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KEVIN S. HOWARD

Program Manager/Business Development

719-***-**** cell

adpp6m@r.postjobfree.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinshoward

A seasoned operations and business development leader, offering extensive industry experience in multiple markets; including the federal government, commercial, & residential markets. Highly trained & experienced in the field of construction oversight & day-to-day operations, I offer the ability to step in and provide immediate direction and oversight on troubled projects that require immediate new leadership & direction, or to kick-off & establish a proven, winning approach for new construction contracts. My program management skills include: business development/project procurement, strategic partnerships, team building & training, estimating, P&L/budgeting, scheduling, sub-contractor & vendor recruiting, complete project documentation & reporting. As a leader, I am able to identify, recruit, deploy and manage a high-performance team, capable of accomplishing your total business objectives. I will establish & provide a positive and engaging work environment by hiring outstanding talent, aligning individual and team objectives to that of the department and/or company objectives. Manage and support employee development & growth. Provide regular and direct feedback on performance, and set goals to promote & incentivize realistic pathways to future growth. With nearly $1.0B in project management experience, I am extremely versed in construction application

& individual disciplines, including terminology and blueprint reading. I currently hold a Supervisor Class B certification for the City of Denver since 2008, a GB-98 Contractor License for the State of New Mexico, as well as OSHA 30, CPR/First Aid, and Construction Quality Manager (CQM) & Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) certificates with the Army Corp of Engineers. As I am now closing down my consulting operation, I am in pursuit of a long-term opportunity with a stable organization that allows me to utilize my strong operations, business development, customer service & team-building skills. The company that selects me will receive an autonomous, self-driven leader who is comfortable overseeing, and working within all facets of a multi-project or regional environment. A senior manager who will enhance your industry reputation, build customer confidence & relationships, improve/maintain outstanding systems, establish a solid subcontractor/vendor network, troubleshoot & streamline overall construction operations, and profitability. I am a seasoned leader who will reliably and consistently exceed the expectations of his client(s) and employer. As a skilled recruiter & hiring manager, I will train and mentor future professionals in leadership roles within the company…and will ALWAYS delivers profitable & successful projects while utilizing a collaborative team concept. I am prepared to discuss a long/short term opportunities. Compensation is always negotiable. I can be reached by cell @ 719-***-****, or by email @ adpp6m@r.postjobfree.com Years of Experience: 37 years of Government, Commercial & Residential operations/business development experience.

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Education:

Southern Illinois University, Carbondale IL, Bachelor of Science, Communications, Graduate Areas of Expertise & Interests:

Program Management

Negotiations/Buyout

Partnerships/Mentoring

Design-Build/Bid-Build

Operation & Budget Oversight

Proposal Writing

Estimating/Scheduling

Pre-Construction

Negotiated Opportunity

Business Development

Complete Site Development

Quality Control/Storm Water

Team Building & Mentoring

Accelerated Recovery Schedule

Client Relations

Accomplishments:

Highly Trained and Seasoned Business Development Manager & Program Manager combining extensive Business, Leadership, Financial and Industry skills to help strengthen the corporate footprint & drive national/regional growth. Develop a consistent winning strategy for growth by establishing long-term service relationships with customers and resourceful industry partnerships, all built on trust & reliability. Outstanding Government/Industry Relationships with multiple United States Army Corp of Engineer District/Regional offices, National & Local General Contractors, General Services Administration, and the Small & Large Set-Aside Marketplace. Extensive knowledge & experience with all four branches of the United States military.

Commercial Vertical Market Integrator I am able to get the most out of your existing client base; taking to market the goods and services of the company, while constantly focusing on the development of new client opportunities and expanding the company’s market footprint. Skilled Negotiator of new business contracts, subcontract/vendor, finance, partnerships and matters requiring high levels of confidentiality with a strong understanding of law & matters requiring legal negotiations.

I teach & support an assertive, proactive approach to problem solving. A strong communicator and negotiator, I will provide results and build solid, long-term relationships; quickly winning the confidence and support of your clients through reliable, dependable communication/service. IBC (International Building Code) Certified Class B Building Contractor License (since 2008), City of Denver allows work on Type III, IV and V buildings. It also allows work on Types I and II that are less than a high rise in height (generally 3-4 stories) and less than the area allowances for Type III. A Class B license also allows demolition of one or two unit building and any building of one story. It also allows non-bearing interior work on any building type.

Teaches and supports corporate growth with a solid foundation of performance, profit and operational efficiencies, bringing a solid understanding of construction protocol. Kevin S. Howard 9776 Keenan Street Highlands Ranch, CO 719-***-**** Construction Experience:

Project Consultant (9 Years - 7 Months)

Operations & Business Development,

Highlands Ranch, Colorado

Duties: Consulting services for government contractors, managing & overseeing field operations. Field operation responsibilities included complete oversight of all pre-construction, estimating, proposal writing, contract negotiations, buyout, selection & hiring of personnel, training, quality

& safety, product submittals, scheduling, client coordination, required meetings, project specific documentation, invoicing/billing, contract change orders, P & L, and closeout. I’ve managed multiple $1M+ federal government/military contracts in the Colorado Springs area. Business development responsibilities included marketing & relationship building among government contracting and Army Corp of Engineers primarily in pursuit of negotiating both disadvantaged small-business set-aside contracts. When necessary, I developed & created capable joint-venture teams, pairing large general contractors & suppliers with small business partners in order to provide the necessary resources in order to meet contract demands. Contracts awards included contracts with the Department. of Defense (DoD), United States Air Force & Army, U.S. Army Corp of Engineers (USACE), General Services Administration (GSA), National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), National Renewable Energy Laboratory

(NREL), Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD), Ft. Carson & Peterson AFB. Doyon Government Group/Cherokee General Corporation (2 Years - 1 Month) Program Manager, West Coast Region

Federal Way, Washington

Duties: Alaskan Native Corporation with annual construction revenues in excess of $100M. As Senior Project Manager working under the management of Thomas Tanke, V.P. of Operations, I was one of three regional managers, solely responsible for maintaining complete oversight of the Southwest Regional offices covering approximately 20 states southwest of the Mississippi River. These duties included Business Development & Operations while working exclusively within the military sector.

