Derek Hebert
Lafayette,LA
Summary
Innovative and strategic leader with knack for driving organizational success and fostering strong team dynamics. Possesses 20+ years experience and solid understanding of global business operations, business development and business financial management. Committed to delivering impactful results and enhancing project performance, from the initial estimate through the project close out.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Consultant
DSH Ventures
2023 - Current
- Develop and implement internal processes, procedures for best business practices, reducing risk and creating efficiencies.
- Evaluated existing business models, identifying areas of improvement to increase revenue generation potential.
- Developed complete business plans and operational strategies for new and existing business.
- Estimated and management various projects
President
Manuel Commercial
2018 - 2023
- Developed Strategic and Business plan for new commercial design build start up firm
- Hired and managed architects, engineers, project managers, superintendents and all required support staff. Trained and developed to ensure productivity reducing overhead cost and needs
- Established a culture of accountability by setting clear expectations and holding individuals responsible for results
- Cultivated strong relationships with external partners to foster collaboration and maximize resources.
- Negotiated, Bid and estimated all incoming projects until hiring full time estimator
- Directed technological improvements, reducing waste and business bottlenecks.
- Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
President / Owner
Core Construction Group, LLC
2004 - 2018
- Built, managed and grew a start up commercial construction firm from $0 to $23 Million per year in average revenue
- Discovered, hired, trained, developed and retained a team of roughly 26 employees
- Worked with several construction software engineers to develop a fully integrated single source software
- Developed yearly organizational financial projections, budgets and reporting.
- Worked closely with CFO to identify critical financial data, innovating reporting procedures and ensuring the accuracy and timely production of financial data.
- Developed standards for quality control, transparency, efficiency and cost management, ensuring project teams begin set up for success to delivery fast track and all projects on time and within budget
- Managed key relationships with Design professionals, Surety's, Insurance providers, subcontractor community and vendors.
- Developed key matrix systems simplifying the process to obtain clear and accurate feed back on project performance from owners, architect, engineers, subcontractors, vendors, lenders and all other involved parties
- Completed the task for every role with in the organization, prior to hiring for needed positions. Developed effective roles and responsibilities for key positions, retained talented team members and provide a detailed and openly discussed path of trajectory up the "company ladder"
Project Manager /Estimator
The Lemoine Company
1995 - 2004
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Obtain, Process and thoroughly review project submittals and shop drawings
- Development and management of project schedules
- Project buyout, negotiating of terms and conditions and effective management of subs and vendors inline with the contractual agreement
- Delivered exceptional customer satisfaction through effective and consistent communication and project status updates
- Mentored junior team members in project management best practices to enhance their skills and contribute to better overall performance.
- Assisted lead estimator with project estimates, providing detailed scopes of work, accurate quantification and effective bid day communication resulting in obtaining competitive and accurate bids.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Construction Management
Northeast Louisiana University
Monroe, La08-1995
Skills
- Accurate and effective Estimating, Budgeting, forecasting and management of company, department and project financials
- Planning, Scheduling, documentation, implementation, execution, management and effective close out of commercial projects
- Innovation and creativity
- Effective Communicator
- Wisdom and experience from past success and failures
- Recruitment of industry top talent, development and retainment
Accomplishments
- Voted Entrepreneur of the year 2007 by ABiz magazine / LEDA
- Member of Young Presidents Organization
- Board of Directors for Hearts of Hope foundation
- Multiple AIA project awards as President of organization
Timeline
Business Consultant
DSH Ventures
2023 - Current
President
Manuel Commercial
2018 - 2023
President / Owner
Core Construction Group, LLC
2004 - 2018
Project Manager /Estimator
The Lemoine Company
1995 - 2004
Bachelor of Science - Construction Management
Northeast Louisiana University