Ed Easley
Temecula,CA
Summary
Proven leader in golf course construction and design, with a track record of delivering multi-million dollar projects under budget for companies like Desmond Muirhead, Inc., Eagle, and Arcis Golf. Expert in team building and project management, demonstrating adaptability and a strong work ethic. Achieved significant savings through in-house team development and efficient capital project execution.
Overview
47
47
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Vice President of Construction
Arcis Golf
10.2014 - Current
- Responsible for designing, planning, budgeting, and implementing all golf course capital projects across the company's portfolio.
- Lead liaison between company and project architects, municipal stakeholders, consultants, and engineers.
- Developed multiple teams of in-house skilled construction personnel to provide construction services for golf course capital projects, resulting in savings of millions of dollars in capital funding requirements.
- Work directly with Executive Vice President of Asset Management on long term planning of all course capital improvements, development of construction budgets
Senior Vice President of Construction
Eagle Golf (Acquired By Arcis Golf In 2014)
05.2004 - 10.2014
- Responsible for all design and construction projects across the company's portfolio.
- Worked closely with the Vice President of Operations on property assessment, new business development, and long-term planning of capital improvements.
Construction Consultant
Eagle Golf
05.2001 - 05.2004
- Provided construction services for various renovation projects throughout the client's portfolio.
- Provided design management for a $20 million renovation of two golf courses for the City of Ventura, working as Eagle Golf's project representative. Developed and managed a team of consultants for the golf course and landscape design, budget creation, permitting, vertical architecture, and engineering; created specifications for golf course construction and material sourcing, contract creation, and bid award.
- Provided construction management for the City of Ventura,working as Eagle Golf's project representative. Managed the day to day activities of all contractors and consultants, presided over weekly construction meetings, worked with golf course architect to ensure contractor's compliance to design and specifications.
- Provided daily quality control and partnered with Eagle Golf's maintenance leadership for the grassing and grow-in of both golf courses.
Sr. Golf Course Architect and Construction Manager
Desmond Muirhead, Inc
01.1993 - 03.2001
- Responsible for client interaction, site analysis, conceptual design development, and detailed master planning and construction plans.
- Produce graphic illustrations, construction documents, and specification packages.
- Directed consultant coordination, contract negotiations, on-site design, and construction services.
- Supervised company shapers, on-site supervisors, and provided construction management services on numerous projects throughout Asia, Mexico, Middle East, and the United States.
Project Manager
S. A. Golf
03.1992 - 10.1992
- Supervised the construction of an 18-hole championship golf course designed by Dr. Mike Hurdzan, which was built in a flood plain with a high population of wetland areas.
- Duties included supervising tree clearing, heavy earth moving, rough and finish shaping, irrigation and drainage installation, and turf establishment.
- Supervised the successful installation and monitoring of a soil erosion and sediment control plan, ensuring the project's environmental sustainability.
- Developed and directed the “post-construction” maintenance and fertilization of all turf areas.
Director of Golf Operations
Sculpture Force
08.1989 - 02.1992
- Supervised the construction management of all projects for this international golf course construction company.
- Administration of all contracts between the firm's clients and sub-contractors.
- Responsible for evaluating bid documents, construction drawings, and specifications.
- Responsible for detailed estimating and bid take-offs to establish construction budgets and schedules.
- Developed computer programs to use in every aspect of construction management, budgeting, estimating, and cost tracking.
- Coordinated procedures and systems for efficient grow-in and maintenance of turfgrass.
Project Manager/Golf Course Superintendent
Golden Era Golf Course
05.1988 - 08.1989
- Consulted and assisted the golf course owner while selecting the golf course architect.
- Reviewed construction bids, interviewed construction contractors, and selected approved contractors.
- Coordinated and supervised the general contractor in all phases of constructing the project.
- Directed turf establishment and subsequent daily maintenance, budgeting, and the development of many time saving management practices, reports, and programs
Assistant Golf Course Superintendent
Rancho California Golf Club
05.1986 - 04.1988
- Assisted Superintendent in all phases of golf course maintenance, employee scheduling, irrigation programming, and fertilizer applications.
- Personally supervised tee, bunker, and cart path construction projects.
- Directly responsible for all chemical and fertilizer applications, calibrations, and record keeping.
Golf Course Superintendent
Vinita Country Club
04.1983 - 01.1986
- Maintained an 18-hole golf course, clubhouse grounds, equipment, and off-site areas.
- Introduced and implemented an intense remodeling program for the greens, tees, and fairways.
- Upgraded an outdated and inefficient irrigation system.
Golf Course Crew Foreman
Shangri-La Golf Resort
05.1977 - 02.1983
- Worked in all phases of golf course maintenance under the direction of my father.
- Assisted in the construction of an additional 18-hole championship golf course.
- Responsible for the construction of greens, tees, and bunkers.
- Installed a full-coverage Toro irrigation system.
Education
Horticulture
North Eastern Oklahoma A&M
Miami, OK05.1983
Turfgrass Science
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK05.1986
Skills
- Leadership
- Adaptability
- Problem-Solving
- Reliability
- Loyal
- Work ethic
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Open mindedness
Affiliations
- GCSAA Class A 34 Year Member
Timeline
Senior Vice President of Construction
Arcis Golf
10.2014 - Current
Senior Vice President of Construction
Eagle Golf (Acquired By Arcis Golf In 2014)
05.2004 - 10.2014
Construction Consultant
Eagle Golf
05.2001 - 05.2004
Sr. Golf Course Architect and Construction Manager
Desmond Muirhead, Inc
01.1993 - 03.2001
Project Manager
S. A. Golf
03.1992 - 10.1992
Director of Golf Operations
Sculpture Force
08.1989 - 02.1992
Project Manager/Golf Course Superintendent
Golden Era Golf Course
05.1988 - 08.1989
Assistant Golf Course Superintendent
Rancho California Golf Club
05.1986 - 04.1988
Golf Course Superintendent
Vinita Country Club
04.1983 - 01.1986
Golf Course Crew Foreman
Shangri-La Golf Resort
05.1977 - 02.1983
Horticulture
North Eastern Oklahoma A&M
Turfgrass Science
Oklahoma State University
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