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BRADFORD J. NICHOLS, DBIA

QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE

Remarkably astute, seasoned, and innovative senior executive equipped with more than 25 years of experience in Design-build, Commercial Building Construction, and Project Management. Offer high-caliber qualifications in leading all phases of construction and renovation projects across multiple industries. Exemplify in-depth knowledge in sales, marketing, scheduling, budgeting, production, and on-site inspection to achieve defined business objectives. Possess stellar reputation in directing multiple teams, projects, and locations simultaneously with comprehensive skills in establishing and maintaining productive working relationships among cross-cultural team members associated with the project. Proven capability in competitive and team-oriented situations.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

- Commercial Construction and Land Development

- Project Management and Operations

- Strategic and Tactical Business Planning

- Quality Control and Safety Compliance

- Financial Analysis and Reporting

- Continuous Process / Performance Improvement

- Leadership, Training, and Team Building

- Outstanding Client / Vendor Relations

- Time and Budget Management

- Superior Interpersonal / Presentation Skills

- Problem Solving and Decision Making

- Organized and Strong Analytical Abilities

- Articulate Oral and Written Communication

- Multitasking in Fast-Paced Environments

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

PRESIDENT / CEO - WAYNESBORO, VA 2005–2008

MATHERS CONSTRUCTION TEAM

Directed and coordinated daily operational business aspects of a 60-year-old, $20M general construction company and resolved several customer and vendor related legal disputes during the company turnaround at Mathers Construction Team to deliver building solutions to customers that are fast, efficient, and cost-effective. Reorganized, recruited and replaced management personnel and field staff to foster team unity and achieve high-level staff performance toward attainment of corporate goals and vision.

Notable Accomplishments:

- Developed and executed a turnaround strategy that provided earnings to fund the business owners exit strategy through the sale of a 49% interest in the company to its employees

- Played a key role in reinvigorating the company to a performance-driven design-build general contractor

- Instrumental in increasing company’s net equity by 230%, customer satisfaction by 80%, employee satisfaction by 50%, and average gross profit margin on projects by 130%

- Decreased non-collectable receivables to $0 throughout tenure

- Achieved on-time and under budget delivery of every project during tenure with zero litigation

- Recorded a remarkable virtually zero safety incidents throughout the period by identifying and correcting potential hazards and ensuring adherence to safety compliance

- Effectively managed the Mathers Construction Team which resulted to Shenandoah Valleys recognition as the “Favorite Builder” in 2008

- Brilliantly developed keen insights and strategy for a tax favored ownership transition and stock purchase through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

- Built groundbreaking company brand awareness through demonstration of exemplary creative and innovative talents

- Achieved the highest percentile ranking of executive managers in an anonymous 360 degree peer review with management staff

- Drastically improved Mathers Construction Teams cash flow and cash position during period of service

PRESIDENT / CEO - GREENVILLE, SC 2000–2005

FOUNDING OFFICER–PRESIDENT / CEO - ROCHESTER, NY 1983–2000

THE NICHOLS TEAM

Diligently oversaw the company’s strategic growth and transformation from $5M traditional general construction company to Rochester, New York’s leading design-build facility development company with more than $20M annual sales (85% negotiated contracts). Planned, negotiated, and delivered multiple commercial and industrial projects totaling over 2,500,000+ sq ft. Monitored all facets of project lifecycle to achieve on-time and under budget delivery of every project with zero litigation. Transformed design-build from a basic contractual arrangement into a faster, easier, more cost-effective system for project delivery.

Notable Accomplishments:

- Originated the FACILITEK Facility Development System, the only patent-pending design-build system for the private sector in the United States

- Provided proficient leadership and direction to The Nichols Team, which resulted to being recognized as Rochester Top 100 fastest growing companies; #9 in 1991 and #12 in 1992

- Conceptualized and innovated dedicated Facilitek Team, Facilitek Design-Build Laboratory, Streamliner Project Planning and Estimating System, and CyberLab Project Management to the design-build process mix

- Served as a Development Partner for University Park of Rochester (UPR) which was later recognized as

Western New York’s best mixed-use business park in 1998

- Proactively involved in numerous facility development projects, including large-scale manufacturing, medium-sized commercial development, and renovations for Fortune 1000 companies and private enterprise

- Contributed in multiple custom build-to-suit lease arrangements for Fortune 500 companies and local businesses including Federal Express and Unisource

- Successfully opened a branch of The Nichols Team in Greenville, South Carolina in 2000

- Delivered multiple design-build projects for General Electric and Tier 1 automotive suppliers to BMW North America located in Spartanburg, South Carolina through the period of 2000 to 2004

- Worked collaboratively with Greenville, South Carolina’s Director of Economic Development and a local land development company to market a new 80-acre mixed-use business park including the design and construction of a 56,000 sq ft manufacturing facility shell

EDUCATION

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS AND SCIENCE IN CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY - State University of New York (SUNY Delhi), Delhi, NY

LICENSURES

- Obtained unlimited General Contractors and Construction Management Licenses for South Carolina and Alabama

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

- Fails Management Institute (FMI) organizational and professional development programs in

> Business Strategy, Leadership Development, Financial Management, Business Development, Project Management and Execution, and Jobsite Supervision

- Nucor Building Systems Builder Training Program

- Con/Steel Alliance (Tilt-Up Concrete) Member Training Program

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION

- Member, Design Build Institute of America (DBIA)

KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS

- Recognized as one of the Top 40 Most Successful Young Entrepreneurs by the Rochester, New York Business Journal in 1998

- Keynoted as an Ambassador of Economic Development by the Governor of South Carolina in 2001

- One among only 70 people nationwide who qualified and awarded a charter membership as a Designated Design-Build Professional (DBIA) by the Design-Build Institute of America in 2002

ACTIVITIES

- Board of Directors, Waynesboro Downtown Development Inc. (WDDI): 2005–2008

- Committee Chair, Upstate Economic Development Alliance of South Carolina: 2001–2004

- Building Committee Chair, Mary Cariola Children’s Center in Rochester, NY: 1997–2000

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