Experience

KDG

• United States
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Director of Program Development

  • Jul 2014 - Present

  As Senior Director of Program Development, Shelia Taylor is responsible for developing and leading operational improvement initiatives related to KDG’s strategic plan. She is responsive to Owner's needs ensuring they have the talent and resources needed for successful project execution. She maintains close communication with Owner routinely visiting project sites, monitoring risk and developing strategies to support project managers and project teams. She oversees recruitment, selection and hiring and performance evaluation in collaboration with Human Resources. Her corporate highlights include building diverse, high performing teams, through coaching and training.

• Senior Project/Construction Manager

  • Apr 2005 - Present

  Ms. Taylor supported and managed several client projects totaling over $250 million in construction costs, including work for: LADWP, Housing Authority for the City of Los Angeles County (HACLA), SCE, GWP and LAWA. Her responsibilities included: scope & budget development, project planning, design administration, contract negotiation & administration, schedule development and review, and project management.



The Bedford Group

• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Manager

  • 2002 - 2005

  Ms. Taylor provided field engineering for several residential developments including the construction of over 600 multi-family and condominium units. Oversaw construction activities including field coordination of subcontractors, administrative management (2 direct reports), established and monitored schedules and effectively negotiated change orders I managed the permitting process to procure site, building and other related construction permits. I assisted with the selection and solicitation of bid proposals from subcontractors including pre-qualification, reviewing bid proposals and drafting subsequent subcontractors.