Peter J Vasco
Sykesville,MD
Summary
Senior construction executive with expertise in strategic planning, contract negotiation, and project budgeting. Known for guiding complex commercial projects, managing risk, and aligning teams to deliver strong financial and operational results.
Overview
1
1
Certification
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President
The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company
College Park, Maryland
09.2003 - Current
- Developed and executed strategic plans to support the vision of the organization.
- Reviewed and analyzed budgets, contracts, and forecasts to ensure financial alignment for complex commercial projects.
- Coordinated client communication, design partner updates, and subcontractor relationships to enhance project alignment and execution.
- Advised leaders on staffing, resource allocation, and project priorities.
- Cultivated collaboration among department heads to streamline cross-functional project execution.
- Monitored project schedules, risk controls, and delivery milestones.
- Resolved field issues through collaboration with engineers, superintendents, and trade partners.
- Supported Whiting-Turner construction teams through planning, execution, and field operations.
- Assisted preconstruction work by handling estimating, scope review, and bid coordination.
- Negotiated high-value contracts with suppliers and clients to improve cost-effectiveness.
- Managed crisis situations, implementing contingency plans to minimize impact on operations.
Board Member
B&O Railroad Museum
Baltimore , MD
04.2018 - 03.2026
- Advised B&O Railroad Museum leadership on strategic planning and governance priorities to align organizational goals.
- Supported fundraising efforts that enhanced B&O Railroad Museum programs and preservation initiatives.
- Participated in board meetings and committee sessions to facilitate effective decision-making for the museum.
- Participated in committees to develop specific initiatives.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminology & Pre Law
Niagara University
Niagara Falls, NY05-2001
Skills
- Contract negotiation
- Project budgeting
- Bid management
- Construction planning
- Risk management
- Financial management
- Strategic planning
- Performance monitoring
- Team leadership
- Client relations
- Stakeholder engagement
- Presentations
Certification
- LEED AP BD&C
Accomplishments
- Leadership Howard County Graduate - Class of 2021
Timeline
Board Member
B&O Railroad Museum
04.2018 - 03.2026
Vice President
The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company
09.2003 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Criminology & Pre Law
Niagara University