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R. Jeffery BAILEY
BECHTEL GLOBAL CORPORATION
Brownsville,TX
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Open to work
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Desired Job Title
Senior Construction Project ManagerSr Construction Manager
Work Type
Full Time
Location Preference
On-SiteRemote
Open to relocation:
Yes
Important To Me
Work-life balanceCompany CulturePaid time offHealthcare benefits
1
Certification
42
years of professional experience
Accomplished construction executive and United States Navy Seabee Veteran with nearly 40 years of progressive leadership in delivering complex heavy civil, LNG, industrial, marine, transportation, mining, environmental, power generation, and EPC megaprojects across North America and international markets. Expertise in directing capital construction programs valued up to $1.8 billion and contributing to portfolios exceeding $4 billion demonstrates a proven track record of success. Renowned for transforming field operations and building high-performing teams, with a strong focus on recovering challenging projects and strengthening client relationships to ensure safe, profitable, and schedule-driven execution. A respected leader dedicated to talent development, aligning construction operations with business objectives, and driving continuous improvement through strategic planning, operational discipline, production forecasting, and collaborative leadership.
Work History
Naval Construction Force (Seabees)
7 Years- Facilitated military construction operations by providing essential engineering and construction assistance as an engineering aide with U.S. Navy Seabees.
- Performed various responsibilities such as:
- Materials testing
- Blueprint interpretation
- Quality assurance
- Construction documentation
- Conducted thorough site inspections to verify project progress and adherence to specifications.
- Project support
- Military service established the leadership, discipline, engineering principles, teamwork, and mission-focused execution that have remained the cornerstone of a distinguished construction management career.
Area Superintendent – Infrastructure
1 Year 7 Months- Provide executive leadership for infrastructure operations supporting one of North America's largest LNG construction projects.
- Managed leadership responsibilities to drive project success
- Direct excavation, utilities, roadways, foundations, drainage, and site development operations.
- Coordinate engineering, construction, procurement, permitting, quality, and subcontractor activities.
- Coordinated engineering, construction, procurement, permitting, quality, and subcontractor activities to ensure project alignment.
- Developed production forecasts and execution strategies that enhanced operational efficiency and project delivery.
- Mentor superintendents, field engineers, and frontline leadership.
- Maintained exceptional safety performance, achieving production objectives without compromising safety standards.
Senior Construction Project Manager
2 Years- Directed heavy civil and environmental construction for CCR remediation and power generation programs, ensuring project alignment with regulatory standards.
- Client management
- Cost control
- Schedule development
- Subcontract administration
- Field supervision
- Production planning
- Key Contributions
- Improved production forecasting through implementation of enhanced planning processes.
- Coordinated various construction disciplines to enhance project integration and streamline workflows.
- Maintained environmental compliance while achieving production objectives.
- Cultivated collaborative relationships with owners and engineering organizations to facilitate effective communication and project success.
Construction Project Manager
1 Year- Oversaw Alabama Department of Transportation highway expansion project, ensuring alignment with project goals and timelines.
- Six bridge structures
- Drainage systems
- Utility relocations
- Earthwork operations
- Schedule management
- Budget control
- Coordinated engineering efforts, managed subcontractors, facilitated owner communication, ensured quality assurance, and executed construction plans.
Construction Project Manager
- Directed CCR remediation and engineered landfill construction to restore site integrity and ensure environmental safety.
- Outlined key responsibilities:
- Managed earthwork operations
- Ensured environmental compliance
- Coordinated production processes
- Oversaw cost control initiatives
- Coordinated with clients
- Supervised workforce activities
- Provided safety leadership
- Enhanced operational efficiency while ensuring adherence to environmental and regulatory compliance standards.
Construction Manager
1 Year- Directed bridge replacement and highway construction operations, ensuring timely project completion and adherence to safety standards.
- Oversaw project responsibilities
- Executed construction tasks onsite
- Led field operations teams
- Organized timelines for tasks
- Ensured quality standards were met
- Oversaw financial project resources
- Client coordination
- Supervised workforce activities
Senior Project Manager
2 Years- Led Phillips 66 Sweeny Hub Phase II site development program, ensuring alignment with project goals.
- Executed mass grading operations to prepare site for development.
- Bridges
- Drainage systems
- Infrastructure development
- Facilitated client communication to align project goals and expectations.
