David Stanley

About David Stanley

Introduction

I am a construction executive with more than 19 years of experience leading multi-market operations, delivering complex projects, and building high-performing teams across healthcare, industrial, mission-critical, commercial, and institutional markets.

I’ve led multi-state operations for Skanska and DPR, and I’ve founded, grown, and operated multiple construction and real estate ventures. This combination gives me what many executives never develop— a true owner’s mindset, financial discipline, and the ability to run a business unit with confidence and clarity.

Career Snapshot

19+ Years Leading Multi-Market Operations
$1B+ Complex Projects Delivered
4+ Companies Founded or Managed
Multi-Sector Expertise: Healthcare • Industrial • Mission-Critical • Commercial

A Unique Leadership Journey

Unlike the traditional project-executive career path, my journey blends three powerful components:

1. Deep Field & Operational Expertise

I have spent over a decade leading major projects as a Senior Superintendent, giving me unmatched insight into risk, execution, safety, team dynamics, and delivery reliability.

2. Business Ownership & Entrepreneurship

I’ve built companies from the ground up—managing P&L, hiring teams, developing brands, selling work, and scaling operations. This is real leadership, not theoretical leadership.

3. Multi-Market Strategic Leadership

I’ve worked closely with executives on pursuit strategy, client relationships, repeat business, and margin protection across the Southeast.

Together, these strengths make me not just a builder, but a business leader who deeply understands construction.

Leadership Philosophy

I believe exceptional leadership is built on clarity, accountability, trust, and continual improvement. My approach centers around four core principles:

People First

Strong regions start with strong leaders. I invest heavily in mentoring and growing PMs, supers, and emerging talent.

Predictability Through Discipline

Growth requires consistency. I drive Lean planning, standardized workflows, and AI-enabled decision tools.

Sales-Driven Growth

Relationships drive everything. Trust, transparency, and follow-through create repeat work and multi-year partnerships.

10x Improvement Mindset

Innovation isn’t an initiative—it’s a habit. I constantly look for ways to improve performance, speed, culture, and client experience.

Why My Background Is a Strategic Advantage

Most executives come up through one lane: operations, BD, or project management.

My background spans all of them:

Operational expertise
Sales and relationship building
P&L and financial leadership
Entrepreneurship
Team development
Systems and process creation
Market expansion strategy
Multi-sector delivery

This makes me uniquely effective in growing regional business units.

I bring:

the builder’s instincts to reduce risk
the executive’s mindset to grow margins
the entrepreneur’s ability to scale
and the coach’s drive to develop people

This balance is rare — and it creates a powerful foundation for leadership in any market.

“David is highly qualified, professional, and reliable. His leadership helped deliver a LEED Gold renovation and expansion at the University of Kentucky, and he continued supporting us even after project completion.”
— University of Kentucky, Gatton College of Business & Economics

My Commitment as a Leader

I am committed to building high-performing teams, strengthening client relationships, and driving predictable, sustainable growth.

My leadership is rooted in:

Communication and clarity
Transparent expectations
Data-informed decisions
Accountability and trust
Empowering leaders at every level
Continual learning and improvement

When people grow, regions grow.

When teams believe in the mission, execution becomes predictable.

When clients trust you, opportunities multiply.

When leadership is intentional, culture transforms.

My Values I Lead By

Integrity
Service
Stewardship
Excellence
Growth
Faith

David Stanley

Construction Executive | Operations Leader

About David Stanley

Introduction

Career Snapshot

A Unique Leadership Journey

1. Deep Field & Operational Expertise

2. Business Ownership & Entrepreneurship

3. Multi-Market Strategic Leadership

Leadership Philosophy

People First

Predictability Through Discipline

Sales-Driven Growth

10x Improvement Mindset

Why My Background Is a Strategic Advantage

My Commitment as a Leader

My Values I Lead By

I am a business-minded construction executive with the operational depth, entrepreneurial experience, and strategic vision to grow and scale teams, markets, and business units.

David Stanley

Construction Executive | Operations Leader

About David Stanley

Introduction

Career Snapshot

A Unique Leadership Journey

1. Deep Field & Operational Expertise

2. Business Ownership & Entrepreneurship

3. Multi-Market Strategic Leadership

Leadership Philosophy

People First

Predictability Through Discipline

Sales-Driven Growth

10x Improvement Mindset

Why My Background Is a Strategic Advantage

My Commitment as a Leader

My Values I Lead By

I am a business-minded construction executive with the operational depth, entrepreneurial experience, and strategic vision to grow and scale teams, markets, and business units.

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