Steven Hillyard
Vice President
Dallas,TX
Summary
Vice President of EPC Project Delivery Mission Critical experienced in program and construction management across global capital projects. Delivered complex projects on schedule while managing multimillion-dollar budgets through strategic planning and effective resource management. Focused on collaborative team efforts and adaptability to meet changing project demands.
Overview
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Certification
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President of EPC Project Delivery
Integra Mission Critical Construction
Dallas, Houston, Georgia
01.2026 - Current
- Led strategic and operational initiatives overseeing all aspects of mission critical construction projects. Managed project execution, ensured financial efficiency, fostered team development, and maintained high standards for quality and safety. Coordinated cross-functional efforts and managed the project’s P/L. Functions in a key role in strategic planning, organizational development, client relationship management, and driving operational excellence.
- Spearheaded strategic initiatives to enhance operational efficiency across construction projects.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive project management frameworks to streamline processes.
- Cultivated relationships with stakeholders to ensure alignment on project objectives and deliverables.
Vice President of Operations
Suffolk Construction
Dallas, Houston, Iowa
04.2025 - 01.2026
- Vice President of Operations - Mission Critical. Led strategic and operational oversight of mission critical construction projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. This includes managing project execution, ensuring financial profitability, fostering team development, and maintaining high standards for quality and safety. Led Buy-Out and Trade Partner negotiations. Contributed to strategic planning, strengthened client relationships, and advanced operational excellence initiatives.
- Led operational strategy to enhance efficiency across construction projects.
- Streamlined supply chain processes, reducing lead times and costs.
- Oversaw project management teams, ensuring timely delivery and quality standards.
Executive Construction Operations Leader
Black and Veatch
Dallas, Houston, Kansas City
05.2022 - 04.2025
- Executive Construction Operations Leader developed and implemented plans for strategic growth and initiatives to enhance market share and improve construction organization capability. Developed and maintained long-lasting relationships with clients, the design community, and organizations to support future business development.
Project Executive
Turner Construction
Dallas, Houston
04.2018 - 05.2022
- Project Executive in Mission Critical responsible for preconstruction through startup and commissioning of Mission Critical Facilities. Led day-to-day leadership of the project development and delivery teams from preconstruction through startup and commissioning. Managed the P/L of the projects.
- Coordinated project schedules, ensuring timely delivery of construction milestones.
- Managed stakeholder communications, facilitating collaboration among diverse teams.
- Streamlined documentation processes, enhancing project tracking and reporting accuracy.
Vice President of Construction
Quanta Services
Dallas, Houston
02.2014 - 04.2018
- Vice President of Construction - Drove market sector growth and managed P/L, relationships, project execution, pre-construction, construction management for utility and grid infrastructure projects, including major greenfield and brownfield developments, module integration, facility upgrades, maintenance, and decommissioning. Led project teams in preconstruction, planning, scheduling, cost estimating, and contracting to ensure successful project execution.
- Directed large-scale construction projects from inception to completion, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
- Implemented innovative construction methodologies to enhance project efficiency and reduce costs.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline workflows and improve operational processes across multiple sites.
Sr. Project Manager, Business Manager, Project Advisor
ExxonMobil
Dallas, Houston, International Project Sites
01.2007 - 02.2014
- Sr. Project Manager, Business Manager and Project Advisor Supervised project managers, construction managers, and project execution advisors for projects in Australia, Singapore, Western Africa, Alaska, and Canada. Business Manager supporting the development of the ExxonMobil Houston Campus. Established work processes for the project managers, project controls, estimating, scheduling, and information management teams while conducting project assurance support functions. Project Execution Advisor supporting the Infrastructure and Process Facilities construction in the Oil Sands of Northern Alberta. Project Advisor responsible for project assurance including conducting Independent Project Reviews, Construction Readiness Reviews, and other Project Assurance Activities. Responsible for EPCM Contractor interface and coordination of the program planning, pre-construction planning, advanced work package planning, scheduling, cost management and change management. Supervised diverse team of project managers, construction managers, and project services representatives across home office, contractor offices, and fabrication yards to ensure alignment and effective collaboration.
Vice President of Project Management
Westney Consulting Group
Houston and International Project Sites
12.2000 - 01.2007
- Vice President of Project Management & Construction Management Services delivered project management consulting and managed consulting services, implementing project development and execution services, Project Management Services (PMO), established and managed project teams globally, strategic project planning, front end project development, project controls, cost estimating, planning &scheduling, project assurance, risk analysis for clients in the upstream and downstream oil and gas industry.
