STEVEN L. ROBINSON
32847 Weathervane Lane(630) 675-1394
Lakemoor, Illinois 60051steven.l.robinson[at]att.net


OBJECTIVE
Senior level construction management position utilizing significant background in electrical contracting, renewable energy and utility work.
QUALIFICATIONS
Motivated hands-on electrical construction and maintenance management professional with broad based background in electrical and general contracting arena. Proven ability to take a project from start to finish with unique blend of field expertise and business savvy. Strong leadership skills including high expectations and standards, excellent communication abilities, and a commitment to pursuing the answer to problems by being both creative and practical. Able to work well with teams and as an individual contributor. Current Michigan Masters Electrical license.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
BURNS & MCDONNELL ENGINEERING, Kansas City, Missouri 2007 to 2009

Transmission & Distribution Manager
Manage and direct su which includes day to day operations of over $500 million in EPC construction annually.
Negotiated contract details and pre-qualify contractors for project work.
Ensured that contractor has met all obligations stated in contract and that systems operate as designed.
Assisted in establishing budgets and mitigate constructability issues.
Provided construction management training and mentoring of staff as needed.
Coordinated approval of all submittals.
Scheduled and conducted weekly construction meetings with subordinates, contractors and engineers.
Assisted in developing new policy and procedure for use throughout Construction Design Build organization.








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CHEVRON CORPORATION, Richmond, California 2005 to 2007
Capital Construction Manager/Consultant
Manage and direct a staff of 26 which includes day to day operations of over $125 million in Capital Construction annually.

Coordinate construction pre-bid meetings and walk-through with contractors.
Negotiate contract details and pre-qualify contractors for project work.
Ensure that contractor has met all obligations stated in contract and that systems operate as designed.
Assist in establishing budgets and mitigate constructability issues.
Provide construction management training and mentoring of staff as needed.
Coordinate approval of all submittals.
Schedule and conduct weekly construction meetings with subordinates, contractors and engineers.
Manage all aspects and phases of construction from inception to completion.



EXELON/COMED, Chicago, Illinois 2000 to 2004
Regional Substation Construction/Maintenance Manager
Managed and directed staff of 22 which included assigning and scheduling all Capital Project work and performing employee evaluations.

Coached and mentored direct reports through hands-on interaction.
Was responsible for all Capital Construction and maintenance at 73 locations throughout ComEds northern region.
Estimated worker-hour project completion rates in order to more efficiently plan projects.
Interpreted blueprints and specifications with direct reports and engineering to ensure project quality and enhance team learning.
Interpreted and enforced safety regulations.
Played key role as team lead implementing company wide Safety Initiative (often referred to as S.T.A.R. program, Stop, Think, Act and Review) where crew leaders are required to follow and document a safety checklist prior to starting any work, resulting in fewer accidents.

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NEW MILLENIUM ELECTRIC COMPANY, Traverse City, Michigan
WEST COAST ELECTRIC COMPANY, Clearwater, Florida1994 to 2000
Electrical Contractor President/CEO
Directed day-to-day business operations along with managing projects, supervising, training and coaching a staff of 53.
Facilitated and taught over 20 seminars around the country for electrical and general contractors on Lutron products as factory-trained contractor. Largest seminar was in Nashville, Tennessee with over 130 participating contractors.
Developed and implemented a communication process keeping all staff informed of significant company decisions on a regular basis. Eliminated rumor damage and contributed to a positive morale.
Key Projects constructed as primary electrical contractor in Florida:
Bay Winds PlazaTwo 55 unit strip malls$ 1.4 million.
Gulf View, Gulf Shore and Bay Point ApartmentsThree 400 unit apartment complexes$1.8 million.
Heritage Harbor250+ Upscale Custom Homes and Golf Course$ 1.9 million.

A Brief Summary of Projects and Accomplishments

Removal of one 40 MVA transformer and installation of one 300 MVA transformer including upgrading of all 138kV / 345kV switches, insulators, bus work, internal control wiring, and components. $26 million
Removal of nine 34kV OCB (oil circuit breakers) and installation of nine SF6 34kV GCB (gas circuit breakers). $12 million
Installation of new 300 MVA transformer, 345kV bus structure, 345kV insulators/bus. $11 million
Installation and maintenance on 480 volt to 12kV at numerous DC (distribution centers), TSS (transmission substations), and TDC (transmission distribution centers).
Xcel Southwest Minnesota Transmission System Upgrade Project. This project included construction on 140 combined miles of 115 kV single circuit and 345/161 kV double and single circuit line on new steel pole construction.
Installation of 115kV single conductor transmission line across operating refinery and installation of new greenfield substation $168 million
Electrical Construction Management of 5 new Menards Home Improvement stores throughout Northern Illinois. Electrical Package - $1.2 million per store.
Electrical Construction Management of 1 million square foot retrofit to existing Panasonic Factory over to Fisher Nuts processing, storage, shipping and corporate offices in Elgin, Illinois. Electrical Package $1.7 million
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Bachelors of Science Business / Construction Management, DeVry University, Illinois 2002
Project Management Certificate, DeVry University through Exelon, Illinois 2002
Graduate, Supervisory Development Academy, Oakbrook, Illinois, 2001
Michigan Master Electrical License, 1996
Michigan Journeyman Electrical License, 1994
COMPUTER SKILLS
Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Project, Document Pro, Primavera and Passport