BRANDON SLOVAK
Operations professional with 20 years of progressive experience overseeing national rollout programs, construction operations, and project management. Dependable and adaptable leader with a proven ability to respond to changing portfolio demands while maintaining operational performance and business objectives.
Experienced in managing 1,500–2,500 projects annually across all 50 states, with up to $15M in P&L responsibility and teams of up to 20. Strong expertise in operational strategy, process improvement, vendor management, cost control, risk management, team development, and large-scale program execution. Proven track record of streamlining operations, improving efficiency, controlling costs, and delivering complex projects safely, on schedule, and within budget.
Work History
Director of Operations
5 Years 1 Month- Led national construction operations supporting 1,500–2,500 projects annually across 50 states, with annual project volume of approximately $8M–$17M.
- Managed $15M annual P&L and led teams of 10–20, including 8 direct reports, to ensure financial performance and operational effectiveness.
- Directed budgeting, forecasting, cost control, vendor negotiations, resource planning, and operational performance.
- Developed scalable processes and automated workflows that improved efficiency, reduced errors, lowered direct labor requirements, and optimized infrastructure.
- Built and mentored project and operations teams, establishing accountability and execution standards that enhanced team performance.
- Implemented operational controls that identified risks early, safeguarding project schedules, budgets, quality, and customer commitments.
Program Manager
2 Years 10 Months- Managed complex national rollout programs from preconstruction to closeout, ensuring alignment with project goals and stakeholder expectations.
- Directed schedules, budgets, procurement, subcontractors, vendors, quality, risk, and customer communication to achieve project milestones and maintain stakeholder satisfaction.
- Developed standardized processes and reporting tools that enhanced project visibility and accountability across teams.
- Mentored project management personnel and supported operational process improvements.
- Led national construction rollouts for project management.
Project Manager
7 Years 1 Month- Managed project budgets, schedules, procurement, subcontractor coordination, quality control, customer communication, and closeout to ensure project delivery aligned with client expectations.
- Managed commercial construction and national rollout projects from planning through completion.
- Identified and assessed scope, schedule, material, and resource risks to mitigate potential project impacts.
- Negotiated vendor and subcontractor contracts to control project costs and address issues efficiently.
- Led national construction rollout initiatives across various regions.
Warehouse Manager
5 Years- Managed warehouse operations for national construction programs, ensuring timely project support.
- Oversaw inventory, receiving, staging, distribution, and material tracking to streamline logistics.
- Enhanced inventory controls and material availability, contributing to improved operational efficiency.
- Supported national construction projects through effective management.
Skills
Accomplishments
- 1,100+ Lowes locations electrical bay lighting rollout: $1.2M program delivered on time and 6% under budget.
- 225+7-Eleven Speedway locations LED upgrade: $5M program delivered ahead of schedule and 7% under budget.
- 120+ Whole Foods self-checkout replacements: $1.8M program delivered on time and 10% under budget.
- 500+ ATM construction and replacement projects delivered through a national rollout program.
Certification
NATIONAL OPERATIONS EXPERIENCE
20 Years with Powerhouse | 50 States | 1,500–2,500 Projects/Year | $8M–$15M Annual Project Volume | $15M P&L Responsibility | Teams of 10–20 | Open to Travel