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Kent Conley

Kent Conley

Highlands Ranch,CO

Summary

Dynamic and seasoned construction executive with over 11 years of experience leading high-performance teams and managing multi-million-dollar projects from preconstruction through closeout. Proven expertise in risk evaluation, contract negotiation, budgeting, and strategic business development. Adept in aligning operations with enterprise goals while leveraging innovative technologies in construction. Strong communicator and ethical leader with a deep understanding of market trends and an unwavering commitment to safety, quality, and client satisfaction.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Project Executive /Regional Business Development Operations Lead

Devonshire Company & Associates
01.2014 - Current
  • Company Overview: Devonshire Development Company is a real estate development firm specializing in both residential and commercial projects. They focus on creating innovative and sustainable properties, emphasizing quality craftsmanship and attention to detail. Their work extends to areas like home renovation, property development in construction.
  • I serve as a strategic business development, lead and project partner, contracting with a trusted network of developers, investors, and construction firms to drive alignment and execution across residential, multifamily, and commercial development projects.
  • Focusing on relationship-driven growth, I help establish continuity from concept to completion—connecting capital partners, managing pre-construction workflows, and supporting end-to-end project delivery. My role bridges investor relations, site acquisition, entitlement navigation, and vertical build-out, ensuring cohesion between stakeholders and execution teams.
  • Skilled in project feasibility, partnership structuring, and full-cycle construction collaboration, I bring vision, strategy, and accountability to every development initiative. Developed and sustained high-value relationships with clients, architects, engineers, and trade partners to secure and expand business opportunities.
  • Supervised and coached cross-functional teams across multiple large-scale projects; led training initiatives and delivered annual performance appraisals.
  • Collaborated with sales and marketing to win new work, resulting in a 25% increase in regional backlog.
  • Oversaw all phases of project delivery, including schedule development, budget tracking, contract execution, and closeout processes.
  • Ensured full compliance with ethical guidelines, safety standards, and corporate policies.
  • Spearheaded the integrations and practices, streamlining project workflows and improving coordination and client visibility.
  • Implemented a division-wide QA/QC program, reducing rework and increasing customer satisfaction metrics.
  • Championed community engagement by aligning local company-controlled resources with regional goals.

Business Development Executive

Terradis LLC Inc.
01.2012 - 01.2014
  • Company Overview: TERRADIS is a Biochemical company specializing in environmentally friendly products that clean water, soil, tanks and equipment. All TERRADIS biochemicals are non-hazardous to the environment and safe for human handling. We specialize in microbial products, bio-solvents and plant-based stimulants/nutrients that accelerate microbial activity in a variety of wastewater treatment applications.
  • Developed $1,000-$5,000 plus orders a month with new territories by calling on decision makers in the Waste Water treatment and Oil and Gas industry.
  • Added $1000 a month service order business for Terradis to create another revenue stream.
  • Spearheaded $80,000 in partnership with Oil and Gas companies to distribute our bio remediation products.
  • Secured a regional maintenance contract with the Kroger family of brands, covering over 1,200 stores, by delivering exceptional customer service and operational precision — generating an average profit increase of $20,000 per store annually.
  • Manufacturing Plants, Xcel Energy and Lockheed Martin to create a strategic problem-solving solutions.

Business Development Executive

DPS-Delivery LLC Inc.
01.2010 - 01.2014
  • Company Overview: Medical Supply
  • Build relationships and develop a customer base of alternative hospitals and physician offices to broker and distribute medical devices and products in the western region.
  • Built a learning path to quickly understand and convey features and benefits of multiple product lines through calling and building a trusted customer base of 20 new hospitals and 20 new physician offices per week to grow the client’s customer base that resulted in a 30% increase in revenue growth.
  • Lead prospecting, strategic partner selection, and the partner solution process for 5 large strategic targets for a new business vertical.
  • Assist in contract review and negotiations for all members of the project development teams.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Sociology

Grand Canyon University
01.2026

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United States Army Schools & Centers
01.2001

Skills

  • Business Development & Client Relations
  • Preconstruction & Project Lifecycle Management
  • Contract Negotiations & Risk Mitigation
  • Budgeting & Financial Oversight
  • Strategic Planning & Operations Leadership
  • Team Building, Mentorship & Performance Management
  • QA/QC Program Oversight
  • Safety Compliance Leadership
  • Regional Market Expertise

Certification

  • Procore, Bluebeam, Primavera P6, Navisworks
  • User of Yardi Construction tools
  • Proficient in MS Office Suite

Languages

English
Professional Working
French
Elementary

Affiliations

CORE and EMPOWER Network business group

Timeline

Project Executive /Regional Business Development Operations Lead

Devonshire Company & Associates
01.2014 - Current

Business Development Executive

Terradis LLC Inc.
01.2012 - 01.2014

Business Development Executive

DPS-Delivery LLC Inc.
01.2010 - 01.2014

Bachelor of Science - Sociology

Grand Canyon University

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United States Army Schools & Centers