Steve Straub began his construction career in 1987, as a carpenter. Within three years, he became a general superintendent. In 1995, Steve acquired new skills as an estimator and a project manager. He then worked as a project superintendent in 1998 until 2001, when he became a project manager.

Steve’s ability to perform hands-on carpentry and concrete tasks assisted in his aptitude to supervise and manage large complex projects. In the ever-evolving construction market, Steve was driven to become a leader in the forefront of technology for construction.

Throughout the years, Steve gained valuable managerial skills, the ability to supervise large complex projects/assignments; all of which lead to the completion of over two hundred million dollars of construction projects.

Steve has completed:

• Fails Management Institute: Financial Management & Leadership Course
• Sandler Institute: Strategic Management Course
• Elgin Community College Computer Aided Design Courses
• Elgin Leadership Academy
• World of Concrete Conference
• OSHA Seminars
• Microsoft Project Advanced Schedule Training
• Contract Management Software Advanced Training

Steve is a member of: the Associated General Contractors of America, the Fox Valley Associated General Contractors, the Construction Management Association of America and the Elgin Breakfast Rotary Club.