Doran Emery
Phoenix
Summary
Dynamic construction manager with a proven track record at Ames Construction, excelling in strategic planning and team leadership. Achieved significant cost reductions through innovative design changes and optimized resource allocation. Skilled in operations management and staff development, fostering high-performance teams across multiple projects in the southwest region.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
SW Region Structures Manager
Ames Construction
10.2002 - 11.2025
- Directed project teams to ensure adherence to construction timelines and budgets.
- Implemented safety protocols, enhancing workplace safety standards across multiple job sites.
- Oversaw resource allocation, ensuring optimal utilization of materials and labor for efficiency.
- Mentored Superintendents, fostering professional development and improving team performance.
- Provided productions, equipment and materials cost for all bids.
- Procured and managed one of the largest inventories of construction materials in the southwest.
- Assisted Ames' growth by assembling groups of qualified employees in California, Nevada, Utah and Arizona.
Structures and MSE Wall Manager
Conect 202 Partners
08.2016 - 06.2020
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Managed all aspects of structures from the 45 bridge structures to 2000+ catchbasins.
- Led the operation of over 600,000 sf of single stage MSE wall.
- Was instrumental in constructability reviews and design changes that led to lower cost, higher productions and a better overall product.
- Organized the procurement forming systems, consumables, and equipment for structures and walls.
- Maintained oversite of Ames southwest region structures division.
MSE Wall and Drainage Structure Manager
Provo River Constructors
03.2010 - 05.2011
- Led cross-functional teams to optimize operational workflows and enhance productivity.
- Managed all aspects of 1.2 million sf of single stage, 2 stage and temporary MSE walls.
- Oversaw drainage structures operations and equipment for entire I-15 CORE project.
- Maintained oversite of SW region structures division.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mayer High School
Spring Valley , AZ05-1990
Skills
- Customer service
- Team leadership
- Time management
- Decision-making
- Complex Problem-solving
- Staff training and development
- Strategic planning
- Operations management
- Performance evaluations
- Key performance indicators
Timeline
Structures and MSE Wall Manager
Conect 202 Partners
08.2016 - 06.2020
MSE Wall and Drainage Structure Manager
Provo River Constructors
03.2010 - 05.2011
SW Region Structures Manager
Ames Construction
10.2002 - 11.2025
High School Diploma -
Mayer High School