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| Del Buck |
BIRMINGHAM, AL (Oct. 2, 2019) – Hoar Program Management (HPM) today announced a series of new hires in the company’s Program Development Group that increases expertise in preconstruction and enhances its capabilities as one of the industry’s only third-party program management providers.
Leading the charge will be industry veteran Del Buck, who joins HPM as the company’s Vice President of Preconstruction.
In his new role, Buck will be responsible for overseeing project estimates and budget development for all of HPM’s program management assignments, and will also help streamline HPM’s processes for preconstruction services as the firm and other industry players continue to adapt to rising construction costs being fueled by the ongoing labor shortage.
With over 30 years of general contracting and executive experience across six continents, Buck brings proven leadership, creative problem-solving skills and valuable hands-on field experience that will allow HPM to provide competitive cost certainty as the firm continues its push into major program management markets.
Buck’s track record includes overseeing an annual project bid volume of more than $3 billion for preconstruction assignments in a variety of real estate sectors, including retail, industrial, multifamily, higher education, K-12, medical and government.
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| Mike Lanier |
He also provided administrative and technical oversight for multiple contracts with the U.S. Department of State for the construction of several new embassy compounds in Africa.
Buck most recently served as Vice President of Preconstruction and Estimating at Caddell Construction, and is leveraging his past experience in detention for a new program management assignment HPM recently landed with the Alabama Department of Corrections.
“Del is making an instant impact at our company, and has the ideal background to help lead us into the next chapter of our growth story,” said Mike Lanier, President of HPM.
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| Michael Eskew |
“We all know how difficult of an environment we’re in right now due to the labor shortage and rising costs of materials, but we believe Del’s ability to see through the GC lens combined with the advanced estimating technology and pricing databases at HPM will give us a competitive edge that cannot be replicated elsewhere.
"He will help us fill a distinct market void for construction professionals who can guide owners through the entire building process and add value through cost certainty and a more predictable schedule.”
“I am honored and excited to join the incredible group of professionals at HPM,” said Buck.
“The duties of my position match up remarkably well with the experience I gained throughout my career as a general contractor, and the ability to leverage that with HPM’s vast database of pricing technology will allow us to offer custom-produced services that are tailored for each owner’s budget and scheduling requirements.
“The duties of my position match up remarkably well with the experience I gained throughout my career as a general contractor, and the ability to leverage that with HPM’s vast database of pricing technology will allow us to offer custom-produced services that are tailored for each owner’s budget and scheduling requirements.
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| Kyle Talley |
Buck will have full responsibility for monitoring schedule progress, budget adherence and owner relations for assignments across the firm’s portfolio.
His construction experience ranges across the United States and internationally, including many African, South American, European and Middle Eastern states, as well as Nepal, China, South Korea and New Zealand.
An Alabama native, Buck is also a graduate of both the American Institute of Estimating and the FMI Leadership Program.
HPM also announced the hirings of Michael Eskew as Mechanical Preconstruction Manager and Kyle Talley as Electrical Preconstruction Manager.
The additions of Eskew and Talley further increase the level of in-house expertise provided by HPM, and allow the firm to provide a more cohesive and extensive menu of preconstruction service offerings.
Eskew is an Auburn University graduate, and has over 25 years of experience in mechanical engineering, project management, sales and preconstruction services in the construction industry. His move to the program management arena provides a new opportunity to apply his knowledge and practical experience.
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| Ryan Austin |
“Being able to land two specialists who have the level of experience and expertise that Michael and Kyle possess presented a rare opportunity, and we’re thrilled they’ve agreed to join our team,” said Ryan Austin, Chief Operations Officer at HPM.
“Now more than ever, it’s imperative to find leaders who have a keen understanding of where to find cost savings and creative workarounds with subcontractors so we can present competitive solutions for owners and developers who are getting squeezed by construction price hikes. Preconstruction services will continue to be a top priority for HPM moving forward.”
CONTACT:
Sophie Coffman · Fellow
1718 Peachtree St., Suite 1048
Atlanta, GA. 30309
M: 404.824.5899
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