Experience

Clout Construction

• United States
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Operations

  • Jan 2023 - Present



NEXGEN Building Products

• United States
• Wholesale Building Materials
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Distributor

  • Dec 2022 - Present



The BlackStar Companies

• United States
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Member

  • Aug 2006 - Present

  The BlackStar Companies is more than just a construction company. From planning, preconstruction and structured cable installation, to construction and renewable energy services, we provide solutions to meet our clients’ changing needs. Our world is changing. How we respond not only defines our future, but it defines us. We are The BlackStar Companies, builders of a changing world, and what we do is groundbreaking. BlackStar is an SBA Certified HUBZone & 8(a) firm.

• President

  • Sep 2010 - Jan 2023



City of Dallas

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Director - Housing Department

  • Jan 2009 - Oct 2010

  Responsible for the management of the departments’ development and construction projects; organizing and managing the development process from concept through turnover. Responsibilities include: management of the Neighborhood Enhancement Program staff; managing the development/program team in all aspects of the project, from financing, architectural firm selection, project design, general contractor selection, closeout and final payment - including renovation, additions, and new construction projects. Assist the Community Housing Development Organizations that work with the City of Dallas with their project needs.



DMJM / AECOM / Vestal Builder's

• Dallas/Fort Worth Area

• Project Manager - Ft. Worth Independent School District Capital Improvement Program

  • Jun 2008 - Oct 2010

  Responsible for the management of several school building improvement projects; managing the architectural design teams in all aspects of the project, from architectural firm selection, project design, general contractor selection, closeout and final payment, for renovation, addition, and new construction projects. Responsible for the management of several school building improvement projects; managing the architectural design teams in all aspects of the project, from architectural firm selection, project design, general contractor selection, closeout and final payment, for renovation, addition, and new construction projects.



Les Allen, Jr., LLC

• Owner

  • Feb 1998 - Sep 2008



Turner Construction Company

• United States
• Construction
• 700 & Above Employee

• Project Manager

  • 2007 - 2008

  Succinctly communicated and negotiated with the customers’ development team and our subcontractors to build the projects on paper, prior to managing the physical structure being built in the field; ensured that the project was completed safely, on time, within budget and that it maintained the highest levels of construction quality possible. The project turnover and closeout were handled with the same level of professionalism and enthusiasm that were evident at the initial meetings and negotiations.



Rockford Construction

• United States
• Construction
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Project Manager

  • 2004 - 2006

  Responsibilities included estimating, value engineering, trouble shooting, negotiating contracts with owner’s and subcontractors, scheduling subcontractors, developing comprehensive scopes of work, distributing plans and specifications, obtaining permits, and monitoring all daily activities through completion of a project. Responsibilities included estimating, value engineering, trouble shooting, negotiating contracts with owner’s and subcontractors, scheduling subcontractors, developing comprehensive scopes of work, distributing plans and specifications, obtaining permits, and monitoring all daily activities through completion of a project.



Allen-White Properties, LLC

• Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

• Member

  • 1995 - 2004

  Managed the construction of all company building projects; including several million dollars worth of small, multi parcel commercial and residential projects in the inner-city of the Grand Rapids Metropolitan area. Managed the construction of all company building projects; including several million dollars worth of small, multi parcel commercial and residential projects in the inner-city of the Grand Rapids Metropolitan area.