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Ability to manage large construction projects involving large budgets in all phases of commercial construction and land development projects that require problem solving and negotiation. As a degreed accountant, implicit understanding of budgets and experience gained in the industry provide a solid foundation to manage projects and achieve desired results while maintaining the bottom line. As Chief Operating Officer of Hickory Nut Construction, expert project performance and creative problem solving led to the successful completion of construction projects. Management skills include:• Commercial construction (all phases), and development infrastructure construction.• Overall scheduling systems for commercial, residential and community construction. Formation and management of development teams, employees, and all associates. Due diligence, and feasibility analysis.• Negotiations with contractors, officials, designers, engineers, utility companies, departments of transportation (and natural resources), ACOE, bonding companies, and sales/marketing staff’s.• Budgeting efficiencies and problem solving for the project teams assembled while completing projects under budget, timeliness, and environmental duress.• Permitting of new ideas /techniques for code compliance issues, and code practices.• Negotiations and mitigation of fines with the State NC DNR, ACOE, NC DOT and OSHA.Specialties: Amenity construction including: hiking,club houses, pools, golf courses, equestrian, fitness, "Smart" communities, fishing, stream restoration, and tennis court construction. Completion of projects under duress, and risk management.

Listed skills include Budgets, Project Management, Construction, Management, and 8 others.