John Taylor, Principal

402-312-9882
john@project-advocates.com

 

“The ideas John shared and the questions posed provided great perspective that we would not have otherwise seen. That perspective resulted in lower project costs through contract negotiations and alternative solutions to design concepts.

His level of construction knowledge and experience was invaluable when it came to checking the quality of work... and his knowledge of contracts, current construction costs, and labor rates were tremendous assets to our project.”

- Mike Hornacek – Executive Director, Together Omaha

 

QUICK FACTS

  • Education: BS Construction Engineering, University Nebrask, OSHA 10-Hour Certified

  • Experience: 35 years, Estimating, Engineering, Preconstruction, Project Management

  • Project Profiles: Project Executive, Senior Manager, Preconstruction Services, and Estimating on projects from $1M to $200M in almost all market segments.

CAREER HISTORY

John began his career in the Construction Industry in 1982, working as an Estimator/Project Manager for a small Nebraska General Contracting firm.  In 1986, he joined a large national General Contractor and traveled the country managing large and complex projects before settling back in Nebraska and establishing the firm’s Nebraska operation in 1990.  During his career he has experience in all phases of construction, serving as an estimator, engineer, manager, and executive responsible for over 200 employees.  In 2010, he founded Project Advocates with the mission of “ensuring our customer’s project objectives are achieved!”

BACKGROUND AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

  • Northwest High School Hall of Fame (2014)

  • University of Nebraska at Omaha's Construction Systems' Alumnus of the Year (2005)

  • St. Philip Neri Volunteer of the year (2008)

  • Board Member, Creighton University College of Business Advisory Board

  • Board Member, Catholic Youth Organization

  • Board Member, American Parkinson’s Disease Association

  • Board Member, Nebraska Parkinson’s Disease Association

  • President, Christopherson's Corner Home Owner Association

  • Capital Campaign Sponsor, Mount Michael Benedictine High School

  • President, Mount Michael Benedictine High School Baseball Board

  • Engineering Scholarship Selection Committee, Boys & Girls Club

  • Board Member, Urban League of Nebraska

  • Board Member/ Trustee, Omaha Construction Industry Health Welfare & Pension Funds

  • Board Member/ Trustee, Carpenter's Apprentice Training Center

  • President, St. Philip Neri Athletic Association, Building Committee Member and Advisor