MICHAEL R. HOLLOWAY
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EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT: NYC HIGH-END CONSTRUCTION
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
World-class, exclusive, prolific high-rise builder and construction industry executive with extensive experience in leading multiple major construction projects and overall company operations in the New York City market. Prestigious reputation built on integrity, leadership, knowledge and competency. Expertise in value-engineering; design-build project planning; quality assurance and control; business development; professional relationship management; and executive oversight of numerous projects in various phases of development. Exceptional performance record in cost containment and delivery of high-quality projects on-time, within budget, every time. Motto: If you can draw it, I can build it .
SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Led high-rise construction management firm operations / projects building over $3.5 billion in real estate.
Drove application of value engineering concepts significantly improving all project performance metrics.
Identified design phase and pre-construction planning issues effectively resolving and preventing problems.
Built reputation for high-performance operational teams and delivery of exceptional value and quality.
Consistently achieved / exceeded client expectations for project quality, service and performance excellence.
Selected OIC to manage showcase high-rise projects for Chase Bank, ABC, Trump, Brodsky, and Rose.
Convened constructability review teams analyzing all project elements eliminating problematic design errors.
Cultivated elite professional network and relationships with high-end private and public sector officials.
Led profitable business development initiatives growing firm revenue from $70M to over $500M annually.
Earned exceptional reputation as CM management firm executive and leader in NYC development circles.
CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY EXECUTIVE, HIGH-END BUILDER & LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Led high-end construction firm operations and multiple large-scale projects 700 people and over 20 projects.
Managed all project deign/build, pre-construction planning, and construction through turn-over and closeout.
Drove all value engineering processes, estimating, bid evaluations, contract negotiations and reviews.
Recruited and developed first-class operations and project management teams, sub-contractors and vendors.
Strengthened and grew CM firm reputation for quality, performance, commitment, service, and integrity.
Formulated innovative project management processes enabling delivery of exclusive high-quality results.
Effectively managed all professional relationships: clients, architects, engineers, attorneys, and officials.
Led comprehensive project reviews from conception through design, planning, final approvals and delivery.
Orchestrated and led CM firm growth, productivity, revenue and reputation enhancement and profitability.
HIGH-END HIGH-RISE CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS ACUMEN & EXPERTISE
High-Rise Construction, NYC Markets Value Engineering & Constructability Reviews
Architectural & Engineering Design Specifications Project Planning & Design Management
Construction Firm Operations & Multiple Project Leadership Construction Logistics & Regulatory Compliance
Contract Negotiation, Estimating & Bid Process Management Financial Management & Cost Control
Pre-Construction Planning Reviews & Cost Reduction Alternative Materials & Methods Analysis
Business Development, Operations & Project Oversight Change Management Leadership & Facilitator
Performance Management & Assessment High-Performance Management Team Development
MICHAEL R. HOLLOWAY
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EDUCATION
Bovis Lend Lease - New York, New York
Construction Management, Operations, Leadership & Executive Development Programs, Annually
Columbia University - New York, New York
Engineering Program
Financial Management Institute - Charlotte, North Carolina
Leadership Development Program
Karrass Effective Negotiating Program New York Construction Litigation Management
LEED Process Certification Quality Control Processes
Alternative Methods & Materials Commissioning of Systems & Buildings
PROJECT DIVERSITY
Project executive management experience spans the high-rise residential, commercial and institutional markets including residential condominium and rentals; commercial lease space, corporate headquarters, broadcast facilities / studios, hotels, theaters, and retail; institutional projects including schools, hospitals, nursing homes and assisted living facilities.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Alexico Group - New York
Director of Construction 2007 to 2009
Plaza Construction Corporation - New York, New York
Vice President, High-Rise Residential Construction 2003 to 2007
Gotham Construction Company - New York, New York
President & Officer-in-Charge 1998 to 2003
Bovis Lend Lease (formerly Bovis Lehrer McGovern) - New York, New York 1994 to 1998
Director of New York Regional Operations
Executive Vice President, New York Regional Operations
Lehrer McGovern - New York, New York 1980 to 1994
Executive Vice President, New York Region
Vice President, New York Region
Project Executive
Project Manager
Assistant Project Manager
Assistant Superintendent