Corey Bell
Valley Park
Summary
Results-driven business leader prepared for role with robust history of steering companies or departments toward success and fostering a culture of excellence. Known for collaborative leadership approach that aligns teams with organizational objectives and drives performance. Adept at navigating complex challenges, fostering innovation, and ensuring adaptability to evolving market conditions, with focus on strategic planning and operational excellence.
My diverse construction industry knowledge also allows me to take technical know how and processes and merge them with new technology and review for not only fit but intentionally finding a solution that improves processes.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CEO / General Manager
BuildingPoint Mid-America & North-Atlantic
07.2016 - 07.2025
- Took over a failing business, that was losing money
- Achieved company growth by implementing strategic plans and streamlining operations
- Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth
- Enhanced brand reputation with effective marketing campaigns and public relations efforts
- Responsible for all hiring and HR needs for the first few years
- Responsible for all accounting for the first few years
- Grew the business from $75K in annual revenue to $12MM in total revenue
- Expanded the team as well as the territory during my tenure
- Performed sales, product training and implemented CRM system for the business
- Responsible for creating and maintaining annual plan as well as long term plans leading the company to the growth it saw in 9+ years
- Drove profitability with thorough financial analysis and strategic decisionmaking
- Created the team culture through core values and commitment to the people as well as the business plan
Director of Preconstruction
Castle Building Group
05.2011 - 07.2016
- Started Preconstruction Estimating, Contracting, and Standards for an upstart construction company
- Generate all schedules in CPM format using Primavera P6, and ASTA
- Created standards for estimate processing and summarization as well as work package breakdowns using Microsoft Excel
- Managed client and design partner relations form project concept through construction
- On-Site Manager of a downtown Denver project valued at $58,000,000 due to staffing issues and lack of performance
- Utilized ProLog Converge along with Sage accounting for all project accounting receivables and payables
Senior Estimator & VDC Services Manager
S.M. Wilson
02.2006 - 05.2011
- Created and maintained estimating database in Timberline including assemblies for limited self-perform work categories
- Managed several bid day processes from bid invitation through scopes of work and contracts,
- Completed conceptual and further detailed estimates on projects ranging from $2.5MM up to $364MM in total contract value (hard bid, negotiated, Lump Sum, Guaranteed Maximum Price, and CM-Agency type contracts)
- Started the SMW BIM initiative and collaborated with Operations team to leverage technology in marketing as well as on-site project operations, managed BIM group with a separate budget and utilized that annual budget for spend in technology initiatives
- On-site MEP systems coordination on several higher education, healthcare, and gaming center projects
Senior Estimator & BIM Engineer
Mortenson Construction
03.2001 - 05.2006
- Maintained estimating database in MC2 including assemblies for vast self-perform work categories (Concrete, Steel,Carpentry, General Trades, and General Conditions)
- Managed several bid day processes for procurement through contracting, completed conceptual and further detailed estimates on projects ranging from $250K to $488MM in total contract value
- Started with the Mortenson BIM initiative and collaborated with National Mortenson BIM Group to start leveraging technology in construction
- On-site MEP systems coordinator for several higher education and healthcare projects
- On-site superintendent for Kane County Jail and Correctional Facility in Northern Illinois, managed schedules and field operations as a whole
Project Engineer & Estimator
McCarthy Building Companies Inc.
01.1998 - 03.2001
- On-site Project Engineer for several large projects including Baseball Hall of Fame, and Bassett Healthcare in upstate New York
- Estimator focused on self-perform concrete proposal detailed to the level of showing manhours and material costs as well as any subcontractor input
- Created estimates using MC2 leveraging several key wizards/assemblies and learning the ropes of estimating
- Maintained labor rate averages by trade and specific task by review project post-mortem reports for labor
- Learned project scheduling and contracting through various in-place practices and simulations as well as lesson learned in the post bid and performance analysis
Education
No Degree - Construction Technology & Management
Illinois State University
Normal, IL05-1998
General Studies
East Alton Wood River High School
Wood River, IL05-1995
Skills
- Customer focus
- Strategic vision
- Effective decision making
- Financial acumen
- Talent development
- Organizational agility
- Sustainable business models
- Inspirational leadership
- Innovation management
- Negotiation
- Relationship and team building
Accomplishments
- Supervision - Supervised sales and office teams to monitor sales activity and goal achievement
- Revenue growth of 580% over 9 years and maintained an average of 12% profit margin
- Grew from a team of 3 to 20 employees
- Managed several different offices as well as territories
Certification
- CM-BIM - AGC of America Certified as a Student and Instructor
- Certified Trainer for Trimble
- CPR & First Aid
- OSHA 30-Hour
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
German
Limited Working
Interests
- Exploring famous landmarks, historical sites, and cultural attractions in a new destination
- working out
- running
- antique vehicles
- off road vehicles
Timeline
CEO / General Manager
BuildingPoint Mid-America & North-Atlantic
07.2016 - 07.2025
Director of Preconstruction
Castle Building Group
05.2011 - 07.2016
Senior Estimator & VDC Services Manager
S.M. Wilson
02.2006 - 05.2011
Senior Estimator & BIM Engineer
Mortenson Construction
03.2001 - 05.2006
Project Engineer & Estimator
McCarthy Building Companies Inc.
01.1998 - 03.2001
No Degree - Construction Technology & Management
Illinois State University
General Studies
East Alton Wood River High School
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