Brian Stromseth

320 Alexander Lane, Basalt, CO 81621

Cell: 970-581-5937 b.stromseth@comcast.net
CONSTRUCTION PROFESSIONAL
Project Management / Cost Management / Project Engineering
Results-oriented, hands-on construction professional with over 15 years of exper
ience in the industry. 10 of these years have been successfully overseeing all
phases of multimillion-dollar construction, through coordinating trades, develop
ing partnerships, and building positive rapport with architects, engineers, loca
l officials, subcontractors, and clients while maintaining costs and milestones.
Versed in contract negotiations, project estimating, design changes/issues, docu
ment preparation, building codes/regulations, material procurement, from design
phase through warranty.
Specialized in Design Build, CM, At Risk, & Development, in the $5M to $25M rang
e. Also experienced in Industrial, Government (laboratory and office), Educatio
nal, Retail, Hospitality, and Heavy Highway.
Core Areas of Expertise
- Team Building and Leadership
- Permitting & Building Code
- Planning & CPM Scheduling
- Site Safety/OSHA Compliance
- Change Order Management - Budget Analysis & Cost Control
- Bidding/Estimating/Proposals
- Subcontractor/Crew Supervision
- QA/QC/Field Engineering
- Organization & Time Management
Employer Summary
MYERS AND COMPANY ARCHITECTURAL METALS (Basalt, CO) - 2009 to Present
Established leader in ornamental and structural steel design, fabrication and in
stallation for residential and commercial construction projects, operating mostl
y in the Rocky Mountains. www.Myersandco.com
Project Manager: Plan, organize and manage activities of up to 25 ornamental or
structural projects, ranging between $5,000 and $1M. Responsibilities include:
coordinate and schedule shop drawings, material procurement, fabrication, and i
nstallation.
Selected Accomplishments:
* Completed numerous projects with a total of over $1 million in revenue in less
than 1 year.
* Consistently and continually manage ornamental and structural projects simulta
neously.
* Continue to improve relationships with past and present customers.
THE WEITZ COMPANY (Rocky Mountain Business Unit, CO) - 2006 to 2009
155 year old General Contractor, Design-Builder and Construction Manager, with a
nnual revenues of $1.5 Billion. www.Weitz.com
Project Manager: Led and directed 1 of 3 project teams on $170 Million GMP ski
resort. Team consisted of Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, 2 Project E
ngineers, and Project Coordinator to complete approximately $25 Million in work.
Also coordinated with other PM's, Construction Manager, Operations Manager, an
d many owners' representatives, architects and engineers.
Selected Accomplishments:
* Estimated, bid, coordinated, and completed 25,000 sq. ft. day care facility wi
thin the 3 lower levels of one building for a tenant owner during construction o
f one of the main buildings, all on time.
* Implemented several hundred owner driven change orders totaling about 20% of t
he project cost.
* Replaced a PM from another project team, while completing the 1st set of build
ings with the first team. It was a challenge to "come up to speed" quickly with
these buildings that were half complete, a schedule that had been slipping, and
a large amount of cost changes.
COLORADO JAYNES CONSTRUCTION COMPANY (Thornton, CO) - 2001 to 2005
Commercial construction company that was a branch of Jaynes Corporation, which i
s a predominate contractor in the Southwest region. 65 year old company with $5
00 Million in annual revenues. www.JaynesCorp.com
Assistant Project Manager: Managed and coordinated with a team on several proje
cts with only the part-time presence of a senior project manager.
Selected Accomplishments:
* Project team was asked by owner and developer to build a second government off
ice/laboratory building after successful completion of a similar design-build bu
ilding.
* Helped estimate, bid, and complete several small projects ($100K to $3M) durin
g the construction of two other larger buildings ($9M & $19M).
HENSEL PHELPS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY (Greeley, CO) - 2000 to 2001
Full-service contracting company, which is engaged in commercial, educational, e
ntertainment, residential, industrial, leisure, and medical new construction and
renovation. www.HenselPhelps.com
Project Engineer: Oversee and implement all building and site layout, control a
nd elevation for subcontractors, lift drawings for self performed concrete, CMU,
and blocking. Assisted the Project Manager with procurement, submittals, and c
ost control after the Office Engineer left the company.
Selected Accomplishments:
* Enforce, track, and maintain Continuous Improvement and Safety Programs, which
helped lead to many items resulting in cost savings and a zero lost time injury
record for the project.
* Awarded for maintaining "a less than 1% error" on survey, layout, and anchor b
olt/embed placement.
STROMSETH CONSTRUCTION (Watertown, SD) - 1987 to 1991 & 1995 to 2000
50 year old construction company owned and operated by Albin Stromseth (my Fathe
r), and specializes in heavy highway, underground utilities, demolition, and sno
w plowing within the eastern half of South Dakota.
Jobsite Supervisor/Foreman & Heavy Equipment Operator: Directed on-site crews o
f 2 to 10 workers/operators, for numerous profitable projects and satisfied cust
omers. Skilled in operating, maintaining, and repairing many types of heavy equ
ipment.
Selected Accomplishment:
* Helped in the transition of the company from just heavy highway to include mor
e localized building site preparation and underground utility company, achieving
higher profits within a smaller traveling zone.
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS - 1991 to 1995
Principles such as "getting things done through others" are lessons Marines cont
inue to apply at home, in the community and in the business world. Values and tr
aits like courage, resourcefulness, flexibility and the ability to inspire peopl
e set Marines apart as leaders. www.USMC.mil
Engineer Equipment Operator: Schooled in the efficient operation and maintenanc
e of many types of construction and heavy equipment. Also trained in, and super
vised, the handling of hazardous materials and safety the final two years of my
tour. Received Honorable Discharge.

