Daniel L. Stone
9682 E Allison Way, Scottsdale, AZ 85262
irishstone@hotmail.com • Cell (319) 400-4959
Sr. Program Executive
Summary
Seasoned executive with twenty-five (25) years’ experience in leadership, project/program management,
business planning, operations, quality control and risk prevention, in the industries of commercial
construction/engineering, mission-critical facilities, hospitality, and utility/infrastructure. Demonstrated
record of success in new construction, facilities expansion/remediation, equipment upgrade, and
technological implementations in a wide variety of different commercial, institutional, and hospitality
facilities. Supervised construction/engineering teams in excess of 168 team members, project budgets in
excess of $1.5B and on-site workforce in excess of 1,428 men and women.
Experience
The Mehaffey Group, LLC
2012 - Present
Principal
Owner’s Representative working on a wide-variety commercial, public, public/private, and government
projects throughout the country.
Turner Construction Company
Vice-President, Sr. Project Executive
Construction Executive directing large-scale construction projects with key corporate clients.
• Managed A/E/C teams through design completion and onto construction in the field
• Meet with Owners on a routine basis to discuss issues and find resolutions
• Managed project in accordance with corporate policies to mitigate risk and assure compliance
• Prepared project plans and designs for conceptual ideas of owners to provide “go/no go” decision
making
• Assisted corporate management team with planning of upcoming project with new and existing clients
• Trained and mentored new staff on complexity of the project and brought them up to speed on the
current status of the project and issues at hand
The Mehaffey Group, LLC
2005 - 2008
Principal
Construction Executive tasked with managing an emerging group of hospitality projects throughout the
country. Managed a team of 18 Senior Project Managers and Project Managers and a staff of 144 other
team members to manage public/private hospitality projects.
• Managed a team of architects and engineers responsible for ensuring that engineering and contractual
requirements are addressed while simultaneously meeting an aggressive schedule and cost demands.
• Negotiated contracts that assured quality and met standards
• Managed overall operations of local, regional, and nationwide subcontractor base.
• Focused strongly on sales cost analysis, working directly with the sales team to develop effective
presentations for our customers.
2008 - 2012
FaulknerUSA, Austin, TX
2000 - 2005
Vice-President, Construction Management
Sr. Corporate Executive responsible for projects ranging from $950K to $339.5M, with an average project
budget savings of 4% under estimate and ahead of schedule on hospitality construction projects
throughout the United States.
• Monitored the efficiency of operations in terms of operating and production costs, earnings potential,
budget controls, and trends within the industry. Reported this information to members of the executive
management team.
• Managed overall operations of local, regional, and nationwide subcontractor base.
• Instituted a risk management program reducing exposure to loss by 18% year over year
• Worked closely with program managers in formulating and implementing operational strategies to
institute effective cost controls, staffing reductions and revenue improvements, enabling the company to
weather financial pressures through increasing revenues and cutting expenses.
• Communicated confidently and knowledgeably with hotel chain officials and associated company
principals on a wide range of project related initiatives
Invensys, Plc (Cactus Integration Group), Cedar Rapids, IA
1997 - 2000
Director, Engineering
Sr. Group Executive responsible for the daily supervision of the engineering and project management
teams located in four regional offices. Executive in charge of total project development and deployment
as well as project construction execution, quality control, safety/risk control, as well as on-site customer
interface during construction process.
• Monitored schedules and took appropriate actions to ensure project completion on schedule and within
approved cost limitations.
• Managed and coordinated personnel and operational activities involved in all phases of construction
projects.
• Inspected construction site processes and reported findings to architects and owners representatives.
• Proven proficiency in coordinating designs, specifications, procurement, construction, and move-in for a
complete range of corporate projects.
• Met and exceeded all company goals for four (4) years, successfully completing all projects on time and
under budget.
• Worked with emerging growth companies in creating comprehensive business plans and financial
projections for major construction projects nationwide.
McLeodUSA, Inc., Cedar Rapids, IA
1992 - 1997
Sr. Manager, Projects
Manager of project execution teams responsible for the construction of numerous high tech facilities for
the telecommunication network deployment. Corporate liaison between architects/engineers, internal
design teams, internal operations teams, general contractors, and corporate executives. Project budgets
ranging from $500K to $347.1M, with a three-year total of $975.1M in completed projects.
• Managed a team of engineers and factory technical personnel responsible for ensuring that engineering
and contractual requirements are addressed while simultaneously meeting an aggressive schedule and
cost demands.
