- The basics
- Advanced
- Seasoned
- Expert
- Skill level:
- The basics
- Advanced
- Seasoned
- Expert
- Skill level:
- The basics
- Advanced
- Seasoned
- Expert
Experience
Head of Global Workplace Projects Americas
LEGO Manufacturing RichmondAugust 2023 – Current
- Develop and present program reporting materials for evaluation by the Executive Leadership Team, Board of Directors, and Steering Committee members.
- Serve as the primary leader for both program and project management across all strategic initiatives within North America.
- Develop and implement strategic construction plans, ensuring alignment with company goals and objectives.
- Direct multidisciplinary teams, cultivating an inclusive and constructive work atmosphere. Encourage collaboration, professional growth, and skill improvement among team members. 23 direct subordinates (11 Directors, 7 Senior Managers, 4 Project Managers and 1 Project Assistant).
- Evaluate project outcomes and performance metrics to identify areas for improvement in processes, efficiency, and quality.
- Recruit, coach, and nurture the requisite talent to cultivate a high-achieving project management team.
- Develop and execute comprehensive capital project management strategies in alignment with the organization's goals and objectives.
Construction Director
LEGO Manufacturing RichmondDec 2022 – Aug 2023
- Oversee the construction project lifecycle, from conceptualization to completion, ensuring that projects are executed within scope, budget, and timeline.
- Collaboratively define precise project objectives, scope, and success criteria in conjunction with stakeholders.
- Identify potential risks and challenges that could impact project timelines, costs, and quality. Develop risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans.
- Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, and internal teams to ensure smooth project execution. Responsible for strategic planning, ensuring a focus on quality and high development standards for the successful design and execution of 1.7million sq ft manufacturing space.
- Lead a diverse team of internal and external construction professionals and foster a collaborative and positive work environment.
- Oversee the tendering process, negotiate contracts with vendors and contractors, and ensure compliance with all contractual terms and conditions.
- Successfully led a team of internal and external resources to secure a 17% reduction($238 million) in construction costs through value engineering.
Senior Project Manager
HITT Contracting2021 - 2022
- Develop and monitor all project activities including schedules, budget and related items to ensure timely and quality completion of assigned construction projects.
- Facilitate the definition of project scope, goals and deliverables.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with architects, engineers and other vendors along with client, building representatives, subcontractors and others who are on the project team.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to various teams involved in numerous projects, pinpointing opportunities for employees to enhance their skills and expand their knowledge base.
- Manage the preconstruction and RFP package efforts, collaborating with the Preconstruction Department and leveraging company resources for successful outcomes.
- Successfully managed and completed the turnover of 104 megawatts of data center construction from inception through commissioning completion.
Senior Project Manager
Turner Construction2015 - 2021
- Develop high-performance teams through supervision, training, coaching, and mentoring. Ensure regular feedback is shared with staff including timely completion of employee performance appraisals.
- Manage and lead multiple projects simultaneously from preconstruction through closeout.
- Ensure strict adherence to ethics and compliance requirements on all projects.
- Drive enforcement of safety protocols by the project staff.
- Support and drive utilization of various Turner initiatives and technologies.
- Provide leadership in risk evaluation, contract negotiations, fee and pricing decisions.
- Develop and maintain long-lasting relationships with clients, the design community, and organizations to enhance future business development opportunities. Responsible for securing $120 million in healthcare work from a new client.
Senior Project Manager
Structure ToneAug 2014 - Aug 2016
- Monitor all project activity including schedules, spending and related items to ensure timely and quality completion of assigned construction projects.
- Prepare comprehensive project documentation, including progress reports, financial reports, and final project evaluation reports. Present findings to senior management and stakeholders.
- Develop a high-performance team through supervision, training, coaching, and mentoring. Ensure regular feedback is shared with staff including timely completion of employee performance appraisals.
- Implement and rigorously enforce safety protocols among the project staff, ensuring a steadfast commitment to both safety and quality standards in all project activities.
- Support clients for early planning and scheduling prior to in-field execution.
