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Michael Hale

Thompson’s Station,TN

Summary

An accomplished C-Suite executive with a track record of successful strategic and tactical leadership in the Construction Industry with market focus on Real Estate Development, Multi-Family, Mixed-Use, Commercial and Federal Government. As a creative visionary with a positive attitude and a steadfast commitment to operational excellence I have demonstrated success in driving production and increasing profitability. I am an innovative and resourceful problem solver, a goal-oriented leader adept at identifying opportunities and executing cutting-edge strategies with a proven ability to instill a common vision and develop a dynamic team based on trust and mutual respect.

Accomplished Chief Operating Officer with progressive industry background and decisive leadership style. Offers strategic planning abilities, background in change management and forward-thinking mindset. Ready for challenges and focused on meeting future demands.

Results-driven Chief Operating Officer drives performance improvements and leads strategic initiatives. Skilled manager of cross-departmental activities with adaptive communication of organizational objectives. Develops and executes innovative strategies for stimulating growth and service quality.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Principal Professional Services Consultant

Hale Storm Consulting, LLC
07.2021 - Current
  • Company Overview: Federal, Multi-Family, Student Housing and Mixed-Use Development and Construction Management Services
  • Provide professional construction management and owner representation services for clients. Improving Development and Construction process efficiency by up to 30%.
  • Reviewed company needs and developed actionable solutions to resolve problems and plan for future growth.
  • Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
  • Devised and implemented processes and procedures to streamline operations.
  • Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.

VP/Director of New Construction

Cortland Partners, Atlanta, GA
12.2018 - 07.2021
  • Company Overview: Multi-Family and Mixed-Use Development/Construction
  • Direct management of Multi-State New-Build Construction Operations.
  • Construction production optimization and training.
  • Full ownership of P & L for all assets in excess of $250MM annually.
  • Support Pre-Con and New Development Operations.

Vice President of Construction – West Division

Fore Construction, LLC
01.2018 - 12.2018
  • Company Overview: Multi-Family and Mixed-Use Development and Construction
  • Direct management of division construction operations teams.
  • Full ownership of division P & L in excess of $250MM. CAGR of 24%.
  • Multi-State construction portfolio management.
  • Oversee pre-con and conceptual phases of new projects.
  • Performed regular job site observations to provide direction for general contractor personnel and subcontractor laborers.
  • Achieved a 20% reduction in costs by streamlining contract bidding and procurement processes to assure best prices for materials and services.

Chief Operations Officer/Vice President

KCS Construction, LLC, Columbia, TN
01.2016 - 12.2017
  • Company Overview: Concrete, Site Infrastructure, Federal, Design/Build, Real Estate Development, Commercial, Medical, Industrial, Residential, Hospitality
  • Drive Business Development, Pre-Construction and Construction Operations.
  • Executive management of all divisional operations teams.
  • Implement and management of process development and improvement.
  • Diversify portfolio to optimize market conditions.
  • Increased revenues more than 25% per year.
  • Managed full ownership of company P & L.

Vice President / Construction Operations

Balfour Beatty, Malvern, PA (Nashville Office)
02.2012 - 01.2016
  • Company Overview: Multi-Family, Single Family, Federal Government, Campus Solutions (Student Housing) and Commercial
  • Led Business Development, Construction Operations, Procurement and Pre-Construction Services.
  • Direct operations management teams to achieve profitability goals and objectives.
  • Develop and manage project management training program.
  • Process optimization, change management and improvement.
  • Managed a construction portfolio and P & L in excess of $400M annually.

Director

TenStep Construction Services LLC, Nashville, TN
01.2010 - 01.2012

Company Overview: Professional Construction Management, Project Management Services and Training

  • Develop and market project management training programs to multiple firms in Global markets.
  • Analysis of contract claims and construction defects documentation, negotiations and resolution, achieving over 50% savings on claim costs.
  • Provide business development support and proposal development for public and private ventures.
  • Provide group facilitation programs to support partnering sessions, training, dispute resolution and negotiations.
  • Reported issues to higher management with great detail.

Chief Operations Officer

NASCO
01.2010 - 01.2012
  • Company Overview: Construction Management, Industrial, Commercial, Medical and Federal Construction Contracts
  • Managed all Construction Operations for a National Federal Construction Portfolio, with revenues in excess of $200M annually.
  • Full P & L ownership.
  • Successfully increased revenues by securing $550M in new Federal Multi-Year Contract Awards.
  • Leveraged experience through vital management positions guiding business to success.
  • Led organization by developing professional and ethical culture focused on operational excellence.
  • Negotiated contracts and agreements to secure favorable terms and maximize profits, generating gross revenues of 38%.

