Joseph Marlar

About Joseph Marlar

Engaged Leader with 18+ years in Senior Operations and Senior Management positions overseeing major construction projects throughout the US for both Union and Open Shop Contractors. Experience at start-ups and established Contractors in a variety of ownership structures: public (NYSE), private equity, family owned and private owned. Known for strong commercial acumen and business planning expertise at both strategic and tactical/operational levels. Unique background including International Estimation/Construction, successful $80M+ Builders Risk Claim in Nigeria and effective Performance Bond dispute defense in Utah. Senior Management Experience – Responsible for entirety of Business Unit Performance at both small and large Companies. Majority of Career Experience formed in rapidly growing companies. Oversaw $5B+ of Domestic and Global Pipeline Construction Projects involving Single Projects of up to $600M+. Submitted over $45B in Proposals in 17 Countries and 48 States. Ability to Communicate with people from the Project Site to the Board Room. Managed Multiple Large Projects ($150M+) simultaneously throughout the US with over 2500 personnel. Believe in “Fit for Purpose” Operational Experience – Lead and manage Business Operations by leveraging innovative technologies to increase Safety and Production, resulting in additional Project Awards and improved Profitability. Understands the importance of Contractual Payment Methods/Terms and developed approaches of timely reporting allowing Field Staff to maximize Cash Flow, P&L, DSO, UPIs and Change Orders. Developed Best Practices for Business Operations by experience & exposure to other co-owned Entities. Project/Construction Management Experience – Comprehensive knowledge and expertise in scheduling, cost control, progress reporting, project tracking, contracts, change orders (management and creation) and overall project management, based on 15+ years of Onsite Field Experience. Strong Communication Skills – Oral and Written (Developed Pipeline Construction Execution Plans that Shell Oil Pipeline uses). Ability to Coordinate between Owners, Clients, Subcontractors and other Interested Parties (General Public, Governmental Agencies, Regulatory Agencies and Project Land Owners). Understands the crucial feedback loop between Estimation, Project Execution and Project Controls functions.

Experience

1. Project Director

   Associated Pipe Line Contractors, Inc

   Sep 2025 — Present · Houston, TX, US

Education

• Southern Polytechnic State University

  Bachelors of Science, Civil Engineering