Project Manager
Rand Construction - 2009 - 2012- Oversee all project-related activities, including project schedules, expenditure tracking, and associated elements, to guarantee the punctual and high-quality execution of designated construction projects.
- Prepare budget and cost estimates for owners and developers.
- Conduct internal staff meetings to disseminate appropriate company and project information.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with architects, engineers, and other vendors, along with clients, building representatives, subcontractors, and others who are on the project team.
- Oversee timely and accurate completion of all documentation and administrative aspects relating to project management execution.
Project Manager
CODA Construction
2004 - 2009
CODA Construction
2004 - 2009
- Develop and maintain project schedules.
- Developed budgetary projections and cost estimates for property owners and developers, ensuring accurate financial projections for project planning and execution.
- Created precise written specifications to outline the requirements for new construction, renovations, and retrofitting of existing facilities, ensuring clear and comprehensive documentation for project execution.
- Cultivated and sustained productive collaborative partnerships with architects, engineers, vendors, clients, building representatives, subcontractors, and project team members, fostering effective communication and teamwork throughout the project lifecycle.
- Conduct on-site visits to remote project locations to assess project status, monitor progress, and verify adherence to contract specifications and documents.
Project Manager
Colonial Construction1999 - 2004
- Manage all staff assigned to project and relationship management among project owner, owner’s tenants and all professional groups involved.
- Created and managed project schedules to ensure efficient project planning and execution.
- Lead preconstruction activities for projects, including but not limited to budget preparation, scope definition, risk assessment, procurement planning, and contractor selection to ensure successful project initiation and planning.
- Implement and oversee change management processes to evaluate, document, and effectively integrate project changes while minimizing disruption and ensuring alignment with project objectives, budget, and schedule.
Skills
Clifton Strengths
Strategic
Individualization
Futuristic
Activator
Significance
Ideator
Recommendations
Josh King
Vice President at Appalachian Regional Healthcare"Clinton is a Project Management wizard, and a really great human. He's the kind of person
you want on your executive team because he's experienced, kind, a great communicator and
he has out-of-the-box ideas that are typically winners. And even if an idea isn't the winning idea,
it gets you closer to the one that is by successfully ruling something out and learning from it.
He's also very giving of his time and expertise despite being a very busy person. He's the
kind of person I like to work with and have on my team."
Greg Ferguson
COO at Structure Tone"Clinton is a breeze to work with. He has the ability to anticipate market
trends, which has allowed our company to find successful projects that were obtained
under Clinton's guidance. He has an intentional and efficient work style that
enables timelines to move forward effectively and with minimal fault. I highly recommend Clinton
since he's not only very good at what he does but he's also great to get along with and a
joy to be around."
Randy Hart
Senior Planning Manager at LEGO Manufacturing Richmond"If you're looking for someone to be a placeholder or to maintain the status quo, Clinton isn't
your guy. His unique arsenal of technical skills makes him a huge asset to any team.In my experience working on
Clinton's team he always sought to bring fun and positivity to the workplace. He
worked hard to be a better leader, and to promote a collaborative environment. Clinton was very
proactive in seeking personal and professional development opportunities for his director reports."
Dustin Warf
Construction Director at Kaiser Permanente"Everywhere Clinton goes, he brings innovative solutions to drive flawless
execution - bringing the company to top of industry standards and beyond. He
is a creative problem solver and understands the technical as well as the strategy,
allowing him to solve problems effectively and efficiently. He helps his team
shine. He genuinely cares about their growth and persistently seeks opportunities for
them to grow and get to the next stage of their career."
When employees stop challenging the way things are done, because
'that's the way it's always been done'
You are destined to fail.
Clinton Peterson
My Three e's
Empower
Hire the right people, give them the tools to succeed, set clear expectations
and goals, then get out of their way.
1
Engage
Keep your team engaged each day by making sure their voice gets heard,
their work matters, and by giving access to training and growth opportunities.
2
Enjoy
We are all human, and work shouldn't be something we hate. Have fun, take
risks, kick some butt, and above all respect work-life-balance.
3