JAMES “GENO” HOGAN, CPC, CGC, FAIC
Jupiter, Florida 561-***-**** *********@*****.*** SENIOR CONSTRUCTION EXECUTIVE OWNER’S REPRESENTATIVE Construction executive with more than 30 plus years of leadership experience delivering ultra- luxury residential, hospitality, education, commercial, and institutional construction projects valued in excess of $3.2 billion. Recognized for leading organizations through complex challenges by establishing operational standards, recovering high-risk projects, building high-performing teams, and delivering exceptional results from preconstruction through commissioning, owner occupancy, and final turnover.
Trusted advisor to owners, architects, developers, and contractors with extensive experience in project execution, design assist, constructability, procurement, quality assurance and quality control, operational leadership, and stakeholder alignment. Known for developing construction professionals, fostering collaborative project cultures, strengthening client relationships, and consistently delivering quality, schedule, budget, and customer service expectations on some of the nation's most demanding projects.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Luxury Residential Construction Owner Representation Project Executive Leadership CMAR
Design-Build Quality Assurance / Quality Control Operational Leadership Preconstruction Procurement Strategy Constructability Review Schedule Recovery Project Planning Risk Management Team Development SOP Development Procore Field Operations Leadership INDUSTRY LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Onshore Construction & Development – Jupiter, Florida Project Executive / Senior Project Manager 2023 – Present Lead multidisciplinary teams delivering ultra-luxury waterfront residences ranging from $16 million to $28 million throughout Palm Beach and Martin Counties, providing executive leadership across preconstruction, procurement, scheduling, budgeting, constructability, quality assurance, owner coordination, field execution, commissioning, and successful owner turnover.
Established standardized operating procedures (SOPs), operational controls, and Procore- based project management systems to improve consistency, accountability, communication, and project execution across the organization.
Strengthened project planning through disciplined procurement strategies, constructability reviews, mockups, pre-installation meetings, and design coordination, reducing field conflicts and improving first-time quality.
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Developed project engineers, assistant project managers, superintendents, and field personnel through mentoring, structured training, QA/QC coaching, and clearly defined roles, responsibilities, and performance expectations.
Implemented measurable quality assurance and quality control processes utilizing benchmarking, field observations, documentation standards, punch list management, commissioning, and closeout procedures to improve project delivery and owner satisfaction.
Fostered collaborative partnerships among owners, architects, interior designers, consultants, and specialty trade partners, proactively resolving design and construction challenges while protecting budget, schedule, and design intent.
Led procurement, contract administration, and risk management for complex custom residences featuring post-tension structures, waterfront construction, extensive site development, luxury architectural detailing, and high-end interior finishes.
Championed a culture of planning, transparency, continuous improvement, and client service that strengthened operational performance and elevated the overall construction experience for owners and project teams.
Representative Projects
Jupiter Island Modern Residence – 11,500 SF $16 Million ultra-luxury waterfront residence on the prestigious 600 block of Jupiter Island, featuring post-tension concrete construction and extensive design-assist collaboration with Affinity Architects to optimize constructability, detailing, sequencing, and execution while maximizing both Atlantic Ocean and Intracoastal Waterway views.
North Jupiter Island Residence – 15,500 SF $28 Million ultra-luxury Intracoastal estate featuring expansive indoor and outdoor living spaces, extensive hardscape and landscape design, and meticulously crafted interiors, coordinating closely with the architect and Meyer Davis (New York City) to deliver custom stone detailing, architectural wood ceilings, and premium finishes through intensive design-assist collaboration and precision execution.
Tequesta Intracoastal Residence – 13,000 SF $21 Million luxury Bahamian-inspired Intracoastal residence designed by The Associates Studio (Vero Beach), featuring traditional symmetrical architecture, Guyana Blue Tip wood shingles, exposed cypress beams and ceilings, and extensive custom millwork requiring meticulous planning, detailing, and coordination.
Pennock Point Residence – 14,000 SF $26 Million custom Intracoastal estate designed by Eigelberger Architecture + Design (Aspen), requiring complete site transformation including demolition of two existing residences, site consolidation, extensive site preparation, a new seawall, underground electrical service, private road drainage improvements, and construction of a new turnaround serving the private street before commencing vertical construction of the luxury waterfront residence. Trump Group – Sunny Isles Beach, Florida
Senior Project Manager / Owner’s Representative 2022 – 2023 3 P a g e
Provided executive construction oversight for ultra-luxury penthouse residences within The Estates at Acqualina, a $470 million landmark development comprising twin 54-story oceanfront towers, representing ownership during one of the project's most challenging phases.
Represented ownership through multiple general contractor transitions, coordinating project recovery efforts following the replacement of successive contractors while maintaining progress on high-profile penthouse residences.
Directed multidisciplinary teams including project managers, superintendents, architects, consultants, and specialty trade partners to restore accountability, improve coordination, and advance complex luxury interior buildouts.
