Stephen C.

Powers
* * Charlotte, North Carolina 28278
* 704.577.8146 * spc676d8@westpost.net
QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
Creative, performance-driven, and accomplished Project Management professional w
ith more than 12 years of construction supervision experience. Demonstrates in-d
epth expertise to lead all phases of construction and renovation projects across
multiple industries. Possesses comprehensive skills at scheduling, budgeting, e
stimating, costing, contract negotiation, and subcontractor supervision. Shows c
ompetency in general building trades, purchasing, procurement, and budget contro
l. Highly familiar with safety, building code, OSHA regulatory compliance, and o
n-site management coupled with outstanding team building, presentation, and comm
unication skills. Extremely effective in stressful and challenging situations.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
* Materials Purchasing and Procurement * Residential and Commercial Construction
* Building and Safety Code Requirements * Regulatory Compliance and Quality Cont
rol
* Budget Control and Implementation * Sales & Marketing Programs
* Customer Needs Assessment * Project Management and Operations
* Time Management and Prioritizing * Problem Resolution and Decision Making
* Leadership, Training, and Team Building * Contract Negotiation and Presentatio
n

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
KB HOME * CHARLOTTE, NC JUN 2005-SEPT 2010
Project Manager- Site Superintendent- Construction
* Directed and coordinated job site's entire activities concerning trade partner
s, estimations, budgets, contracts, and homeowners with a budget over 50 million
dollars
* Inspected and reviewed projects to ensure compliance with building and safety
codes, and other regulations
* Constructed homes in timely and cost-effective fashion to provide total satisf
action to homeowners
* Achieved a construction management score of 9.8 by completing homes 100 percen
t complete on time in a period of 62 days & only a $200 variance per home
Regional Purchasing Agent- Trade Partner Relations
* Garnered 20 percent company savings in direct cost by forming Trade Council, S
cope of Work, and Efficiency committees
* Prepared purchase orders, solicited bid proposals, reviewed requisitions, and
formulated policies and procedures for procurement of product and services
* Purchased the highest quality merchandise at the lowest possible and reasonabl
e prices
* Negotiated, renegotiated, and administered contracts with suppliers, vendors,
and other representatives

Assistant Site Superintendent-Construction

* Secured a 92 percent inspection pass rate by executing slab checks, pre-con, f
rame checks, and homeowner orientation
* Examined and inspected work progress, scheduling daily tasks, safety & swwpp p
rograms for the entire construction job site ensuring that specifications are me
t and followed
Customer Service Rep. - Warranty Department
* Participated in the conceptual development of construction project and oversaw
its organization, scheduling, and inspection of subcontractors' work on custome
r's homes
* Maintained claims under 4 days, CSI score of 9.8, and less than 8 percent of t
ickets open to homes under warranty
* Interacted with customers to provide information in response to inquiries abou
t services and to handle and resolve complaints promptly

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R&M ELECTRIC / CONSTRUCTION * SOUTH BOSTON, MA JUN 2001-JUN 2004
Project Manager /Sales Manager
* Managed daily activities for multiple crews and maintained all accounts receiv
able / payable and payroll
* Obtained 5 % company savings by establishing procedures and innovating purchas
ing development
* Headed the construction of single family multi-residential, as well as reconst
ructions, additions, remodeling, light commercial, and tenant improvements
* Increased service calls by 70% while increasing overall revenue year over year
on average of 60%
* Procurement of all electronic components, test equipment, wire and cable for a
ll jobs
RCN * WESTWOOD, MA JAN 1997-JUN 2001
ISP-Custom Wiring / Project Manager
* Monitored custom wire work and integration of daily activities by creating Lot
us Notes database
* Carried out planning, engineering, construction, and activation of numerous MD
U's
* Saved $70 per unit / $75,000 annually by completing special wire units ahead o
f time
Aerial Licensing Supervisor
* Primarily held responsible in regulating the licensing of the aerial network a
nd sole-owned poles
* Spearheaded and supervised daily activities of seven contractors to determine
productivity
Launch Team Technician
* Ensured achievement of total customer satisfaction and enhanced quality of ser
vice by updating internal and external wiring in client homes
* Initiated the installation of cable drops, phone lines, RSUM's, and Ethernet c
ards
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
SP2 FITNESS CORP. DBA CURVES * CHARLOTTE, NC NOV 2003-JUL 2005
OWNER / SALES MANAGER / MARKETING
* Directed and coordinated daily operational aspects of the business concerning
sales, accounts receivable, payroll, accounts payable, and marketing
* Generated 60 percent profit in the first year of investment

EDUCATION
PROGRAM IN MASTER OF ARTS IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, Dartmouth, MA

CERTIFICATIONS
* OSHA and CPR Certificate

MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS
* Honored as Builder of the Quarter in 2nd and 4th Quarter of 2007 & 2009 Employ
ee of 1st & 3rd Quarters
* Awarded as Customer Service of the Quarter for 3rd and 4th Quarter of 2005

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
* Volunteer of Habitat for Humanity over the last few years
* Member of JDRF Logistics Committee for the Charlotte Walk @ Carowinds

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY
* Microsoft Vista, AS400, Power Point, Publisher, Networking, Buzzsaw, Internet,
QuickBooks Pro, FrontPage, Access and Proficient in Excel, Oracle