Jerry Savoie
Colleyville
Summary
Dynamic Vice President of Construction, Design and Facilities Executive with many years of experience in spearheading large-scale to small construction projects from inception to completion across various sectors. Years of experience optimizing complex operational processes and driving organizational efficiency. Proven track record of implementing innovative strategies that reduce costs, improve quality, and enhance overall business performance. Adept at leading large, diverse teams and managing budgets and P&L from 100k to 350 Million to achieve ambitious corporate goals. Dedicated and highly resourceful international, multi-industry experience, specializing in program and project management, capital planning, risk mitigation, quality assurance, financial management, stakeholder relations, business development, and staff coaching. A proven track record of leading operations for field and administrative personnel in projects spanning multiple industries, including healthcare, commercial, senior living, animal hospitals, clinics, laboratories and multi-family.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Project Manager
PRS CONSTRUCTION
- Built ALFs & multi-family ranging from $14,000,000 to $26,000,000.
Senior Project Manager
GLADE HOLDINGS
- Built commercial, mixed use and multi-family projects.
Project Manager
CONCEPT BUILDERS
- Built commercial, healthcare, mixed use, and retail projects.
Director of Construction
The Rogers Group
01.2024 - Current
- Responsible for the comprehensive oversight and strategic management of the firm's new construction and ground-up projects across multiple sectors, including commercial ground up, commercial TI, water parks and amenities with combined annual revenue of $500M.
- Hold full P&L responsibility for all projects within the new construction division, ensuring profitability and alignment with organizational goals.
- Provide executive leadership and oversight for construction and design personnel, fostering a culture of accountability, efficiency, and high performance.
- Successfully structured the new construction division by streamlining estimating, project management, and reporting processes to enhance operational efficiency.
- Authored a comprehensive procedures manual defining the roles and responsibilities of project staff, improving clarity and performance across teams.
- Oversee the review and approval of all project estimates, final budgets, and qualifications prior to executing owner and subcontractor contracts.
Vice President of Design & Construction
City Vet
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Responsible for the comprehensive management of the firm’s new construction projects, design builds, including tenant renovations of animal care facilities, specialty, and emergency full-service hospitals.
- Direct P&L responsibility for all projects from inception to completion. Provide leadership and executive oversight for the construction personnel within my division. Developed and executed strategic plan to expand business operations from 18 local clinics and zero hospitals to 56 clinics and 3 hospitals nationwide in less than a year, resulting in an increase in overall market share.
- Directed all office and field operations, overseeing design architects, engineers, project managers and superintendents to ensure project alignment with strategic goals.
- Develop strategic plans and initiatives to optimize construction processes, improve productivity, and ensure adherence to quality standards by 30% over all projects.
- Restructured the design and construction department by developing a strategic plan and initiatives to optimize construction processes, improve productivity, and quality standards, resulting in an overall project client satisfaction by 30%.
- Introduced a sophisticated project scheduling system and project management system, improving resource allocation and reducing construction timeframes by an average of 25%.
- Implemented key performance indicators (KPIs) for each project to include performance, profitability, an financials to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions as needed.
Vice President of Construction
J4 Development
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Responsible for the comprehensive management of the firm’s new construction and ground up projects. (Health Care, Sr. Living, Commercial and Animal Care Facilities) with budgets ranging from 250K to over 35 million.
- Direct P&L responsibility for all projects within the new construction division. Provide leadership and executive oversight for the construction personnel within in my division.
- Restructured the construction department by streamlining estimating, project management and the reporting producers to increase production by 15%.
- Wrote and implemented a new procedure manual for project staff to define roles and responsibility.
- Review all estimates, final budgets and qualifications prior to finalizing the owner and subcontractor’s contracts.
- Streamlined the preconstruction department by implementing new software and protocols, this resulted in a 10% increase in productivity.
- Turned around 3 existing projects that were in the negative profit to a positive 5% fee and 6% profit by end of the projects.
- Led negotiations with key suppliers, resulting in 15% reduction in procurement costs and improved contract terms.
Senior Director of Construction
G6 HOSPITALITY
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Responsible for a 28-member team and all phases of design, purchasing and construction for a leading hotel company.