Managed intricate construction logistics within an occupied high-rise environment, coordinating material deliveries, workforce access, vertical transportation, and resident impacts while maintaining ongoing building operations.
Led resolution of complex building envelope and waterproofing, and constructability issues requiring close collaboration between ownership, design professionals, contractors, and specialty consultants.
Coordinated procurement, installation, and quality assurance of custom architectural finishes, specialty systems, and owner-furnished materials for world-class ultra-luxury residences.
Protected owner interests through disciplined planning, transparent communication, proactive risk management, and rigorous quality oversight while balancing schedule, cost, and design intent.
Woolems – West Palm Beach, Florida
Senior Project Manager 2021 – 2022
Managed ultra-luxury residential renovations and estate reconstruction projects throughout south Florida, restoring stability to high-profile projects while building trusted relationships with owners, architects, consultants, and specialty trade partners.
Directed integrated project teams responsible for budgeting, scheduling, procurement, subcontractor management, design coordination, and field execution for complex luxury residential and condominium renovations.
Strengthened relationships with owners, architects, consultants, and specialty trades through transparent communication, proactive problem-solving, and disciplined project leadership.
Implemented improved project controls, quality planning, documentation standards, and execution strategies that enhanced accountability, reduced project risk, and improved overall project delivery.
Mentored project engineers and assistant project managers while reinforcing operational excellence, construction documentation, and collaborative leadership. Representative Projects
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Oceana Penthouse Renovation (Key Biscayne) – $60 Million ultra-luxury penthouse renovation for a high-profile private ownership group, assuming leadership of the firm's largest active project while partnering with renowned Skurman Architects to coordinate complex architectural detailing, specialty systems, and elite luxury trade partners.
Casa Apava Estate (Palm Beach) – $4.6 Million Annual Estate Renovation Program, collaborating with prominent Smith & Moore Architects to oversee one of the firm's largest recurring luxury residential accounts, delivering continuous capital improvements, complex renovations, and white-glove owner service.
Allison Island Modern Residence (Miami Beach) – $10.5 Million ultra-luxury waterfront residence featuring demolition and new construction on exclusive Allison Island, collaborating with Kobi Karp Architects to deliver a sophisticated contemporary home with complex architectural detailing and premium finishes.
North Bay Road Modern Residence (Miami Beach) – $8.5 Million complex demolition and renovation of a contemporary waterfront estate on prestigious North Bay Road, coordinating architects, consultants, and specialty trades to recover project performance and deliver exceptional craftsmanship.
Bartlett Cocke General Contractors – Houston, Texas Senior Project Manager 2020 – 2021
Delivered major K-12 education, career and technical education (CTE), and public facilities throughout Texas utilizing Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) delivery methods.
Leveraged long-standing relationships with school districts, architects, and industry partners to support business development, client engagement, and negotiated project opportunities while strengthening the firm's presence in key Texas markets.
Directed multidisciplinary project teams responsible for preconstruction, budgeting, scheduling, procurement, logistics, subcontractor management, and field execution from concept through occupancy.
Collaborated with school district leadership, architects, engineers, consultants, and trade partners to proactively resolve design, constructability, and operational challenges while maintaining stakeholder confidence.
Bridged preconstruction and operations through constructability reviews, value engineering, quality planning, and disciplined project coordination that improved project readiness and reduced field conflicts.
Mentored project managers, superintendents, and field staff while reinforcing a culture of planning, accountability, communication, and continuous improvement.
Strengthened quality assurance through pre-installation planning, stakeholder coordination, field observations, benchmarking, and proactive issue resolution to achieve high-quality first-time installations.
Representative Projects
Ross S. Sterling High School MEP Upgrade – $29M
Texas State Technical College Lineman and Welding Addition – $5.5M 5 P a g e
Stuart Career Technical High School Phase II & III – $41M
Early Learning Academy – $13M
Alief ISD Early Childhood Center – $22.5M
Related Companies – New York, New York
Senior Project Manager / Owner’s Representative 2019 – 2020 Oversaw preconstruction and early construction activities for Equinox River Oaks Hotel and Residences, a $110M mixed-use hospitality and residential development.
Contributed to the preconstruction development of the inaugural ground-up Equinox Hotel, supporting budgeting, value engineering, design coordination, and executive planning as the project advanced through feasibility and development.
Bridged executive planning and field execution by coordinating budgeting, scheduling, logistics, value engineering, and consultant activities with Gilbane Building Company, design teams, consultants, utility providers in Houston, and participated in monthly executive meetings in New York City.
Facilitated permitting, pro forma development, GMP preparation, procurement planning, demolition of existing structures, and the removal and relocation of overhead utilities. Texas HRE Construction Services – Houston, Texas
Senior Project Manager 2018-2019
Managed redevelopment of the Westin Medical Towers, a 20-story adaptive reuse hospitality project valued at $105M.
Led multidisciplinary coordination among design teams, hospitality operators, consultants, and construction partners for the adaptive reuse of a historic medical college into a four- star branded Westin Hotel with best-in-class amenities in the Texas Medical Center, supporting startup developer GMP Development alongside an experienced development and property management team.
