JOHN K. MARTIN

Design/Build Construction Executive
Business Development / Design Development / Contract Administration
Construction Management / CPM Construction Scheduling/ Creative Solutions / Negotiations
Delivered sales and marketing solutions, increasing sales, enhanced building design and project profitability, Excels in leadership, building design, presentation, negotiations and project management across multiple industries and markets. Attained and exceeded project budgets and schedule goals, utilizing Design/Building Construction Management methods. Lead, and motivated cross-functional teams to successful project completions.
Key Skills: Identifying and seizing upon market opportunities for new business. Communicating persuasively at all levels from Executive Management to laborer. Aligning sales and marketing initiatives with company objectives. Met complex business and project challenges with creative, profitable solutions. Works under pressure in fast-paced business environment.
Selected Accomplishments
Built sales and marketing programs for two Design/Build Construction companies.
Streamlined the Design and Construction process by offering innovative, in house design and construction management solutions, tailored to each clients unique set of circumstances
Developed innovative design strategies that exceeded client expectation for Image, Function, and Budget
Revitalized marketing literature to a project a professional corporate image.
Created and maintained relationships with key subcontractors
Implemented construction management and accounting software
Career History
President, Martin Building Development, a Design/Build Construction Company, 1988-Present. Founded and developed new business model for successful design build construction for the Midwest region. Prepared in-depth design and construction proposals and conducted in depth sales presentations to potential clients. 95% Negotiated contracts. Transformed client needs into innovative, successfully designed and constructed projects. Designed and/or built over $40,000,000.00 worth of construction cost value.
Director of Business Development, Keiser Design Build, 1982-1988. Directed and implemented aggressive sales and marketing plans for increased negotiated Design/Build contracts. Established company wide accounting and project cost management procedures. Instrumental in the planning and construction management of the first regionally based hazardous waste treatment and resource recovery facility.
Planning & Scheduling Associate, Fluor Daniel Construction Company, 1980-1982. Consultant to cross functional departments establishing computerized Construction Scheduling Models for large commercial and heavy industrial projects. Member of the successful Plant 19 Team, for the first Chemicals from Coal Refinery.