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MARK McDAVITT

New Orleans

Summary

Project Manager with an architectural, construction and design background. Experience in every aspect of a new construction or a renovation project: residential, commercial, retail, warehouse. Product expert with diverse commercial and residential building experience, locally & abroad. Background in premier manufacturing companies of building products and extensive understanding of sustainable building products and LEED Certifications.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Grounds Manager

Batture
New Orleans, LA
03.2024 - Current
  • Shape and maintain the physical environment of the property.
  • Oversaw ground operations, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and operational standards.
  • Coordinated logistics for arrivals and departures, optimizing workflow efficiency during peak hours.
  • Developed strategies to improve turnaround times, reducing delays in service delivery.
  • Responsible for maintaining and improving the overall look and feel of the property. This includes plant care, grounds upkeep, small repairs, and contributing to the evolving aesthetic of the space.

Project Manager

JLV Construction
New Orleans, LA
01.2023 - 01.2024
  • Residential and commercial projects, work with architects and engineers to develop a plan and schedule, coordinate sub contractors to execute to complete the project accordingly and in a timely manner.

Project Manager

Blue Orleans Development
New Orleans, LA
01.2019 - 01.2023
  • Project Manager for private developers residential, commercial, retail projects totaling 65+ properties.

Product Manager

Cosentino USA
Houston, TX
01.2011 - 01.2014
  • Product Manager for NA Sales of all surfaces manufactured by the company, at overseas facilities. Product Development team overseeing the branding, product color selections and product specifications for the introduction of new products in North America.

Project Manager

The Design Firm
Cairo, Egypt
01.2009 - 01.2011
  • Project Manager of the first LEED Certified building in Africa, through a Cairo based construction company, to ensure all LEED requirements were being followed to achieve certification.

Product Manager

New Living Green Building Supply
Houston, TX
01.2005 - 01.2009
  • Product Manager for LEED Certified building materials specified with Architects, Designers & Contractors. Responsibilities included product education and overseeing new installation practices.

Product Manager

Tarkett Commercial
Houston, TX
01.2002 - 01.2005
  • Product Manager for NA Sales of all surfaces manufactured by the company, locally & at overseas facilities. Developed and managed the production of marketing materials and sales tools for North America and Canada. Point of contact for sales representatives of established distribution networks.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management

Uniersity of Texas San Antonio
San Antonio, TX
05-2000

Skills

  • Subcontractor management
  • Estimating
  • Preconstruction planning
  • Construction management
  • Design and planning
  • Interpreting blueprints
  • Project closeout
  • Building, demolition, and renovation
  • Budget planning
  • Labor management
  • Construction estimating

Timeline

Grounds Manager

Batture
03.2024 - Current

Project Manager

JLV Construction
01.2023 - 01.2024

Project Manager

Blue Orleans Development
01.2019 - 01.2023

Product Manager

Cosentino USA
01.2011 - 01.2014

Project Manager

The Design Firm
01.2009 - 01.2011

Product Manager

New Living Green Building Supply
01.2005 - 01.2009

Product Manager

Tarkett Commercial
01.2002 - 01.2005

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management

Uniersity of Texas San Antonio
MARK McDAVITT