Johnny HOLSTEAD
Dispute Resolution & Project Advisory Expert
Johnny HOLSTEAD
ABOUT
John Holstead has over 30 years of construction industry experience with specialization in scheduling, estimating, and project controls. His focus relies heavily on construction management, critical path method (CPM) scheduling, schedule maintenance/integration, project cost reporting, and cost impact and earned value analysis on complex and large-scale projects. Mr. Holstead’s experience includes numerous nationwide assignments in the commercial, transportation, infrastructure, heavy civil, and residential sectors. Mr.Holstead’s experience also includes negotiation of contracts, zoning and entitlement, and the design process of facilities.
Mr. Holstead has provided expert testimony on numerous construction-related matters. He has served in numerous leadership roles as Managing Director, Vice President, Senior Project Manager, Senior Scheduler managing day-to-day operations and numerous staff members for companies such as Austin Commercial, JPI, Erickson RetirementCommunities, Landis Construction, and Flex. Mr. Holsteadholds a Bachelor of Science in Construction from theUniversity of Louisiana-Monroe, and a Master of Science in construction Management from Texas A&M University.
ABOUT
John Holstead has over 30 years of construction industry experience with specialization in scheduling, estimating, and project controls. His focus relies heavily on construction management, critical path method (CPM) scheduling, schedule maintenance/integration, project cost reporting, and cost impact and earned value analysis on complex and large-scale projects. Mr. Holstead’s experience includes numerous nationwide assignments in the commercial, transportation, infrastructure, heavy civil, and residential sectors. Mr.Holstead’s experience also includes negotiation of contracts, zoning and entitlement, and the design process of facilities.
Mr. Holstead has provided expert testimony on numerous construction-related matters. He has served in numerous leadership roles as Managing Director, Vice President, Senior Project Manager, Senior Scheduler managing day-to-day operations and numerous staff members for companies such as Austin Commercial, JPI, Erickson RetirementCommunities, Landis Construction, and Flex. Mr. Holsteadholds a Bachelor of Science in Construction from theUniversity of Louisiana-Monroe, and a Master of Science in construction Management from Texas A&M University.
Professional Experience & Qualifications
SOCOTEC
2022 – Present | Managing Director
Synergen Consulting International, LLC - a SOCOTEC Company
2019 – 2021 | Managing Director
McCullough & Associates
2009-2019
Erickson Retirement Communities
2004-2009
Austin Commercial, Inc.
2003-2004
Flextronics Network Services
2001-2003
JPI
1995-2001
Northlake Community College
1992-1997
Austin Commercial, Inc.
1990-1995
Landis & James Construction, Inc.
1988-1990
The Heme Consultants
1987-1988
Bandas Industries
1986-1987
Landis Construction Co., Inc.
1984-1985
REPRESENTATIVE PROJECTS CONSTRUCTION
Commercial
- Advanced Micro Devices - Austin, Texas
- Dallas Convention Center Expansion - Dallas, Texas
- EDS Headquarters - Plano, Texas
- Exxon Headquarters - Irving, Texas
- Federal Reserve Bank - Dallas, Texas
- IBM Consolidation - Austin, Texas
- Jax Brewery -Renovation - New Orleans, Louisiana
- Oryx - Dallas, Texas
- Texas Medical Association Office Building - Austin, Texas
- Twin Star - Richardson, Texas
Cultural / Entertainment / Sports
- 1984 Louisiana World’s Fair - New Orleans, Louisiana
- Tulane Athletic Facility - New Orleans, Louisiana
Healthcare
- Northshore Regional Medical Facility - Slidell, Louisiana
- Presbyterian Hospital - Dallas, Texas
Hospitality
- Crowne Plaza - New Orleans, Louisiana
Infrastructure
