Executive Construction Professional

Development Construction Management

Detail Oriented Leader experienced in planning, directing, coordinating, and budgeting development, design, construction projects, personnel, and activities.

Organized Leadership skilled in collaborating on conceptual vision of development and construction projects and overseeing their implementation, scheduling, and organization.

Proven Construction Executive adept in determining fiscal and labor requirements, inspecting and reviewing projects and respective lifespan, preparing contracts and negotiating revisions, obtaining proper authority, workforce management, and meeting deadlines.

Value Engineering

Contract Negotiation

Pre-Construction

Project Estimation/Bidding

Subcontracting

Project Coordination

Cost Control

Constructability Analysis

Financing Resources

Risk Management

Scheduling

Strategic Planning

Business Development

Client Retention

Workforce Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

AAC Group, Inc., Grove City, Ohio January 2016 -

Vice President Operations

Oversee day-to-day operations to support the growth and fiscal responsibility of the organization. Focus on strategic planning and goal-setting. Direct the operations of the organization in support of its goals. Develop, communicate, and implement processes to ensure efficient and effective execution of policies and procedures. Manage the strategic planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of project performance goals, budgets, and projections. Oversee the continuous design, operation, and improvement ensuring company growth and success. Maximize growth and productivity of the organization through leadership and management of operational functions, and providing overall direction and guidance. Measure progress accordingly, keeping the entire organization on track. Lead and direct cross-functional teams to deliver projects within the constraints of schedule, budget and scope. Provide leadership to improve employee communication and competencies; ensuring effective implementation of strategic project plans. Apply general supervision and delegate responsibility of project/s for the life of the project/s. Knowledge and experience to appropriately apply a methodology to projects to attain well-defined requirements and deliverables. Interpret policies, purposes, and goals of organization for subordinates and conduct performance reviews. Ensure customer satisfaction utilizing positive management techniques. Oversee technical work in support of project pricing, scheduling and actions, litigation, cost allocations, and settlement negotiations. Extensive knowledge of construction and blended knowledge of real estate and development. Help author contracts, put together designs, and work directly with clients to ensure projects meet their expectations. Thorough understanding of emerging relevant technology. Leadership skills and proficiency with computer programs for Office, Project Management, Estimating, and Scheduling. Ensure that procurement of materials, supplies and equipment meets project needs. Direct, measure, and report progress towards project goals. Manage compensation programs, and all aspects of safety. Hire, manage, develop, and evaluate staff. Create and maintain a safe and secure work environment in the office and on site.

Development: Implement programs increasing growth and profit, improve processes and management methods generating increased ROI and workflow optimization, and create strategies and policies aligned with company goals

Leadership: Mentor and guide subordinates and employees, direct and coordinate activities, and provide structure for operating units resulting in achievement of set company goals, objectives, and policies

Communication: Serve as liaison to regulatory personnel, municipal authorities, project owners/principals, and contractors and communicate and follow direction set by Chief Executive Officer and Board of Directors

Accomplishment: Successfully manage projects to completion on schedule, budget and scope

IAP Government Services Group Columbus, Ohio July 2015-December 2015

Director of Construction

Full department development for public sector contractor upon the acquisition of a State Term Contract as a TPA (Third Party Administrator). Research and acquire efficient resources to better organize, account, and manage various divisions of the corporation. Determine and implement plan for acquiring talent, policy placement, hierarchy, logistics, and retention. Manage multiple discipline (Architects, Engineers, Department Head, Senior Project Managers, Project Managers, Project Coordinators, Administrators, Accounting Coordinators, Estimators, and Information Systems) design-build-construction organization. Co-Conception, Procurement, and Implementation of design, construction services, contract award & buy-out. Review of projects submitted via OTOS for risk management and logistics.

Development: Implemented programs, policies, organizational structure, workflow, increasing growth, profit, and customer satisfaction. Created efficiencies to exceed original goal of number of projects through system by 100% over the proposed amount

Leadership: Mentored and guided principals, employees, and vendors. Directed and coordinated structure for operating new division resulting in satisfaction of public authority client goals and requirements

Collaboration: Served as liaison to state authority for implementation of contract obligations, project owners, via Ohio DAS & OFCC and various other state and local agencies

Accomplishment: Successfully implemented a full team of personnel and equipment from senior leadership to project coordinators and related CIS such as OTOS

Accomplishment: Successfully co-coordinated development effort of a brown-field and a green field site in Hamilton county with HCDC and Port of Greater Cincinnati Development Authority, with ULAP, COAF, CORF, CEDS, funding.

