By the time you read this, we will be through the first half of 2024. Where has the yeargone?
In the first quarter newsletter, I challenged everyone to improve on quality. Have we? I think so. Are we there yet? No. However, I know everyone is working on improving,andwewillreturntowhereweoncewere.
How do we continue to improve? Design, discuss, and execute a plan. When complete,reflectonlessonslearnedandsharethemthroughout thecompanysothatotherscanlearnfromthegoodandthebad.
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT MAKING MONEY MOVES
Our Engineering team has been on quite a roll, with innovative approaches and some remarkably close calls. Under the leadership of Director Felipe Jaramillo a
To keep the ball rolling we are excited to welcome Arielle Zazik, who recently transitioned from her role as Project Manager in Tampa to Engineering Manager, replacing Mike Morgan. Congratulations to Mike as he has taken on the role of DirectorofOperationsfortheTampadivision,youaregoingtomissus!
Our Engineering department currently oversees 14 Alternative Delivery projects, collectively valued at approximately $850 million. These projects span various stagesofdevelopmentandhighlightourteam’scapabilityandcommitment. On thepursuitside,wecurrentlyhaveoursightsseton8additionalprojectstotaling ~$900millionandwiththeGovernor’sMovingFloridaForwardinitiativestartingto materializewecanexpectmoreopportunitiestobeadded.
Of note on the US 98 corridor, there were four major Design Build projects spanning from North of Lakeland to Dade City, and our team, including Prince ContractingasourJVpartner,wasabletowinthreeofthosefourprojectsthanks toourtechnicalscore,whichrarelyhappensinDesignBuild!
The dedication, creativity, and competitive desire to win separates our team from the rest. I am confident in saying ourteamofprofessionalsarenearthetop,ifnotatthetop of the industry when it comes to Alternative Delivery projects. They have proven repeatedly they are a force to bereckonedwithintheindustry.
FINANCE DEPT. UPDATES
Scott Pittman Executive Vice President of Marketing and Gov’t Affairs
We are thrilled to report a strong second quarter in both plant production and construction operations. Our teams have worked tirelessly to meet and exceed our goals, resulting in significant progress and success across multiple projects. Thisachievementisatestamenttothehardworkanddedicationofeveryoneon theteam.Keepuptheexcellentwork!
JamieSimmons,ourdedicatedCreditManager,willbeleavingAjaxPavingatthe endofthisyear Jamiehasbeenacornerstoneofourteamforthepast17years, demonstratin r contributions have been invalua us in wishing Jamie allthebestin
As always we’d like to start by saying a special thanks to all our hardworking mechanicsandstaff!InQ2wemodifiedourinternalOrganizationalchart WecreatedtheshopforemanpositioninTampa,Venice,andFortMyersshops.
The shop foreman position oversees the day-to-day operations of running an effectiveshopandensuresschedulecomplianceforeacharea. We would like to recognize and congratulate the following employees who have takenontheshopforemanrole:
Justin Scharping has also been promoted to the Equipment Maintenance Manager position. He will oversee the shop foreman and take the lead on all thingsmaintenance-relatedforourdivision.CongratsJustin!
Also,we’vebeenbusywithourconsultants;TBRstrategies.Duringarecent 2-week visit, we’ve focused on improving our Planning & Scheduling, and InventoryControleffortswithintheEquipmentDivision.Moredetailstocome!
Lastly, Dave Reed, Manny Valle, and I have begun the certification process to become Certified Storeroom Managers (CSM) through theAmericanReliability&MaintenanceInstitute.
The Warriors continue to strive towards improving the wellness and Mental Health of Ajax Paving. As we stand, we have 46 members that have undergone our training. Additionally, we have over 120 Ajax employees that have gone through the VitalCog Suicide Intervention training focusing on assisting people through suicidal crisis situations. At the end of 2024, we will be moving the Ajax Warrior Board to 3 new employees. The positions are Chairman, Vice Chairman, and Secretary. We are actively taking applications for these positions and will select the new Board in the upcoming months. During the final months of 2024, we will be transitioning the roles to the new staff. I’dliketogiveaspecialthankstoMandy Kustra and Jamie Simmons who have worked diligently beside me on the board As always, remember that the Warrior group is here for all employees and any personal struggles they might be dealing with. Together, we will continuetodevelopaworkenvironment that supports the idea that it is OK to discuss personal struggles, fostering a closercommunityandworkfamily.
The Choice Employees are decided upon by management at the end of the previous month. If you would like to nominate one of your fellow peers please let your supervisor, area manager, or construction manager know.
