Gary Walter

Salisbury, NC ***** 704-***-**** ad3wv0@r.postjobfree.com

SENIOR CONSTRUCTION FIELD MANAGER

Motivated and results-focused construction professional with more than 40 years of experience across a broad range of industry segments. Proven track record of spearheading and completing complex projects on large commercial scales, including major grocery stores, government buildings, strip malls, and other large

retail centers. Possess a combination of project management and site management, team leadership, and architectural skills. Experienced in ground-up projects with expertise in tilt-wall construction. As a leader, demonstrates the ability to catalyze lucrative results while complying with budget and time constraints. Seek to benefit top construction organization by improving performance, return on investment, and quality and customer satisfaction. Areas of expertise include:

•Project-Management •Process Improvements •Safety/OSHA 30 hr. Certification

•Budget & Cost Reduction •Stakeholder Communication •Client Satisfaction

•Motivational Leadership •Full Lifecycle Management •Problem Resolution.

Hold Limited NC General Contractors License Building Class B #67237

Professional Experience

PROJECT BUILDERS 2020 - 2023

Atlanta, GA

Traveling Construction Field Supervisor- Field Operations, traveled east coast constructing office buildings, Tidal Wave Car Washes, Varsity Restaurant, and CVS Drug Stores.

Tidal Wave Car Wash in NC, GA, SC, FL. (3–5-acre sites, $ 5-8 million typical)

Ahold/ DELHAIZE AMERICA SHARED SERVICES 2011 - 2020

Retail Business Services – Food Lion Division

Salisbury, NC

Construction Manager/Owner Representative, positioned in the NC region to maintain short and long-term customer care during remodels and new buildings, cost control and operational goals by leading teams of up to 25 cross-functional employees in the execution of diverse projects, including technical implementations, process overhauls, large scale construction, personnel leadership, and training. Through good communication, scheduling, and project awareness obtained a proven record to deliver projects on or before deadlines, within budgetary requirements.

Key accomplishments:

•Project Lead for 6-10 projects in all facets of construction in New and Remodel store

builds for new concept Grocery Stores in Seven States – working closely with engineers and ground crews from drawing review and groundbreaking to Completion and C.O.

•Goal Driven: Captured significant savings by cost management of general contractors (5% maximum change orders per project). All projects competed on/before schedule and at/under

budget.

•Monitored store staff cooperation and ethics during all projects.

Responsibilities:

• Negotiate with general contractors, engineers, and planning departments for

the construction or renovation of projects.

• Review construction documents and invoices and pay applications for

accuracy.

• Negotiate and maintain change order request on Excel spread sheet.

• Maintain files on each ongoing project to document description and scope of

project, timeline, progression, and costs.

• Visit construction sites to ensure construction is progressing on schedule,

accurately and safely.

• Coordinate visits with city officials for reviews, inspections, etc.

• Ensure all construction projects adhere to project timelines and budget.

• Coordinate with contractors and service managers to maintain existing stores

in good operating condition.

• Assure quality measures within projects meets or exceeds expectation.

• Assure projects are built to plans and documents in accordance with National

Building Codes and Local jurisdictions.

GRANGER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY 2006 - 2011

East Syracuse, NY

Senior General Superintendent constructs diverse multi-market projects including big box retail, hotel, industrial, educational, and governmental buildings. Opened Granger’s office in Mooresville, NC. Directed all aspects of construction and pre-construction

including project planning and review, plan review, bid review, and qualification of

subcontractors. Lead day-to-day activities including GC and subcontractor

performance reviews, permitting and inspections. Set protocol with national account.

Key accomplishments:

•Prevented costly/dangerous misidentification errors by implementing duplicate

verification.

•Delivered projects on time despite slow startup by motivating teams and providing

incentives.

•Avoided fines by ensuring compliance with OSHA and other standards.

•Team Player and Motivator

Project List:

• Big Box Retail (Largest- 250,000 SF Orangeburg, SC. $56 million, ground-up)

• Pet Smart - 5 stores NC, SC, MD (24-26,000 SF, $5.8-8.8M typical with surgical unit, ground up)

• World Market NC, SC, MD. (24-28,000 SF, $6.8-8.0M typical, ground-up)

• Best Buy - 4 stores NC, SC, M (36,000-42,000 SF, $5.6-7.6M typical, ground-up)

• Multi-Use Business Parks. NC, SC, ground up.

• Hospitality Restaurants and Hotel Chains NY, SC. (76,000 -125,000 SF typical, including Hilton Garden Inn - 4 story, ground-up)

All projects completed on/ahead of schedule and on/under budget.

KMD CONSTRUCTION 2004 - 2006

Salisbury, NC

Traveling Project Superintendent

• National Grocery Chains (Food Lion and Harris Teeter). Ground-up and renovations.

• National Drug Chains (Walgreens and CVS). Ground-up.

• College Building and Renovation. (Livingstone College)

RPM CONSTRUCTION 2001 - 2004

Chattanooga, TN.

Traveling Project Superintendent.

• National Grocery Chains throughout five states. Ground-up and renovations.

CRAWFORD DUNN OF NC 1991 - 2001

Raleigh, NC

Project Superintendent/Senior Superintendent

• Office Building 1-4 Story Raleigh, NC. (86,000 SF, $24M)

• Medical Park Office, Raleigh, NC. (56,000 SF, $13.5M)

• Office- Parks Greensboro, NC. Lake Jeanette Office Park (125,000 sq. ft. $42 million)

• Multistory Office, mixed use Raleigh, NC. (42,000 SF, $16M)

PENDON GENERAL CONTRACTORS 1988 - 1991

Raleigh, NC

Project Superintendent

•Leight and Capital Ford Auto Dealerships- Raleigh, NC, Cary, NC, Wendell, NC.

Auto Park consisting of 4 dealerships, ground-up.

• Business Offices- Raleigh, NC.

Key Projects Built

Food Lion Grocery Chains - North Carolina, South Carolina, Maryland, Pennsylvania

Hampton Inn Express Hotel Chain - Syracuse, NY.

Harris Teeter Grocery Chains - North Carolina

Best Buy Retail Outlet - North Carolina, South Carolina, Maryland.

Wal Greens Drugs - North Carolina

World Market Retail Outlet - North Carolina, South Carolina, Maryland

Pet-Smart Retail Outlet - North Carolina, South Carolina, Maryland

Strip Malls - North Carolina, South Carolina, Maryland

Government Buildings - North Carolina.

Medical Office Buildings - North Carolina.

Multi-Story Mixed Used Buildings - North Carolina.

SHEETZ Gas Station - North Carolina.

Leigh Auto Motors Dealership - North Carolina.

Leigh Auto Motors Car Complex - North Carolina.

Capital Ford Auto Dealership - North Carolina.

Road & Street Projects - North Carolina

Light Bridge - North Carolina

Education & Certifications

University of Louisiana, Lafayette, LA

Associate Degree in Liberal Arts, Major Architecture

NC Licensed General Contractor Class B # 67237

OSHA Certified 30 hours.

Certificate in Writing Business Plan

RCCC Computer Empowerment Certification

Volunteer – Associations in Community

Project lead on Habitat for Humanity Housing

Project lead for Operation Giving Back

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