Clint Graves
Clear Lake Shores,TX
Summary
Seasoned disaster recovery and restoration executive with 40+ years of experience leading large-scale residential, commercial, and industrial property damage projects in the U.S. and abroad. Expertise includes flood and fire recovery, environmental restoration, and catastrophe (CAT) project management. Demonstrated ability to build and mentor high-performing teams, drive operational excellence, and deliver multimillion-dollar projects on time and within budget. Adept at strategic planning, process optimization, and stakeholder collaboration. Recognized for exceptional leadership under pressure and a commitment to quality, safety, and client satisfaction. Seeking to leverage deep industry experience in a senior executive or consulting capacity.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Coordinator
ServiceMaster
01.2014 - Current
- Support Project Managers and Assistant Project Managers with scheduling, subcontractor coordination, and resource planning.
- Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.
- Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular meetings, fostering a positive work environment for increased productivity.
- Tracked hours and expenses to keep project on task and within budgetary parameters.
- Assisted with onboarding newly hired staff members and coached on task prioritization.
- Identified potential risks and developed mitigation strategies to minimize disruptions to project timelines.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers, securing favorable terms for cost-effective procurement of resources needed for each project's success.
Director of Operations
Steamatic Catastrophe Management
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Oversaw daily operations across multiple departments, ensuring seamless coordination and efficient execution of tasks.
- Monitored budget and utilized operational resources.
- Conducted regular performance reviews to assess team progress, providing constructive feedback and guidance for continuous improvement.
- Managed budgets and resources, optimizing allocation for maximum impact on business objectives.
- Negotiated with vendors, suppliers and other stakeholders to acquire mutually beneficial contracts and agreement.
- Improved operational efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing innovative solutions.
- Implemented quality control measures to maintain high standards of service delivery.
Project Manager
BMS Cat
01.2002 - 01.2006
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
Operations Manager
Steamatic of Wichita Falls
01.1996 - 01.2002
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
Operations Manager
Steamatic of Oklahoma City
01.1992 - 01.1996
Operations Manager
Steamatic of Amarillo
01.1985 - 01.1992
- Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
- Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - General
West Texas State University
Canyon, TXSkills
- Problem-solving
- Project coordination
- Time management
- Detail-oriented
- Project scheduling
- Customer service
- Relationship building
- Cost control
Certification
- TWIC
- Passport
- Driver’s license
Training
- IICRC
- Xactimate 1 & 2
- COW (Clerk of the Works) T&M estimating platform.
- OSHA 30
Timeline
Project Coordinator
ServiceMaster
01.2014 - Current
Director of Operations
Steamatic Catastrophe Management
01.2010 - 01.2013
Project Manager
BMS Cat
01.2002 - 01.2006
Operations Manager
Steamatic of Wichita Falls
01.1996 - 01.2002
Operations Manager
Steamatic of Oklahoma City
01.1992 - 01.1996
Operations Manager
Steamatic of Amarillo
01.1985 - 01.1992
Some College (No Degree) - General
West Texas State University
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