Mitch Becker Email & Phone Number

Jacksonville, Fl, Us

Jacksonville, Fl

Act as Owners Representative managing their interests on design/build projects( $1M-$1BM), Arbitrator/Mediator and Dispute Resolution Board member. Also consult with construction and design firms who need assistance with Strategic Planning, Risk Analysis and /or Organizational Restructuring.

Jacksonville, Florida, United States

Provided Project Owners and Contractors with contract support, risk management and contract controls (estimating, budgeting, scheduling and project closeout) for their largescale vertical and infrastructure projects.

Cape Canaveral/ Jacksonville Florida

Managed a design/ build team for Haskell that is working for Blue Origin developing rocket manufacturing and launch facilities at Cape Canaveral, Florida , Project size $380M. Responsible for job profit and client satisfaction. Accountable for all aspects of project performance including business development, design, construction , financial, quality and schedule. Director of Project Development for a greenfield supersonic private plane assembly facility in Melbourne, Fl. Similar to the above program, position responsibilities include managing cash flow, establishing program definition, conceptual design, budgeting and program scheduling

President, PBS&J CONSTRUCTORS 2006Manage, direct and control the wholly owned subsidiary of PBS&J. The focus of the firm is to execute projects as Construction Management at Risk.Senior Vice President/East Regional Service Manager for Construction Services 2004-2006Manage, direct and control the construction operations for the East Region. Provide leadership, direction, and guidance to construction divisions within this region. Participates in risk management for PBS&J’s project opportunities nationwide.

President and CEO 2001-2003Responsible for leading a $1 billion business with 750 professional employees and eight offices nationwide. Oversaw all operations and staff support functions. Established corporate growth strategies and policies; developed and secured business opportunities, focusing on national clients. Final decision-maker on pricing and risks for all projects undertaken. Member of board of directors of AMEC; member of eight-person management board that managed $3 billion North America division. Achieved company profitability after years of earlier losses.  Coordinated the WTC/Pentagon Rescue/Recovery/Rebuild Program. Rebuilt Pentagon in record time. Managed debris removal at World Trade Center with three other construction companies—project completed with a safety record never experienced before. Became co-manager of WTC project in January 2002. Created safety policy at AMEC that became model in industry and led to partnership with OSHA for public and employee safety. It was the first time in U.S. history that OSHA partnered citywide (Chicago) then nationally with any contractor to manage onsite safety Implemented comprehensive succession management program; upgraded senior management team; oversaw execution of “New Hire” package. Created a more focused business development process culture that reduced overhead costs and achieved greater win percentages Restructured Finance function—reduced expenses, increased reliability of financial forecasts, upgraded project control systems. Initiated Homeland Defense Initiative; created Technology Committee; established Design/Build capability within the company.

Chicago/ San Francisco

Responsible for all legal and risk management, transactional negations, and outside counsel management. Managed firm’s strategic alliances, acquisitions, administration and personnel. Executive Committee Member.In partnership with public agencies and private sector entities throughout North America, the firm focused on the development, financing, ownership, and operation of infrastructure projects. The principle infrastructure classes were transportation projects including roads, bridges, and tunnels, environmental facilities such as wastewater projects, and aviation and rail projects.

Jd, Law

Ms Civil Engineering, Construction Management

Bs Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering