Salt Lake Vice President
Resume:
BRAD KNOWLTON
COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION EXECUTIVE & MANAGER
**************@*****.***
linkedin.com/bknowlton
Bluffdale, Utah
E D U C A T I O N
Bachelor of Science in Civil
Engineering
University of Utah, 1984
L I C E N S E S &
C E R T I F I C A T I O N
Licensed General Building
Contractor
Licensed General Engineering
Contractor with unlimited
financial limits.
E.I.T. Examination
Advanced Advantage Priced
Certified
P R O F E S S I O N A L
A F F I L I A T I O N S
Presidential Advisory Council,
VP Building (2009 – Current)
P R O F E S S I O N A L S U M M A R Y
Accomplished and results-driven Commercial Builder Executive with over 30 years of experience in managing large-scale construction projects across various sectors, including residential, healthcare, municipal, transportation, and commercial. Demonstrated expertise in overseeing all phases of construction, from planning and design to execution and completion. Proven track record in leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality projects on time and within budget. Licensed General Building Contractor with extensive experience in project management, strategic planning, and client relations.
E X P E R I E N C E
PRESIDENT, CEO
ASCENT CONSTRUCTION 2000 – 2024
VICE PRESIDENT
FURST CONSTRUCTION 1992 - 2000
VICE PRESIDENT, PRE CONSTRUCTION & ESTIMATION
BIG D CONSTRUCTION 1985 -1992
● Led various companies in securing and executing high-profile construction projects across multiple sectors, contributing to the growth and reputation of the firm.
● Managed a diverse portfolio of construction projects, including residential complexes, healthcare facilities, municipal buildings, and commercial centers.
● Developed and implemented strategic business plans that resulted in consistent revenue growth and market expansion.
● Oversaw the project lifecycle from concept to completion, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, quality standards, and client expectations.
● Fostered strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and government agencies, ensuring successful project delivery and client satisfaction.
● Led the pre-construction efforts for several multimillion-dollar projects, including commercial complexes, industrial facilities, and educational institutions.
● Successfully reduced project costs by optimizing resource allocation and negotiating favorable terms with subcontractors and suppliers. Notable Projects:
Residential
● Job Corps Education Dormitory Buildings 2 and 3, Clearfield, Utah
● Sunrise Apartment 100-Unit High Rise, Salt Lake City, Utah
● East Point Condominiums, Salt Lake City, Utah
● Life-Line Residential Treatment Center, North Salt Lake, Utah
● Davis County Coalition Against Violence Shelter, Kaysville, Utah EDC Utah Board of Directors
(2008 – Current)
Regional Advisory Board
Member; VP Building (2007 –
Current)
Member, American Society of
Civil Engineers
Member, American Concrete
Institute
Member, Construction
Specification Institute
C O M M U N I T Y
Career Placement Committee
Utah Technical College
1989 – 1990
R E F E R E N C E S
Available upon request.
● Division of Blind & Visually Impaired Training House, Salt Lake City, Utah Healthcare
● Tanner Clinic Addition, Layton, Utah
● South Main Health Clinic, Salt Lake City, Utah
● Tooele County Health Building Addition/Remodel, Tooele, Utah
● GE-OEC Medical Systems Office Building, Salt Lake City, Utah
● Pioneer Valley Hospital Center, West Valley City, Utah
● Salt Lake Specialty Medical Center, West Valley City, Utah
● Karl Armstrong Dental Office, Murray, Utah
● Young Dental Office Building, Murray, Utah
● Utah State Hospital Warehouse Replacement, Provo, Utah
● Tooele Emergency Operations Center, Tooele, Utah
● FHP Hospital and Specialty Center, Salt Lake City, Utah
● Ogden Clinic, Ogden, Utah
● Paramount Health Rehabilitation & Renovation, Murray, Utah Municipal Projects
● Davis Conference Center, Layton, Utah
● Emigration Fire Station #119, Salt Lake City, Utah
● Farmington Police Station, Utah
● West Wendover Government Complex, Nevada
● South Davis Fire Station #82, North Salt Lake, Utah
● Draper Fire Station #122, Utah
● Davis County Library, Centerville Branch, Utah
● Browning Home Historical Building, Ogden, Utah
● Tooele Emergency Operations Center, Utah
● DNR Regional Administration Building, Price, Utah
● DNR Fire Management Facility, Draper, Utah
● Carbon County Search and Rescue Sheriff Intake Building, Price, Utah
● Carbon County Children’s Justice Center, Price, Utah
● Davis County Library, Syracuse Branch, Utah (Built to LEED™ standards)
● Box Elder County Library, Brigham City Branch, Utah
● Monroe City Water Facility, Utah
● Deseret Building, Utah State Fairpark, Salt Lake City, Utah
● Carbon County Senior Center, Price, Utah
● Leonardo Building Remodel, Salt Lake City, Utah
● St. George Aircraft & Rescue Building, St. George, Utah
● State Office Building Tunnel, Salt Lake City, Utah
● Utah Department of Environmental Quality Tenant Improvements, Salt Lake City, Utah
Transportation
● Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub, Salt Lake City, Utah (LEED™ Certified)
