Senior Construction Operations & PM Leader

David D. Thomas

Carson City, Nevada • 224-***-**** • *******.***@*****.***

https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-thomas-3168136/

SENIOR CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS & PROJECT MANAGEMENT LEADER Commercial Construction • Estimating • Sales Leadership • Operations Management • OSHA & Safety Compliance

Results-driven construction and operations executive with 35+ years of experience leading commercial, industrial, paving, landscape, and facility service operations. Proven success driving multi million-dollar revenue growth, managing large-scale projects, improving operational efficiency, and building long-term client relationships. Expertise includes estimating, project management, branch operations, budgeting, safety compliance, and business development. Recognized for delivering projects on time, under budget, and with exceptional client satisfaction.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Project & Operations Management • Commercial Construction & Paving • Estimating & Proposal Development Sales & Business Development • OSHA & Safety Compliance • Budgeting & Cost Control Team Leadership & Staff Development • Strategic Planning & Forecasting Client & Vendor Relations • Fleet & Asset Management • Scheduling & Production Coordination Process Improvement • Operational Efficiency • Multi-Site Management PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

KP CONSTRUCTION Reno, Nevada

Sales / Estimator / Safety Coordinator 2025–Present

• Generate commercial, residential, and industrial sales for paving, asphalt, demolition, and tenant improvement projects.

• Prepare estimates, bids, and proposals for construction and asphalt services.

• Secured over $937K in new project sales across multiple service lines.

• Manage OSHA compliance and company-wide safety programs for field employees. AC MOATE INDUSTRIES, INC. Reno, Nevada

General Manager / Sales / Estimator 2024–2025

• Directed operations for paving, seal coating, crack filling, striping, and winter services divisions.

• Generated $2.13M in new sales within 8 months during 2024 and $2.91M in 2025.

• Oversaw estimating, scheduling, proposal preparation, and operational planning.

• Expanded commercial, residential, public, and private-sector client portfolio throughout Northern Nevada.

MOANA NURSERY Reno, Nevada

General Manager 2016–2024

• Managed recurring services operations across three locations, including maintenance, irrigation, snow, and pest services.

• Oversaw purchasing, production materials, fleet management, and operational logistics.

• Increased annual sales by $750K through strategic account development and multi-year service agreements.

• Managed estimating and proposal development utilizing ASSET software. TRUGREEN LANDCARE Gardena, California

Operations Manager / Branch Manager 2009–2016

• Directed operations for a $2.5M commercial branch location.

• Prepared estimates and bids using proprietary estimating software.

• Partnered with sales teams to increase branch revenue by $298K.

• Managed fleet operations and vehicle GPS tracking systems. WALSH LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION Bolingbrook, Illinois Sales & Project Manager 2006–2009

• Managed commercial landscape construction operations, increasing division revenue by 16% over three years.

• Completed a $2.5M installation project for Promenade Bolingbrook Shopping Center and Bass Pro Shops under budget by 18%.

• Estimated bids using ASSET software and coordinated multi-trade project execution.

• Improved project completion performance, delivering 98% of projects on time and within budget. THOMAS LANDSCAPING, INC. Aurora, Illinois

Owner 2002–2006

• Founded and operated a commercial and residential landscape installation and maintenance company generating annual revenues exceeding $875K.

• Managed estimating, sales, hiring, training, customer service, and daily operations.

• Increased annual sales by more than 13% for three consecutive years. THOMASCAPE LANDSCAPING SERVICES Long Beach, California Owner / Operator 1992–2002

• Built and managed a landscape services company generating more than $2.8M in annual revenue.

• Led 29 employees managing a 40M-square-foot portfolio of office, industrial, public, and recreational properties.

• Earned BOMA International Building of the Year landscaping recognition in Orange County, California.

EDUCATION

Mississippi State University

Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Construction Management / Design-Build State University of New York

Associate Degree, Horticulture / Plant Science

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