David Watt
About David Watt
David Watt is a Sr Project Manager at Kajima Building & Design Group, Inc. with extensive experience in construction project management across various sectors.
Company
David Watt is currently employed at Kajima Building & Design Group, Inc. as a Sr Project Manager. His role involves overseeing complex construction projects on-site in Liberty, North Carolina, United States. Previously, he has held several key positions within the firm, demonstrating extensive experience and a strong commitment to the company's goals.
Title
David Watt holds the position of Sr Project Manager at Kajima Building & Design Group, Inc. His role encompasses a wide array of responsibilities, including the management and coordination of large-scale construction projects, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
Education and Expertise
David Watt earned an MBA from Webster University in 1997 and holds a BS in Manufacturing Engineering Technology from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, which he completed in 1993. His educational background lays a solid foundation for his extensive expertise in project management, risk assessment, capital planning, and program management across diverse sectors such as industrial, utility, and heavy civil construction.
Professional Background
David Watt has a robust career in project management across various sectors. He served as General Superintendant at Poettker Construction Company from 2022 to 2023 and as Sr Site Manager at Gray from 2019 to 2022. At Kajima Building & Design Group, Inc., he was a Project Manager from 2015 to 2019, and prior to that, he worked at Gray Construction as a Site Manager from 2012 to 2015. His experience spans roles such as Project Manager at Ingersoll Rand Industrial Technologies (2012) and Director of Construction & Facilities at Public Transit Authority (2009-2010).
Skills and Specializations
David Watt specializes in managing projects involving environmental issues and endangered species. He has significant expertise in risk assessment, capital planning, and program management in sectors including industrial, MEP, utility, heavy civil, rail, and highway. He handles project delivery methods such as Design-Build, GMP, and Hard Bid. His skills include client diplomacy, claim origination, documentation, defense, and resolving unique challenges. Additionally, he has a strong background in safety, quality control, permitting, and value engineering, making him proficient in diverse project management facets.