● Utah Transit Authority Jordan River Service Center, Salt Lake City, Utah
● NPT Maintenance Shop, Salt Lake City, Utah
● Clearfield Job Corps Transportation/Security Building, Clearfield, Utah
● Federal Government Projects
● BLM, Escalante Visitor and Science Education Center, Grand Staircase National Monument, Escalante, Utah (LEED™ Gold)
● BLM Field Offices, Rock Springs, Wyoming (LEED™ Certified)
● Job Corps Dormitory & Transportation Buildings, Clearfield, Utah
● UNG Camp Williams Vehicle Maintenance Facility Remodel and Security Upgrades, Bluffdale, Utah
BRAD KNOWLTON
COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION EXECUTIVE & MANAGER
**************@*****.***
linkedin.com/bknowlton
Bluffdale, Utah
● Seven Mile Gooseberry Road, Fishlake National Forest, Sevier County, Utah Commercial
● Fort Union Shopping Center, Salt Lake City, Utah
● Station Park Retail Center, Farmington, Utah
● University Mall, Provo, Utah
● Shopko, New Retail Store, Layton, Utah
● Shopko, New Retail Store, Salt Lake City, Utah
● Smith’s Regional Distribution Center, Tolleson, Arizona
● Riverton Crossing Retail Center, Riverton, Utah
● L3 Communications, Salt Lake City, Utah
● University of Utah Credit Union, Riverton, Utah
● Fabulous Freddy’s Car Wash and Retail Center, Las Vegas, Nevada
● Scrubb’s Car Wash, Lindon, Utah
● Young Chevrolet Showroom Addition, Layton, Utah
● Discover Financial Services Remodel, West Valley City, Utah
● Bountiful Mazda, Bountiful, Utah
● Contempo Tile, Salt Lake City, Utah
● Fazoli’s Restaurants, South Jordan & Tooele, Utah
● Mad Greek Restaurant, Salt Lake City, Utah
● Main and Center Office Building, Centerville, Utah
● American Fork Retail Center, American Fork Utah
● R Place Convenience, Wendover, Nevada
● Unisys Services Building, Salt Lake City, Utah
● Nelson and Son’s Administration Building, Tooele, Utah
● R.C. Willey Distribution Center and Showroom, Salt Lake City, Utah
● Nu Skin International, Provo, Utah
● Orbit Sprinkling Building, North Salt Lake, Utah
● Industrial Projects
● Conestoga Wood Specialties Plant, Tooele, Utah
● ATI Titanium Administration Building, Skull Valley, Utah
● ATI Titanium Shipping and Handling Building, Skull Valley, Utah
● Ace Recycling Facility, Salt Lake City, Utah
● FedEx Warehouse, Vineyard, Utah
● Cerro Copper, Cedar City, Utah
● Watson Laboratories, Salt Lake City, Utah
● Wasatch Integrated Waste Management Administration & Shop Facility, Layton, Utah
● Salt Creek Manufacturing Facility, Salt Lake City, Utah
● Schwan’s Warehouse, West Haven, Utah
● Metro Waste LLC, Salt Lake City, Utah
● Sun Products Manufacturing, Salt Lake City, Utah
● Utah State Development Center Boiler Replacement, American Fork, Utah
● Morgantown Machine & Hydraulics, Helper, Utah
● Nestle Manufacturing, Springville, Utah
● Newfield Exploration Shop Building, Myton, Utah
Educational
● Tooele County School District, Wendover High School Locker Room Remodel, Wendover, Utah
● Utah Fine Arts Museum, Phase I Remodel, Salt Lake City, Utah
● Weber State University, Exterior Waterproofing, Ogden, Utah
● Weber State University Handrail Replacement, Ogden, Utah
● Davis School District, Davis High Parking Canopy, Layton, Utah
● Davis School District, Vae View Parking Lot Expansion, Layton, Utah
● Davis School District, Technology Services Building, Layton, Utah
● Canyons School District, Eastmont Middle School Seismic Upgrade, Sandy, Utah
● Davis School District, Vae View Elementary, Layton, Utah
● Davis School District, Layton High School Addition/Renovation, Layton, Utah
● Davis Applied Technology College, Renovation, Kaysville, Utah
● Davis School District, Mueller Park Junior High School, Bountiful, Utah
● Davis School District, Harold Holt Elementary School, Clearfield, Utah
● Davis School District, Clearfield High School, Clearfield, Utah
● Davis School District, Mueller Park Jr. High School, Bountiful, Utah
● Davis School District, Sunset Elementary School, Utah
● Duchesne County School District, Con Amore Training School, Myton, Utah
● Box Elder School District, High School Addition & Remodel, Brigham City, Utah
● Provo School District, Provo High School Addition, Provo, Utah
● Washington School District, Hurricane Middle School, Hurricane, Utah
● Millard District, Delta Intermediate School, Delta, Utah
● Salt Lake City School District, Lincoln Elementary School, Utah
● Morgan County School District, Morgan Elementary, Utah
● Morgan County School District, Morgan Middle School, Utah
● Ogden School District, Park View Elementary School, Utah
● Ogden School District, Washington Terrace Elementary, Utah
● Utah County School District, Timpview High School Natatorium, Utah
● Box Elder School District, Bear River High School Natatorium, Utah
● South Summit School District, South Summit High School, Kamas, Utah
● Weber State University, Stewart Library Renovation, Layton, Utah
● University of Utah, College of Engineering, Merrill Engineering Building
● Utah State University, Kellogg Division of Continuing Education
● Casper Community College, Vocational Education Facility, Wyoming
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