As Program Manager, I was responsible for the entire regional business plan, including profit and loss, operational oversight of all multi-state projects, selection & training of staff, interface with clients, and the turnkey delivery of projects. Field operation responsibilities included complete oversight of all pre-construction, estimating, proposal writing, contract negotiations, buyout, selection & hiring of personnel, training, quality & safety, product submittals, scheduling, client coordination, required meetings, project specific documentation, invoicing/billing, contract change orders, P & L, and closeout. I managed multiple projects throughout the Western U.S. Led the Southwest region corporate expansion plan into Denver, San Antonio, TX and Tulsa, OK. Worked one-on-one with the V.P. of Operations in the development of the regional business plan, including identifying and negotiating leases for new regional & satellite office space, recruiting new staff members, supporting future project pursuits, including managing & preparing all required estimating and proposal writing. Kevin S. Howard 9776 Keenan Street Highlands Ranch, CO 719-***-**** DWG & Associates, Inc. (2 Years)

Senior Project Manager, Large Project Group

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Duties: Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) with annual revenues of

$80M. Serviced and supported existing IDIQ, MATOC, SATOC and SABER contracts ranging from

$15 – $50M. As Project Manager, I served the Dept. of Defense (DoD) and USACE District offices located in: Omaha, NE, Louisville, KY, and Sacramento, CA. Field operation responsibilities included complete oversight of all pre-construction, estimating, proposal writing, contract negotiations, buyout, selection & hiring of personnel, training, quality & safety, product submittals, scheduling, client coordination, required meetings, project specific documentation, invoicing/billing, modifications, closeout. Clientele include FT. Carson, Peterson AFB, Schriever AFB, Cheyenne Mountain/NORAD, U.S.A.C.E., and Buckley AFB. Provided oversight of multi- project environment including: proposal writing, estimating, subcontract buy-out & negotiating, scheduling, quality & safety.

Achievements: Transferred to Sacramento, CA for a period of 6-months in order to take over a 10,000 sq. ft. training facility that had fallen 4-months behind schedule, and lost the confidence of the USACE – Sacramento District office. Upon completion, the project 3 weeks behind schedule, winning back the confidence of the client, and preserving the profitability of the project.

Alutiiq Global, LLC (2 Years – 8 Months)

Program Manager, Rocky Mountain Region

Anchorage, Alaska

Duties: Alaskan Native Corporation with military base clientele located in five branch offices throughout the U.S. with annual revenues estimated at $260M in 2009. As Program Manager for the Rocky Mountain Region office, I held full responsibility for field operations, business development, estimating & proposal writing, P & L, workflow and controls, scheduling, quality & safety controls and complete project compliance. Managed multiple projects throughout the CO Front Range, Ft. Carson and Buckley AFB, Peterson AFB, Cheyenne Mountain/NORAD, and Warren AFB in Cheyenne, WY with total contract values exceeding

$55M. Provided oversight on the due diligence requirements of multidisciplinary design /build teams, technology consultants, subcontractors & suppliers. Recruit and hire all team members,

& arrange for necessary training of all building teams. Monitor, track and report the daily the operations of all building teams. Establish and ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental policies and regulations with the USACE and its independent consulting teams. Achievements: Tested & received the Denver Class B Supervisor license in order to provide local building permits for the construction of multiple projects within the Denver market. Kevin S. Howard 9776 Keenan Street Highlands Ranch, CO 719-***-**** Kiewit Construction, Inc. (2 Year - 11 Months)

Project Manager

Englewood, Colorado

Duties: Since 1942, Kiewit Building Group has provided experience in constructing campuses and buildings including mixed-use, medical, civic centers, museums, zoos and commercial offices as well as hospitality, institutional, science, technology and telecommunications facilities. Capabilities include general construction, construction management, and design-build and design-assist services. Responsibilities performed included: estimating, contract negotiations and buyout. Plan, organize, staff and oversee key projects. Assure for the proper implementation & maintenance of quality and safety programs. Monitor and maintain all RFI, ASI, submittals & logs. Maintain all payroll, billing, budget oversight, change orders, purchase agreements, corporate reporting, logs and communication. Haselden Construction, Inc. (2 Years - 5 Months)

Special Project Manager (projects up to $5.0M)

Centennial, Colorado

Duties: Serving the western United States for over 3 decades, Haselden Construction, with annual revenues exceeding $300million, is a full service general contractor performing general contracting, construction management, design/build, and turnkey development services along with a comprehensive range of preconstruction services. Over one hundred employees were laid-off in 2002 due to market conditions. Was referred by Mike Haselden to Bob Mattucci, Kiewit President of Vertical Construction Division, and hired two weeks later. Achievements: As Special Project Manager, received the highest honors at the 2003 Associated General Contractors of Colorado ACE Awards in the $3M and under category for ground-up construction of the new St. Stephen's Catholic Church located in Glenwood Springs, CO.

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