- Executed project schedules to maintain timelines and deliverables.
- Oversaw cost management to ensure project stayed within budget.
Area Manager | Project Manager | Construction Manager
22 Years- Directed large industrial, marine, mining, petroleum, environmental, demolition, and EPC projects across North America and internationally, advancing through increasingly responsible executive construction leadership positions.
- Financial management
- Strategic planning
- Client development
- Contract administration
- Project controls
- Schedule management
- Workforce development
- Operational excellence
- Executive reporting
- Safety leadership
- Risk management
- Led project teams on initiatives valued up to $1.8 billion, overseeing organizations with more than 500 construction professionals.
Education
Master of Architecture - Architecture
Bachelor of Civil Engineering Technology - Construction Management
Master of Architecture - Construction Management Studies
Master's Certificate in Construction Management - Construction Management
Skills
LNG Construction
Heavy Civil Construction
Industrial Construction
Marine Construction
Transportation Infrastructure
Energy Infrastructure
EPC Projects
Capital Project Delivery
Construction Operations
Operational Excellence
Strategic Planning
Budget Management
Financial oversight
Client Relations
Executive Leadership
Financial oversight
Accomplishments
- Successfully managed and supported construction programs with combined values exceeding $4 billion.
- Directed execution of individual projects valued up to $1.8 billion.
- Built and led multidisciplinary construction organizations exceeding 500 personnel.
- Delivered major transportation, LNG, marine, industrial, environmental, and heavy civil infrastructure projects.
- Developed production forecasting and planning processes that improved work-front reliability and execution efficiency.
- Established collaborative relationships with owners, engineering organizations, subcontractors, and executive leadership teams to improve project performance.
- Successfully managed multiple concurrent construction operations while maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and productivity.
- Recognized throughout career for building strong field leadership teams and mentoring future construction leaders.
Certification
- OSHA 30
- OSHA 10
- TWIC Credential
- ARSC Basic Orientation Plus
- Houston Area Safety Council
- Confined Space Entry
- Excavation & Trenching Safety
- Construction Safety Leadership
EXECUTIVE CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
- Nearly 40 years of construction leadership experience
- Directed projects valued up to $1.8 Billion
- Managed combined portfolios exceeding $4 Billion
- Led organizations of more than 500 craft professionals, supervisors, engineers, and subcontractors
- Executive leadership across LNG, Heavy Civil, Industrial, Marine, Mining, Transportation, Environmental, and Power Generation markets
- Extensive EPC and Design-Build construction experience
- International construction leadership
- Proven safety-first leadership philosophy
- Executive workforce planning and organizational development
- Budget, schedule, production, and operational management
- Contract administration and client relationship management
- Risk identification and mitigation
- Production planning and forecasting
- Executive mentoring and leadership development
PROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP PHILOSOPHY
Strong organizations are built through servant leadership, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Throughout a career spanning nearly four decades, I have remained committed to developing people, creating a culture of safety and excellence, strengthening client partnerships, and delivering projects that consistently exceed expectations for quality, schedule, and operational performance.
Timeline
Area Superintendent – Infrastructure
BECHTEL GLOBAL CORPORATION
01.2025 - CurrentRead More
Senior Construction Project Manager
SAIIA CONSTRUCTION (MasTec)
01.2023 - 01.2025Read More
Construction Project Manager
W.G. YATES & SONS CONSTRUCTION
01.2022 - 01.2023Read More
Construction Project Manager
TRANS ASH
01.2022 - 01.2022Read More
Construction Manager
JOE McGEE CONSTRUCTION
01.2020 - 01.2021Read More
Senior Project Manager
REMEDIAL CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
01.2018 - 01.2020Read More
Area Manager | Project Manager | Construction Manager
KINDER MORGAN • BECHTEL INTERNATIONAL • MATRIX SERVICE
01.1996 - 01.2018Read More
Naval Construction Force (Seabees)
UNITED STATES NAVY
06.1984 - 06.1991Read More
Louisiana Tech University
Master of Architecture from Architecture
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Louisiana Tech University
Bachelor of Civil Engineering Technology from Construction Management
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University of Oklahoma
Master of Architecture from Construction Management Studies
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Columbia University
Master's Certificate in Construction Management from Construction Management
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