I am a construction executive with 25 years in the industry (15 in executive management). I have successfully spearheaded mega projects around the world, most recently in the UAE.
I was in charge of all aspects of development for Jumeira Gardens, originally a 365 billion dirham project before the economic downturn. My role included master planning, scheduling, budgeting, supervising staff, consultants, architects and contractors.
Although the project has been shelved due to financing I know my role was successful and can be attested to by the various consultants including CH2M, WSP, SOM Architects, Bovis Lend Lease, Lainge O’Rourke, Kiwitt, and Samsung Contracting.
I will gladly provide references from the above entities.
Previously, I built the World Financial Center in NYC, Canary Wharf in the UK as well as projects in Spain and other areas.
I have thoroughly enjoyed my recent time in Dubai and would like to continue working in the Middle East as I feel familiar with the people and customs.
Regards,
Kevin O’Neill
March 2008-Present Executive Vice President – Strategic Planning
Meraas Development Dubai, UAE
• Responsible for directing the Development, logistics, planning, phasing and scheduling of Jumeira Gardens City, a 350 billion dirham project launched in Cityscape.
• Subsequently responsible for spearheading the Development division and relocation of 45,000 people, inclusive of all utility diversions. Generated investment grade documentation for investors.
• As head of development division, I coordinated seven architecture firms, five international consultants, general contractors, local government authorities and in-house personnel. Incorporated infrastructure requirements including power stations, STP’s , District cooling, and roads/bridges within cash flow projections and 12 year schedule.
• Generated construction and logistics schedules for entire project, including budgets, cash flow projections, pre construction and build out schedules, procurement, and infrastructure requirements. Established procedures and budgets for land acquisition and resident relocation. Developed strategies for Hospitality Division including traffic patterns, parking requirements and motorized walkways.
1993-2008 Exec. Vice President NY/NJ
J & K Contracting
• Director of Development/Operations for an international construction/development firm headquartered in NYC.
• Responsibilities include: Overall responsibility for entire development/construction operations from concept to close out. Accountable for P/L, management of 225 person management staff, deliverables from consultants, architects, and contractors.
• Construction Phase: fine tuning and maintaining schedules, budgets, quality control diligence, generating progress reports, liaisons with professionals and contractors, and hands on project review on a daily basis.
• Spearheaded notable Development projects such as Taj Mahal Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts in NYC, Grand Hyatt Hotel in NYC, and Madison Square Garden in NYC and NY Giants Football Stadium in NJ. Supervised the development and construction of The World Financial Center in Downtown Manhattan, a multi use office/retail and Hospitality development including the four star Vista Hotel.
• Arbitrated claims for clients from subcontractors, architects, and venders.
• Grew the company tenfold over fifteen years to more than one and one half billion dollars in annual billings.
1985-1993 Senior Vice President NY, NY
Turner Construction
• Served as executive in charge for multiple large-scale Developments for Major International General Contractor.
• Established cost control procedures for development department.
• Served as executive in charge of Development Project for Canary Wharf UK., a five billion multi use development.
• Project executive for the largest and most prestigious projects in NYC.
1975-1985 Vice President NY, NY
Pacific Contracting
• Director of construction for mid-size New York City Construction Company.
• Duties include: the overseeing of all construction operations including; estimating, scheduling, construction and claims.
Education B.S.E.E. University of Notre Dame
South bend, Indiana
Masters Degree, Construction Management
NJIT Jersey City, NJ
• Certifications U.S. DOD Secret Security Clearance
DOD CAGE and DUNN Certifications
Former Captain US Army (Military Intelligence)
New Jersey P.E. License
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