Leonard Bullard
864-331-9211 101 Holly Crest Circle | Simpsonville, SC 29681 ljbullard[at]charter.net
President of Construction Operations
VP Operations | VP Preconstruction | Senior Project Management
Top-performing, results-driven Construction Industry Executive with 20+ years’ experience establishing successful businesses, ensuring on-time and on-budget project completion, and delivering high-quality results in fast-paced environments. Expertise increasing productivity and business capacity to generate profitability. Proven ability to lead process evaluation and improvement initiatives. Talent for recognizing project potential and creating effective action plans to promote business growth. Advanced knowledge in budgeting, cost control, and policy implementation. Integral member of innovative planning, design, and upper-management teams. Outstanding scheduling, leadership, and negotiating skills. | · Innovative Leadership · Profitability Analysis · Strategic Planning · Project Development · Subcontractor Relations · Contract Negotiations · Bidding & Estimating · Customer Satisfaction · Safety Regulation |
Professional Experience
President / Owner | Verrilli construction, llc, Simpsonville, SC 2004–2011
Successfully owned and operated mid-sized turnkey commercial contracting company specializing in site and building concrete packages and exterior flatwork. Created and executed all policies/procedures for administrative and management support. Acquired initial and ongoing financing and necessary tools, equipment, vehicles, insurance, and licenses to drive business forward. Supervised 50 employees, interviewed and hired managerial personnel, and performed comprehensive profitability analysis. Completed numerous large-scale school, gymnasium, office, hotel, multifamily residential projects, including site concrete for latest BMW North American plant expansion.
Ø Grew company from startup to $4M volume in first 5 years, approximately 100% each year.
Ø Accomplished net profit of 8% each year, exceeding industry standards.
Ø Developed and implemented innovative company branding and marketing strategy, achieving “brand recognition†to become one of the premier concrete contractors in upstate South Carolina.
Ø Maintained outstanding safety record—logged zero Workers’ Compensation payouts over entire business history.
Southeast Operations Manager | devere construction, inc., Alpena, MI 2004
Provided oversight and guidance for 7 project managers, 4 assistant project managers, and 3 administrative personnel. Negotiated contracts with subcontractors and suppliers, developed effective policies, and enhanced efficiencies in $100M regional office.
Ø Managed 2 $8M elementary school projects on-time and above profit projections.
Construction Manager | Kci services-mid atlantic division, Sparks, MD 2003
Oversaw bidding and contract procurement, design development, quality control, and change order reviews for well-established construction management and engineering organization. As owner’s representative, Collaborated with local housing authority and codes officials, conducted requisition approval, and completed contractor safety reviews. Addressed complex pre-construction issues and developed innovative solutions that aligned with project goals. Streamlined operations to reduce costs and increase bottom-line profits.
Ø Completed 48 single-family housing units over 3-month period, allowing continuation of tax credits.
Ø Completely turned around Phase 1 of housing project and finished Phase II, III, and IV infrastructure and design development on-time and under budget.
Vice President | ABLE CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. Greenville, SC 1998–2002
Managed staff and consultant for preparation of hard bids, directed estimating department, and supervised projects ranging from $80K–$30M+. Established production goals to achieve annual volume, researched and cultivated purchasing opportunities, assisted President with coordination of business development, and restructured cost codes to meet industry standards. Oversaw 12 direct reports and analyzed profitability of projects within $20M senior care and hospitality projects division.
Ø Key player in growing company volume from $6M–$50M during 4-year period.
Ø Pioneered successful purchasing, scheduling, and project transition system.
Ø Updated existing Timberline estimating system to promote efficiency and decrease overhead.
Ø Restructured company into 3 specific market divisions to improve accountability.
Ø Implemented higher standards for hiring and field management/personnel performance.
Project Manager / Estimator | Yeargin enterprises, INC., Greenville, SC 1994–1998
Estimated and managed commercial and industrial projects ranging from $400K–$3M. Responsible for stipulated sum agreements, conceptual/design bid proposals, and scheduling information systems.
Ø Recognized for managing 4-6 projects simultaneously while continuing to conduct estimates.
Ø Consistently produced company’s most profitable and successful projects over 4-year period.
Ø Achieved perfect, accident-free record on all projects.
Ø Successfully researched, purchased, and implemented company’s estimating, scheduling, and bid solicitation systems.
Additional Experience
Estimator / Field Engineer | CROWDER CONSTRUCTION, Spartanburg, SC 1993–1994
Superintendent | JRG CONSTRUCTION, Greenville, SC 1992–1993
Construction Supervisor | HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, Sumter, SC 1991
Residential Builder | Chester, NJ 1986–1988
Education & Licensure
BS in Construction Science & Management | CLEMSON UNIVERSITY, Clemson, SC
Business Coursework | COUNTY COLLEGE OF MORRIS, Randolph, NJ
World of Concrete Business Workshop, Las Vegas, 2009
Timberline Users Group, Estimating Software Seminar
Licensed in South Carolina in General Contracting, Concrete Paving, and Residential Building
Professional Affiliation & Technical Skills
Member | AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CONCRETE CONTRACTORS (ASCC)
Proficient in PlanSwift, SureTrak, Primavera, Timberline Estimating, Thunderbird, Windows OS, Microsoft Office Suite, Quickbooks Pro