Construction Real Estate
Resume:
John J. Vivoda
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Executive Summary
Accomplished business development executive with notable expertise in real estate development, construction
management and consulting with a proven record of providing dynamic leadership, vision, cultivating strategic
partnerships and alliances, and producing results. Thoughtful, creative strategic planning, building and leading high-
performing teams, and creating solution-oriented environments are the hallmarks of my management philosophy.
Successfully delivered complex projects on schedule and under budget resulting in increased client satisfaction.
Demonstrated history of success in diverse market segments including higher education, industrial, commercial, hotel
and multi-family.
Experience
Program Manager, Walsh Group 2007 – 2009
Conceived, developed and executed a comprehensive strategic plan for the launch of a new business division within a
national construction organization. Identified and generated over $2 billion in construction opportunities at colleges
and universities throughout the country. Projects included student housing, science and technical facilities, athletic
facilities, and infrastructure on a hard bid, design-build, and construction management basis.
Principal, Vivoda Associates, Inc. 1991 – 2007
Managing partner of a privately-held national real estate development, full service construction management and
consulting firm. Led comprehensive business development efforts in securing client base. Results demonstrated
significant gains in year-over-year profit leading to exceptional growth and annual billings of $30 million.
Real estate development arm oversaw all phases of condominium and commercial in-fill projects. Strategic efforts
included property acquisition, negotiation and securing of financing, design, entitlement and construction. Notable
projects included:
• 462 – 478 Pennsylvania Avenue, Glen Ellyn, IL – $24 mm Condominium & Townhouse
• 1414 North Wells, Chicago, IL – $15mm Condominium Building
• 1829 North Damen, Chicago, IL - $12mm Condominium Building
Full service construction management and consulting arm served as advisor to building owners, developers, managers
and architects in the planning and execution of major construction projects. Significant turnaround expertise provided
in evaluating, redesigning and successfully resurrecting incomplete projects. Leveraged well-honed strategic and
analytic skills to chart a course for project completion after thorough review and assessment of the state of completion,
status of contractual requirements and payment status. Services included comprehensive pre-construction services,
conceptual and detailed estimating, value engineering, constructability analysis, procurement, project management and
supervision. Continual evaluation and analysis ensuring resources were leveraged to maximize productivity,
accountability and continuous improvement. Notable projects include:
• Seaton Center, University of Kentucky – $20 mm fitness facility
• Journalism School, Western Kentucky University – $15 mm journalism building
• Smyrna Waste Water Plant, Smyrna TN – $18 mm facility upgrade
• Midway Airport US Customs Facility – $12 mm
• Administration Building, University of Cincinnati – $15 mm office building
John J. Vivoda
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Principal, Vivoda Associates, Inc. – Continued
In addition, the firm also performed as an Owner’s Representative for developers and owners on a wide variety of
development and construction projects. Successfully managed the entitlement, design and construction processes for
five senior living properties throughout the country for Brookdale Living Communities valued at $250 million.
Managed and supervised the construction and land development of more than 1 million square feet of warehouse
distribution facilities for 3M, Frito-Lay, Bridgestone-Firestone and Successories.
Experience Prior to 1991
Diverse range of project management experience working on a wide variety of projects throughout the world, thou
mostly in the US. Affiliations included large general contractors and multi-national engineering firms such as Kaiser
Industries, PCL and Power Contracting & Engineering.
Education
BS Civil Engineering Bradley University
Affiliations & Certifications
Advisory Board Member – College of Engineering & Technology, Bradley University
Board President (4 years) and Board Member (12 years) – School District 41 Board of Education
Parish Council and Religious Education Board (12 years) – St. Petronille’s Church
Glen Ellyn Baseball Board (6 years)
OSHA 30-Hour Safety Certification – October 2011
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