Construction management and coordination

JOHN J. TIERNEY

High Energy Professional • Systems Thinker • Solution Focused

*** ********** **** *****: 813-***-****

Mooresville, NC 28115 Email: ****.*********@*****.***

Objective

My aim is to add value to a Senior Construction Management position, which will afford me the opportunity to utilize my knowledge and experience in a demanding and rewarding work environment.

Summary

Accomplished professional with more than 30 years’ experience working in high volume, time sensitive, and leadership driven construction contract arenas. My strengths are not limited to my ability to coordinate trades, facilitate attention to detail, foster teamwork, and maximize technical proficiency, with a focus on exceptional customer service. My success is linked to my ability to remain objective and flexible when communicating with internal and external customers centered on positive organizational outcomes. I am fully versed in operating in both private sector and government regulatory environments.

Technical Highlights

Proven ability in applying best value construction practices, which are integral to ensuring projects are completed according to contract terms and conditions

Skilled at managing resources, assessing risk, and working within time and budgetary constraints

Highly skilled negotiator with a focus on maximizing profit

Proven ability in reviewing and applying contract related laws, regulations, and policies

Excellent communicator with a focus on teambuilding, collaboration, and maintaining productive business relationships

Systems thinker that explores the potential for unintended consequences to identify the best course of action with a focus on minimizing risk

Highly adept at reviewing solicitations, scopes of work, specifications, and drawings for errors and omissions in support of the issuance of proposals

Professional Experience

Concierge Business Solutions, Inc (GA) January 2024 to Present

Regional Project Manager

Responsible for the oversight and management of an approximate $25,000,000 federal construction contract portfolio, which currently encompasses New York, New Jersey, West Virginia, Tennessee, and Kentucky:

Developed the company’s short- and long-term strategic plan, which was established to mitigate risk, ensure consistent performance, as well as generate new business opportunities.

Monitor Project Superintendent(s) performance not limited to document control and daily project supervision for the purpose of quality assurance across the diverse project portfolio.

Primary negotiator regarding subcontracts, which involves minimizing costs and company risk.

Mentor junior team members in all aspects of construction contract management principles.

Adept at coordinating and utilizing the strengths and talents of the team, which proved to increase productivity and promote a more stabilized team environment.

Tierney Construction Consulting (IN) November 2019 to Present

Owner, Independent Consultant

Provide exceptional construction management consulting services specializing in General Contractor (GC) default projects in support of bonding company remediation efforts, new client organizational support, mentoring, teambuilding, and industry specific coaching.

Cherokee 8A Group (NJ) October 2013 to November 2019

Senior Project Manager

Central member of the management team responsible for coordinating and managing multiple construction projects, which included activities not limited to project scheduling, contract negotiations, reviewing scopes of work, coordinating subcontractor trades, and supervising field staff. My activities were central to increasing profits and mitigating company risk via quality assurance measures. Sample Project Highlights:

Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center Salisbury, NC; Upgrade site security and perimeter fencing project and Campus-wide 15KV electrical upgrade project

VA National Cemetery Administration (NCA), Historical lodge restoration project

VA Medical Center, Wilmington, DE; Building 5 upgrade and remodeling

VA Medical Center, Montrose, NY, Remodeled dental clinic 2 story wing

VA Medical Center, Coatesville, PA; Campus-wide exterior signage replacement

VA Medical Center, East Orange, NJ; Constructed new emergency department

VA Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH; Renovated sleep lab- 3 phase project

Seawolf Construction Corp (NJ) August 2010 to September 2013

Project Executive

Senior member of the management team with the responsibility of managing and coordinating multiple construction projects, which included activities not limited to project scheduling, contract negotiations, reviewing scopes of work, coordinating subcontractor trades, and supervising field staff. My role also included forward facing verbal and written communication regarding all aspects of project delivery. Sample Project Highlights:

VA Medical Center, Tampa, FL; Renovated lab, nursing home, water tower, and linear accelerator

VA Medical Center, Durham, NC; Renovated emergency department

VA Medical Center, Miami, FL, Renovated emergency department interior and entrance

VA Medical Center, Dublin, GA; Renovated endoscopy suite to include new entrance

Troop Construction and Electric Inc (NJ) November 2006 to July 2010

Senior Project Manager

Responsible for the oversight of the company’s construction contract portfolio, which involved the supervision of junior project managers and the coordination of associated support staff. Maintained quality assurance records, reviewed scheduling and submittal activities, lead negotiator on prime and subcontract activities. My primary focus centered on building and maintaining client relationships and meeting or exceeding project completion schedules with an eye for cost savings. Sample Project Highlights:

VA Medical Center, Tampa, FL; Fully renovated the mental health building and tuckpointed exterior

US Coast Guard, Ft. Meyers, FL; Completed Pier Dock extension project

US Army Corp of Engineers, Huntsville, GA; Construct new shoot housing project

Sigma Capital Inc (OH) November 1999 to October 2006

Director of Construction Services

In my role as Director of Construction Services, I provided guidance and industry driven recommendations to Department Heads, Project Mangers, Site Superintendents, and Foreman’s, which improved operational efficiency within an eighteen-month period. I facilitated a new communication process, which increased teamwork across the general construction, mechanical, and electrical divisions that was recognized by company leadership. My duties also involved ensuring projects remained compliant regarding building safety codes, participating in contract negotiations, monitoring project scheduling, budgeting, estimating, and ensuring contracts contained applicable wage rates and other items. I was also responsible for teaching a two-week General Construction course, which was held in Chester, PA, Detroit, MI, and Cincinnati, OH. 80 students received certificates of completion as a result of my business acumen. Sample Project Highlights:

Veterans Affairs Hospitals in Cincinnati and Dayton, OH: Completed multiple remodeling projects

Cincinnati, OH Metropolitan Housing; Completed remodeled housing projects and new construction of multi-unit and single-family housing

National Institute Occupations Safety & Health and Center for Disease Control; Completed agency remodeling and site work projects

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA); Completed multiple Eastern Region control tower remodeling, airport lighting, cabling, and air traffic control tower projects

Early Career Highlights 1991 to 1999

I began my career in the construction industry in 1991 working as a carpenter for firms in Jackson Hole and Casper Wyoming. I was eventually promoted to Forman and I made a life changing transition in 1995, which gave me experience working in the international arena.

From 1995 to 1996, I was fortunate to secure a Project Superintendent position within the Nokia Cabling Division with a primary office in Helsinki Finland. My assignment required that I work in Port Said, Egypt with the responsibility of supervising directional boring and cabling activities, and installation of 4-66V power circuits under the Suez Canal.

From 1996 to 1999, I worked for DAG Construction in Cincinnati Ohio as a Project Manager (PM). I was responsible for all of the duties of a PM not limited to scheduling, coordinating and supervising subcontractors and support staff, contract negotiation, reviewing scopes of work, and ensuring projects were completed on time and within budget.

Certifications & Education

30-Hour OSHA Certification

EM385-1 1 Safety & Health 16-Hour Certification

Completed Florida General Contracting Licensing Exam

Construction Management – Casper Community College branch of Wyoming University (1991 – 1992)

Professional References

Name: Harry Parker, PhD Name: Amirali Shalwani, PhD

Title: President Fudoshin Consulting Corp Title: Regional Project Manager

Phone: 302-***-**** Phone: 785-***-****

Email: **.******@**********************.*** Email: ***@**************************.***

Name: Jon Feldkamp

Title: President, Feldkamp Mechanical Services

Phone: 513-***-****

Email: ***@******************.***

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