Structure Midwest LLC

Steven Mikolajczak brings over 10 years of construction experience to Structure Midwest.  While pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree from Purdue University, Steve worked his way through multiple firms in the Technology, General Contracting, and Engineering fields.  During this time, he worked as a field engineer on the Indianapolis International Airport, midlevel high rise office buildings, and as a design engineer for a national Fire Protection contractor.

Upon of his Construction Engineering Management degree from Purdue, Steven went on to work for multiple industry leading and admired General Contractors the country.  While overseeing hundreds of millions of dollar’s in Market Rate Multi-family, Commercial, Restaurant, and Tenant Improvement construction, he continues to ensure that quality, honesty, and integrity are at the forefront.  He has held positions in both Project Management and Field Supervisionduring his illustrious career.

Out of the office you will find Steven enjoying time with his family at the lake, out on the golf course, driving at the race track, snow skiing, and attending various sporting events.  From time to time he will even sit down to savor a sun set and take in the fresh air.

Summary of Qualifications
-Over 10 years of full-time experience in the construction industry
-Extensive Multifamily and Commercial construction and development experience
-Proven leadership ability and attention to detail
-Ethical, enthusiastic, well organized, determined, and reliable
-Heavy training and emphasis on field operations and maintaining subcontractor relationships
Software Proficiencies
-Sage Office Suite (Timberline) – Estimating, Project Management, and Job Cost Modules
-Procore construction management software
-Standard Microsoft Office products including Visio and Project
-Construction Scheduling Software including Primavera Project Planner (P3), and P6
-Estimating software such as On-Screen-Take-Off
- Auto-Cad, Bluebeam, and PlanGrid
Professional Experience
-Structure Midwest – Founding Partner – Director or Field Operations
• Full service Design/Build Construction Manager and General Contractor
-Thompson Thrift Construction – Project Manager: February 2017 – October 2019
• Managed all aspects of multi-million-dollar construction projects from conception through
closeout including the management of all corporate quality, performance, schedule, safety, and
financial goals.
• Acted as the liaison between owners, inspectors, architects, and subcontractors to foster
communication and ensure a successful project.
• Developed contracts and scopes of works for subcontractors and material suppliers
• Negotiated budgets and change order agreements between the General Contractor and
Subcontractor.
• Assisted in training and development of project specific office and field personnel
-TWG Construction – Project Manager : October 2014 – February 2017
• Managed all aspects of multi-million-dollar construction projects from conception through
closeout including the management of all corporate quality, performance, schedule, safety, and
financial goals.
• Acted as the liaison between owners, inspectors, architects, and subcontractors to foster
communication and ensure a successful project.
• Developed contracts and scopes of works for subcontractors and material suppliers
• Negotiated budgets and change order agreements between the General Contractor and
Subcontractor.
• Assisted in training and development of project specific office and field personnel
-Milhaus Construction – Office Project Engineer: March 2014 – October 2014
• Daily coordination and assistance with Project Managers, Superintendents, Architects, and
Subcontractors on multi-million-dollar multifamily projects.
• Performed document control and updates of Contract Documents, drawings, RFI’s and
submittals.

• Created a construction punch process while introducing and training personnel on PlanGrid punch
software company wide.
• Developed and updated project schedules for multifamily construction projects.
-Thompson Thrift Construction – Assistant Superintendent : March 2011 – March 2014
• Managed all field aspects of multi-million-dollar construction projects for a multitude of unique
and demanding “private industry” clients such as Market Rate and Senior Housing developers,
IHOP and Cheddars restaurants.
• Supervised and managed subcontractors to contractually complete all scopes of work, punch list
items, and maintain efficiency with the project schedule.
• Communicated daily with Project Managers, Owner’s Representatives, Architects, Vendors, and
additional field personnel.
• Coordinated with Local Municipalities to obtain building permits and achieve building
inspections
• Prepared and reviewed As-built, shop, and construction drawings for conformity to specifications
• Maintained project quality, safety, schedule, and budget throughout the construction process.
• Responsible for the training and development of site-specific field personnel.
• Prepared daily logs, safe work plans, as-built drawings, and punch lists throughout the duration of
the project.
• Procured, scheduled, and purchased building materials to complete all phases of the project.
Current or Previously Held Certifications
-OSHA 30 hour Construction Safety Training
Education
Purdue School of Engineering & Technology, IUPUI December 2010
-Bachelor of Science in Construction Engineering Management Technology
Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne May 2006
- Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
- Minor in Sociology
Ball State University May 2003
- Majored Graphic Design
Wawasee High School May 2001

Randall Baker brings over 20 years of construction experience to Structure Midwest.  While pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering, Randy worked his way through a Construction Materials Testing & Environmental Engineering Firm.  He was responsible for concrete, asphalt, and aggregate quality control in the field, laboratory, and the batch plants.  Randy also worked on the soil boring crew, ground-water sampling crew, and scanned landfills for methane gas leaks.  He was responsible for soil classifications, engineering reports, and assisted with the of phase 1 and phase 2 environmental site assessments.

While finishing his Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Project Management at Eastern Michigan University, Randy as a Project Manager for a Union General Contractor in Detroit.  While employed there he had the opportunity to manage and superintend a vast array of project types from simple interior renovations for the IRS, to Dynamometer Pits and Fuel Testing Laboratories for the EPA, all the way to dredging, dykes, and Aids to Navigation in the middle of Lake Superior for the U.S. Coast Guard.  The Army Corps of Engineers was one of his biggest and he performed an array of Industrial and Civiljobs on many of our U.S. Military Bases.

