Kevin Patton

832-***-**** (cell) Houston, TX acsett@r.postjobfree.com

http://www.linkedin.com/in/kevindpatton

PROFILE

VICE PRESIDENT OF CONSTRUCTION

Project Management and Construction Development

Accomplished Construction Executive with demonstrated success managing, coordinating, and administering a group of projects from conceptual stages through all phases of the projects. Leading the project team and ensuring project completion within budget, schedule and in conformance with specifications. Expertise lies in managing people, budgets, project schedules, and in overseeing contractor, client and vendor relationships. Industry experience includes commercial and mining construction. A visionary leader who can lead teams by establishing the direction and motivating team members, creating an atmosphere of trust, leveraging diverse views, coaching staff, and encouraging improvement and innovation. A strong leader who is capable of precise communication, even under strict time constraints. Excellent technical, analytical, organizational and communication skills.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Project Management

Construction Management

Owner-Builder Operations

Commercial Development

Equipment Management

Strategic Planning & Forecasting

Policy and Procedures & Scheduling

Procurement Management

Materials Management

Modern Management

Budget Development & Management

Project Life Cycle

Profit & Loss Statements

Quality Control

Equipment Management

Owners & Contractors Relationship

Optimization & Value Engineering

Contract Development & Negotiations

Stakeholder & Executive Management

Turnaround & Turnkey Operations

Continuous Process Improvement

Collaborative Construction Process

Regulatory Compliance

Risk Management

Vendor Management

Estimation/Preconstruction

Operational Excellence

SELECTED PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Led an Operational Strategy for Implementing a Safety Program. Customized programs and program tools to fit site specific conditions. Prepared, delivered and coordinated training events and maintained training matrix for compliance. IMPACT: Reduction of Workers Comp mod rate from 1.65 to .89 through a decline in lost time accidents; increased profit margin of projects by 5-8%; provided safety guidance to the company.

Led Innovation to Improve Enterprise-Wide Contract Management. Evaluated, estimated, and approved bids for multiple projects. Negotiated and approved final contracts for customers. IMPACT: Improved productivity; streamlined negotiation processes; continuous process improvements.

Operated Multiple Business Units to Tap into Growth. Prioritized and resolved communication and process restrictions in multiple cross-operational functions between multiple corporations through the elimination of duplicate processes. IMPACT: Streamlined and improved communication and asset allocation; maximized corporate profits by 2-5%.

Time Management: Implemented Strategic Planning and Project Programming. Oversaw and prioritized contractor management, subcontractor management and vendor management to resolve time management issues. Guided workflow among crews and taught proper construction techniques to supervisors, subcontractors, and other employees. IMPACT: Reduction of scheduling inefficiencies; improved overall coordination; process optimization.

Organized Simultaneous Multi-Million Project Negotiations. Negotiated contracts with prospective customers and all necessary subcontractors. Allocated proper resources to individual projects and job sites. Created cross check system.

IMPACT: Reduced workflow interruptions through streamlined resource distribution across multiple projects; facilitated improvements to eliminate most time constraints; insured proper resource allocation.

Renegotiated and Designed Strategic Alliance Contracts to Reduce Yearly Operational Insurance Costs. Used creative techniques to maintain current or improved coverages with maximum cost effectiveness in relation to cost reductions in Liability, auto/equipment, worker’s compensation and health Insurances. IMPACT: Capitalized on improving Insurance Coverage; cost reduction; generated reduced costs and broaden profit margins.

TECHNICAL SKILLS & APPLICATIONS

Microsoft Office – Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook; OSHA; MSHA; ACAD;Quickbooks; CAD/ CAM

EDUCATION

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Marshall University, Huntington, WV

Associates in Science

Ashland Community and Technical College, Ashland, KY

Associates in Electrical and Electronic Engineering

National Institute of Technology

Kevin Patton

832-***-**** (cell) Page 2 acsett@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

KAMP Mining and Construction, Ashland, KY 2002 – Present

Vice President of Construction

Provide oversight of all company construction activities.

Leading all aspects of construction with the goal of maximizing profitability and enhancing customer development.

Developing and leading teams that achieves results in an efficient manner, meeting costs, quality, time, and quantity goals.

Managing the pre-development process, due diligence and planning, budgeting and financial projections, zoning and entitlements, permits and jurisdictional approvals.

Overseeing training and guidance of the construction project management team.

Responsible for providing leadership, guidance, and assistance to Construction Team as related to quality, profitability, operations, resource management, and employee resources and development.

Monitoring established cost and budget goals and identify any trends.

Reviewing and advising on bid estimates and proposals, including pricing, profit and proper presentation.

Monitoring on-going project profitability.

Managing third party resources including brokers, legal, LOD development and lease administration.

Reviewing bids, documents and data for the project; establishing schedules and budgets for contract obligations.

Managing real estate crucial dates and information with the company’s design and architecture team.

Executing compliance with Joint Commission, CMMS, OSHA, state Department of Health and other governing bodies.

Reviewing project contracts.

Providing initial and ongoing clear direction and training to team members.

Developing new field resource systems, to help monitor overall field labor based upon volume of units and capital projects.

Ability to manage; take corrective action, monitor work, manage conflict, coordinate the activities of others.

Communicating and reinforcing the culture of the company with employees, customers and vendors at every opportunity.

Patton Mine Supply, INC., Ashland, KY 1986 – Present

Vice President of Construction

Leading all departments including engineering, cost/scheduling, procurement, quality assurance, construction, labor relations, and accounting and other services required to be performed for the project.

Managing the pre-development process, due diligence and planning, budgeting and financial projections, zoning and entitlements, permits and jurisdictional approvals.

Developing specific and overall project analysis, budgets and financial schedules connected with implementing approved projects

Managing, coordinating and administering major projects including responsibility for timely and appropriate billing and payments of our suppliers and contractors.

Directing the design, approval and implementation project.

Maintaining communication and providing timely and accurate project documentation and reporting regarding project scope, design, budget, quality and schedule agreements. .

Negotiating terms and conditions of leases, purchase agreements and other contractual agreements connected to the implementation of projects and services rendered by consultants.

Collaborating with construction to direct general contractors and vendors, architecture and engineering, value engineering and bid analysis, cost control and draw process.

Managing the approval process.

Interfacing with municipals and foster and maintain positive relationships and partnerships with key, internal, external and cross functional partners.

Ability to manage; take corrective action, monitor work, manage conflict, coordinate the activities of others.

CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

State and Private Bridge Work, Processing Plants, Manufacturing Plants, Strip Malls, Cold Storage facilities, Warehouses, Churchs, Offices, Fire Departments, Conveying Systems, Processing systems, Barge loading and Unloading systems,Reclaim systems, Power Plant, Gaseous Diffusion Power Plants

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