Gary Johnston

About Gary Johnston

I am an executive construction leader with deep experience guiding industrial and pharmaceutical projects from early concept through delivery. I focus on building disciplined preconstruction processes, accurate budgets, and clear scopes that strengthen decision-making at every level of an organization. As part of the leadership team at Freedom Industries, I help shape strategy, develop talent, and drive growth across our operations. My approach combines field-tested knowledge with executive foresight, ensuring our teams have the clarity, structure, and support needed to execute with excellence. I am known for being decisive, accountable, and committed to building a culture where people perform at a high level and clients trust the results. My mission is to lead teams, strengthen organizations, and deliver projects that elevate our reputation in the markets we serve.

Experience

1. Chief Preconstruction Officer

   Freedom Industries Inc

   Aug 2020 — Present

Education

• Trevecca Nazarene University

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, Management

  1997 — 1999

Skills

• Nccer Certified Instructor
• Contract Management
• Construction
• Primavera P6
• Renovation
• Contractors
• Value Engineering
• Change Orders
• Construction Management
• Design-Build
• Mep
• Subcontracting
• Process Scheduler
• Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (Leed)
• Cost Engineering
• Electricians
• Project Estimation
• Cost Management
• Estimates
• Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (Mep)
• Electrical Wiring
• Constructability
• Budgets
• Suretrack
• Pre-Construction
• Leed
• Blueprint Reading
• Project Control
• Submittals
• Journeyman Wireman Certification
• Construction Safety
• Cost Control
• Project Bidding
• Unlimited License Nc
• Budgeting
• Project Management Cert. George Mason University
• Cpm Scheduling
• Construction Drawings