Stephen Thurston

Candidate Information

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 252.256.0750

Salary Expectation: TBD

Skills: Project Management, Construction Estimating, Site Supervision, Drafting, Scheduling, Contract Negotiation, Change Orders, Invoicing, Client Communication, Sales, Marketing, Accounting, Safety Compliance, Code Enforcement, Commercial Construction, Residential Construction, Historic Restoration, Ground-Up Construction, Design-Build, Custom Millwork, Procore, Bluebeam, Excel, Microsoft Teams, Outlook, OSHA 30, RFP Preparation, Subcontractor Coordination, Team Mentorship, Building Codes, Civil Engineering

Current Location: Vail, Arizona 85641

Willing to Relocate?: NA

Relevant Experience: Stephen Thurston is a highly experienced Project Manager and Estimator with over 35 years of hands-on experience in both commercial and residential construction. As the owner of STS Construction and later a Project Manager at Kittle Design and Construction, he has led projects from inception to completion, managing all aspects of project delivery including cost estimation, scheduling, team coordination, site supervision, and client engagement. His background includes complex ground-up developments, historic restorations, educational facilities, and infrastructure-heavy builds across Arizona, New York, and North Carolina.

Work Authorization: US

Highlights: At STS Construction, Stephen managed end-to-end operations for a full-service construction firm, including estimating, project planning, and site supervision for diverse projects such as commercial buildouts, new homes, and historic restorations like the Harriet Tubman House and Visitor Center in New York.

At Kittle Design and Construction, he worked as a Project Manager and Site Superintendent, gaining deep experience with weekly site meetings, safety inspections, and trade partner coordination, similar to the responsibilities outlined in this role.

His Arizona experience includes multiple ground-up and TI projects for Pima Community College (classrooms, restrooms, bookstore, dental school), Eastern Arizona College (dorm improvements), and the Tucson Museum of Art, where he handled both infrastructure and tenant improvements—matching the client’s preference for candidates familiar with commercial, educational, and public sector projects.

Stephen’s leadership roles, including serving as President of the Home Builders Association and Code Enforcement Official, reflect his capacity to mentor junior staff and ensure compliance with industry standards and safety regulations—key aspects of this role.

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