Steve Phares
About Steve Phares
Steve Phares is a Project Manager with extensive experience in construction management, currently working at Swinerton in Santa Clara, California. He has held various roles in the construction industry since 2014 and has a background in American Government and Politics.
Current Role as Project Manager
Steve Phares currently serves as a Project Manager at Swinerton, a position he has held since 2019. He is based in Santa Clara, California. In this role, he oversees various construction projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget. His responsibilities include coordinating with stakeholders, managing project teams, and implementing project plans.
Experience at Swinerton
Steve Phares has extensive experience at Swinerton, having held multiple positions since 2014. He started as a Project Engineer Intern, then progressed to Project Engineer, Senior Project Engineer, and Assistant Project Manager before becoming a Project Manager. His tenure at Swinerton spans over five years, during which he has contributed to various projects in Santa Clara, California.
Previous Experience at WEBCOR Builders
Prior to his roles at Swinerton, Steve Phares worked as a Project Engineering Intern at WEBCOR Builders for four months in 2014. This position provided him with foundational experience in project engineering within the construction industry, specifically in San Jose, California.
Educational Background in Construction Management
Steve Phares studied Construction Management at California State University-East Bay, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree from 2013 to 2015. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in American Government and Politics from The University of Texas at Austin, which he completed from 1996 to 2001.
Background as a Certified Ski Instructor
Before entering the construction industry, Steve Phares worked as a Certified Ski Instructor at Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation for ten years, from 2002 to 2012. This experience in a customer-facing role contributed to his skills in communication and teamwork.