STEVEN W. HARTZOG

PROECT ENGINEER/LEAD SCHEDULER

 

7800 N Sam Houston Pkwy E, Apt 6305

Humble,TX 77396

EMAIL-stevehartzog@hotmail.com

(601)-850-2056(cell)

 

EDUCATION

·          MBA Studies, William Carey College Hattiesburg, MS

·          Engineer Officer Course Completion-Construction Engineering & Combat Engineering, U.S. Army Engineer Center and School, Fort Leonard Wood, MO

·          Logistic School Completion-U.S. Army Logistic Center And School, Fort Lee, VA

·          Bach of Science Degree in Business/Engineering Technology, University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS

·          Assoc Degree, Copiah-Lincoln Junior College, Wesson, MS

 

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS

·          AACE-American Association of Cost Engineers

·          Certified in Production and Inventory Management

·          AME-American Military Engineers-Mississippi Gulf Coast Post 1997 to 2009

EXPERIENCE SUMMARY

I have 15 years of professional experience in project controls and scheduling with current, relevant experience at the Leland Federal Renovation project in Houston, TX. where I am the Jacobs lead scheduler/project engineer. I thoroughly understand management needs for design and construction of a complex  buildings and plants. I have advanced proficiency in excel, access, in Prolog construction management software, Electronic Project Management (ePM) software, Microsoft Project and P3, P5 and P6 (Primavera) scheduling software, and running and analyzing Claim Digger and customized scheduling reports off Primavera.

 

PROFESSIONAL CIVILIAN EXPERIENCE

Jacobs Engineering Group, Leland Federal Building, Houston TX, 8/11-present
Lead Scheduler/Senior Project Engineer-Program and Construction Management

 

Senior Project Engineer/Scheduler under the ARRA (American Reinvestment and Recovery Act) for additional design and construction of the Leland Federal Building Renovation. The 24 year old Leland Federal Building renovation construction scope requires building system modernization, repairs and major upgrades to function effectively including exterior “skin and finish”, major mechanical and electrical upgrades, lobby area remodel, entrance plaza remodel, and the addition of a photovoltaic unit on the adjacent parking garage.

 

Jackson Federal Courthouse, Jackson MS, 10/07-8/11
Lead Scheduler/Project Engineer-Program and Construction Management

Lead schedule development, audit and revision efforts using Primavera P3, P5 & P6 software. Consult on scheduling factors affecting timely project completion. Evaluate cost and cost performance (EVMS) of general contractor against budgeted baseline. Assist in the review of cost and change order estimates from contractor to ascertain reasonableness. Interface regularly with GSA on risk analysis performed on cost and schedule and provide scheduling solutions and recommend contingencies. Analyze drawings, specifications and statements of work preparing for project planning and scheduling, man-­loading, materials, equipment, installation and testing, support facilities and costs. Help team identify project control problems early, addresses and implements recovery plans; maintains liaison with the project and the field for schedule revision and update. Support management in project status review and performance control. Perform periodic special analysis for manpower loading and performance progress. Conduct extensive monthly schedule reviews of contractor schedule update and revision submissions. Lead team in monthly pay application payment & SOV review process. Help manage the submittal process by running appropriate reports and importing and exporting pertinent data into and out of Prolog. Perform construction cost estimates based off contractor change orders submitted.

Parsons Engineering & Construction Management, Northrop Grumman Shipyard Site, Pascagoula MS, 2007
Lead Scheduler/Project Controls Engineering Specialist 

Scheduled post Hurricane Katrina new construction projects at Pascagoula MS and New Orleans Northrop Grumman shipyards using Primavera & Microsoft Project software through Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling techniques. I worked with engineers and project managers in scheduling and managing “New Construction/Re-Generation” projects funded by Navy, the State of Mississippi, and Federal Government. Worked closely with sub-contractors to ensure detailed base-lined schedules were produced and milestones were met within engineering, procurement, and construction work scopes. Processed change orders and work directive. Managed Earned Value Analysis on contractors cost of actual work completed in relation to scheduled work for certain timeframes. I effectively supported clients by preparing cost estimates and schedules, analyzing data, identifying trends and variances, and preparing project reports and forecasts to assist in controlling the cost and schedule performance. Identify activities which have potential impact on schedule and/or cost and recommend corrective action. Implement progress and performance measurement systems. Interface with client, engineering, procurement and construction management in the preparation and presentation of reports. Performed construction cost estimates based off contractor change orders.

