Experienced Elevator Project Manager with a Proven Track Record
1. STEVE JESKEWITZ
2510 Oneida Lane
Naperville, IL. 60563
630-854-8322
jeskewitz@yahoo.com
International management and production professional. Ability to multi-task and
manage $47 million in sales with Canadian and Japanese companies without
supervision. Self-motivated. Goal and detail orientated. Relationship builder and
communicator. Proactive resourceful problem solver. Organized team builder.
EXPERIENCE
Schindler Elevator Co. Elmhurst, IL.
Maintenance/Service Superintendent 2013-present
Run crews, P and L, visit jobsites and customers for maintenance and
service contracts
Run safety program for crews
Responsible for running O’Hare International Airport and Willis Tower
accounts
Mid-American Elevator Co. Chicago, IL.
Construction Manager/ Service Manager 2005- 2013
Responsible for all aspects of several ongoing new construction and
modernization projects from sales inception to job completion (takeoffs,
RFI, approvals, plan reviews, factory ordering, scheduling, budgeting,
estimating, customer meetings, permits, change orders, warranty and
closeout): including schools, universities, condominiums, high-rise and
retail buildings
Act as superintendent to communicate with architects, general
contractors, and building owners to insure all parties are aware of
schedules, jobsite conditions, and jobsite progress
Estimate service, sales, maintenance and construction work, budget, track
labor, manage crews to insure projects are profitable from start to finish
Thyssenkrupp Elevator Co. Westchester, IL.
Project Manager 2002-2005
Managed all aspects of over 200 ongoing construction projects (takeoffs,
RFI, approvals, plan reviews, factory ordering, scheduling, budgeting,
estimating, customer meetings, permits, change orders, warranty)
Maintained and established relationships with major General Contracting
firms, architects and building owners through jobsite visits to create
business growth
Created and managed a database to track project progression, financial
collection progress, and change orders resulting in organized reports for
management review of all jobsite issues and closeout
Otis Elevator Co., Lombard, IL.
Project Manager 1998-2002
Managed construction crews, accounts payable, purchasing, payroll, and
2. budgeting to establish profitability
Initiated vendor competition to save company $15k quarterly
Analyzed blue prints and complied with local ordinances to obtain work
permits
Supported sales team to obtain change orders, collections, take offs, and
provide customer service to increase sales
Wire Rope Industries Inc. Chicago, IL.
Location Manager 1996-1998
Solely managed all aspects of international Canadian based cable
company
Directed distribution of quality material to over 300 job sites on time
throughout the entire Midwest region
In charge of inventory control, maintenance of machinery, and notifying
managers of business growth
Developed and maintained relationships with all levels of management
and employees
Professional Development
Certified and proficient in Microsoft Access, Word, Excel, Act, Microsoft
Project and PowerPoint
Served as vice-president on board of directors for Town and Country
Homes to manage issues for 400 homeowners