- Led strategic initiatives to enhance client engagement and satisfaction across consulting projects.
- Directed cross-functional teams to streamline operational processes and improve service delivery.
- Developed comprehensive business strategies that aligned with organizational goals and market trends.
Project Manager, Construction Manager, Project Services Manager
Shell Oil Company
New Orleans, Houston and International Project Sites
09.1994 - 12.2000
- Project Manager / Construction Manager / Project Services Manager and Facilities Design Leadership Team Member- Supported topsides design of Gulf of Mexico Deepwater Projects including URSA, Ram Powell, Brutus, and Mars Tension Leg Platforms (TLP’s). Managed Yscloskey Gas Plant reconstruction project, overseeing all phases to ensure timely completion and adherence to quality standards. Project Manager supported brownfield modifications to gas processing facilities for Shell Western Exploration and Production. Led construction management for Louisiana Offshore Oil Port (LOOP) Project, coordinating civil and structural activities to meet project milestones. Project Services Manager responsible for project controls including cost estimating, planning and scheduling, change management, budgeting, progress evaluation and forecasting Oversaw civil, structural, and architectural aspects for petrochemical projects, including maintenance facilities and operations centers, ensuring alignment with client specifications.
- Led cross-functional teams to ensure project adherence to timelines and budgets.
- Developed and implemented strategic project plans to optimize resource allocation.
- Facilitated stakeholder communication to align project objectives with organizational goals.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Finance
Loyola University
New Orleans05-1992
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering and Construction Technology
Murray State University
Murray, Kentucky05-1988
Skills
- Strategic planning
- Business development
- Complex Problem-solving
- Decision-making
- Team development
- Contract negotiation
- Coaching and mentoring
- Client management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Performance optimization
Certification
- Certification: Project Management Professional (PMP) Organization: Project Management Institute (PMI) Date: May 2000
- Certification: Certified Cost Engineer (CCE) Organization: Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering International Date: December 2001
- Certification: Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) Organization: American Society for Quality Control (ASQC) Date: January 2003
- Certification: Resident Engineer (R.E.) Organization: State of Kentucky Date: May 1989
Timeline
Vice President of EPC Project Delivery
Integra Mission Critical Construction
01.2026 - Current
Vice President of Operations
Suffolk Construction
04.2025 - 01.2026
Executive Construction Operations Leader
Black and Veatch
05.2022 - 04.2025
Project Executive
Turner Construction
04.2018 - 05.2022
Vice President of Construction
Quanta Services
02.2014 - 04.2018
Sr. Project Manager, Business Manager, Project Advisor
ExxonMobil
01.2007 - 02.2014
Vice President of Project Management
Westney Consulting Group
12.2000 - 01.2007
Project Manager, Construction Manager, Project Services Manager
Shell Oil Company
09.1994 - 12.2000
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering and Construction Technology
Murray State University
Master of Business Administration - Finance
Loyola University
Leadership Experience
Leadership and management experience include holding positions of Vice President of Operations, Program Executive, Vice President of Projects, Vice President of Construction Management, Project Execution Advisor, Program Manager, Preconstruction Director, Senior Project Manager, Project Services Manager, Construction Manager, Estimating Manager and have been a member of a Facilities Design Leadership Team. Experienced in management of construction management at risk (CMAR) contracts, Lump Sum and GMP Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) contracts, and Management, Operations and Maintenance (MOM) contracts. Experienced in managing the financial performance of programs, risk management, communications, stakeholder management and relationship management. Experienced in strategic project planning, project management, front end engineering and design (FEED), pre-construction, project controls and construction management. Have implemented project management offices (PMO), project controls systems, conducted independent project reviews (IPR’s) and have led project assurance reviews. Have managed supply chain activities and led commercial and technical evaluations and led claims negotiations. Have stood-up project teams and developed the business and project controls procedures and work processes.
Project Experience
Project experience includes projects in the following sectors: data center mission critical, renewable energy (wind, solar and natural gas), government, education, high rise multi-use, aviation, and agriculture. Industrial projects petrochemical, infrastructure, utilities, mining, highway, bridge heavy civil, sewage and water, renewable natural gas, liquefied natural gas projects, and disaster recovery projects.