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Director of Operations @GrayWolf
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WORK HISTORY
Director of Operations @GrayWolf
US
Provide operational leadership for the Midwest & Gulf Coast Industrial Division, overseeing project performance, forecasting, risk management, and team development across major heavy-industrial construction programs. Ensure consistent delivery aligned with safety, quality, schedule, profitability, and Graywolf’s culture of accountability and communication.Key ResponsibilitiesOversee all regional projects from pursuit through closeout, ensuring predictable execution and strong financial performance.Lead and mentor Project Managers, Construction Managers, and field leadership across structural steel, equipment setting, piping, and complex industrial installations.Standardize estimating practices, WBS and budget setup, forecasting cadence, constructability reviews, and project controls processes.Serve as executive point for commercial negotiations, client alignment, dispute resolution, and recovery planning on high-risk or strategic projects.Collaborate with field leadership to strengthen execution planning, resource allocation, and jobsite support.Selected AchievementsSuccessfully turned around multiple distressed projects and restored client confidence; recognized as the division’s escalation lead for operational recovery.Led award-winning industrial projects ranging from tens of millions to nearly $100MM, managing peak staffs exceeding 300 craft and management personnel.Oversaw major steel, equipment, and piping scopes on large-scale energy and industrial programs, including high-criticality welding and NDE compliance.Expanded the division’s footprint by establishing a presence on new strategic sites, positioning the team for multi-million-dollar future opportunities.Implemented division-wide improvements in forecasting, risk tracking, weld/NDE governance, bid/no-bid evaluations, and constructability review processes.
EDUCATION
University of Kentucky
Business/Managerial Economics
Western Kentucky University
Bachelor's degree, Interdisciplinary Studies with an Emphasis in Business
ABOUT BRIAN HOWARD
Experienced and respected construction leader with over 15 years in the industrial sector, managing a portfolio of large-scale projects across Power, Petrochemical, and Process markets. A career built from the field up provides a practical, grounded perspective and the ability to connect strategy with jobsite realities. Three-time recipient of the ABC Award of Excellence, recognized for delivering high-impact projects with exceptional execution. Trusted for developing strong teams, earning the respect of craft and staff alike, and driving operational improvements that align with company growth objectives.
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