David Axton
Port Byron,NY
Summary
Accomplished Managing Director, Project Director, and Manager with over 25 years of experience in industrial and retail-based construction projects across the US and Europe. Adept at overseeing project management, operations, and business development while ensuring compliance, quality, and efficiency. Proven leadership in managing large-scale projects, budget tracking, and cross-functional team coordination. Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills, with a dedication to company success and team development.
Experienced with coordinating and managing construction projects. Utilizes strong planning and organizational skills to ensure projects meet timelines and budget constraints. Track record of effectively leading teams and maintaining high standards of safety and quality.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Construction Consultant
The AXT Group
11.2024 - Current
- Consulting major companies regarding Construction and Project Management, Best Practices, Bidding Procedures, Quality Control, Risk Management, Procurement, Permitting , schedule quality assurance and optimization, and claims prevention and dispute resolution
Project Director
Einstein Construction Group
04.2017 - 11.2024
- Company Overview: Retail Construction
- Led major airport retail construction projects, including Reagan National (DCA) and Dulles Intl (IAD)
- Managed project acquisition, hiring, and execution from planning to closeout
- Ensured compliance with architectural and engineering specifications, maintaining quality and adherence to schedules
- Retail Construction for major US and European brands
Project Manager
Chase Design LLC
04.1999 - 04.2017
- Directed retail, product, and branding projects, collaborating with designers and engineers
- Managed project scheduling, budgeting, and vendor coordination to optimize efficiency and cost-effectiveness
Education
Communications / Criminal Justice
Cayuga College
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Business Software Proficiency
- Risk management
- Contract Management
- Proposal Management
- Procurement Processes
- Bidding procedures
- Construction management
- Schedule optimization
- Vendor coordination
- Cost estimation
- Materials procurement
- Change order management
- Subcontractor management
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Construction scheduling
- Critical thinking
Timeline
Construction Consultant
The AXT Group
11.2024 - Current
Project Director
Einstein Construction Group
04.2017 - 11.2024
Project Manager
Chase Design LLC
04.1999 - 04.2017
Communications / Criminal Justice
Cayuga College
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