Project Executive with extensive experience in managing design-build operations exceeding $100M. Successfully cultivates client relationships and leads high-performance teams to ensure timely, on-budget project delivery, enhancing client satisfaction and operational efficiency.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Executive
Gilbane Building Company
Sarasota, FL
04.2024 - Current
Overseeing $100M dollars’ worth of Design -Build work within the southwest (Sarasota to Naples) construction division.
Primary duties include end-to-end business operations, strategy, staffing, training, growth, and expansion of the Lee and Collier County construction sector.
Identified and established new business opportunities and client relationships aligned with Gilbane objectives, participated in project pursuits, directed strategy, and cultivated relationships with existing clients to ensure satisfaction through exceptional project delivery.
Establish budget and financial performance goals for each project implementing strategies to achieve goals.
Reviewed and analyzed financial reports, evaluated trends, and provided guidance to teams, driving project improvements.
Committed to managing and maintaining a 'Strategic Partner' philosophy with all subcontractor and vendor relationships, including verification of timely payment, and professional and equitable treatment.
Developed high-performance teams through supervision, training, and mentoring, enhancing team capabilities and project outcomes.
Evaluate team performance and provide on time direction and constructive feedback.
Develop, coordinate, support training and curriculum development encouraging project teams’ growth in areas including safety, quality, customer service and company financials and profitability.
Project Executive
Chiaramonte Construction Company (CCC)
Washington, DC
06.2023 - 04.2024
Oversaw $170M Design-Build projects in District of Columbia for Department of General Services (DGS) construction division while managing CCC’s safety and IT departments.
Led end-to-end business operations, strategy, staffing, training, and growth of CCC’s DGS construction sector, expanding into multiple pipelines including schools, shelters, and parks and recreation centers.
Project list
$85M J.O. Wilson Elementary School Modernization – Joint Venture Davis Construction - 89,000SF Design-Build (Government Contract).
$24M Stoddert Elementary School East & West Additions -38,500SF Design-Build (Government Contract).
$22M Alice Deal Middle School Classroom Addition -30,179 SF Design-Build (Government Contract).
$18M Old Minor Early Learning Center 26,000 SFDesign-Build (Government Contract).
$12M Emery Shelter Renovation - 16,500 SF Design Lump Sum (Government Contract).
$9M City Center Charter School - 12,500 SF Design Lump Sum (Private funding).
Project Executive
GCS-SIGAL
Washington, DC
11.2022 - 06.2023
Oversaw Department of General Services (DGS) construction sector, managing business operations, strategy, and growth across areas including schools, recreation centers, and shelters.
Improved operational efficiencies, policies, and culture by overseeing the construction process for quality control and efficiency, and built a talented team to support the company’s vision and initiatives for the DGS sector.
Managed workload, professional development, and client development skills of project management staff to enhance team capabilities.
Promoted positive customer relations by engaging professionally with contractors, subcontractors, and vendors, instilling a commitment to safety, quality, customer service, and profitability within project team.
Manage and maintain 'Strategic Partner' subcontractor and vendor relationships, including verification of timely payment.
Created high school internship programs and recruited local shelter residents to assist with construction projects.
Senior Project Manager
Coakley & Williams Construction (CWC)
Bethesda, MD
09.2015 - 10.2022
Demonstrating the completion of difficult projects and equally challenging clients.
Oversaw project managers, engineers, superintendents, and accountants, ensuring alignment and effective project delivery.
Built and maintained strong relationships with owners, architects, and subcontractors; managed budgeting, project scheduling, subcontractor negotiations, trade contracts, project accounting, change orders, submittals, progress meetings, quality control, and safety.
Participated in industry organizations at committee and board levels, representing CWC at networking functions to enhance professional relationships.
Collaborate with business development in the pursuit of new work, proposals, and interviews.
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER – Georgetown Visitation, Washington, DC Contract Value $650,857 Scope of Work: Interior Renovation – Responsible for the interior demolition and renovation of the Fisher Gymnasium lobby entrance, existing student kitchenette, lounge, and team display cases. This job was completed on time and within budget.