• Led quality system development with selected suppliers to address compliance issues, subcontract
changes, design control, and formal reviews and audits.
• Led the formation of teams to systematically and efficiently evaluate, develop, and utilize newly formed
business systems and practices during business transformation.
• Developed and supported detailed estimates and proposals for telecommunications program activities,
including deciding to "make or buy," analyzing requests for work content, performing risk evaluations and
abatement, evaluating contractual requirements and cross-organizational responsibilities, and evaluating
overall efficiency and cost of quality.
Education
B.B.A., Marketing
B.L.A., Mass Communications
The University Of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
B.S.M.E, Mechanical Engineering
The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
M.B.A., Business Administration
The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
Skills
· Administrative Project Management
· Multilevel Project Management
· Project Audit and Controls
· Acquisition Due Diligence and Pricing Negotiations
· Design Development from concept through final construction documents
· Contract Preparations and Negotiations
· Scheduling Tasks and Milestones (CPM Scheduling)
· Budgeting and Forecasting, Job Costing, Cost Analysis
· Long Term Master Planning
· Safety Awareness / Training, OSHA Compliance
· Quality Assurance and Quality Control
· Coaching, Mentoring and Motivating Staff
1992
1996
1998
Affiliations
· Solon Fire Department, FF2/EMT
· MyRegion.Org, Orlando Chamber of Commerce, 2006-2007
· Orange County Public Schools Mentor, Orange County, 2006-2007
· Leadership Orlando, Orlando Chamber of Commerce, 2006
· Affiliate Member, American Institute of Architects, 2003-Present
· Sustaining Member, American Society of Military Engineers. Rock Island, IL, 2003-Present
· Advisor, The University of Iowa Student Athletic Advisory Board, 2002-Present
Software Applications
· Microsoft Office 2007, 2010
· Microsoft Outlook 2007, 2010
· Microsoft Visio 2007, 2010
· Microsoft Project 2007, 2010
· Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access
· AutoCAD 2014 (working knowledge)
· Volo Viewer, Navisworks Freedom
· Prolog Manager, TurnerTalk
· Prolog Executive
· Primavera P6, SureTrak & Contractor
· Constructware
· QuickBooks, Timberline, MASS90, ViewPoint, JD Edwards
· Most other maim stream software applications
Certifications
· LEED AP-NC, (In process), USGBC, 2015
· Certified Program Manager (In process), Program Management Institute, 2015
· Adaptive Leadership Training, Jim Hess and Associates, 2008
· Grinnell Leadership Jumpstart, Grinnell Leadership Institute, 2005, 2009
· Certified Quality Contractor, United States Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha, NE, 2005, 2010
Training
· Certified Firefighter II – National Fire Academy
· Certified EMT – National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians
· OSHA, 10-Hour and 30-Hour Certification, 2014
· First Aid & CPR Certification, American Red Cross, 2015
· Occupational Safety and Health Standards, Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
Cedar Rapids, IA, 2012
· US Government Audit Compliance Course, USGAO, 2010
· Job Site Toolbox Safety Course, USACE, 2010
Personal References
Jesus Alvarez
240 Carriage Hill Drive
Moorestown, NJ 08057
(856) 904-8211 cell
Christy O’Rourke
1187 Cannondale Drive
Iowa City, IA 52240
(319) 400-9863 cell
Steve Clevett
5 Sterling Drive
Ashland, MA
(508) 881-4969 cell
Kirk Kaalberg
2856 Wildwood Court
Swisher, IA 52333
(319) 533-0713 cell
Professional References
Matt Larson
The Waldinger Company
2601 Bell Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50321
mlarson@waldinger.com
(515) 491-5404 cell
Phil Arnold
Continental Electrical Construction Co.
362 South Schmale Road
Carol Stream, IL 60188
parnold@cecco.com
(847) 875-5725 cell
Breck Smiley
Hill Mechanical Group
11045 Gage Avenue
Franklin Park, IL 60131
breck.smiley@hillmech.com
(773) 401-2245 cell
Clint Leonard
Johnson Controls, Inc.
11318 Aurora Ave
Des Moines, IA 50321
clint.r.leonard@jci.com
(515) 202-6299 Cell
Jason Rahn
Hill Mechanical Group
11045 Gage Avenue
Franklin Park, IL 60131
Jason.rahn@hillmech.com
(773) 860-3777 cell
Lee Wesol
Turner Construction
55 E. Monroe Street
Chicago, IL 60603
lwesol@tcco.com
(312) 287-9564
Project Experience
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Tarrant County College – Energy Technology Center
Fort Worth, TX
Archer Western Contractors
General Contractor, PX
2014-2015
$102M
Construction management of new community college trade teaching center for
energy and technology trades.