Education & Certifications

South Dakota State University: BS in Construction Management , 2000
LLC & Monks Associates, Inc. through AGC: SureTrak Schedule Training (12 Hours,
2001)
Associated General Contractors: 10-Hour OSHA Construction Safety Training (Augus
t 2006)
Architectural Energy Corporation LEED Trained and Accredited Professional (Versi
on 2, 2005)
Project Integration: SureTrak Schedule Training (16 Hours, 2006)
Computer Software Skills
-Prolog -SureTrak -Excel -Word -JD Edwards
-Timberline
Personal Information
Age: 37, Height: 5'-11", Weight: 180lbs
Married with two children.

References
Jeff Hannah, Director of Operations, Myers & Company, Cell# 970-987-2702
Email: jhannah84@gmail.com
Rick Pusch, Senior Project Superintendent, The Weitz Company, Cell# 303-910-7769
Email: rick.pusch@weitz.com
Mark Christensen, Senior Project Manager, The Neenan Company, Cell# 303-710-1879
Email: mark.christensen@neenan.com

Project List Attached

Highlight of Projects Completed

Snowmass Base Village, CO (2006 to 2009) $170M
Buildings 1, 3ABC, 3DE, and Treehouse Childrens Center ($25 million in retail an
d residential buildings, out of $170 million ski resort). Also assisted with c
ompleting: Buildings 2A, 2B, and 2C ($50 million in retail and residential build
ings, out of $170 million ski resort)
Vail Cascade Resort, Vail, CO (2008 to 2008) $9.5M
Assisted another PM on the fast-track remodel of Restaurant, Lounge, Meeting Roo
ms, Pool, Spas, and many building, hardscape and HVAC changes.
Projects with Colorado Jaynes (2001 to 2005) $100K to $16M
* USFS Building-E, Fort Collins, CO (government office building, $9 million)
* 25th Ave Pump Station, Greeley, CO (rural irrigation, $800,000)
* East Elementary Pump Station, Greeley, CO (rural irrigation, $167,000)
* CSU Foxhound Facility, Fort Collins, CO (college laboratory, $110,000)
* Animal Research Building, Fort Collins, CO. (government laboratory bldg., $3 m
illion)
* USGS Building-C, Fort Collins, CO. (government office building, $16 million)
* Preconstruction: Centennial Elementary Addition/Renovation, Loveland, CO ($8.9
million)
* Preconstruction: Winona Elementary Addition/Renovation, Loveland, CO ($6.8 mil
lion)
* Boulder County OSTC, Longmont, CO (new equipment and vehicle maintenance and s
torage facility for the county, $8.6 million)
Loveland Police and Courts, Loveland, CO (2001) $17M
* Multiuse building with court rooms, holding cells, and offices.