Scott White
Gulf Shores,AL
Summary
Dynamic construction leader with extensive experience at Daikin America, successfully managing a $200M portfolio of global projects. Expert in budgeting and strategic planning, consistently delivering projects on time and under budget. Proven ability in stakeholder relations and conflict resolution, driving efficiency and quality across multi-trade teams.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner, SENIOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGER
White Construction Management
Gulf Shores, AL
04.2024 - Current
- Oversaw WCM operations, contracting for Project Manager / Senior Construction Manager to enhance project delivery.
- Managed project timelines and budgets, ensuring adherence to schedules and financial constraints.
- Took medical leave to recover from health issues.
Senior construction manager, Capitol Group Engineering Department
Daikin America
Decatur, AL
08.2019 - 04.2024
- Recruited to oversee, direct and manage the development of construction for all global capital projects, a portfolio of up to 26 projects, with an annual budget of $200M.
- Lead projects from conception through completion and play a key role in selecting and awarding projects to general contractors and construction companies.
- Lead projects from conception through completion and play a key role in selecting and awarding projects to general contractors and construction companies.
- Successfully and consistently delivered projects on time and within approved budgets.
- Complete, review and approve RFIs, change orders, and design scope changes.
- Successfully and consistently delivered projects on time and within approved budgets.
- Adapted to COVID-19 impacts by containing costs and proactively addressing global supply chain disruptions.
Construction manager / Superintendent of General Contracts
Stewart Richey
Bowling Green, KY
04.2018 - 08.2019
- Oversaw three simultaneous multimillion dollar commercial projects to ensure timely delivery and adherence to budget constraints.
- Directed and supervised all trades professionals and subcontractors from ground up through project completion, ensuring quality and compliance with project specifications.
- Led multiple large-scale projects valued together at over $10M.
- Maintained current project drawings, RFIs, change orders, and inspection records, ensuring projects remained on schedule and within budget.
- Ensured quality and compliance of all deliverables, meeting project specifications.
- Collaborated with city and county government officials to coordinate project compliance and facilitate approvals.
- Collaborated with Vice President to develop and implement project management processes and policies, enhancing planning and scheduling efficiency.
Senior Project Manager
Aerotek / Anvil
Sacramento, CA
08.2017 - 02.2018
- Specifically requested to lead a short-term engagement assisting and training a junior project manager at Proctor and Gamble’s chemical plant.
- Supported and educated team on construction project management aspects, enhancing contractor budgeting, scheduling, and execution of capital projects.
- Mentored team members in industry and PMI standards, fostering best practices within the project management framework.
- Developed quality control (QC) packages and procedures aligned with existing time and materials (T&M) processes to ensure project compliance.
- Facilitated timely project delivery by addressing critical documentation issues.
Project Manager
Performance Mechanical
Pittsburgh, CA
06.2016 - 06.2017
- Provided strategic and tactical leadership over all facets of construction project management including planning, design, processing, approving specs, managing staff, supervising subcontractors, budgeting, scheduling, progress reporting and timely completion of projects.
- Managed capital projects in petrochemical, chemical, and utility industries, overseeing all phases from initiation to completion.
- Led special projects from inception through planning and completion, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
- Coordinated design and planning processes to ensure compliance with standards and regulations.
- Reviewed technical documentation for accuracy and compliance with industry standards.
- Evaluated vendor qualifications to match project specifications.
- Performed site surveys throughout the construction process.
Project Manager / Subcontract manager
Harder Mechanical
Pittsburgh, CA
12.2015 - 06.2016
- Evaluated and selected subcontractors for $8M Chevron Modernization Project, ensuring quality and compliance with project standards.
- Coordinated estimation process and submitted bid tab to Chevron, emphasizing safety records and competitive unit pricing.
- Prepared weekly and monthly deliverables, including time sheets, safety records, cost to date, and projected subcontractor expenses for project tracking.
- Conducted 40+ subcontractor interviews to assess capabilities and alignment with project standards.
Project Manager
Frontline Energy Services / PG&E
San Ramon, CA
05.2013 - 10.2015
- Managed a portfolio of up to 25 concurrent projects valued together at over $50M.
- Oversaw planning, funding, forecasting, change control, execution, and closure of gas transmission projects across Northern California, enhancing project delivery.
- Coordinated cross-departmental efforts at PG&E, facilitating timely and successful project completions.
- Managed projects for Gas Transmission Department at PG&E, ensuring alignment with departmental goals.
- Executed multiple Cal Trans and Buy America projects, adhering to strict timelines and budget constraints.
- Completed Cordelia project on schedule, contributing to overall project portfolio success.
- Saved PG&E over $7M on the Emeryville City Repair Project, working with engineering, City, county and upper management to review the project and identify conditions which did not justify the need for repairs.
- Delivered documentation, RFIs, and change orders from contractors to engineering and QA/QC departments.
Construction Manager
Eichleay Engineers
Concord, CA
01.2012 - 11.2012
- Provided project management and engineering support for the Gallo Livingston Winery Expansion Project, valued at $135M, which involved 400 individuals and required meeting an aggressive six-month timeframe from start to project completion.
- Directed project management and supervision of underground, civil, paving, mechanical, and equipment piping to ensure seamless execution and adherence to project specifications.
- Coordinated primary and secondary contractors’ construction and commissioning needs to ensure delivery on schedule and within budget.
- Synchronized construction phases, staffing, and equipment requirements as primary liaison between Eichleay and Gallo engineers, enhancing communication and ensuring project alignment.
- Assisted in planning, prioritization, and documentation, including RFIs and change orders, to support project objectives and maintain site-level staffing.
- Successfully started the project at 30% design drawings, which contributed significantly to on-time completion.
Skills
- Construction and maintenance
- Project management
- Preconstruction planning
- Construction scheduling
- Quality assurance
- Risk management
- Budgeting and cost control
- Value engineering
- Contract management
- Resource management
- Stakeholder relations
- Multi-trade leadership
- Strategic planning
- Business development
- Effective communication
- Effective communication
Training
- P6 Scheduling Training, 12/01/13
- AWS CAWI Certified, American Welding Society, 02/01/02
- Ingersoll Rand Industrial Pump Training, New Hampshire, 08/01/90
- Management Employee Relations, McDonnell Douglas Aerospace, 11/01/89
- USAF Metals Processing Specialist, 01/01/75 - 01/01/77
Certification
Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management Institute (PMI), 01/01/19
Current Twic Card
True
Early Career Summary
Earlier experiences included serving as project manager for Brinderson Engineering, coordinating all aspects of construction projects under contract for Conoco-Philips Pipeline Division’s fuel distribution sites in the Pacific Northwest.
Timeline
Owner, SENIOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGER
White Construction Management
04.2024 - Current
Senior construction manager, Capitol Group Engineering Department
Daikin America
08.2019 - 04.2024
Construction manager / Superintendent of General Contracts
Stewart Richey
04.2018 - 08.2019
Senior Project Manager
Aerotek / Anvil
08.2017 - 02.2018
Project Manager
Performance Mechanical
06.2016 - 06.2017
Project Manager / Subcontract manager
Harder Mechanical
12.2015 - 06.2016
Project Manager
Frontline Energy Services / PG&E
05.2013 - 10.2015
Construction Manager
Eichleay Engineers
01.2012 - 11.2012