Radisson Blu
Bloomington, MN (Mall of America)
The Mehaffey Group/Mortenson
General Contractor, PX
2012-2013
$138M
Complete construction management of this two-acre hotel site that was sized to
encompass the hotel's building footprint. As such, there was virtually no
construction staging area to construct the 501-room facility. The integrated
project team devised a just-in-time inventory management system to allow
supplies to be delivered in a manner that dealt with the site constraints with no
impact to the project schedule.
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Microsoft Data Center
San Antonio, TX and Dublin, IR
Turner
General Contractor, PX
2009-2011
$900M each facility
Construction management of new greenfield construction of 751,000 sq ft data
center with highly specialized mechanical, electrical, and fire suppression
systems, including EPMS, BMS, VESDA, and integrated security control systems
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Microsoft Data Center
Des Moines, IA
Turner
General Contractor, PX
2008-2009
$1.15B (estimated)
Design management of new greenfield construction of 574,000 sq ft data center
with highly specialized mechanical, electrical, and fire suppression systems,
including EPMS, BMS, VESDA, and integrated security control systems
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Northlake Data Center
Chicago, IL
Turner
General Contractor, PX
2007-2009
$1.2B
Construction management of tenant improvements and central utility building
(CUB) construction of new 550,000 sq ft data center with highly specialized
mechanical, electrical, and fire suppression systems, including EPMS, BMS,
VESDA, and integrated security control systems.
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Burj Kahlifa
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Dubai, U.A.E.
The Mehaffey Group, LLC / Turner
General Contractor, PX
2006-2009
$386.1M (estimated)
Construction management of ultra-high-end Armani Hotel and Armani
Residences for Emaar Properties. Managed all aspects of these luxury hotel
rooms, suites, and residences, including finishes and FF&E.
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Hilton Orange County Convention Center Hotel
Orlando, FL
The Mehaffey Group, LLC
Owner’s Representative, PX
2005-2008
$386.1M (estimated)
Design Development of new Hilton Hotel and Convention Center with 1,400 highend
rooms, three bars, two restaurants, coffee shop, Grand Ballroom, Junior
Ballroom, 27,000 sq. ft. of meeting space, and 80,000 sq. ft. of convention
center.
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Omni Hotel at Champions Gate
Orlando, FL
The Mehaffey Group, LLC
Owner’s Representative, PX
2005-2006
$270.7M
Project close-out of new 720 key Omni Hotel and Resort with two and three
bedroom Villas, 36 holes of championship golf, European-style spa, formal pool
with private cabanas, zero entry family pool with 125 ft. corkscrew water slide
and water tower, and 850 ft. Lazy River with shooting water cannons, arched
waterspouts and a waterfall.
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Coralville Marriott Hotel and Convention Center
Coralville, IA
FaulknerUSA, Inc.
General Contractor, PX
2004-2005
$70.7M
Design Development of new Marriott Hotel and Convention Center with 286
high-end rooms, two bars, two restaurants, coffee shop, Grand Ballroom, Junior
Ballroom, 12,000 sq. ft. of meeting space, and 50,000 sq. ft. of convention
center.
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Vancouver City Center Hilton
Vancouver, WA
FaulknerUSA, Inc.
General Contractor, PX
2004-2005
$106.4M
Design Development and construction of new Hilton Hotel and Convention
Center with 346 high-end rooms, two bars, two restaurants, coffee shop, Grand
Ballroom, Junior Ballroom, 17,000 sq. ft. of meeting space.
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Denver Grand Hyatt
Denver, CO
FaulknerUSA, Inc.
General Contractor, PX
2003-2006
$298.2M
Design Development and construction of new Grand Hyatt hotel connected to
Denver Convention Center with 1198 high-end rooms, four bars, three
restaurants, coffee shop, Grand Ballroom, Junior Ballroom, 37,000 sq. ft. of
meeting space.
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Omaha Hilton Convention Center Hotel
Omaha, NE
FaulknerUSA, Inc.
