Industrial Water Construction & Operations Executive Leader

RODNEY ADAM SCHWARZLOSE

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VICE PRESIDENT OF INDUSTRIAL WATER CONSTRUCTION VICE PRESIDENT (VP) OF OPERATIONS

Contract Negotiation & Administration Cross-Functional Team Leadership P&L/Cost/Budget Management Organizational Analysis & Development Project/Program Management Process/Performance Improvement Strategic Relationship Management Key Account Management Associate Training & Development RFPs Verbal/Written Communication Quality Control & Assurance Revenue Growth Strategies Supply Chain Operations Management Solutions Design & Delivery Business Transformation Vendor & Client Relations

Innovative, senior-level business leader delivering record-breaking profits in progressive roles across the industrial construction industry, leveraging project planning and operational management expertise attained in the Oil, Gas, Water/Wastewater, Civil Engineering, and Energy segments. Possesses 25+ years of experience in the execution of results through end-to-end project management, employee empowerment, fiscal management (budgets, P&L, cost control), and operational improvement. Adept in oral/written communication with all stakeholders (external, internal, C-Level), leveraging resources essential to drive operational turnarounds, revenue growth, and profitability in both domestic and internal venues.

EXPERTISE IN

Identifying and initiating start-up business opportunities within the industrial construction sector, leveraging experience in domestic and international markets, the oil and gas industry & providing working capital to create infrastructure, empower management team, and realize $30M in revenue (3 years).

Developing new business group for long-term project (5-years) in an international (AUS/PNG) venue to support global brand (Exxon/Mobil), managing 50 ex-pats & 500 local associates, producing $250M in revenue.

Engineering turnaround through operational analysis, restructuring organizations operating at a loss through the elimination of project liabilities, refocusing upon more diverse project targets, reduction of the inefficient workforce, and fulfillment of open projects, returning profits.

Generating problem-solving action plans relative to client base; negotiated contract and project terms with business partners and facilitated key staff changes, resolving issues with a return to profitability.

EXPERIENCE

Black Castle GC October 2015 Current

A Limited Liability industrial water/wastewater construction and engineering project management company established in Metropolitan San Antonio, TX in 2004.

Owner/President

Developed and guided comprehensive operational projects within the industrial water and wastewater construction field while managing a team of 100+ employees.

Directed all phases of the construction process including project estimates, sourcing, and purchasing construction material/equipment, scheduling, budgeting, quality, safety, and subcontractor oversight.

Piloted and financed company growth from the initial start-up stage engineering results.

Utilized process modeling/mapping and performance management techniques to direct daily operations, incorporating technology, analysis (statistical, quantitative), and experience in complex problem-solving.

Was started as a commercial/custom home builder in 2004

Holloman Corporation May 1995 March 2015

An Engineering, Procurement, and Construction company with capabilities to design, build, and service energy- related projects on a global level. We are actively involved in the oil and gas exploration industry, natural gas processing, infrastructure engineering and construction, and the development of property for construction on oil and gas-related projects.

Vice President of Operations

Construction Superintendent / Project Manager

Directed and oversaw all elements of construction operations, guiding the strategic vision, goals, planning, and execution for domestic and global projects specializing in water, wastewater, and civil works across the Southwestern U.S., Australia, and Papua New Guinea.

Delivered results through high-level forecasting, budgeting, project bidding, estimating, procurement (supply chain, materials, and equipment sourcing), Work-in-progress (WIP), and P&L projections.

Built, scaled, and launched a new business unit, the Industrial Water Division, mapping and supporting its growth to $50 M in revenue in less than 5 years.

Selected and governed a team of managers with a focus on performance, quality control, plan execution, and the development of strategic alliances with key stakeholders and clients.

Positioned the company for a global expansion opportunity by planning and executing the company’s first international alliance project with Cisco Equipment. $250mm for ExxonMobil.

Acquired essential talent, hiring, training, and leading construction teams to effectively deliver onsite results during client project assignments, ensuring adherence to budgetary and timeline goals.

Collaborated with federal, state, and local government officials to accelerate water and civil works project initiatives.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Industrial/Construction Technology; Texas State University

Currently enrolled with Texas A&M School of Law, Construction Law

TECHNOLOGY EXPERTISE

Microsoft Office Suite Foundation (Construction Accounting Software) Timberline Accounting Primavera (Modeling Software in Project Management & Project Scheduling)

Private Pilot, Musician, Gym Owner

KEY ATTRIBUTES

Verbal/Written Communication Business Intelligence Project Planning Estimating Best Practices Cross-Functional Teams Employee Development Forecasting & Modeling Internal Controls KPIs Labor Relations SLAs Presentations Leadership Development Mentoring & Staff Development Multiple Projects Corporate Partnerships Customer Satisfaction Improvement Capital Budgets Labor Relations Process Design & Implementation Vendor Management Risk Assessment & Mitigation Negotiations Risk Management Cost Analysis & Pricing Procurement Business Development Sales Management Project Management Construction Operations Resource Management Forecasting Cost Control Change Management

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