Melissa Impastato
Arlington,VA
Summary
Accomplished Senior Managing Director with a proven track record at J.S. Held, specializing in expert consulting for engineering related matters. With strategic leadership and operational excellence at the forefront, I've led teams to deliver projects worth over $200M, and have consulted for some of the world's largest insurance companies. I am a skilled presenter, adept at fostering industry connections and driving organizational growth and have been in client facing roles for most of my career.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Managing Director
J.S. Held
04.2019 - Current
- Consulted for several of the world's top 10 largest insurance companies on construction/engineering related matters.
- Provided expert witness services for construction litigation cases.
- Collaborated closely with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure smooth delivery of work product to clients.
- Developed and executed strategic plans to achieve long-term growth and sustainability for the organization.
- Led a team of professionals for successful project execution, resulting in increased client satisfaction.
- Mentored junior employees for professional development, resulting in improved performance and productivity.
- Delivered presentations at industry conferences and insurer clients showcasing the company''s expertise and thought leadership.
- Built connections and nurtured relationships with clients.
Vice President of Operations
Urban Investment Partners
04.2017 - 04.2019
- Led a team of 20 professionals for UIP's construction arm which self performed ground up and renovation construction for their commercial real estate portfolio.
- Streamlined operations by identifying inefficiencies and implementing process improvements.
- Supported project management team for optimal performance.
- Managed cross-functional teams (development, construction and property management) to ensure seamless collaboration for optimal project delivery.
Executive
Clark Construction
08.2002 - 04.2017
- Directly responsible for delivery of commercial construction projects in excess of $200M throughout my career.
- Managed a corporate department which monitored schedule performance for a portfolio of $1B construction projects for the company.
- Developed innovative solutions to complex problems, including the technical development of a brand new intelligence system which project teams and the company used to indicate projects that were falling behind.
- Mentored junior staff members for accelerated career growth, developing future leaders within the organization.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Catholic University of America
Washington, DC05-2002
Skills
- Prior Board Experience - All Girls Private School
- Strategic leadership
- Operational Excellence
- Industry Expertise - Civil Engineering and Commercial Real Estate
- Skilled Presenter
- Staff Management
- Mentor
- Client Relationships
- Detail Oriented
Accomplishments
- Prior board experience at Elizabeth Seton High School in Bladensburg, MD.
- Currently serving on the special gifts committee for Path Forward.
- Prior experience working on the events committee for Path Forward in support of the No Place Like Home celebration.
- Served as an executive for an ENR Top 10 Construction Company.
- Resolved a major operational deficiency while working at Clark with the development of a new intelligence system used to track a $1B portfolio of construction project's performance.
- Consulted for several of the world's largest insurance companies and won new business from them.
- Presented at major conferences with over 500 people in attendance.
Timeline
Senior Managing Director
J.S. Held
04.2019 - Current
Vice President of Operations
Urban Investment Partners
04.2017 - 04.2019
Executive
Clark Construction
08.2002 - 04.2017
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Catholic University of America
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