Established a collaborative, high-performing project culture through daily planning huddles, clearly defined roles and responsibilities, standard operating procedures (SOPs), team-building initiatives, and individual professional development, driving constructability, sequencing, quality execution, commissioning, and successful phased turnover.
Managed complex infrastructure modernization and phased redevelopment of an occupied mixed-use property, delivering a building-wide electrical system upgrade months ahead of schedule while overseeing Hurricane Harvey recovery, environmental remediation and asbestos abatement, demolition, removal of rooftop boilers, furnaces, and water storage tanks, major structural modifications, upper-level pool construction, four-level parking garage renovations, model suite buildouts, and commissioning activities—all while maintaining uninterrupted tenant operations and supporting the property's successful transformation.
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PBK Architects – Houston, Texas
Director, Construction Services 2014 – 2018
Directed construction services operations for a nationally recognized architecture firm supporting more than $2.3 billion in K-12 education and civic construction programs across the United States.
Led a multidisciplinary construction services team providing constructability reviews, cost planning, GMP development, risk management, QA/QC, and design-phase coordination, supporting projects from planning through commissioning, owner occupancy, and final closeout.
Partnered with school districts, owners, architects, consultants, and contractors to deliver exceptional client service while protecting budgets, schedules, quality, and critical occupancy milestones for educational facilities across the United States.
Deployed specialized teams to stabilize underperforming projects, assume leadership from failing contractors, recover schedules, and successfully open dozens of schools each summer, while meeting critical phased turnover dates for major high schools, career and technical education facilities, and athletic stadiums.
Institutionalized disciplined pre-installation meetings by bringing together all project stakeholders to resolve constructability issues, outstanding submittals, RFIs, sequencing, and logistics before work began, ensuring subcontractors had the information necessary to install the work right the first time.
Developed trusted relationships with clients through responsive communication, proactive problem solving, and transparent leadership, reinforcing PBK's nationally recognized reputation for customer service and successful project delivery.
Mentored architects, construction administrators, and project managers in construction delivery, leadership, operational excellence, risk management, and owner-focused project execution while fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and successful project turnover.
Project Sectors
K-12 Educational Facilities
Collegiate Athletic Facilities
Higher Education Campuses and Student Housing
Corporate and Energy Facilities
MBA Construction Company – Williston, North Dakota Project Director 2008 – 2013
Led design-build industrial and commercial construction projects supporting the rapid expansion of the Bakken oil and gas region, delivering facilities for industry leaders including NOV, Calfrac, XTO Energy, Oasis Petroleum, and Devon Energy.
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Built and led high-performing project teams while traveling extensively throughout North Dakota and surrounding markets to establish consistent operational standards, strengthen client relationships, and successfully deliver multiple concurrent projects from preconstruction through commissioning and owner turnover.
Standardized procurement, subcontractor partnerships, and field operations by developing preferred trade networks, repeatable processes, and consistent quality expectations that improved project delivery, closeout, and client satisfaction across multiple active projects.
Directed design-build coordination among owners, engineers, consultants, and trade partners, integrating planning, constructability, logistics, schedule management, and commissioning activities to accelerate project delivery in a rapidly evolving market.
Managed workforce planning, procurement, equipment logistics, and field operations through severe winter weather, remote project locations, and compressed schedules while maintaining safety, quality, productivity, and timely project completion.
Implemented disciplined planning, communication, and operational controls that improved consistency, accountability, project performance, and seamless owner turnover across multiple concurrent energy-sector developments.
PROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP & GOVERNANCE
American Council for Construction Education (ACCE) https://www.acce.edu/
Board of Trustees 2014–2017, 2019–Present
Executive Committee Member 2011–2017, 2023–Present
Chair – Council of Chairs 2023–Present
Accreditation Committee Member 2021–Present
Industry Partnership Committee – Vice Chair 2006–Present
Visiting Team Chair 2021 – Present
American Institute of Constructors (AIC) https://aic-builds.org/
Fellow, American Institute of Constructors
Past President 2024–2025
President 2020–2023
Member, Board of Directors 2014–Present
CERTIFICATIONS
Certified General Contractor – Florida (CGC1508861 Inactive)
Certified Professional Constructor (CPC1117)
Fellow, American Institute of Constructors (FAIC)
LEED Green Associate (Inactive)
EDUCATION & INDUSTRY ENGAGEMENT
Faculty and industry engagement experience supporting accredited construction management education programs.
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Served on academic and industry advisory initiatives supporting construction education and accreditation.
Frequent contributor to construction industry leadership, accreditation, and individual and company professional development initiatives.
Texas A&M University – College Station, TX (2011–2012)
Doctoral Studies, Construction Science
Teaching Assistant
Eastern Michigan University – Ypsilanti, MI
Master of Science in Construction Management (1998)
Graduate Assistant (1992–1993)
Bachelor of Science in Construction Management (1992)