Senior Director/VP

Kenneth M. Hall PLS ****

Senior Director/VP of Operations

805-***-**** ***.*****@*****.*** https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-hall-aa92338a

SUMMARY PROFILE

Dynamic, results oriented, solution driven professional offering over 35 years of diversified experience in Civil/Construction Operations, Project & Team Management, and Program Implementation on both Public & Private Projects. This includes Civil, Commercial, Industrial, Solar, EV, Multi Family and Residential design build construction projects. Promotes excellent critical thinking skills and the ability to maintain strong professional relationships with clients and colleagues and the public. Recognized for uncompromising dedication to service excellence, strong work ethic and professional demeanor. Proficient managing projects from development through close-out, including Value Engineering, QA/QC, and compliance with agency and utility regulatory requirements.

MANAGEMENT EXPERTISE

Safety -Process &Standards - Client Relations - Team Building &Leadership - Negotiations & Contracts

Staff Management- Resource Management - Mentoring and Training - Business Development

PROJECT EXPERTISE

Site Development - Solar Construction - Land Development - Multi Family - Civil Design - Surveying

Boundary Control - Grading and Drainage Design - Utility Design and Mapping - EV & Solar Design

Entitlement-Consultant Coordination - Regulatory Compliance - Agency Coordination -Public Works

CAREER EXPERIENCE

Consulting Senior Director of Construction & Engineering [EPD Solutions, Irvine, California] 2022– 2023

Provided leadership for company operations, on multiple high-profile projects.

Managed the Engineering, Construction and Surveying Processes on private land development projects.

Successfully developed and implemented standards for company processes and standards. Trained all team members to have clear goals and objectives and strong project management skills.

Established new policies and standards for Engineering, Surveying and Construction Management.

Developed, trained, and established a process for Engineering design review and Survey Boundary confirmation.

Provided guidance and coordination with the Engineering team.

Established policies, procedures, and training to ensure a positive safety culture.

Provided input and process experience to CEQA and Development team on Solar, EV, and Industrial projects.

Consulting Senior Director of Construction Operations [Brytemove, Costa Mesa, California] 2020– 2021

Managed national construction operations by providing leadership and team development on high profile EV Charging, Solar, Civil construction, and Battery Energy storage projects.

Successfully developed and implemented training for new processes and standards for both the project management and field team to ensure all team members are professionally trained, have clear goals and objectives, and were managed to deliver results that meet company and industry requirements.

Established new policies and standards for subcontractors and material suppliers to guarantee best pricing and created and ensure the greatest opportunity for project success.

Developed, trained, and established a cloud-based construction management platform to monitor estimating, bidding, and construction activities.

Provided guidance and coordination with the Engineering team on all design build projects.

Managed all aspects of the construction services division to ensure work was completed in a timely manner, and met the company’s safety and quality standards, and contractual requirements.

Established policies, procedures, and training to ensure a positive safety culture. Performed job hazard analysis on specific projects, to provide insight and training for construction team.

Senior Director of Construction Operations & Survey [Moran Consulting, Long Beach, California] 2018 – 2020

Provided direction, leadership and supervision to project managers, project administrators, surveyors, and estimators on multiple heavy civil, commercial, and residential construction projects.

Provided effective communication, leadership, negotiation, and team management skills. Organized, motivated, and managed project teams and technical consultants, specializing in heavy civil, commercial, and residential construction

Managed multiple high dollar projects including contract negotiations and change orders while providing positive customer service requiring an elevated level of diplomacy and professionalism.

Worked directly with management team to initiate and establish positive communication and teamwork by maintaining a cooperative, productive work atmosphere in both the office and on site for all projects

Directly responsible for safety, estimating, scope, schedule, budget, and P&L on all projects

Senior Project Manager [Hanwha Q-Cells, Irvine, California] 2016 – 2018

Provided high level interface and coordination between Development, Engineering, Procurement and Construction. Operated with significant independence on large utility scale (50-330 MW) solar/construction projects. Responsible for all phases of construction including, safety, development, preconstruction, project design review, value engineering, and coordination of consultants and team operations.

Provided leadership and oversight of the day-to-day operations for all Construction, Project Management and Project Administration activities.

Maintained budgets, timelines, and profitability for assigned projects. Assists in the development and implementation of corporate policies and procedures to achieve established corporate goals and support the corporate mission statement.

Successfully managed planning, tracking, directing, and coordinating activities of solar projects and portfolios to ensure the successful execution of their individual schedule and budget objectives.

Establish project objectives, policies, procedures, and performance standards within the boundaries of corporate policies.

