J. STEPHAN RYL KO
San Mateo, CA 94403 415-559-7251 Email: srylko@speakeasy.net
CONSTRUCTION and OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT EXECUTIVE
Construction project management and operations management executive with extensive background in commercial and industrial construction; proven leadership and experience in project and site management, logistics, pre-construction and financial performance. Dynamic, results-driven leader with proven success in maximizing profits, implementing policies and procedures, and building and maintaining client relationships; consistently meets budgets, schedules, and corporate goals. Analytical and detail oriented with excellent interpersonal skills and quantifiable success managing multiple complex projects and ensuring client satisfaction through value engineering, new techniques/products and subcontractor relationships with open client communication regarding budget and project status. Quality driven, strategic and well organized leader noted for championing significant process and performance improvements assuring vendor selection and relations, site management, scheduling, project team relationships and project closeout are effectively managed. ARE AS OF PROVEN EXPERTI SE Pre-Construction Conceptual Estimating Strategic Planning Subcontractor Relations/Negotiations MEP Coordination Best Practice Process and Methodology Program and Project Management Logistics/Operations Safety Management Tenant Improvements Structural/Seismic Project Management Task Scheduling Workflow and Planning
RELEV AN T ACCOMPLISHMENTS Construction Management and Operations Managed over 15 million square feet in tenant improvements, seismic and structural upgrades, capital improvements and new building construction for corporate, high tech, REITS, financial/brokerage institutions and building owners. Developed and managed estimating department to achieve final project costs within 5% of preliminary budgets. Developed, managed and staffed Labor and Drywall Divisions employing 40 tradesmen increasing yearly revenue to $10 million resulting in an average net profit of 15%. Secured optimum market pricing for subcontract work with 95% accuracy in purchase order processing. Drove strategic improvements to status reporting and cut building cycle time up to 4 weeks incorporating scheduling systems via field data transfer to deliver accurate building construction status. Developed and managed $15 million annual departmental budget with P&L accountability, labor cost and revenue projections, cost accounting, cash flow analysis, purchasing and project financial tracking for all client projects. Reduced field and variance purchase order expenses by 20% raising accuracy in the bidding process. Managed IIPP Program as Safety Officer to ensure all projects meet OSHA/CalOSHA guidelines and field/staff training requirements. Raised safety awareness resulting in 8% reduction in worker’s compensation modifier. Increased productivity by over 50% through establishing procurement procedures, labor scheduling and implementing estimating software with on line drawing take off programs. Oversee all phases of project execution; approve engineering/design changes; troubleshoot and resolve complex technical problems, consistently meeting project deadlines and highest possible quality standards. Established groundwork for project manager and superintendant education by creating training programs to promote construction site safety, project efficiencies, and quality performance. Managed all field superintendants, project logistics and purchasing/procurement resulting in shorter building cycles and improved project profitability. Contributed to company ability to remain operational throughout periods of industry turbulence by instilling sound business practices and standards.
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Monitored projects for financial performance and improved client follow-up throughout project duration. Recruited, trained, motivated and managed all field supervisors and support staff. Developed and implemented progressive policy for 50 employees. Planning & conceptualizing, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget, ensuring compliance with design intent and building codes.
Business Development Collaborated with Business Development and marketing to identify and develop new marketing opportunities, structured proposals, and delivered presentations to Owners and Clients. Spearheaded presentations to ensure client projects included defined deliverables, staffing, project scopes, budgeting and operational requirements while maintaining corporate profitability. Established, managed, negotiated fees and contracts with strategic partners, suppliers, subcontractors and vendors. Directed and managed marketing activities to capture and secure new business from existing clients. Notable Projects Oracle Plaza, Redwood City Headquarters: Directed estimating and preconstruction for tenant improvements in six new buildings, including lobbies, cafes and conference center. Equity Office Properties, San Francisco: Completed seismic upgrade of both interior core and exterior shell including insertion of new exterior H beams and skin in addition to extending the diagonal K beams down through the building's cantilevered lobby. Project completed during off hours as building was fully occupied and operational. Westin Hotel, Santa Clara: Managed pre-construction for the 500 room renovation including lobby, swimming pool, patio and lounge maintaining hotel in operational status during construction. Siebel Systems, San Mateo: Managed all pre-construction and construction of 120,000 square feet tenant improvement on a 10-week fast track schedule on time and within budget. SenSpa, Presidio San Francisco: Managed all pre-construction and conceptual estimating for complete rebuild of facility including seismic and structural upgrades, as well as maintaining historical boundaries. Fountain Grove Center, Santa Rosa: Managed full foundation rehabilitation and underpinning office building utilizing micropiles. Project completed during off hours as building was fully occupied and operational. WORK HISTO RY
Donnelly-Kerley Builders, Inc. – Foster City, CA Venture Builders – San Carlos, CA Equity Office Properties/CIC – San Francisco, CA Wilson-Cornerstone – San Mateo, CA William Wilson & Assoc. – San Mateo, CA. Vice President/Project Executive Vice President Division Manager Vice President Superintendent, Project Manager, Sr. PM 2007–Present 2002–2007 2000–2002 1998–2000 1985–1998
EDUC ATION PRO FESSION AL DEVELOPMENT AFFILI ATIONS
University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA – Undergraduate classes Geology, Civil Engineering Allegheny County Fire Academy, Pittsburgh, PA – Firefighting, Fire Suppression, Fire and Accident Rescue United Brotherhood of Carpenters, Pittsburgh, PA – Foreman and Superintendent Training Classes OSHA/CalOSHA Training Seminars California Contractors License Class B, RME
INDUSTRY and TECHNIC AL KNOWLEDGE
Industries: Corporate, Insurance, Financial/Brokerage, Legal, High-Tech, Health Care, Manufacturing, Retail and Industrial Operations Knowledge: Variance Analysis, Cost Monitoring, Safety Measures and Adherence Business Models: LEED, Design Build, High Rise Construction, Co-Generation, Mixed Use Commercial/Retail/Residential