Stephen C. Fritz
624 Chestnut Ridge Drive
Pittsburgh, Pa 15205
(412) 327-9221

COMPETENCES
Over 10 years combined experience in construction/remodeling and design industry.
Handled multiple design projects for some of the counties top builders including K. Hov., Centex Homes, Lennar as well as multitude of other builders which produced a monthly income in excess of thirty thousand dollars for regional office.
Generate and maintain budgets, estimates as well as producing take offs in excess of one hundred million dollars for single and multi family projects for Pittsburghs top custom builder
Possess excellent customer service and communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, proactive problem solving, strong decision making and prioritizing skills, leadership, teamwork and flexibility.


EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Heartland Homes, Lawrence, PA October 2007 Present
Estimator
Assist in data gathering and implementation of Mark Systems IHMS (including: material & labor estimation).
Assist in the development of a written safety program, phase specifications and vendor contracts.
Review new homes sales contracts and create construction budgets.
Review construction blueprints and determine material & labor needs.
Maintain house cost estimates.
Review/investigate house cost variances.
Hold regular budget review meetings with Production Supervisors.
Price non-standard/custom changes requested by customers via sales staff.
Assist in the maintenance of subcontractor paperwork (i.e. contracts, insurance information, etc.).
Assist in the selection of quality subcontractors
Assist in the selection of materials used.
Assist in the negotiation of material & labor bids.
Provide support to the Production Staff on IHMS and budgets.

S.C. Fritz Custom Home Design, Pittsburgh, PA October 2007 Present
Owner
Create custom drawings according to design sketches from sales people for Heartland Homes architectural department.
Create complete sets of construction documents to meet clients standards and tight schedules using AutoCAD Architecture 2010 and VisionRez .
Coordinate construction documents through the building permit approval process.




Pinnacle Design and Consulting, McMurray, PA March 2002 to October 2007
Project Manager
Direct a team of drafters and designers to create complete sets of construction documents to meet clients standards and tight schedules.
Interpret architectural/construction documents and produce detailed construction documents using AutoCAD
Coordinate construction documents through the building permit approval process with clients and serve as a key team player of the project team between clients from inception to completion by Pinnacle Design.
Carefully review completed drawings for errors and omissions and ensure that all schedules and client standards are logical and accurate.
Work closely with other team members and the Regional Manager to identify opportunities to streamline processes and implement improved standards, processes and value engineering.
Manage IT programs, trouble shoot office computers, software and office equipment.

Desmone & Associates Architects, Pittsburgh PA July 2001 February 2002
Intern Drafter
Transposed redline architectural drawings in AutoCAD 2000 to contract documents
Expedited drawings reproduction
Organized office project files utilizing Excel, Word and mechanical/paper standard

EDUCATION:

Triangle Tech, Pittsburgh, PA October 2000 February 2002
Degree: Associate in Specialized Technology
Major: Architectural Computer Aided Drafting Design