Vice President / Director of Pre-Construction and Business Development, (2006 – 2010) Vice President / Director of Construction Operations, (2002 – 2006)

Lend Lease Corp, Nashville, TN
01.2002 - 01.2010
  • Company Overview: Federal Government, Multi-Family, Single Family, Real Estate Development, Commercial and Hospitality
  • Managed all aspects of Construction Operations, Pre-Construction, Design-Build, Business Development, Proposals, Procurement, Negotiations and Project Start-up.
  • Successfully garnered over $2.7 billion in Multi-Family, Hospitality and Public/Private Venture contract awards.
  • Developed strategic project start-up and operations implementation procedures.
  • Decision maker with proven ability to secure competitive advantage, drive productivity and enhance profitability.
  • Process improvement through consistency of Policy and Procedures compliance.
  • Managed a construction portfolio and P & L with revenues in excess of $1 billion per year.
  • Identified and pursued interests in growth markets in the Public Private Partnership market segment.

Director of Operations

Accurate Construction Management Inc., Napa, CA
01.1997 - 01.2002
  • Company Overview: Professional Construction Management Services serving all construction market segments.
  • Defined, implemented, and revised operational policies and guidelines.
  • Analyzed business operations and implemented strategies to improve operational cohesiveness.

Director of Construction

Cougar Utility Services, Inc., Katy, TX
01.1995 - 01.1997
  • Company Overview: Underground Utility Services, Industrial, Electrical Distribution Construction and Maintenance
  • Developed and implemented construction plans according to client specifications and expectations.

Senior Construction Manager

Dolphin Construction Company, Beaumont, TX
01.1991 - 01.1995
  • Company Overview: Multi-Family/Single-Family, Industrial and Commercial General Contractor and Design/Builder
  • Verified completed projects met approved time, quality, and cost estimates.
  • Planned and implemented comprehensive construction schedule to guarantee completion of project on time and within budget.

Education

Sustainable Management -

Louisiana State University
Louisiana
2020

MBA -

Columbia Business School
New York, NY
2006

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

Northwest Louisiana State University
Louisiana
1979

Skills

  • Profit & Loss Management
  • Business Development
  • Construction Management
  • Strategic Planning & Vision
  • Process Optimization
  • Operations Implementation
  • Team Building & Leadership
  • Problem Solving
  • Strategic Procurement
  • Technical integration
  • Strategic development and planing
  • Data analytics

Affiliations

  • Veterans Corporation Lifetime Member
  • Board of Directors / Treasurer – Rocky Point POA
  • Member National Home Builders Association
  • Member Associated General Contractors

Certification

  • Veterans Corporation Lifetime Member
  • Board of Directors / Treasurer – Rocky Point POA
  • Member National Home Builders Association
  • Member Associated General Contractors
  • USGBC - LEED AP
  • OSHA 30, 500 & 510
  • American Concrete Institute Certified
  • CMAA - CCM
  • Project Management Institute - PMP
  • General Contractors License – TN, NM

Timeline

Principal Professional Services Consultant

Hale Storm Consulting, LLC
07.2021 - Current

VP/Director of New Construction

Cortland Partners, Atlanta, GA
12.2018 - 07.2021

Vice President of Construction – West Division

Fore Construction, LLC
01.2018 - 12.2018

Chief Operations Officer/Vice President

KCS Construction, LLC, Columbia, TN
01.2016 - 12.2017

Vice President / Construction Operations

Balfour Beatty, Malvern, PA (Nashville Office)
02.2012 - 01.2016

Director

TenStep Construction Services LLC, Nashville, TN
01.2010 - 01.2012

Chief Operations Officer

NASCO
01.2010 - 01.2012

Vice President / Director of Pre-Construction and Business Development, (2006 – 2010) Vice President / Director of Construction Operations, (2002 – 2006)

Lend Lease Corp, Nashville, TN
01.2002 - 01.2010

Director of Operations

Accurate Construction Management Inc., Napa, CA
01.1997 - 01.2002

Director of Construction

Cougar Utility Services, Inc., Katy, TX
01.1995 - 01.1997

Senior Construction Manager

Dolphin Construction Company, Beaumont, TX
01.1991 - 01.1995

Sustainable Management -

Louisiana State University

MBA -

Columbia Business School

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

Northwest Louisiana State University

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

  • Operational leadership including multimillion-dollar P & L management and strategic planning with yearly revenues in excess of $1 billion.
  • Guided initiatives involving process improvement, staff development and operational efficiency.
  • Developed innovative processes and project management methodologies that reduced costs, improved efficiencies, improving competitive advantage while enhancing profitability.
  • Initiated and managed a national strategic procurement/purchasing alliance management program.

License and Certifications

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Certified Construction Manager (CCM)

USGBC - Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional (LEED AP)