- AT&T 3G Upgrade - Various Locations
- AT&T Microwave Backhaul - Dallas, Texas
Institutional
- Texas Department of Criminal Justice – Alberti Unit - Palestine, Texas
Multi-Family
- Multiple Multifamily Projects - Nationwide
Senior Living
- Erickson at Surprise - Surprise, Arizona
- Highland Spring - Dallas, Texas
Transportation
- DFW Airport Terminal D - Dallas/Ft. Worth, Texas
- DFW Airport -Central Utilities Plant Upgrade - Dallas/Ft. Worth, Texas
- New Orleans International Airport Parking Facility - New Orleans, Louisiana
- Regional Transit Authority Maintenance Barn - New Orleans, Louisiana
REPRESENTATIVE PROJECTS SCHEDULING
Commercial
- Frost Tower - Dallas, Texas
- Harwood #10 - Dallas, Texas
- Harwood #12 - Dallas, Texas
- Multiple Distribution Centers - Nationwide
- R-21 Rolex Building - Dallas, Texas
Condominiums
- 1100 Ballpark Village - St. Louis, Missouri
- Bleu Ciel - Dallas, Texas
Educational
- Manufacturing/Technology Lab - Dallas, Texas
- UTA College Park Residences - Arlington, Texas
Healthcare
- Cherokee Nation Outpatient Health Center - Tahlequah, Oklahoma
- Energy Center Upgrade - Dallas, Texas
- Long Term Spinal and Mental Health Care - Dallas, Texas
- Sierra Nevada VA Medical Center - Reno, Nevada
Hospitality
- Hilton Anatole - Dallas, Texas
- Hyatt Hotel - Greater Orlando Airport - Orlando, Florida
- Sirata Beach Resort - St. Pete Beach, Florida
Infrastructure / Public Works
- Dubuque Water Pollution Control Plant - Dubuque, Iowa
- FM 455 Reconstruction - Melissa, Texas
- Highway 31 Improvements - Corsicana, Texas
- Pecan Creek Flood Damage Reduction Project - Gainesville, Texas
- SH121 Widening - Collin City, Texas
- US Highway 287 - Waxahachie, Texas
Institutional
- Dyess AFB Flight Simulator - Abilene, Texas
- Ft. Sam Houston – Misc. Buildings - San Antonio, Texas
- Ft. Wolters Building Renovation - Ft. Wolters, Texas
- Grand Prairie Courthouse - Grand Prairie, Texas
- Tornillo -Guadalupe Port of Entry - Tornillo, Texas
- U.S. Point of Entry - Various Locations
Multi-Family
- 1900 Cedar Springs - Dallas, Texas
- Lincoln Knox - Dallas, Texas
- Multiple Multifamily Projects - Nationwide
Transportation
- DFW Terminal Renewal & Improvement Project - Dallas/Ft. Worth, Texas
- Dyess AFB Hangar - Abilene, Texas
REPRESENTATIVE PROJECTS CLAIMS
Commercial
- Benedict’s Restaurant - Plano, Texas
Condominiums
- Barton Place Condominiums - Austin, Texas
- River Oaks - Houston, Texas
- Waters’ Edge Condominiums - Rockwall, Texas
Cultural / Entertainment / Sports
- Friendship West Baptist - Dallas, Texas
- Park Cities Baptist Church - Dallas, Texas
- Shangri -La Botanical Garden - Orange, Texas
Educational
- Booker T. Washington High School - New Orleans, Louisiana
- Chariton High School - Chariton, Iowa
- Collin College - McKinney, Texas
- St. Ambrose University - Davenport, Iowa
- Stillwater Student Housing - Stillwater, Oklahoma
- UTA College Park Residences - Arlington, Texas
Energy / Power
- Mehoopany Wind Farm - Mehoopany, Pennsylvania
Healthcare
- Barksdale AFB Dental Clinic - Barksdale AFB, Louisiana
- Lackland Ambulatory Care Center - San Antonio, Texas
- Regan Hospital - Big Lake, Texas
- UTMB - Galveston, Texas
- VA Specialty Care Clinic - Amarillo, Texas
Hospitality
- Best Western Abilene - Abilene, Texas
- Marriot Courtyard - San Antonio, Texas
- San Antonio Hotel and Convention Center - San Antonio, Texas
- Settles Hotel Renovation - Big Spring, Texas
- Westin Hotel and Convention Center - McKinney, Texas
- Wyndham Garden River North - San Antonio, Texas
Infrastructure / Public Works
- Bayou Dupre - Violet, Louisiana
- Bray’s Bayou/Port of Houston - Houston, Texas
- Bulverde Road Expansion - San Antonio, Texas
- Cypress Water Treatment Plant - Wichita Falls, Texas
- Distribution System Replacement - Del Rio, Texas
