ANTHONY J. MALBRANCHE 4500 Southwest Chancery Street Bentonville, Arkansas 72712 479.381.0168 tj_mal74@hotmail.

com CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING EXECUTIVE

QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE Highly motivated, results-oriented, and accomplished construction management pro fessional with track record of success in the development and implementation of project management and engineering programs. Highly effective in managing stringent budgets, implementing cost-saving measure s, improving safety, and recommending process improvements. Sound knowledge of r aising the bar, creating strategy, managing risk, and improving the quality and caliber of operations. Proven ability in conceptualizing and implementing new ideas that improve proces ses and reduce operating cost. Exceptionally capable in identifying system barri ers/obstructions, developing strategy, and implementing process improvements tha t optimizes internal and external processes. Effective problem solver with analytical skills to evaluate risk and business st rategies. Expert at delivering outstanding results in business process managemen t, solution implementation, complemented with professional-level technical profi ciencies in project management. A well-respected and strategic leader, able to build and lead effective cross-fu nctional relationships to forge strong alliances in effort to drive production, accountability, and change with documented positive results of participation in various projects. Adept at managing multiple complex projects in a high-pressured environment whil e establishing partnerships and building positive rapport with all levels of pro fessionals; willing to relocate.

CORE COMPETENCIES Quality Control Management Quality Assurance and Inspection Bids and Proposal Development Contract Negotiations Strategic Alliances and Partnering Budget and Time Management Leadership and Team Building Change Order Process Mentoring and Staff Motivation Operational and Tactical Planning Design Review Methodology P&L Management Cost Containment Customer Relationship Management Public Speaking

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE WAL-MART ~ BENTONVILLE, AR Director of Construction 2005-2011

Established strategic initiatives intended for constructing sustainable Wal-Mart stores in rural and urban markets. Supported the Out-To-Bid process on behalf of the Construction Departmen t for the region. Supervised 9 senior level managers in 10 states. Evaluated and assessed designs for constructability. Maintained plans and specifications free of design errors and omissions as well as prepared and analyzed bid proposal for budget approval prior to award ing of project. Worked collaboratively with design managers, architects of record, civil consultants, attorneys, geotechnical engineers, testing laboratory technicians, public officials, and municipalities to support site/building designs/plans and specifications as well as to secure permits prior to award of projects. Played a leadership role in determining barriers to change and align act ion plan with division resources and company performance targets. Spearheaded all teams in the construction of Wal-marts first bi-level super center design, first Take Over (T/O) format in Chicagos metro market, first high en d proto and express stores in the nation. Introduced and oversaw Construction Managers Focus Group to determine an d execute solutions intended to minimize and eliminate key cost drivers. Developed and maintained strategic relationships with various minority a nd women-owned general contracting firms to advance companys diversity initiatives. Improved internal staff's approach to customer service and redirected re sources to core business. Administered direct reports in budget analysis and control. Notable Contributions: Earned promotion to director position within 4 months of service. Persistently maintained a 95% success rate in negotiating change order d isputes. Effectively maintained 0% compliance with no Notice Of Violations from t he Environment Protection Agency in 4 years by implementing strict compliance to Storm Water program. Successfully oversaw 30 projects annually with contract values that exce ed $250M by providing strong leadership, oversight, and strategic direction in t he management of P&L of construction projects. Constantly managed highly performing team, recognized as the Go-To team. Remarkably decreased Change Order cost from 11% to approximately 6% for three years in a row. Efficiently managed projects that collectively completed 7 months ahead of plan. Implemented and managed recycle program that reduced waste by over 65% o n all construction projects. MASSACHUSETTS BAY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY ~ JAMAICA PLAIN, MA Project Manager/ Resident Engineer 1999-2005 Developed and implemented construction project programs and reported dir ectly to the Deputy Director of Design and Construction. Set and prepared bid and proposal documents for multimillion-dollar cont racts.

Provided expert support to the Design Review Board.

Notable Contributions: Earned promotion to project manager position within one year of service. Successfully maintained 0% safety incidence and fatality as well as less than 0.1% incident rating on major projects in the past five years. Efficiently managed projects with budgets exceeding $20M.

EARLIER CAREER BECHTEL CORPORATION ~ BOSTON, MA Senior Area Office Engineer 1994-1999

EDUCATION Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Technology NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY ~ BOSTON, MA

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING Six Sigma Black Belt Certification VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY ~ TAMPA, FL Completed 10-hour OSHA Safety Training and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Certification Program Nominated for the Realty Management Emerging Leaders Program (2009-2010) Nominated for the Walton Institute Management Program (2008) Conflict Resolution | Design of Experiments | Statistical Quality Control | Calc ulus | Safety Engineering Principles of Finance | Civil Treatment for Managers | Construction Scheduling a nd CPM Implementation Business Law I and II | Develop a High Performing Team