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Joshua Waters

Castle Rock,Colorado

Summary

Lean Six Sigma certified Construction Executive with over fourteen years of proven success in the construction industry, specializing in structural concrete. Expertise in cultivating a culture of collaboration, accountability, and operational excellence drives project success and enhances team performance. Recognized as a customer-focused leader with exceptional interpersonal skills, effectively engaging with clients, managers, supervisors, and vendors. A steadfast commitment to supporting company safety programs underscores a principled work ethic and a reassuring demeanor that fosters trust and reliability.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Head of Construction

Patriot Holdings, LLC
09.2024 - Current
  • Leads a team of 10+ Employees with an annual revenue of roughly $20,000,000
  • Oversees construction operations for a variety of commercial and industrial developments, including Storage facilities, small bay industrial, and mixed-use complexes.
  • Initiates a comprehensive financial project review process, which involves regular budget audits, stakeholder meetings, and improved communication strategies.
  • Works closely with the acquisitions department, architects, engineers, and municipalities to ensure alignment from design through closeout.
  • Oversees the Pre-construction Team and reviews estimates before delivering to the client
  • Develops annual business plan
  • Conducts weekly meetings with the Operations Manager and the Pre-construction Manager on job status, schedule, workforce, secured work, and targeted work
  • Collaborate closely with the Territory Safety Lead to promote a strong safety culture, ensuring the well-being of all team members and demonstrating my responsible approach.
  • Owns all aspects of recruiting and talent development
  • Reports on financials to the CFO and COO monthly

Area Lead

Lithko Contracting, LLC
07.2023 - 09.2024
  • Managed the Pre-construction Team and reviewed estimates before they were delivered to the client
  • Developed annual business plan
  • Managed over 150 employees(20 Office, 130 Field)
  • Conducted weekly meetings with Operations Managers and the Pre-construction lead on job status, schedule, workforce, secured work, and targeted work.
  • Collaborated with the Safety Manager to ensure a strong safety program.
  • Owned all aspects of recruiting and talent development.
  • Reported financials to the CEO, CFO and Regional Lead on a monthly basis
  • Worked with Risk Management and Legal when warranted.
  • Reviewed contracts with Ops Manager and Contracts Team before execution.

Director of Concrete Self-Perform Division

Catamount Constructors
06.2021 - 07.2023
  • Director for the newly implemented Concrete Self-Perform Division
  • Worked with the CFO and the Controller to create proper cost codes to track labor, materials, and equipment
  • Developed a strategic business plan to execute work outside of Catamount
  • Worked with the Director of Safety to ensure a strong safety culture
  • Managed 65 employees within the Concrete Division
  • Responsible for Financial oversight of the Concrete Division
  • Conducted weekly meetings with the Division Staff on current job cost, schedule, billings, etc.
  • Reported financials to the CEO and CFO monthly

Operations Manager-Concrete Division

Bristlecone Construction Corporation/Katerra
02.2018 - 06.2021
  • Managed the field and project teams successfully and collaboratively.
  • Established and maintain positive and effective relationships with clients, Construction Managers, project teams, consultants/architects/ engineers, subcontractors, and governmental agencies.
  • Actively participated in project buy-out and formalizing subcontractors.
  • Reviewed all project documents, including project submittals, RFI's, and shop drawings, for completeness and accuracy.
  • Assisted the Superintendent with the initial setup of projects, including site logistics.
  • Used project management and scheduling software consistently and accurately.
  • Responsible for managing project financials, billings, and cost procedures.
  • Responsible for the financial oversight of field labor.
  • Conducted team meetings, scheduling updates, and project status reports at regular intervals.
  • Managed project closeout.

Project Engineer

Concrete Frame Associates
01.2015 - 03.2018
  • Reviewed ASIs, RFI's, and submittals for concrete formwork
    Review structural/architecture plans
  • Created concrete formwork shop drawings in REVIT(3D Modeling)
  • Assisted the project manager with scheduling and fiduciary responsibilities
  • Conducted quality control checks in the field.
  • Maintained constant communication with the general contractor for the smooth execution of the project.
  • Monitored the overall safety and quality issues on the project

Operations Specialist 2nd Class Petty Officer

United States Navy
07.2000 - 07.2004
  • - Received Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, and 2 Sea Service Deployment Ribbons while enlisted
  • - Key member for aircraft detection in Operation Enduring Freedom

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration - Management

Nevada State University
Henderson, NV
01.2010

Associate of Applied Science - Construction Management

College of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas, NV
01.2008

Skills

  • Executive Leadership
  • Ardent supporter of safety goals and programs
  • Conflict resolution
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Knowledgeable in business and construction technology
  • Knowledgeable of construction plans/drawings
  • Exceptional organizational ability
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Project budgeting, managing, and execution
  • MS Office Suite, SAP, REVIT, AutoCAD,, Procore

Certification

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification, University of Texas at Arlington | Arlington, TX 2014

Timeline

Head of Construction

Patriot Holdings, LLC
09.2024 - Current

Area Lead

Lithko Contracting, LLC
07.2023 - 09.2024

Director of Concrete Self-Perform Division

Catamount Constructors
06.2021 - 07.2023

Operations Manager-Concrete Division

Bristlecone Construction Corporation/Katerra
02.2018 - 06.2021

Project Engineer

Concrete Frame Associates
01.2015 - 03.2018

Operations Specialist 2nd Class Petty Officer

United States Navy
07.2000 - 07.2004

Bachelor of Business Administration - Management

Nevada State University

Associate of Applied Science - Construction Management

College of Southern Nevada

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