Post union construction in Detroit Randy went on to work for some of the largest and most respected General Contractors in their industry.  He has held Vice President positions and has been ultimately responsible for hundreds of millions of dollars’ worth of Light Industrial, Commercial, Senior Housing, Skilled Nursing, Market Rate Multi-family, and Student Housing projects.

Out of the office you will find Randy spending time with his wife and daughter on the boat, on the bikes, snow skiing, hiking, or taking on a new home improvement projects.

Summary of Qualifications
-Over 19 years of full time experience in the construction industry
-Extensive Civil, Industrial, Medical, and Multifamily construction and development experience
-Excellent verbal and written communication skills
-Proven leadership ability and attention to detail
-Ethical, enthusiastic, well organized, determined, and reliable
-Heavy training and emphasis on the continual development of office and field staff
Software Proficiencies
-Sage Office Suite (Timberline) – Estimating, Project Management, and Job Cost Modules
-Procore construction management software
-Standard Microsoft Office products including Visio and Project
-Construction Scheduling Software including Sure-Track, Primavera Project Planner (P3), and P6
-Estimating software such as On-Screen-Take-Off, Timberline, and Electronic Bid Solicitation Tools
-Elementary knowledge of both Auto-Cad, Blue-Beam, and Micro-Station
Professional Experience
-Structure Midwest – Founding Partner – Director or Business Development
• Full service Design/Build Construction Manager and General Contractor
-ARCO National Construction – Living Group – Senior Project Manager : December 2018
• Responsible for all the pre-construction and construction estimates, schedule, quality and
profitability aspects of Multifamily, Mix-use, and Student Housing projects in both the field and
the office.
• Responsible for approximately ninety million dollars’ worth of construction for over 800 Student
Housing beds and a staff of up to ten direct reports at any given time.
• Responsible for overall client satisfaction and ensuring continued negotiated future construction
opportunities.
-Thompson Thrift Construction – Vice President of Multifamily Construction : April 2014 –
November 2018
• Responsible for all the pre-construction and construction safety, schedule, quality and
profitability aspects of Multifamily, Mix-use, and Student Housing projects in both the field and
the office.
• Responsible for approximately one hundred million dollars’ worth of development, over nine
hundred units, and a staff of up to twenty direct reports at any given time.
• Extensively involved in companywide strategic planning and the development and
implementation of new company standards, process, and procedures.
• Participate in the end of the development process including design development and coordination
with neighboring developers.
• Immersed in the company’s intern program and responsible for the guidance and development of
a portion of the construction staff.
-The Kroger Company – Engineering/Construction Owner’s Representative : November 2013 – April
2014
• Developed the invitations to bid for new construction and capital improvement projects. Assisted
in the contractor interviews and chose the most qualified bidder for each project.

Administered the contract, procured self-purchased equipment, and ensured quality and
adherence to the contract documents in the field.
• Liaison between Kroger Engineering and Real estate agents, as well as third party Architects and
Engineers, as needed to manage the Michigan Station Fuel Program.
-The Douglas Company – Project Manager: April 2011 – November 2013
• Assisted architecture and engineering firms with developing contract documents that not only fall
within our predetermined construction budgets, but also serve the intended use of our designbuild clients. Specialized in large wood framed senior housing projects.
• Managed all aspects of construction projects from conception through closeout including the
management of all corporate quality, performance, schedule, safety, and financial goals.
• Responsible for the development of subordinates as well as assisting with the company’s intern
program.
• Acted as lead liaison between, owners, inspectors, architects, and subcontractors to foster
communication and ensure a successful project.
• Responsible for overall client satisfaction and ensuring continued negotiated future construction
opportunities.
-Brix Corporation – Project Manager: December 2004 – April 2011
• Managed all aspects of multi-million dollar construction projects for a multitude of unique and
demanding clients such as the Army Corps of Engineers, the General Services Administration
(GSA), Army, Navy, and National Guard, as well as the US Dept of Justice, US Coast Guard and
numerous “private industry” clients such as Chrysler, General Motors, credit unions, and retail
shops.
• Responsible for developing scopes of work, obtaining and analyzing subcontractor proposals, and
assembling all pertinent information for final proposal submission.
• Responsible for developing the project’s initial budget and schedule as well as tracking progress
and expenditures throughout the duration of the engagement.
• Responsible for subcontractor performance, adherence to the specifications, and quality control.
• Administered progress meeting with architects, engineers, tenants, agents, and subcontractors.
• Familiarity and participation in design-build, fixed price, cost plus, and unit price contracting.
-Adaris Testing – Construction Quality Control Technician: March 2001 to December 2004
• Responsible for contractor adherence to the specifications as well as the quality of the material
being utilized for construction and environmental remediation projects.
• Responsible for environmental testing and corporate compliance with state and federal EPA
regulations
Current or Previously Held Certifications
-Army Corps of Engineers Quality Control Certification
-OSHA 10 and 30 hour Industrial and Construction Safety Training
-OSHA 40 hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Standard (HAZWOPER)
-American Concrete Institute (ACI) Field and Laboratory Quality Testing Technician Certified
-American Association of State Highway Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Quality Certified
-First Aid and CPR

Education
Eastern Michigan University May 2009
-Bachelor of Science in Construction Project Management
University of Toledo May 2004
- Majored in Civil Engineering
Central Catholic High School May 2000

References
-Client, Supervisory, Peer, or Subordinate references are available upon request.
Projects
-A comprehensive list of successfully completed projects is available upon request.