- Direct P&L responsibility, oversaw all construction for franchise and corporate properties, including all preventive maintenance of all corporate properties. Restructured construction department to include facilities maintenance department by streamlining all reporting and project management producers.
- Wrote and implemented new procedures manual for project and facility management to define roles and responsibility of each department.
- Negotiated new contracts with vendors to remain more competitive on emergency work.
- Created new protocols and procedure manual for the construction and facilities department.
Director of Construction
LMC LLC
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Directed P&L for multiple multi-family mixed use high-rise projects with construction cost ranging from $26,000,000 to $225,000,000.
- Facilitated support and supervision of all on-site construction and land development, including budget, scheduling, quality assurance, and safety on job site as well as ensure compliance with plans, specifications, and relevant building codes.
- Monitored and maintained project budgets and monthly project development reports.
- Oversaw all design, purchasing and construction services for a industry leading mixed-use developer.
- Reviewed and prepared financial projections with related analyses for development and operation of projects.
- Assisted with all facets of development, including planning, design, entitlement, construction, and lease-up of projects.
Vice President of Facilities Department and Construction
SODEXO - Healthcare
01.2009 - 01.2017
- Oversaw and directed P&L for construction and facility operations for multiple sites, including hospitals, medical, K-12, higher education, laboratory, government, commercial, senior living, and military buildings/facilities. Assisted in business development at each account.
- Managed and maintained budgets, financial planning, staffing, and procurement for 100-plus simultaneous projects with budgets up to $200,000,000.
- Increased overall profit of each project by streamlining construction budget process.
- Developed, tracked, trends, and ensured ongoing compliance for annual operating departmental budgets (generally in excess of $10,000,000 as well as $50,000,000 per annum in capital related expenditures).
- Turned-around troubled project at Mt. Sinai Hospital in New York following indictment of prior management team. Restructured entire effort, overcoming poor relationships with unions, multiple change orders, and outstanding supply bills. Completed all projects, saving 10% on project losses and meeting new schedule deadlines.
- Reduced overhead and increased profits for failing contract at OUMC, streamlining PM process, lowering overhead, and increasing profit margins. Implemented new software and enhanced personnel structure, and skill sets of team members, increasing overall profits for each project by 5%. Bolstered annual construction budget from $10,000,000 to $18,000,000 in first year (projection of $22,000,000 in 2017).
Senior Construction Manager
GREAT WOLF RESORT
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Managed construction projects from inception to completion across the US. for projects up to $125,000,000 to over $175,000,000
Senior Project Manager
THE WEITZ COMPANY
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Directed construction for multi-family, ALFs, CCRCs, and mixed-use commercial projects, including 11 jobs valued at $327,000,000.
Education
Masters of Healthcare Administration -
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON
01.2003
B.S. - Construction Management
UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE
01.1997
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite, Procore, e-Builder, MS Project, Visio, Surtrac, Smartsheet, Projectmates, Bluebeam, BIM360
- Project planning
- Scope management
- Client relationship management
- Project plan development
- Project scheduling
- Cross-functional communication
- Client relations
- Training and mentoring
- Meeting facilitation
- Meeting participation
Certification
PMP 2009, CPR, OSHPOD, AHCA, ASHE, EOC, NFPA, LEED GA, CHSP Procore Certified
MILITARY SERVICE
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE, Staff Sergeant, 1990-1995. Acted as IDMT, paramedic, nurse, and healthcare admin.
Timeline
Director of Construction
The Rogers Group
01.2024 - Current
Vice President of Design & Construction
City Vet
01.2023 - 01.2024
Vice President of Construction
J4 Development
01.2020 - 01.2023
Senior Director of Construction
G6 HOSPITALITY
01.2019 - 01.2020
Director of Construction
LMC LLC
01.2017 - 01.2019
Vice President of Facilities Department and Construction
SODEXO - Healthcare
01.2009 - 01.2017
Senior Construction Manager
GREAT WOLF RESORT
01.2006 - 01.2009
Senior Project Manager
THE WEITZ COMPANY
01.2004 - 01.2006
Senior Project Manager
PRS CONSTRUCTION
Senior Project Manager
GLADE HOLDINGS
Project Manager
CONCEPT BUILDERS
B.S. - Construction Management
UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE
Masters of Healthcare Administration -
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON
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