Agency list available upon request

Project list available upon request

Lion Real Estate Services Columbus, Ohio February 2015- July 2015

Arshot Development

Vice President Construction

Manage full spectrum of development, design, and construction activities including acquisition, funding, new construction, and renovations. Procure funding and produce contract documents. Author and present operational processes to improve managing, coordinating, and inspecting progress providing constructive feedback resulting in safer, cleaner, low impact, and cost-effective processes. Conduct meetings interacting with Principals and ownership regarding fiscal standing, including lease negotiations, development, construction, design, and real estate management. Interface with landlords, tenants, developers, other real estate professionals, building operations and executive leadership. Showcase thorough understanding of building science concepts regarding energy efficiency, building envelope, measurement and reporting of unit energy audits. Coordinate with and manage daily activities of cross-functional team for successful execution of assigned projects. Establish and manage schedules & BOEs (Bases of Estimates) to meet the SOW for projects. Act as the central focal point and authority for execution of the project(s). Develop risk management, mitigation, and contingency plans by continually assessing project risks and rewards. Establish, track and analyze project performance matrix and take action to address issues and/or opportunities. Manage internal expectations by keeping current & accurate reporting with Principals and Partners. Work closely with Project Principals and Design Team Planners to ensure projects meet requirements & performance expectations. Comprehend, communicate, and manage project priorities. Make sound and information-driven decisions to ensure project cost, schedule and performance is met. Motivate, mentor, delegate and communicate clear & timely direction. Identify and manage project resources and/or organizational conflicts. Comprehend and improve relevant project development processes and insure adherence. Maintain objectivity and composure under pressure. Lead with rapid agility to deal with shifting priorities, demands, and timelines. Develop and manage projects in a fast paced deadline driven environment. Successfully manage complex strategic projects that transition to completion. Demonstrate strategic planning for corporate and project execution and growth.

Development: Implemented programs increasing growth and profit, improved processes and management methods generating increased ROI and workflow optimization, and created strategies and policies aligned with company goals

Leadership: Mentored and guided team members and employees. Conceived, directed, and coordinated activities, resulting in achievement of set company goals and objectives.

Collaboration: Served as liaison to community leaders, regulatory personnel, municipal authorities, project principals, designers, and contractors to communicate and follow direction of vision set by project partners

Accomplishment: Successfully kick started SPARC ($ 40MM - $120MM) project after multi-year project hiatus

Accomplishment: Project Principal Team re-comprised of Nationally and Internationally known parties

The Stonehenge Company Columbus, Ohio July 2014-February 2015

Vice President Construction

Manage multiple discipline development and construction organization. Co-Conception, Procurement, and Implementation of design, construction services, contract award & buy-out. Authoring and presentation of projects. Set into place new and more efficient resources to better organize, account, and manage various divisions of the corporation.

Development: Coordinated with municipal partner on placement and funding of green space development for MDU complex ($15MM)

Leadership: Mentored and guided subordinates and employees, directed and coordinated activities, and provided structure for operations resulting in achievement of goals, objectives, and policies

Communication: Served as liaison to regulatory personnel, municipal authorities, project owners, and contractors

Accomplishment: Successfully managed project to ground break and commence construction on schedule and within budget

ELFORD INC., Columbus, Ohio 2010-2014

Senior Project Manager

Manage full spectrum of construction activities including new construction, renovations, and projects. Produce contract documents and author and present RFI’s and AIA industry-standard documents. Improve operational processes by inspecting, managing, and coordinating progress providing constructive feedback resulting in safer, cleaner, low impact, and cost-effective processes. Conduct meetings interacting with project personnel and reporting/communicating with senior management and leadership regarding progress. Showcase thorough understanding of building science concepts regarding energy efficiency, building envelope sealing, mechanical systems, insulation, windows and siding, and measurement and reporting of unit energy audits.

Project Management: Supervise projects including design process, contracting/awarding bids, and procuring services and quality deliverables on schedule and within budget while maintaining management logs

Collaboration: Work hands on with estimating, design, and site teams throughout construction/renovation projects

Industry Knowledge: Proven familiarity with accepted building practices, materials and techniques, code and ADA requirements, mechanical systems and components, permitting processes and requirements, market pricing, and lien waivers

Accomplishment: Successfully managed projects to completion on schedule and within budget

Project list available upon request

BOSSCO INC., Columbus, Ohio 2005-2010

Vice President

Maximized growth and productivity of organization through leadership, management of operational functions, and providing overall direction and guidance. Interpreted policies, purposes, and goals of organization for subordinates and conducted performance reviews. Ensured customer satisfaction utilizing positive management techniques. Oversaw technical work in support of project pricing, scheduling and actions, litigation, cost allocations, and settlement negotiations.

Development: Implemented programs increasing growth and profit, improved processes and management methods generating increased ROI and workflow optimization, and created strategies and policies aligned with company goals

Leadership: Mentored and guided subordinates and employees, directed and coordinated activities, and provided structure for operating units resulting in achievement of set company goals, objectives, and policies

Communication: Served as liaison to regulatory personnel, municipal authorities, project owners, and contractors and communicated and followed direction set by Executive Chief Officer and Board of Directors

Accomplishment: Successfully managed projects to completion on schedule and within budget

Project list available upon request

National Recognition and Contractor Award, BOSSCo, Inc. (2006 & 2007)

EDUCATION/DISTINCTIONS

MILITARY EXPERIENCE

Bachelor of Arts JAN-9-1999

U.S. Navy JULY 1992 – JULY 1996

Business Administration/Management & Operations

US Navy FC ‘A’ School -Advanced Electronics

Ohio University, Athens, OH

US Navy FC ‘C’ School - Phalanx Weapon/Gun System Mod 0, 1, 2

US Navy Aegis Bravo-Delta Radar System / Tomahawk

Bachelor of Science JAN-9-1999

US Navy NATO Sea Sparrow Guided Missile System

International Finance

US Navy TAS-Target Acquisition System Long Range Radar

Ohio University, Athens, OH

US Navy SAR Swimmer

US Navy Diver/ Deep Dive Certification / Underwater Welder

US Navy EOD Technician/ US Navy Munitions Disposal

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