Core Competencies
· Understanding my team members and motivating them | · Strong analytical and strategic planning skills |
· Understanding, monitoring and controlling cost | · Identifying and mitigating risk |
· Implementing engineering/ business principles · P&L responsibility and accountability | · Client rapport and relationship skills · Identifying new markets and incorporating them into the business |
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Professional Experience
President ¡STT Construction Group, Jacksonville, FL | 1999–2010 |
Bought the assets of one of the divisions of the public company for whom I was COO.
Ü Took company from < $1 million in annual revenues to $15+ million in annual revenues, by identifying and capitalizing on niche markets and product offerings.
Ü Diversified the company into three distinct service markets and expanded to markets throughout the United States and Canada.
Ü Built the management infrastructure of the company from 3 to 11.
Ü Developed and executed detailed and real time cost control systems.
Ü Managed and directed all aspects of the daily operations of the company.
Ü Trained and mentored young professionals, taking them from entry level to accomplished professionals.
Ü Prepared and implemented annual overhead budgets and business plans.
President and COO ¡Environmental Corporation of America (ECOA), Jacksonville, FL | 1996-1999 |
Sold previous company to ECOA (a public company).
Ü Became responsible for and oversaw the daily operations of the three subsidiaries of the parent company.
Ü Had 3 executive vice presidents reporting directly to me.
Ü Managed the integration of each acquisition and became intimately familiar with their products, services, and cost structure.
Ü Prepared annual overhead budgets and business plans for the parent company as well as assisted with subsidiary companies.
Ü Performed detailed due diligence on several target companies.
Ü Gave detailed operations and financial presentations to private investment firms in through the U.S that led to private placements.
President ¡WHJ Construction Group, Springfield, MA/Jacksonville, FL | 1991-1996 |
Started the company from zero revenue and grew it to annual revenues in excess of $8 million in 4 years.
Ü Took Company from zero bonding to a $10 million program in two years.
Ü Performed short and long range strategic planning, identifying markets to allow the company to grow.
Ü Established a relationship with the largest medical system in Western Massachusetts and became one of its three preferred contractors
Ü Worked on Superfund and contaminated industrial sites throughout the United Stated installing groundwater collection and containment systems
Ü Established all cost control, scheduling, project management and administrative systems to set-up the company.
Ü Acquired Specialty Company in Florida and merged companies and move operations to Florida
Project Manager to Vice President OF Operations ¡ The Stone Company, Norwood, MA | 1986–1991 |
Started as a project manager responsible for one or two projects in the 10-15 million dollar size. Promoted through the organization to ultimately be the Vice President of Operations.
Ü Responsible for overall operation and coordination of 30+ person department constructing $55 million annually.
Ü Prepared pre-bid schedules and staffing modules, conducted pre-bid subcontractor price review, and prepared bids.
Ü Responsible for overall project P&L and monitoring, consistent monthly monitoring of all projects (10-25 at any one time) from initial buy-out through construction, and monthly job cost reviews.
Ü Established annual department budgets and manpower requirements; prepared annual departmental business plan; managed employee development, training and semi-annual review.
Ü Project Manager on; Historical Renovation ($10 million), New 27 story mixed use urban high rise ($13 million), and numerous HUD Elderly and market rate housing projects. All projects were completed on time and at or under budget.
Education and Credentials
Master of Business Administration,
Jacksonville University, Jacksonville, FL: 2000
Master of Science, Civil Engineering,
University of Illinois, Champaign, Illinois: 1980
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering,
U.S. Coast Guard Academy, New London, CT: 1977
Registered Professional Engineer - Virginia, 1982. Rhode Island, 1986(active)
Underground Utility and Excavation Contractor - Florida, Louisiana, Arkansas,
Contractor Type V Florida
General Contractor – Florida, Georgia
Professional Affiliations
AGC of Florida – State Board Member, Member of Regional Advisory Council
NUCA National Board Member, UUC of North Florida Board Member, Past President
Member of Advisory Board for University of North Florida Department of Construction Management