Jon Stow

ObjectiveManage company operations by maximizing efficient construction operations through excellent planning and execution of the work. Provide mentorship to project staff while fostering strong communication with owners and crews in a manner consistent with company procedures.

ExperienceMarch 2007- November 2008 Teichert Construction Sacramento, CA
Senior Project Manager
Project Manager & Operations Manager for two separate $65 million and $56 million Interstate 80 Donner Summit Freeway Rehabilitation projects for Caltrans. Directly responsible for managing all project operations by supervising and directing, safety, quality, profitability and resources of production field operations through Superintendents and Project Engineers. Operations including 40,000cy drill and shoot roadway excavation. Drainage piping and boxes. Grading shoulder widening, 50,000 tons of AC paving overlay and 45,000 CY PCC paving. Manage and coordinate subcontractors for concrete retaining walls, concrete bridge replacement, electrical lighting and signage and white pcc paving. Develop and maintain positive relationship with the Resident Engineer that allowed a safe and very profitable project.

Highlights
Successfully researched, submitted, negotiated and implemented a $500 thousand Cost reduction incentive proposal.
Advanced and implemented a revised critical path schedule that literally broke the back of the project in the first season so the subsequent two years will be built with relative ease, reduced risk and increased profitability with reduced senior management staff.
Devised and implemented means and methods to eliminate drill and shoot of rock excavation that resulted in net savings to project of $1million excluding upside risk.
Superintendant
Superintendant and management consultant for $23 million Nacimiento Water Project 30 36 water main installation. Directly responsible for consulting and help existing management team streamline and improve operations.

Dec 2006-Jan 2007 Shimmick Construction Co. Hayward, CA
Project Manager
Managed startup of the $25 million Seismic retrofit of the Stony Gorge Dam for the Bureau of Reclamation. During my short tenure I was directly responsible for establishing operational means and methods for highly technical pcc diaphragm wall buttress reinforcement.
Highlights
Procurement and setup of a portable concrete batch plant for producing concrete to tight BOR specifications.
Setup young management team to successfully move forward with a highly technical construction project.

1998-2006Kiewit Pacific Co.Concord, CA
Project Manager
Manage from estimate, through successful completion of mass earthwork, underground utility, concrete structures, light rail, treatment plants, retaining walls, MSE walls, and paving on various and diverse private and public projects throughout Northern California.
Highlights
Implemented new construction methods and techniques to develop the companys competitive edge in the private and public construction market.
Mentored many engineers and construction management grads into successful superintendents and project managers.
Managed over $200,000 million in construction projects without a single recordable injury to our employees


1978-1998Stow Constructionx CA
Owner / General Manager
Built General Engineering Construction Company specializing in earthwork wet and dry utility installation concrete and paving, hazardous materials remediation. Annual volume in excess of $10 million per year. Responsible for managing and direction of all business operations.
Highlights
Built and maintained a successful construction company for 20 years from the ground up.


Education1972-1975x High x CA
High School Diploma
Supplemental Training / Certificates
California State Contractors License A
Rapport Leadership Training / Graduation
SureTrak Scheduling Training
Surveying
Superintendant Training / Graduation
CPR, First aid
Competent Person, Confined Space
InterestsFamily, coaching youth sports, attending football and baseball games, flying, skiing, hiking, camping, family trips, sightseeing.

StrengthsKnowledge and understanding of all aspects of the work.
Excellent leadership through mentoring and developing energetic team environment for staff and crews.
Able to establish and maintain positive and mutually beneficial relationships with owners, agencies, subcontractors, and inspectors.
Analysis and management of construction contracts and development of construction proposals.
Interaction and communication with project engineers, foremen, superintendents and construction managers to ensure work is accomplished in an efficient manner safely, to the highest quality and with the lowest possible cost.
Thorough and complete estimates.
Out of the box thinking to develop new means and methods for building projects safely, to the highest quality and lowest cost.
Oversee and develop schedules, cost tracking, revenue, change orders, budget and cost projections.
Ability to respond quickly and efficiently under pressure and deadlines in a high production environment.
Proficient with MS Word, Excel and company estimating software. Usable knowledge of Sure track scheduling software.
Quick learner and open to new or unproven ideas or concepts.