 

 

 

ACO Recruiters/Bender Shipbuilding, Mobile AL, 2006

Project Scheduler/Project Control Lead-New Construction

Was a project leader in managing, scheduling, & planning production for all New “Mule Team” construction in shipyard based on customer specification using Primavera and Microsoft Project software. Scheduled & managed yard improvement construction projects; Established, submitted, and managed budgets for all production processes for “New Shipbuilding Construction”. Prepared and maintained budgets, progress, forecasts, and cash flow projections in a database with linked resource and cost loaded schedule. Provide input and support the development of the Project Execution Plans.

Hunter Engineering Company, Raymond MS, 2001 to 2005
Production Manager/Plant Superintendent

Plant Production Manager/Superintendent over all aspects of plant metal fabrication, including press department, welding department, and paint department, & assembly operations with a total 300+ employees. Micro-planned daily, weekly, monthly workload based off schedule and forecast and manpower available/not available with 4-5 floor supervisors insuring maximum productivity. Directly hired, fired, trained, and appraised employees in all areas of responsibility with assistance from Human Resources. I worked hand-in-hand with maintenance department in scheduling PMCS and working on equipment in plant when needed. I worked hand-in-hand with engineering in developing new and better processes to produce product as well as advisor on any design issues. I managed both finished goods and raw material inventory levels through lean manufacturing and finite scheduling methods. I used Microsoft Project & Primavera extensively in macro managing changeover projects within facility.

Thomas & Betts, Memphis TN, 2000
Logistic Planner/Material Manager

Corporate Planner for CATV/Telecom group which made up 90M+ Sales Volume Per Yr. Corporate Planner for Commercial/Industrial Fittings 2/99-12/99 which made up 25-30M Sales Volume Per Yr For Corporation.  Worked hand-in-hand with domestic as well as international production facilities in developing production plans to reduce backorders and cover ever-changing forecasts regarding seasonality and customer base expansion. Worked hand-in-hand with Distribution Centers in managing shipments of all open orders based on customer requests with a First Fill Rate Goal of 95%.

Sunbeam Corporation. Hattiesburg MS, 1996 to1999
Master Scheduler/Customer Service Team Leader

Scheduled production for multiple products with multiple sku's within the Flexible Assembly Factory.  Managed and controlled an inventory level of $5 million with a team of three which consisted of two material coordinators and a cycle counter by using cost effective methods.  Personally created and implemented an Inventory $ Tracking/Control Plan that was used throughout the facility by all schedulers and submitted to corporate management each month. - Assisted/Scheduled the start-up of various new high volume production lines using Primavera software. Major player in coordinating annual physical inventory in 1997 & 1998.  Coordinated/Scheduled the move of various production lines to an outsourced manufacturer overseas using Primavera software. Managed multiple high volume production lines as well as coordinated and purchased components and raw material for these from Domestic and International vendors. - Assisted in implementing and phasing in the "Kaizen" production principle on various production lines.  Implemented and managed the "Kan Ban" inventory control system on various production lines.  I worked with various domestic and international freight carriers in expediting the delivery of freight.  Personally managed finish good inventories through VMI (Vendor Managed Inventory) for the four regional Army/Air Force Distribution Centers. - Worked very closely with corporate marketing in analyzing past sales and creating current sales forecasts. Also, communicated very closely with various production facilities to insure that production schedules reflect demanded product that is unavailable. - Worked very closely with domestic and international distribution and traffic . 

 

MILITARY EXPERIENCE

US Army Reserve 375th CSSB Battalion, Mobile AL, 2006 to 2007

Battalion S4 Staff Officer 

I served as logistics staff officer in a battalion of over 500 soldiers. I managed overall logistics for battalion in times of operation as well as unit movement. I used Microsoft Project extensively at this level in logistics planning.

 

296^th Transportation Company, Brookhaven MS, 2005 to 2006

Company Executive Officer/Company Commanding Officer

 

I commanded Transportation Company with 162 Soldiers @ total strength and $10 million in equipment. Was Responsible for providing transportation for the movement of bulk petroleum products within theater of operations. I managed the operations and maintenance of over 150 pieces of ground equipment. I managed and maintained readiness reports within triad with the Unit Administrator and the 1SGT.

Mississippi Army National Guard, Lucedale MS, 1996 to 1999

Platoon Leader/Detachment Commander

Commanded a Combat Engineer Platoon with strength of 30 soldiers and supported Construction Engineering Companies regularly in completing Construction directives. Platoon/Unit received various awards during command time.  Platoon was chosen to represent the State at the Army National Training Center for the year 2000. I served as Detachment Commander of unit with a total strength of 45 soldiers since 11/97. I personally received the "Army Achievement Medal" for meritorious service and outstanding performance on various occasions.