County Hospital, Toccoa, GA oConvert outdated maternity ward to new pediatric ward with adult respiratory therapy suite ( fully occupied (100bed) during remodeling)
January 1998-September, 1998
Toccoa Medical Clinic Administrative Offices
Conversion of strip shopping center to medical clinic administrative offices
October 1997-January 1998
Various Locations oFloating quality control coordinator and technical assistant for various Bowen and Watson projects
October 1996- October 1997
Rabun County Public Library Renovation, Rabun Co. Board of Commissioners, Clayton, GA oInstallation of steel over structure and new roof system o3800 square foot addition and complete interior renovation while facility remained fully operational
May 1995-January 1997
Habersham County Detention Center, Clarkesville, GA oMulti-story combination structure with prefabricated steel cells, precast concrete shell over steel structure in dormitory area with steel framing and masonry administrative area
August 1993-September 1995
Lee Arrendale Correctional Institute, Alto, GA oResumed duties as General Superintendent for completion and turnover
March 1992-August 1993
Simpson Elementary School, Gwinnett Co. Public Schools, Norcross, GA oCreation of new, freestanding elementary school from site development until completion
June 1990-March 1992
Lee Arrendale Correctional Institute, Alto, GA oState correctional facility construction of three new housing units, kitchen facility, dining hall and three new guard towers, including site work and drainage through closeout
July 1989-June 1990
Fourth Street Elementary School, Clarke County Schools, Athens, GA oNew freestanding elementary school-start to completion
REFERENCES
Kevin Watson, President Bowen & Watson Incorporated 2802 GA. Hwy 17 A Toccoa, GA 30577 706-886-3197
Mike Holcombe Director of Engineering Stephens County Hospital 163 Hospital Drive 706-282-4200
Jake Grant Assistant Supervisor for Facilities Barrow County Public Schools 179 W. Athens Street Winder, GA 30680 770-867-4527
Becky Pope, AIA Lindsay, Pope, Brayfield and Associates 344 W. Pike Street Lawrenceville, GA 30045 770-963-8989
