John Brown

About John Brown

As Vice President of Operations for Shimizu North America, I lead industrial and commercial construction programs across the U.S, Mexico, and Canada. With more than 20 years of experience in design-build and EPC project delivery, I specialize in managing large-scale projects from preconstruction through commissioning, with a focus on cost control, schedule certainty, safety, and quality.I am a licensed General Contractor Qualifying Agent in multiple states and earned an MBA from Florida State University. My background includes leadership roles in project controls, construction management, and program oversight for clients in the manufacturing, power, oil and gas, retail, healthcare, and education sectors.I work closely with cross-functional teams and international stakeholders to align business goals with project delivery. Whether supporting strategic initiatives or boots-on-the-ground execution, I am committed to developing high-performing teams while building long-term value for our clients and partners.

Experience

1. Vice President of Operations

   Shimizu North America

   Aug 2024 — Present · Atlanta, GA, US

   Operational oversight for industrial and commercial projects in the U.S, Mexico, and Canada

Education

• Florida State University

  Coursework towards BS, Electrical Engineering

  1994 — 1996

• Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University

  Completed 367 credit hours towards MD, Medicine

  2003 — 2008

• Kennesaw State University

  BS, Biochemistry

  2003

• Full Sail University

  Associate of Science - AS, Recording Arts

  1999

• Florida State University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA

  2020

Skills

• Inspection
• Account Management
• Change Management
• Project Planning
• Business Development
• Estimating
• Business Analysis
• Subcontracting
• Supervisory Skills
• Process Scheduler
• Cost Control
• Scheduling
• Project Control
• Project Management
• Management
• Forecasting
• Contract Management
• Construction Management
• Quality Assurance