George Palmer Jr
Highlands Ranch,CO
Summary
Dynamic construction professional with over 30 years of experience leading diverse projects, including fast-track commercial developments, petroleum stations, restaurants, and warehouses featuring automation, food production, and multi-temperature cold storage. Recognized for fostering productive relationships with architects, engineers, designers, contractors, vendors, and team members to drive project success. Results-oriented achiever adept at exceeding targets and thriving in fast-paced environments, leveraging strategic thinking and hands-on expertise to deliver impactful solutions that enhance organizational performance. Committed to continuous improvement and innovation within the construction industry.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Facilities and Construction
Performance Food Group/Vistar
01.2018 - Current
- Manages multi-temp, food production, and automated food warehouse projects. Coordinates with real-estate team on project specific budgets and lease exhibits. Managing and reporting to financial team on capital forecast spend and budgets. Overseeing Architects, Engineers, and design team to secure all state, city, and local AHJ approvals.
Senior Construction Manager
Office Depot/Office Max
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Managed and secured needed permits, and construction of fast-track tenant improvements, downsizes, store of the future, and flagship projects through the USA.
Director of Construction
Sports Authority
01.2004 - 01.2016
- Managed a team of project managers and administrators conducting a national roll out of ground-ups, tenant improvements, and open store remodels.
Senior Project Manager
Fred Myer
01.2002 - 01.2004
Director of Construction
Center Oak Properties
01.2001 - 01.2002
Director of Construction
Hollywood Entertainment
01.1996 - 01.2001
Project Manager
Fisher Development General Contractor
01.1995 - 01.1996
Education
High School Diploma -
Thomas Edison High School
Alexandria, VA05-1984
Journeyman Carpenter - Carpentry
Joint Carpentry Apprenticeship Program 4yr
Washington, DC05-1990
No Degree - Construction Management 1 & 2
Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale, VA05-1990
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Project
- Lawson Budgeting
- FileMaker
- Office Trax
- Lucernex
- Building maintenance
- Multitasking
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Relocations
- Vendor coordination
- Repairs and maintenance
Timeline
Director of Facilities and Construction
Performance Food Group/Vistar
01.2018 - Current
Senior Construction Manager
Office Depot/Office Max
01.2016 - 01.2018
Director of Construction
Sports Authority
01.2004 - 01.2016
Senior Project Manager
Fred Myer
01.2002 - 01.2004
Director of Construction
Center Oak Properties
01.2001 - 01.2002
Director of Construction
Hollywood Entertainment
01.1996 - 01.2001
Project Manager
Fisher Development General Contractor
01.1995 - 01.1996
High School Diploma -
Thomas Edison High School
Journeyman Carpenter - Carpentry
Joint Carpentry Apprenticeship Program 4yr
No Degree - Construction Management 1 & 2
Northern Virginia Community College
ADDITIONAL
- Leadership Training: Lead-U, Zenker-Folkman, and Extraordinary Leader
- Volunteer: National Ski Center for the Disabled
- Journeyman Carpenter: 1985-1995
- 1st Place Washington D.C. and Vicinity Apprenticeship Contest 1990