- Dubuque Water Pollution Plant - Dubuque, Iowa
- Lockport Project - Lockport, Illinois
- San Jacinto Plaza - El Paso, Texas
- Switchgear Replacement - Andersen AFB, Guam
- US Hwy 287 - Waxahachie, Texas
Institutional
- Airman Training Complex - Lackland AFB, Texas
- Ankeny Police Headquarters - Ankeny, Iowa
- Barksdale AFB Office Renovation - Barksdale AFB, Louisiana
- Barracks Building 1727 Renovation - Corpus Christi, Texas
- Boerne Police and Municipal Complex - Corpus Christi, Texas
- BWXT Pantex Plant - Pampa, Texas
- City of Portland Police Station - Portland, Texas
- Lackland Dining Facility - San Antonio, Texas
- Radiological Laboratory/Utility/Office - Los Alamos, Texas
- Red River Army Depot - Hooks, Texas
- Shreveport Job Corps - Shreveport, Louisiana
- Task Order 1 - Fort Gordon, Georgia
- Tornillo -Guadalupe Land Port of Entry - Tornillo, Texas
- Weapons Load Training Facility - Barksdale AFB, Louisiana
- WIT Administration & Operations Facility - Ft. Sam Houston, Texas
- WIT Barracks - Various Locations
Mixed-Use
- UNT Union Renovation & Additions - Denton, Texas
Multi-Family
- 1400 Belleview - Dallas, Texas
- 2800 Weslayan - Houston, Texas
- Lakeside Apartment Complex - Slidell, Louisiana
- Multiple Multifamily, Icon vs. Dale - Houston, Orange & Port Arthur, Texas
- Mustang Station - Farmer’s Branch, Texas
- One Cardinal Way - St. Louis, Missouri
- Onix Apartments - El Paso, Texas
- Preston Hollow Village - Dallas, Texas
- Renaissance Apartments - Lubbock, Texas
- Sunrise at Atascocita - Humble, Texas
- The Broadway at Carrollton Square - Carrollton, Texas
- Tyson Lumen Apartment Homes - Tysons, Virginia
- Waters at Willow Run - Austin, Texas
- Westridge Apartments - Frisco, Texas
Pipeline
- Airfield Pavement Replacement - Ft. Worth NAS, TX
Senior Living
- Assisted Living Centers - Amarillo and Cleburne, Texas
- CC Young Memorial Home - Dallas, Texas
- Eden Hill - New Braunfels, Texas
- Iowa Veteran’s Home - Marshalltown, Iowa
- Tribute at Prosper - Prosper, Texas
Transportation
- Airfield Pavement Replacement - Ft. Worth NAS, Texas
- Alliance Airport Pavement Repair - Fort Worth, Texas
- Bulk Fuel Storage and Dispensing System - Addison, Texas
- Johnston County Bridge – SH99 - Johnston City, Oklahoma
- Wichita Falls Regional – Taxiway C Rehab - Wichita Falls, Texas
TESTIMONY EXPERIENCE
- Airman Training Complex – Lackland AFB, Texas - Mediation
- Barksdale AFB Office Renovation – Barksdale AFB, Louisiana - Deposition
- Bray’s Bayou/Port of Houston – Houston, Texas - Deposition and Trial/Arbitration
- BWXT Pantex Plant – Pampa, Texas - Mediation
- Canterbury Cove, LLC v. THB Construction, LLC, et al – Dallas, Texas - Trial
- City of Portland Police Station – Portland, Texas - Trial/Arbitration
- Gas Compressor Projects – Howard/Glasscock City, Texas - Deposition
- Highlands Village Senior Living – Mansfield, Texas - Deposition
- Hooks Wastewater Treatment Plant – Hooks, Texas - Trial/Arbitration
- Hotel Paseo Del Norte – El Paso, Texas - Deposition and Trial/Arbitration
- Lakeside Apartment Complex – Slidell, Louisiana - Deposition
- Little Gems Montessori – McKinney, Texas - Trial/Arbitration
- Preston Hollow Village – Dallas, Texas - Deposition and Trial/Arbitration
- Red River Army Depot – Hooks, Texas - Mediation
- Regan Hospital – Big Lake, Texas - Mediation
- San Antonio Wholesale Produce Market – San Antonio, Texas - Deposition
- Stillwater Student Housing – Stillwater, Oklahoma - Deposition
- Sunnyvale Retail – Sunnyvale, Texas - Trial/Arbitration
- UNT Union Renovation & Additions – Denton, Texas - Mediation
- Waters at Willow Run – Austin, Texas - Deposition and Trial/Arbitration
- WIT Administration & Operations Facility – Ft. Sam Houston, Texas - Mediation
- Wyndham Garden River North – San Antonio, Texas - Deposition and Trial/Arbitratrion