Josh S.

About Josh S.

My name is Josh.I am a Senior Construction Manager and Operations Director with a proven track record of successfully delivering multi-million dollar public and private sector projects, including complex Design-Assist and Design-Build developments. Extensive experience managing large-scale facilities such as data centers, semiconductor plants, hospitals, higher education institutions, and government buildings, with a strong command of Division 7 exterior façade systems, quality control protocols, and constructability reviews.Skilled in full project lifecycle management from preconstruction through closeout, with expertise in schedule development, budget forecasting, P&L management, and supply chain logistics. Proficient in tools such as MS Project and construction tech platforms, with a detail-oriented approach to project documentation, redlining, and version control. Known for driving results through strong leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and commitment to safety, quality, and stakeholder satisfaction.What sets me apart is my ability to balance competing priorities across diverse stakeholder groups, aligning expectations to meet scope, schedule, and budget objectives. I bring a solutions-oriented mindset to every challenge, consistently pushing projects forward despite obstacles. Whether coordinating across engineering, architecture, field teams, or executive leadership, I lead with integrity, initiative, and clear communication.Core Strengths: Design-Assist / Design-Build Delivery Project Budgeting & Cost Control Scheduling & Critical Path Analysis Stakeholder & Client Management OSHA Compliance & Safety Leadership Cross-Functional Team Leadership Vendor Coordination & Procurement Business Development & Client PresentationsConnect with me today!

Experience

1. Director

   Kovach

   Mar 2024 — Present · Chandler, AZ, US

   In my current role as Director of Internal Operations, I:• Direct cross-functional project execution across all active jobs, ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, and budget while driving operational excellence and profitability.• Serve as a key leader in driving a culture of safety and quality by enforcing OSHA compliance, leading jobsite audits, and strengthening quality control practices across field operations.• Standardize company-wide procedures by implementing streamlined project lifecycle workflows, which resulted in consistency, accountability, and delivery across departments.• Mentor and develop a high-performing team of project managers, superintendents, and field staff, leading training, succession planning, and leadership development initiatives. Passionate about leading and developing others. • Partner with finance and project controls teams to oversee forecasting, labor productivity, and cost tracking, resulting in improved margin recovery and financial accuracy.• Act as executive liaison to key clients and general contractors, resolving project issues with a solutions-first approach to secure repeat business and elevate customer satisfaction.• Led project reviews, including kickoffs, progress updates, and closeouts to ensure operational transparency, stakeholder alignment, and continuous improvement.

Education

• Arizona State University

  Bachelor's degree, Business Management Communication

  1996 — 2001

• Arizona State University

  Construction Management Certificate Program, Construction Management

  2003 — 2004