Senior Director of Construction Operations [Imperial Contracting, Irvine, California] 2014 – 2016

Provided leadership and supervised multiple commercial, residential, and multifamily construction projects. Responsible for all phases of construction including, profit and loss, preconstruction, project design review, contracts, consultants, and team operations.

Provided effective communication, team management, negotiation skills. Strong ability to organize, motivate and manage project teams, technical consultants, and clients on commercial and residential construction projects

Directed contract negotiations and change orders while ensuring customer service and professionalism

Managed project managers and support team within the region to ensure successful completion and coordination of all projects

Provided positive mentoring, training, and teamwork while maintaining a productive work atmosphere

Responsible for estimate, scope, budget, and P&L on all projects

Owner – VP of Operations [Nucor Builders, San Clemente, California] Owned 2013 – 2018

Provided direction and coordination on medium scale commercial and residential construction projects. Managed and directed all phases of construction including, bidding, contacts, project design, qualifying subcontractors, consultant coordination and scope, schedule, and budget.

Owned and operated successful general contracting company

Provided expert oversight and coordination of necessary resources, equipment, and labor on all projects

Managed all preconstruction, contract negotiations and change orders while providing positive customer service

Created a strong safe work environment of communication and teamwork to ensure a cooperative and productive work atmosphere

Responsible for estimate, scope, budget, and P&L on all projects

National Government and Commercial Portfolio Manager [REC Solar, San Luis Obispo, California] 2010 – 2013

Provided high level oversight and leadership to multiple project managers on multiple large-scale federal, state, and commercial Solar and Civil construction projects. Responsible for all phases of project scope, schedule, and budget. Provided detailed monthly, weekly, and daily reports, including profit reports and revenue forecasting for the company's sales and operations.

Effectively managed multiple teams on multiple high dollar government solar and construction projects in multiple states, while providing positive customer service requiring an extremely elevated level of diplomacy and professionalism

Successfully established positive communication and teamwork by maintaining a cooperative, productive work atmosphere in and outside of each project

Spearheaded strategic planning and department reorganization engaging pre-sales, engineering, and contracts administration. Efficiency, teamwork, and accountability improved significantly.

Provided guidance regarding issues with mapping, boundaries, and title reports. Responsible for estimate, scope, budget, schedule, and P&L on all projects

Director of Construction Management [Wallace Group, San Luis Obispo, California] 2008 – 2010

Provided senior level direction and project management to the CM, Survey and Civil departments on high dollar, high profile commercial, public, school, and private projects. Planned, organized, and managed all aspects of projects to ensure critical path and project goals were met. Responsible for oversight of project documentation, client relations, bidding, negotiations, scheduling, project budgets, and project close-out.

Directed, supported, and provided leadership on multiple projects to resident engineers, project managers, construction inspectors, and contract administrators on both public and private projects.

Provided oversight and direction for all RFI's, RFQ's, submittals, change orders, bid packages, and field directives.

Created department business plans and budgets. Promoted strong business development and client relations as well as successfully upgrading company standards and quality control processes

Successfully interfaced with a variety of college departments, including faculty, staff, administrators, project donors and representatives, campus officials, various professional consultants, contractors, and vendors.

Senior Project Manager [CSW/Stuber-Stroeh Engineering, Novato, California] 2000 – 2008

Managed the design and Construction on public, private, institutional, and commercial projects. Responsible for oversight of project managers, civil designers, surveyors, and design technicians. Responsible for all onsite project activity to ensure projects are completed on schedule, within budget parameters, and in accordance with engineering design and standards.

Designed and successfully managed large high dollar grading, drainage projects, collage improvement projects, large highway/roadway projects, large utility projects, large commercial projects, and multiple-residential subdivisions.

Applied effective organizational time management strategies and set priorities to coordinate multiple assignments to meet fluctuating and time-sensitive deadlines.

Provided private residential planning and design for grading and drainage plans, utility design and construction.

Coordinated proposed changes in design with engineers, consultants, and contractors

Reviewed and approved all construction design change requests, on-site change orders and pay requests.

Coordinated and communicated between the field, designers, and client.

Performed certified inspections of construction activities to ensure conformance with approved designs/plans.

Managed the company Auto-CADD Standards and QAQC

EDUCATION

• Degree in Survey and Cartography, Denver Institute of Technology, Denver, Colorado

• Engineering Major, Santa Rosa Junior College, Santa Rosa, California

• Certified Cal-Trans Resident Engineer Program

REGISTRATION

• California Professional Land Surveyor, Number 8633

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