Brad Holgate

VP Operations

Salt Lake City Metropolitan Area

About

Committed and results-driven Executive with 21 years of cross-functional experience managing technical to large-scale Residential, Multi-family, Student Housing, Commercial, Hillside Community Developments. Broad-based management skills in real estate development, entitlement, engineering, business development, vertical and horizontal construction and design. Consistent and documented successes in starting, building, growing and improving, performance and value of companies. Solid background in pre-development and construction planning and process, budget and schedule development, cost controls, real estate and trade contracts, safety, capital forecasting, communication, organization and problem resolution. Energetic leader and mentor with emotional intelligence and collaborative management style.

Experience

  • Killian Construction Co. (7 yrs 1 mo)
    • Vice President Operations
      Jul 2021 - Present · 5 yrs 1 mo

    • Vice President Operations
      Jul 2019 - Present · 7 yrs 1 mo

  • Principal - Preconstruction/Construction Management Services at OCG - Oakley Consulting Group
    Feb 2016 - Aug 2024 · 8 yrs 7 mos

    Provide General Construction,Consulting, Contract and Project Management Services. - Vertical and Horizontal Construction (Commercial, Residential, Industrial) - Land Development - Due Diligence and Entitlements - Project Management

  • Director of Construction Western US at Vecino Group
    Mar 2016 - Mar 2019 · 3 yrs 1 mo

    Direct through senior-level leadership all preconstruction, construction and operational oversight for all projects in the western region. Administer monthly review process and reporting for all active projects. Responsible for all contract negotiations with outside general contractor firms for Construction Management and General Works arrangements. Oversight of safety, quality and risk management programs for region and ensure programs are in place and enforced. Identify staffing needs and recruit new hires, including, training, coaching, mentoring, managing and develop staff for career development opportunities, growth and performance. Prepare project execution plans including, financial budget and cost reporting. Establish reliability for the regional construction department as an effective developer of solutions to business challenges.

  • Director of Construction and Engineering at Transfuels BLU
    Jul 2013 - Dec 2015 · 2 yrs 6 mos

    Direct nation-wide infrastructure and development initiatives, manage a diverse team of Civil, Mechanical Engineers, Architectural Designers, Project Managers, Real Estate Managers and Entitlement Specialist, to provide Liquid Natural Gas solutions for the Industrial, Transportation, Marine and Railroad Industry. Collaborate with municipal and jurisdictional government entities for technical review and code compliance. Establish long term relationships with local and federal regulatory bodies. Lead cross-functional pre-development, implementation and post construction activities. . Ensure project planning, scheduling, estimating, budgeting, reporting and construction of LNG infrastructure. Implement policy and procedure to manage risk, document controls and project spend. Inspire, mentor, collaborate team for performance and commitment.

  • Owner / Entreprenuer at LifeVantage
    Feb 2011 - Jul 2013 · 2 yrs 6 mos

    Established business networking organization utilizing NRF2 technology. Provide training and mentoring for business development. Achievements: • Built 600 member organization generating $250,000 in annual sales.