Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Publications
Certification
Timeline
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Jeffrey Sallas

Denton,TX

Summary

Construction Executive at a large national construction company with over 32 years of experience in construction management of complex geotechnical projects most significantly in the area of in-situ solidification and stabilization (ISS) including, soil improvement, mix design development, and mass material moving projects. Experience includes proposal development, field operations, resource allocation, including business development, design assist coordination, and pre-construction services. Seasoned Construction professional with exceptional leadership and project management skills. Competent in team, budget and schedule oversight. Develops scopes, checks field activities, and updates clients.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Vice President - Geotechnical Division

Forgen, LLC
05.2016 - Current

Very diverse project experience specializing geotechnical soil improvement techniques -please see attached project list. Target and pursuit of potential projects, Capture Team Leader, Customer relationships, pre-construction services, project oversite. Safety Executive Leadership Team - focus on company core values, safety culture, and empowerment and setting expectations for proper choices and safe behavior.

  • Collaborated with senior management to develop strategic initiatives and long term goals.
  • Aligned organizational objectives with company mission to increase business growth and integrate work strategies.
  • Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
  • Identified and resolved issues between employees, promoting better collaboration and mutual respect.
  • Leveraged technology to automate workflows and streamline processes, resulting in increased productivity and cost savings across region.
  • Enhanced company profitability by implementing strategic business plans and optimizing operational processes.

Regional Manager

Magnus Pacific/GLE&I
04.2010 - 05.2016

Project Director and Regional Manager for a national geotechnical and environmental remediation contractor in North Texas. Managed projects in Northeast, Colorado, Florida, Texas and Florida. Promoted to Vice President.

  • Established new region for company expansion.
  • Promoted culture of continuous improvement through ongoing process reviews, employee engagement initiatives, and open channels of communication.
  • Collaborated with product development teams to provide valuable customer insights, driving continuous improvement efforts and enhancing overall offerings to meet market demands.
  • Collaborated with executive leadership to establish long-term objectives, drive growth initiatives, and align regional efforts with corporate goals.
  • Evaluated competitor strategies to identify industry trends and gather market intelligence, informing strategic decision-making processes.
  • Motivated regional staff to achieve ambitious sales targets by establishing competitive incentive structure and celebrating team accomplishments.
  • Assisted in developed and executed successful business plans that resulted in improved market share and profitability within region.
  • Established and maintained operational standards for Gulf Coast and Rocky Mountain Regions.
  • Development of sole sources opportunities with repeat customers.
  • Successful managed specialty Design-Build projects within Colorado aggregate industry.
  • Built and deepened partnerships with industry leaders to strengthen collaborative efforts and promote mutual profitability.

Project Coordinator

ENTACT
04.2008 - 04.2010

Project Manager for a national environmental remediation contractor the oil and gas arena and other private clients.

  • Managed projects from $2M to $50M including Time and Material projects
  • Fostered culture of innovation and creativity within project team, leading to improved problem-solving capabilities and enhanced outcomes.
  • Enhanced overall project success by conducting thorough post-project evaluations and incorporating lessons learned into future efforts.
  • Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
  • Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
  • Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
  • Managed projects from procurement to commission.
  • Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
  • Prepared and submitted project invoices for review and approval.
  • Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
  • Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
  • Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to client

Project Manager

Compass Environmental
04.2001 - 04.2008

Project Manager for a national environmental and geotechnical specialty contractor specializing soil improvement and remediation. Managed projects nationally including Northeast, Colorado, Texas, Florida and Georgia. Left the firm to join a similar company focusing on oil and gas market place.

  • Fostered culture of innovation and creativity within project team, leading to improved problem-solving capabilities and enhanced outcomes.
  • Prepared detailed reports on project status for stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment with objectives.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams and resolved conflicts, maintaining positive work environment throughout project lifecycle.
  • Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
  • Ensured regulatory compliance by closely monitoring applicable laws and regulations within industry sector throughout each stage of life cycle.
  • Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.
  • Created accurate budgets based on resource requirements, allowing for optimal allocation of funds across all aspects of the projects

Education

Bachelor of Science - Construction Management

Louisiana State University And A&M College
Baton Rouge, LA
05.1992

Skills

  • Customer (and safety) Focused
  • Collaborative Approach
  • Seasoned and Experienced
  • Complex Projects
  • Dispute Resolution
  • Team Collaboration
  • Bid Preparation
  • Value Engineering
  • Cost Control
  • Scheduling and Coordination
  • Material Procurement
  • Operations Oversight
  • Self Motivation

Accomplishments

    Expertise in Pre-Construction project planning, budgeting, scheduling, phasing, Disruption Avoidance and Infection Control planning. Two decades of on the jobsite project management experience. Emphasis in Healthcare but have a diverse project background in many markets. Leadership role in current position as Construction Executive in business development and project execution but looking to relocate to New England and join forces with a top quality construction services firm.

Publications

City of Dallas Floodway System (DFS) Case Study: 100-Year Levee Remediation, ASCE Rocky Mountain Geo-Conference 2014

Certification

30-hour OSHA – General Industry Safety and Health

Transportation Work Identification Credential (TWIC)

OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER Training

OSHA 8-Hour HAZWOPER Refresher Training

HAZWOPER Supervisory Training

Loss Prevention System (LPS)


Timeline

Vice President - Geotechnical Division

Forgen, LLC
05.2016 - Current

Regional Manager

Magnus Pacific/GLE&I
04.2010 - 05.2016

Project Coordinator

ENTACT
04.2008 - 04.2010

Project Manager

Compass Environmental
04.2001 - 04.2008

Bachelor of Science - Construction Management

Louisiana State University And A&M College
Jeffrey Sallas