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Philip H. Woodyatt

Greater Boston

Summary

Experienced in construction program/project management and business development, most recently serving as Director of Business Development at GLR, Inc., contributing to strategic growth and operational efficiency. Previous roles include Senior Director at WD Partners and leadership positions at CVS Health, focusing on change management, budget tracking, and cross-functional program coordination. Dedicated to fostering collaboration and delivering impactful solutions that align with organizational goals. Skilled at managing financial responsibilities while maintaining a focus on innovation and sustainability in business practices.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Business Development

GLR, Inc.
Dayton, OH, USA
03.2025 - 03.2026
  • Worked collaboratively with senior executives and ownership on strategic long-term growth plans
  • Developed and implemented business development strategies to enhance market presence and drive revenue growth for new construction, remodeling and rollout programs nationwide
  • Cultivated relationships with key stakeholders to identify new business opportunities and partnerships.
  • Industries included Hospitality, Assisted Living, Healthcare, Retail, Grocery, Convenience Stores

Senior Director, Development Services

WD Partners
Dublin, OH, USA
04.2023 - 01.2025

WD Partners is an award-winning international design & development services company focused on multi-unit retail, banking, healthcare and restaurant clients.

  • Lead the strategic planning and business development activities for the construction management team
  • Responsible for leadership of cross-functional internal teams and client relationship management for multiple grocery, banking, C-Store, restaurant, healthcare and retail accounts.
  • Managed Construction Management, Zoning, Planning and Permitting, and Civil Engineering teams
  • Managed value engineering activities resulting in cost savings for new store concepts vs. prototype
  • Directed and managed multi-disciplinary project teams from feasibility through construction phases
  • Established program specific risk assessment, development strategy, best practices standards and processes, schedules, and budgets.
  • Developed strategic initiatives to enhance client engagement and increase project efficiency.
  • Mentored junior directors, fostering professional growth and enhancing team performance capabilities.
  • Facilitated workshops to promote collaborative problem-solving among diverse stakeholders.

Project Executive, Business Development

Menemsha Development Group
Weymouth, MA, USA
05.2022 - 04.2023

Menemsha is a national provider of Survey, Architecture and Construction services in the Banking, Retail, Restaurant, Education, Hospitality and Healthcare market segments.

  • Lead new business development efforts in targeted sectors such as grocery, retail, and banking
  • Built upon existing client relationships to ensure account growth
  • Lead the strategic planning and business development activities and managed the day to day operations for multiple accounts on projects/programs ranging from feasibility/due diligence, survey, design development, construction documentation, and build-out.
  • Responsible for leadership of cross-functional internal teams and client relationship management for multiple grocery, banking, restaurant, and retail accounts.
  • Managed the feasibility/entitlement process, design development, third-party consultant management and construction phases for more than $150 million of construction

Lead Director, Construction Program Management

CVS Health
Woonsocket, RI, USA
05.2021 - 05.2022

CVS/pharmacy, the retail division of CVS Health, is America's leading retail pharmacy with more than 9,000 CVS/pharmacy locations.

  • Leadership role managing a team of 18 associates responsible for multiple new store concepts, renovation/remodel programs and work streams among internal and external cross-functional teams.
  • Managed internal departments and third party vendors from planning and test phases of new business concepts through large scale rollouts
  • Managed value engineering activities resulting in cost savings for new store concepts vs. prototype
  • Responsible for development of and adherence to scope of work, schedules, budgets for new business initiatives as well as recurring Y/Y programs
  • Planned and directed budget development, project planning, bidding and execution
  • Identified, analyzed, prioritized, communicated and mitigated program risks

Senior Project Manager

Corderman & Company, Inc.
Boston, MA, USA
10.2011 - 05.2012

Corderman & Company is a Boston based, client-focused general contracting and construction management company in the greater Boston area specializing in commercial interior fit-outs and renovations in the banking, corporate, retail and restaurant sectors.

  • Responsible for project management efforts and client relationship management for multiple corporate and retail accounts.
  • Directed project planning, bidding and budget management
  • Negotiated and managed subcontractor and supplier contracts
  • Negotiated, defined, communicated and managed the scope of projects
  • Identified, analyzed, prioritized, communicated and mitigated project risks
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously
  • Developed, maintained and effectively executed project plans throughout the life of projects
  • Responsible for scope of work, schedules, budgets, and P&L management

Manager of Development

BJ’s Wholesale Club, Inc.
Natick, MA, USA
02.1999 - 07.2006

BJ's Wholesale Club is a leading membership warehouse club chain in the eastern United States. The company operated more than 180 clubs in 15 states from Maine to Florida.

  • Responsible for the full life-cycle project development including conceptual design, land use entitlements, and permitting of new stores and expansion of existing stores.
  • Directed the chain-wide rollout and program/project management (leasing, design, development, land use entitlements, permitting, and construction) of fuel station and outparcel development programs.
  • Worked collaboratively with executive management team and internal/external stakeholder and consultants on the development of the company’s fuel station program from concept-to-market.
  • Supervised development and construction staff
  • Responsible for managing capital budget of over $25 million annually

Regional Planner/Landscape Architect

Metropolitan District Commission
Boston, MA, USA
06.1994 - 02.1999

The Metropolitan District Commission was the nation's first regional park system. The park system encompasses 20,000 acres and includes woodlands, beaches, swimming pools, skating rinks, bicycle paths, and parks.

  • Developed regional land use plans to enhance community sustainability and promote effective resource management.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to align regional planning initiatives with local government objectives and community needs.
  • Developed guidelines and scope of work for 50+ playground rehabilitations
  • Developed scope of work and managed the restoration of historic properties

Education

Bachelor of Landscape Architecture - Urban Planning

State University of New York; College of Environmental Science and Forestry (SUNY-ESF)
Syracuse, NY

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Management
  • Construction
  • Budgeting
  • Account Management
  • Quality control management
  • Mentoring and coaching
  • Team building & leadership

Timeline

Director of Business Development

GLR, Inc.
03.2025 - 03.2026

Senior Director, Development Services

WD Partners
04.2023 - 01.2025

Project Executive, Business Development

Menemsha Development Group
05.2022 - 04.2023

Lead Director, Construction Program Management

CVS Health
05.2021 - 05.2022

Senior Project Manager

Corderman & Company, Inc.
10.2011 - 05.2012

Manager of Development

BJ’s Wholesale Club, Inc.
02.1999 - 07.2006

Regional Planner/Landscape Architect

Metropolitan District Commission
06.1994 - 02.1999

Bachelor of Landscape Architecture - Urban Planning

State University of New York; College of Environmental Science and Forestry (SUNY-ESF)

Personal Information

Title: Director of Business Development
Philip H. Woodyatt