General Contractor, PX
2002-2003
$101.5M
Design Development and construction of new Hilton Hotel and Convention
Center with 345 high-end rooms, two bars, two restaurants, coffee shop, Grand
Ballroom, Junior Ballroom, 18,500 sq. ft. of meeting space.
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Burj Al Arab
Dubai, U.A.E.
Invensys, PLC
Specialty Subcontractor, PX
1996-1999
$78.4M
Complete construction management of all energy management, automation, and
building control systems. Start-up and commissioning of all systems and
customer training of systems.
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COLO.Com Data Centers
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San Francisco, Miami, Orlando, Seattle, Chicago, Boston, Houston
Invensys, PLC (Cactus Integration Group, LLC)
Specialty Subcontractor, PX
1998-2000
$131.7M per project
Interior fit-out of several data centers throughout the country. This work included
installation of all specialty HVAC equipment, AC/DC electrical systems, back up
power generation, fire suppression systems, and specialty lighting, etc…
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Lockheed Martin SLC-41 Launch Complex
Kennedy Space Center, Cape Canaveral, FL
Invensys, PLC (Cactus Integration Group, LLC)
Specialty Subcontractor, PX
1998-2000
$237.4M project
Design and Installation of entire controls and communication package for private
satellite launch complex located at KSC, Cape Canaveral, FL. This work
included the design, specifications, procurement, installation, and commissioning
of the BMS, SCADA, and COMM systems for the vehicle integration facility, the
launch command complex, and the traveler transport system.
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Allegiance Telecom
Miami, Seattle, San Diego
Cactus Integration Group, LLC
Specialty Subcontractor, PX
1998-1999
$129.7M per project
Green field construction of several facilities to house enhanced services
equipment for major telecommunications company. Design coordination,
construction schedules, electrical, mechanical, network implementation, fire
suppression, security/surveillance, and monitoring and controls.
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Adelphia Business Solutions
Boston, Pittsburg, Lancaster, Chicago, Houston
Cactus Integration Group, LLC
Specialty Subcontractor, PX
1998-1999
$168.6M per project
Green field construction of several facilities to house enhanced services
equipment for major telecommunications company. Design coordination,
construction schedules, structural, civil, electrical, mechanical, network
implementation, fire suppression, security/surveillance, and monitoring and
controls.
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T-Rex Capital Housing Developments
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Denver, New York City, Sunnyvale, San Jose, San Francisco, Chicago, Atlanta
Cactus Integration Group, LLC
Specialty Subcontractor, PX
1998-2000 (22 Months)
$454.5M total project budget
Management and construction of 11 residential communities in seven different
major cities. Communities offered multi-family housing and single-family
residential housing. A total of 2,700 units were built in the three-year time frame.
1,845
Type of Construction: Slab on grade, Poured Foundation, Wood Frame
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1,890
4,462
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MCI Cable Landing Facility
San Luis Obispo, CA
Cactus Integration Group
Specialty Subcontractor, PX
September 1998
$91.6M
Interior fit-out of international cable landing facility for trans-pacific fiber optic
route. This work included installation of all specialty HVAC equipment, AC/DC
electrical systems, back up power generation, fire suppression systems, and
specialty lighting, etc… Also included was all of the Zone 4 Seismic bracing
required by California code.
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McLeodUSA Technology Core
Cedar Rapids, IA
McLeodUSA, Inc.
Owner, Project Director
April 1997
$147.1M
Complete construction management of technology core located inside main
corporate headquarters. Design oversight and management responsibilities for
mechanical, electrical, life safety, security/surveillance, power generation, backup
power systems, and fire suppression.
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McLeodUSA Switch Facilities
Dubuque, Davenport, Chicago, Minneapolis, St. Louis, Springfield
McLeodUSA, Inc.
Owner, Project Director
1996-1997
$42.3M per project
Green field construction of several facilities to house enhanced services
equipment for major telecommunications company. Design coordination,
construction schedules, structural, civil, electrical, mechanical, network
implementation, fire suppression, security/surveillance, and monitoring and
controls.
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McLeodUSA Enhanced Services Facilities
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Sioux City, Minneapolis, Chicago, Indianapolis, Springfield, Fargo, St. Louis
McLeodUSA, Inc.
Owner, Project Director
1996-1997
$21.4M per project
Green field construction of several facilities to house enhanced services
equipment for major telecommunications company. Structural, civil, electrical,
mechanical, network implementation, fire suppression, security/surveillance, and
monitoring and controls.
These projects are only a sample of the projects under my direct management or under the management of a project
team in my department or division.