Anthony J. Malbranche

Qualification Profile

Highly motivated, results-oriented, and accomplished construction management professional with track record of success in the development and implementation of project management and engineering programs. Highly effective in managing stringent budgets, implementing cost-saving measures, improving safety, and recommending process improvements. Sound knowledge of raising the bar, creating strategy, managing risk, and improving the quality and caliber of operations. Proven ability in conceptualizing and implementing new ideas that improve processes and reduce operating cost. Exceptionally capable in identifying system barriers/obstructions, developing strategy, and implementing process improvements that optimizes internal and external processes. Effective problem solver with analytical skills to evaluate risk and business strategies. Expert at delivering outstanding results in business process management, solution implementation, complemented with professional-level technical proficiencies in project management. A well-respected and strategic leader, able to build and lead effective cross-functional relationships to forge strong alliances in effort to drive production, accountability, and change with documented positive results of participation in various projects. Adept at managing multiple complex projects in a high-pressured environment while establishing partnerships and building positive rapport with all levels of professionals; willing to relocate.

Core Competencies

Quality Control Management
Quality Assurance and Inspection
Bids and Proposal Development
Contract Negotiations
Strategic Alliances and Partnering
Budget and Time Management
Leadership and Team Building
Change Order Process

Mentoring and Staff Motivation
Operational and Tactical Planning
Design Review Methodology
P&L Management
Cost Containment
Customer Relationship Management
Public Speaking

Professional Experience

WAL-MART BENTONVILLE, AR
Director of Construction	2005-2011
Established strategic initiatives intended for constructing sustainable Wal-Mart stores in rural and urban markets. Supported the Out-To-Bid process on behalf of the Construction Department for the region. Supervised 9 senior level managers in 10 states. Evaluated and assessed designs for constructability. Maintained plans and specifications free of design errors and omissions as well as prepared and analyzed bid proposal for budget approval prior to awarding of project . Worked collaboratively with design managers, architects of record, civil consultants, attorneys, geotechnical engineers, testing laboratory technicians, public officials, and municipalities to support site/building designs/plans and specifications as well as to secure permits prior to award of projects. Played a leadership role in determining barriers to change and align action plan with division resources and company performance targets. Spearheaded all teams in the construction of Wal-mart’s first bi-level supercenter design, first Take Over (T/O) format in Chicago’s metro market, first high end proto and express stores in the nation. Introduced and oversaw Construction Managers Focus Group to determine and execute solutions intended to minimize and eliminate key cost drivers. Developed and maintained strategic relationships with various minority and women-owned general contracting firms to advance company’s diversity initiatives. Improved internal staff's approach to customer service and redirected resources to core business. Administered direct reports in budget analysis and control. Notable Contributions: Earned promotion to director position within 4 months of service. Persistently maintained a 95% success rate in negotiating change order disputes. Effectively maintained 0% compliance with no Notice Of Violations from the Environment Protection Agency in 4 years by implementing strict compliance to Storm Water program. Successfully oversaw 30 projects annually with contract values that exceed $250M by providing strong leadership, oversight, and strategic direction in the management of P&L of construction projects. Constantly managed highly performing team, recognized as the “Go-To” team. Remarkably decreased Change Order cost from 11% to approximately 6% for three years in a row. Efficiently managed projects that collectively completed 7 months ahead of plan. Implemented and managed recycle program that reduced waste by over 65% on all construction projects.
MASSACHUSETTS BAY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY JAMAICA PLAIN, MA
Project Manager/ Resident Engineer	1999-2005
Developed and implemented construction project programs and reported directly to the Deputy Director of Design and Construction. Set and prepared bid and proposal documents for multimillion-dollar contracts. Provided expert support to the Design Review Board. Notable Contributions: Earned promotion to project manager position within one year of service. Successfully maintained 0% safety incidence and fatality as well as less than 0.1% incident rating on major projects in the past five years. Efficiently managed projects with budgets exceeding $20M.

Earlier Career

BECHTEL CORPORATION BOSTON, MA
Senior Area Office Engineer	1994-1999

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Technology
NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY BOSTON, MA

Professional Training

Six Sigma Black Belt Certification
VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY TAMPA, FL

Completed 10-hour OSHA Safety Training and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Certification Program
Nominated for the Realty Management Emerging Leaders Program (2009-2010)
Nominated for the Walton Institute Management Program (2008)
Conflict Resolution | Design of Experiments | Statistical Quality Control | Calculus | Safety Engineering
Principles of Finance | Civil Treatment for Managers | Construction Scheduling and CPM Implementation
Business Law I and II | Develop a High Performing Team