Steven Stockwell

Western Foundations & Shoring, Inc.

Lakeside, California, United States

About

Demonstrated excellence in Construction Operations Management with special attention to overall project stewardship.

Experience

  • Operations & Logistic Manager at Western Foundations & Shoring, Inc.
    Oct 2014 - Present · 11 yrs 9 mos

    • Actively communicated with foreman and superintendents daily on all jobs; maintained project schedules; organized work crews and materials list schedules. • Collaborated internally with owners and estimators to understand project timelines and requirements; delivered enhancements and cost savings that supported the successful completion of jobs for the business. • Managed and maintained company security for the owners; met with vendors and sales personnel to negotiate on all materials and rental equipment required for projects. • Exercised good team leadership; mentored and motivated all work crews in both personal and professional challenges to improve their ability to solve complex issues with effective solutions. • Evaluated incoming job applicants for employment and made recommendation to the owners regarding each applicant. • Managed all company vehicles and equipment; recorded all maintenance and service records. • Implemented CHP 90-day inspections for on-road semi-trucks, work trucks over 17,500 GVWR, and trailers for compliance; documented daily inspection sheets for employee work trucks. • Conducted daily meetings with yard employees for their work tasks. • Monitored all welding on tooling, and equipment for upcoming projects. • Maintained client relationships using good communication.

  • Board Member at Lakeside Design Review Board
    Dec 2005 - Present · 20 yrs 7 mos

    • Attended monthly meetings to verbally review proposed designs by property owners and developers to ensure architectural designs align with the community standards.

  • M.J. Baxter Drilling Company (Full-time · 18 yrs 4 mos)
    • Senior Vice President
      Dec 2005 - Jun 2014 · 8 yrs 7 mos

      • Initiated and executed all facets of Major Use Permit applications through the County of San Diego for our explosive storage every five years, to ensure compliance ATF permits complied with Federal law. • Worked with management to teach leadership skills; and build confidence within team leadership roles for office management and field employees. • Acted as Project Manager for all out of town work projects for SDG&E, Par Electric and Cruxs Subsurface (Imperial Valley, Palm Springs, Las Vegas). • Wrote and negotiated contracts with clients to maximize cost savings and ensure scope met the needs of the client. • Estimated drilling and blasting projects from small house pad sites to multi-million-dollar grading jobs. • Collaborated with the Controller and resolved discrepancies regarding monthly financials for the company. • Scheduled and coordinated meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements, hotels for out of town work crews. • Oversaw the yard and ensured scheduled maintenance of equipment was conducted regularly.

    • Property Manager
      Dec 2005 - Jun 2014 · 8 yrs 7 mos

      • Managed familial acreage (M-58 Heavy Industrial Commercial Property) with six commercial pads and negotiated rental contracts with clients, real estate managers from the renters/lessor. • Maintained monthly financials for property leases; executed property improvements and maintenance.

    • Project Estimator
      Aug 2005 - Jun 2014 · 8 yrs 11 mos

      • Participated in ISEE (International Society of Explosives Engineering) Conference yearly for explosives and safety training. • Achieved profitable bidding of multiple projects on a daily basis. • Setup and monitored seismographs at pre-determined locations for blasting execution; viewed all seismograph readings and analyzed each blast to determine potential changes to blasting designs as needed. • Met with clients on projects, evaluated their project goals and scope to ensure jobs were accurately bid. • Performed and documented pre-inspections on projects with pictures and notes on findings at each residence. • Trained new employees and Drillers; assisted with employee development and growth in achieving new roles. • Created blasting designs for construction projects.

  • Board Member at Lakeside Planning Group
    Oct 2003 - Oct 2005 · 2 yrs 1 mo

    • Attended monthly meetings to review/approve proposed projects to determine overall benefit to the community.

  • Owner at S.J. Stockwell Contracting Inc.
    Jun 1992 - Mar 1996 · 3 yrs 10 mos

    • Developed major high-rise remodeling projects resulting from the asbestos removal; including full buildout of each floor. • Coordinated high-rise projects sub-contractor work schedules ensuring continuous 24/7 coverage during project phases. • Participated in numerous projects and development meetings, and provided weekly project status reports. • Managed multiple tenant improvement projects around San Diego and completed within project scope and schedule.