EXECUTIVE-LEVEL OPERATIONS LEADERSHIP ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION
Revenue Optimization Cost-Reduction Strategies Best Business Practices New Market/Business Development Global Project & Program Management Energy/Pollution Control
20-years experience as a visionary leader, dedicated to operational excellence and the art of performance enhancement and revenue optimization in variable market climates. Possess verifiable success building high-performance teams, steering operational process improvements and attracting and maintaining major clients and projects which generate multi-million dollar revenue streams. Adept at creating and implementing both short-and-long term fiscal and operational goals.
VALUE OFFERED
Strategic Business Planning and Execution
P&L to $150MM
Budget Development/Cost Analysis
Quality & Safety Improvements
Talent Development & Mentoring
Resource Development & Allocation
Business Teaming
Project Life Cycle Management
Engineering Management
Galvanizing Teams
Claims Avoidance
Continuous Improvement
Proposal Development
Lifecycle Analysis
Complex Contract Negotiations
SOP Development
Visionary Leadership
Client Focused
Talent Development
Performance Measurement
Compelling Communicator
High Ethics & Integrity
Bilingual: English/Lithuanian
Ability to Relocate/Travel
Industry Knowledge: Design-Build Industrial Commercial Military Hospitality High-End Resorts Utilities Power Energy Pollution-Control Coal Gas Cement Steel
SUMMARY ACHIEVEMENTS
Spearheaded a $20-million-dollar equipment installation that was so successful it resulted in $130-million of add on projects which were commended for reaching unprecedented levels
of safety performance
Successfully built dozens of key relationships with owners, engineers and OEMs which translated into over $250million of project revenue
Led a new market penetration which generated over $25-million-dollars of design/build construction projects in under 18-months
Honored with Chrysler Corporation Quality Excellence award
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS
MBA Coursework DePaul University Chicago, IL
Bachelors of Science, Civil Engineering Purdue University Lafayette, IN
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING & WORKSHOPS
FMI Leadership Institute: business of people, federal procurement procedures, cost control, scheduling, negotiations, safety, risk management, contracts, claims, communications, performance evaluations, recruiting and sales presentations.
TECHNICAL
Primavera CMS JD Edwards & Timberline Construction Cost Systems MS Project Management Prolog Suretrack Pivotal ACT! MS Office
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
Licensed Professional Engineer, State of Illinois Past Responsible Managing Officer & Qualifier - A/B Contractor Licenses in California, Utah and Nevada Member & former Committee Chairman: American Society of Civil Engineers Member: Project Management Institute, Associated General Contractors and Associated Building Contractors
PROFESSIONAL NARRATIVE
Vice President of Operations
Hulke Construction Company Orlando, FL 2008-to-2009
A $20-million dollar, full-service provider of world-class construction services with locations in Florida and the Caribbean. Markets included office buildings, high-end resorts, retail, and industrial and hardscape projects.
Recruited to provide oversight of overseas projects and 90 employees. Challenges included bringing company to a higher level of operational effectiveness. Responsible for company operations and management of international projects including partner relations, work permits and profit/loss.
Decreased materials shortages by 10% and consolidated overseas shipments which saved $25,000 per project. Company was experiencing problems and shortages with international projects. Developed improved SOPs including procurement procedures for international purchases which quickly resolved this long-standing problem.
Dramatically improved efficiency and created 5% to- 10% increased productivity time in field through establishing a 10 step Project Roadmap and Project Information Key containing company planning and administrative requirements for project manager and field supervision use. Prior to this improvement, project managers and supervisors were frustrated with a disorganized system.
Improved accuracy of estimating project costs and ability to measure productivity through creating core costs reports that allowed for tracking of productivity directly from the field.
Generated an additional $1.6-million-dollars of infrastructure and facilities project work through taking over and turning around a project for a large client who had a poor experience with their previous contractor. Established transparent cost reporting, regular meetings and consulted on additional cost savings initiatives and design changes which won client confidence on a $4.8-million dollar bridge project.
Corporate Vice President of Operations
Atlas Industrial Holdings Columbus, OH 2004 to- 2008
A premier, $80-million dollar company comprised of specialty contractors serving the industrial marketplace in automotive, food & beverage, steel and power as well as commercial building structures. Hired to develop division operating procedures for contract execution life-cycles and resolve major project operational issues including change and claim dispute resolution.
Turned around high risk projects through assuming project executive roles for multiple projects. Improved processes and customer satisfaction through mentoring developing project managers.
Developed a business model for new international operations which generated $400,000 additional stream of income annually. Lead the establishment of Mexico business operations while directing 2 major General Motors contracts.
Captured $250,000 in excess material purchases in 6-months through improving corporate proposal standards and definitions.
Improved performance ratings through review of financials for profit objectives. Worked with company president on development of mission statement, risk/opportunity assessments and strategic planning.
Vice President (2001-2004)
Construction Manager (1997-2001)
Project manager (1994-1997)
Graycor, Inc. Homewood, IL 1994 to- 2004
A $400-million dollar full service general contractor providing construction management to the power, automotive, steel, cement and general building industries.
Consistently promoted into high visibility positions for exemplary performance and achievements. Significant challenge as VP included repositioning the company to compete in a new market as a result of significant market decline.
Led company into a new market, generating over $25 million of design/build construction work. In response to slowing markets, successfully steered the company into the cement industry, built relationships with owners, engineers and OEMs and positioned company as a premier competitor.
Spearheaded initial equipment installation project at AK Steels $1.1 billion Rockport Works that resulted in 3 major follow-up contracts totaling $150-million.
Previous engagements:
Regional Manager (1989-1994) Broad, Vogt & Conant, Inc Gary, IN
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