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER - 801 Men’s Shelter, SE Washington, DC Contract Value $59,500,000 Scope of Work: Base Build - A design-build joint venture project with Blue Skye Construction. Responsible for the new construction of a Men’s Shelter located in SE DC owned by the Department of General Services. Providing a turnkey 85,000 SF, LEED Gold shelter with 375 beds, including low barrier, working and respite dorms, health clinic, commercial grade kitchen, laundry facilities, DHS administrative offices, rooftop terraces, green roofs, covered pavilions, and walkways.
PROJECT MANAGER - Edgewood Recreation Center, Washington, DC: Contract Value $26,000,000 Scope of Work: Base Build - A firm fixed price joint venture project with Blue Skye Construction. Oversee contractual performance of over 25 subcontractors for a Department of General Services contract, which provided new construction services for a recreation center.
PROJECT MANAGER - Bishop Ireton High School (BIHS), Alexandria VA: Contract Value $2,500,000 Scope of Work: Interior Renovation - An addition, renovation, and removal of an existing building.
PROJECT MANAGER- Kenilworth Recreation Center, Washington, DC Contract Value $17,500,000 Scope of Work: Base Build - Preconstruction and construction services were provided for the renovation and expansion of an elementary school built in 1933.
Corporate Safety Officer
Akima Construction Services (ACS)
Laurel, MD
03.2011 - 09.2015
Developed and maintained comprehensive environmental, health, and safety programs, ensuring compliance with government regulations and company policies.
Projected and maintained project schedule and budget, cultivated relationships with sub-contractors, coordinated with permitting and inspection agencies, and fostered a unique safety culture at each jobsite.
Executed renovation and upgrade of two existing buildings, enhancing overall functionality and safety.
Managed the design-build project for three separate Access Control Points at the Pentagon, completing all tasks on time and within budget.
Safety Manager
Enclos Corp
Eagan, MN
01.2010 - 03.2011
Directly responsible for the development and implementation of safety and health programs for as many as 15 different construction sites around the country, focusing on the Zero Incident Process.
Advocated for safety excellence across multiple worksites nationwide, enhancing safety culture and compliance.
Investigated and documented all accidents and injuries, identifying root causes and collaborating with field management on corrective action plans to prevent recurrence.
Conducted quarterly safety inspections at all worksites, delivering actionable insights to field management for safety improvements.
Managed corporate office operations
Safety Manager
IAP World Services
Washington, DC
08.2008 - 05.2009
Oversaw compliance and surveillance for 386 employees and strategic subcontractors, maintaining safety standards.
Updated and implemented WRAMC EHS program, establishing long and short-term EHS objectives for strategic subcontractors.
Coordinated tasks and resources for WRAMC prime contract to ensure effective project execution.
Education
MBA/PM - Business Administrations concentration in Program Management
Aspen University
BS - Occupational Safety and Health
Jacksonville State University
BS - Industrial Management
Jacksonville State University
Skills
Project management
Stakeholder engagement
Risk management
Contract negotiation
Budget analysis
Safety compliance
Client relationship management
Certification
Trained Project Manager (CPM), Project Management Leadership Group (PMLG)
Construction Quality Management Certified
Instructional Technology Certificate (ITC), University of Alabama at Birmingham
OSHA 500 Outreach Instructor
OSHA 30 and 10 Instructor
HAZWOPPER CFR 1910.120
Adult CPR and Standard First Aid Instructor
Military Service
US ARMY, E6, 54B Nuclear, Biological, Chemical and Radiological, 1991-1999, Honorable
Timeline
Project Executive
Gilbane Building Company
04.2024 - Current
Project Executive
Chiaramonte Construction Company (CCC)
06.2023 - 04.2024
Project Executive
GCS-SIGAL
11.2022 - 06.2023
Senior Project Manager
Coakley & Williams Construction (CWC)
09.2015 - 10.2022
Corporate Safety Officer
Akima Construction Services (ACS)
03.2011 - 09.2015
Safety Manager
Enclos Corp
01.2010 - 03.2011
Safety Manager
IAP World Services
08.2008 - 05.2009
MBA/PM - Business Administrations concentration in Program Management