John V. Picciola
Waveland,MS
Summary
Diligent and dedicated with strong background in managing business operations and enhancing efficiency. Proven track record of leading teams and implementing process improvements that align with company goals. Demonstrated ability to manage financials and foster collaboration across departments.
Client-focused Business Manager offering diverse experience in customer service, business management and project coordination. Quickly builds relationships with both new clients and business audiences. Quick-learning with excellent multitasking skills and mastery of new technology. Commended for innovation and creative problem-solving to address business challenges.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Manager
Picciola Construction Company
10.1998 - 08.2026
- John Picciola has worked in the construction field for the last Twenty-Eight (28) years after earning his bachelor's degree in Business from Nicholls State University in 1992. His background includes providing construction services to a wide variety of clients such as Edison Chouest Offshore, C-Port, and LOOP LLC. John W. Stone Oil Distributors, Halliburton, Grand Isle Shipyard, BP, Lafourche Parish Council, and ASCO. Some of his recent projects are Grand Isle Shipyard Office Facility consisting of a two story 15,234 square foot office building and 11,800 square foot living quarters facility for Chevron USA.Other projects have included pre-engineered metal building ranging in size from 5000 square feet to 95,000 square feet, concrete crane pads to heavy industrial slabs for pre-engineered building with large bridge cranes.Concrete parking lots, roads, & boat launches. Design and construction of Pipe Facility for Nalco Chemicals at Port Fourchon in Louisiana. Another project recently done was a well testing room that consisted of 12" thick concrete walls 42' tall cast in place with a 16" thick concrete deck poured in place above the walls 42' above the concrete floor. Several retail facilities such as Smoothie King, Jinsan Sushi, Golden Corral, & Crispy Burger. Project costs range from $100,000 to $7,500,000.Estimated project costs, managed construction crews of 30 to 90 employees daily, and tracked material purchases and costs.
- Oversaw daily business operations, aligning administrative workflows with construction project priorities.
- Managed budgets, invoices, and cost controls, ensuring accurate financial reporting and accountability.
- Coordinated payroll, billing, and vendor payments to maintain consistent cash flow and support operational stability.
Construction Manager
P & A Engineering
05.1988 - 12.1998
- Conducted construction surveys to establish control points, alignments, and site layout accuracy.
- Interpreted plans and specifications to verify grades, elevations, and project boundaries.
- Set out foundations, utilities, and structural elements for compliant construction placement.
- Established strong relationships with clients through transparent communication about project expectations, deliverables, and timeframes.
- provided layout control points and elevation controls.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Nicholls State University
Thibodaux, LA05.1992
Skills
- Project management
- Construction scheduling
- Budget management
- Financial management
- Operations management
- Employee management
- Client management
- Client relations
- Business development
Section name
- John V. Picciola
- Waveland, MS.
Timeline
Business Manager
Picciola Construction Company
10.1998 - 08.2026
Construction Manager
P & A Engineering
05.1988 - 12.1998
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Nicholls State University