High-energy and seasoned leadership experience in construction operations, bidding, FF&E purchasing, materials handling and organizational development in multi-state US contracting environments. Widely recognized for hands-on expertise in on-time project completion, business development, strategy formulation, cost savings, and personnel management.
 Creative development and implementation of successful, high-impact facility construction and maintenance plans; completion of major projects and compliance with government regulations and industry requirements.
 Formation and motivation of cross-functional teams to achieve peak performance, ensure total client satisfaction, maintain peak quality service and meet aggressive organizational objectives.
 Confident expertise in the bidding process, negotiation and execution of complex design/build projects and contracts with top management, industry vendors and key decision-makers; fully familiar with P&L, budgeting and cost reductions.
 Effective hiring, management, deployment, and development of top-notch talent at professional, supervisory, staff and field levels in deadline-driven environments.
 Multi-tasking talents in team building, organization, needs analysis, program implementation and accurate documentation in time-sensitive situations.
 Fully familiar with all trades, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, framing, drywall, roofing, structural steel, finish carpentry and many others.
 Deployment of architectural vision; ability to assess and implement field decisions; close interaction with architects, site supervisors and owners.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Strategic Planning â— Architectural Vision â— Bidding Process â— Regulatory Compliance â— Project Expediting â— Site Inspections â— Fiscal Management â— Project Accountability â— Process Improvements
EXPERIENCE
Lone Star Steakhouse & Saloon/Del Friscos-Sullivan’s Restaurant Group,
Wichita, KS 1980 – 2008
Director of Construction
Key participant and dynamic leader in building this company by focusing on pre-construction and construction operations with full accountability for an $87 million budget. Hired, trained and supervised a team of 4 top managers and 1 administrative staff. Performed detailed analysis of construction projects, financial expenditures and loss mitigation. Highly skilled in identifying strategic problems, developing unique solutions and organizing technical resources, as well as launching effective programs and initiatives. Formulated and retained core values to achieve the highest level of integrity and quality standards.
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 Successfully met a commitment to Wall Street of opening 26 restaurants in only 2 days 1998 with an additional 2 restaurants days later to attain the annual goal of 60 total locations within each fiscal year.
 Achieved one of the lowest construction costs per square foot in the industry through extensive interaction with CEO, COO and design teams.
 Kept construction schedules to a minimum with typical projects ranging from 70-90 days.
 Worked on sites in 44 different states and attended over 500 public hearings.
 Gained an industry-wide reputation for high integrity, professionalism and workplace fairness.
 Acquired hands-on skills in the entire bidding process, zoning compliance, materials purchasing facility maintenance and coordination of zoning hearings.
 Promoted to this position after initially creating and operating an in-house construction team for Coulter Enterprises Inc. in 1980, a large regional Pizza Hut franchise with locations in 14 different states.
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
- Diverse training in field construction techniques, union relations, contract administration, supplier contact, cutting-edge technologies and related topics.
- Completed 2.5 years of coursework in Civil Engineering through the University of Kansas.
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