Introduction An innovative construction professional who thrives on change and process improvement. A respected team leader experienced in staff and organizational development. Accomplished in building and maintaining relationships both inside and outside the organization. Founded management consulting firm working with national construction clients on process and project focused improvements. Transformed organizational structure of $100 million contractor by creating organizational chart, job classification matrix, responsibility matrix, salary structures and job descriptions for all positions. Pioneered Preconstruction Manager role for Centex Construction in Central and North Florida. Gifted with unique combination of project management, business development, human resource and preconstruction abilities. Talented business development and sales professional skilled at assessing clients key issues, crafting win strategies and coaching teams through winning presentations. Employment Experience Integrity Construction Services, LLC; Franklin, TN; 2005 Present President of construction services consulting firm providing services to Owners, Contractors & Designers. Consolidated policies & procedures of five operating companies of multi-billion dollar national builder as part of corporate merger. Redesigned preconstruction process for national design build firm and implemented with regional builders. Assumed control of troubled regional construction office and successfully closed out and completed all projects and obligations.
T.W. Frierson Contractor; Nashville, TN; 2008 Vice President of Business Development & Preconstruction. Expanding into new markets and performing conceptual estimates and presentations for prospective new clients and projects. Played key business development and preconstruction role in securing Newell-Rubbermaid as a new client through creating conceptual estimates and sales presentation materials. Implemented shared marketing database in Microsoft Business Contact Manager and led transition toward adoption of new application. Initiated marketing of self-perform trade package work as new business model.
Actus Lend Lease; Nashville, TN; 2005 Senior Vice President, Design & Technical Services. Responsible for Design and Preconstruction department of 45 throughout the U.S. focused on privatized military housing. Met personally with all staff at all sites as part of departmental assessment Managed performance reviews and compensation increases for all staff Centex Construction Company; Orlando, FL; Nashville, TN; 1998 2005 Progressive roles including Project Manager, Preconstruction Manager, Vice-President Preconstruction Services, Executive Committee, Interim leader of Business Development. Entire Healthcare Division relocated to Dallas in 2005. Awarded National Eagle award from Associated Builders and Contractors for project management work on NorthLake Park elementary school. Member of Executive Committee responsible for running $400 million company. Restructured $3.5 million Preconstruction Department by challenging staff with new roles best suited to their talents. Selected to lead Business Development department for Centex Healthcare Group for 8 months on an interim basis while maintaining department management role as VP of Preconstruction. Actively involved in all aspects of business development including new client pursuit, proposals, team selection, coaching presentation teams, and presentations to clients. Leader in numerous company wide task teams including development of a new CRM application, new preconstruction processes and tools, and business development pursuit strategy. Led Co-Op and recruiting program
Turner Construction Company; Miami, FL; Cincinnati, OH; 1986 1998 Project Engineer, Cost & Scheduling Engineer, Asst. Supt, Superintendent, Project Manager, Preconstruction Manager. Established business presence in new geographic market while managing demanding hospital expansion & renovation project for UK Childrens Hospital, Lexington, KY Cost and scheduling engineer for multiple projects simultaneously. Wide range of experience in all aspects of onsite project management, budget management, purchasing and preconstruction management of educational, public assembly, performance, healthcare, condominium, and higher education projects. Led Co-Op and recruiting program Education University of Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH Bachelor of Science, Construction Management. Associate Degree, Architectural Engineering Technology. Society of Value Engineers, Training Course Centex Construction & Nova Southeast Leadership University 2003-2004 Affiliations Nashville Business Forum Member; Society of Industry Leaders Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS), events committee (past) Monticello Homeowners Association President (2 terms) Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce member Instructor AGC Middle Tennessee Christ Community Church; Elder & Co-Chair of Administration Committee
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