MADE SURE

We work diligently and skillfully to give our customers assurance and peace of mind in unexplored territory so that they know like us, their project is made sure. Scout’s mission is to provide leadership, oversight, and direction for the construction program in order to maintain scope, budget, schedule, and quality.
MADE SURE
We work diligently and skillfully to give our customer assurance and peace of mind in unexplored territory so that they know that like us, their project is made sure. Scout’s mission is to provide leadership, oversight, and direction for the construction program in order to maintain scope, budget, schedule, and quality.
services
  • REVIEW OWNER CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS
  • DEVELOP A TARGET PROJECT BUDGET FOR ALL COSTS
  • DEVELOP OVERALL PROJECT PHASING
  • ATTEND OWNER AND DESIGNER MEETINGS
  • PROVIDE BUDGET AND SCHEDULE FEEDBACK
  • MONITOR CONSTRUCTION BUDGETS PRIOR TO BID
  • PERFORM CONSTRUCTABILITY REVIEW OF DESIGN
  • PERFORM BUILDING ENVELOPE REVIEW OF MATERIALS
  • REVIEW DRAWINGS AND SPECS FOR COMPLETENESS
  • SOLICIT CONTRACTORS TO HELP INCREASE BID PARTICIPATION
  • DEVELOP BID PRE-QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
  • DEVELOP BUDGET CONTROL MEASURES FOR OWNER
  • ENSURE THAT ALL PARTIES ARE INFORMED
  • CONDUCT ALL MEETINGS
  • WEEKLY SITE VISITS
  • CONDUCT NECESSARY PRE-INSTALL
  • REVIEW ALL PAY REQUESTS
  • ADDRESS DEFICIENCY OBSERVATIONS
  • DOCUMENT PROGRESS WITH PHOTOGRAPHS
  • GIVE REGULAR PROJECT UPDATES
  • COORDINATE AND SCHEDULE DELIVERIES
  • ASSIST WITH COORDINATING MOVE-IN
  • CONDUCTING ALL CLOSE OUT PROCEDURES
  • ENSURE ALL THIRD PARTIES COMPLETE THEIR SCOPE
PROJECTS
Kevin Dukes Career and Innovative Academy
KEVIN DUKES CAREER & INNOVATION ACADEMY
Program Management Services for Jackson County Schools
Hollywood, AL
Little ridge intermediate
Program Management Services for Fort Payne City Schools
FORT PAYNE, AL
BENJAMIN RUSSELL HIGH SCHOOL
Program Management Services for Alexander City Schools
Alexander city, AL
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LEADERSHIP
SLOAN WALKER
PRINCIPAL, LEED AP
SLOAN@SCOUTPM.COM
Sloan is a native of Roanoke and a graduate of Handley High School and Auburn University. Since earning his bachelor's degree in Building Science, Sloan has worked in the construction industry for more than 25 years, serving in both General Contractor and Program Management positions on numerous education and public projects. He is LEED AP certified.
He and his wife, Brandi, have two children. They live in Birmingham and attend Birmingham Community Church in Bluff Park. Sloan enjoys spending time with his family, hunting with his bird dog, and working on his classic car.
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Jay grubbs
PRINCIPAL, MBA, CCM
JAY@SCOUTPM.COM
After earning his bachelor’s degree in Building Science at Auburn University, Jay began a career in the construction industry that has spanned more than 25 years, primarily in public work. He has managed construction for more than 40 school systems in Alabama and Georgia. He holds an MBA from the University of West Georgia and the Certified Construction Manager certification from Construction Management Association of America.
Jay is a graduate of Cleburne County High School. He and his wife, Kellie, live in his hometown of Heflin with their three children. He is an Eagle Scout, a lifelong member of Heflin First United Methodist Church, and a member/supporter of several civic organizations.
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Jim Cunningham
SENIOR ADVISOR
JCUNNINGHAM@SCOUTPM.COM
Jim is a lifelong educator who retired in July of 2021 after 42 years of service. The last 18 years of his career, he served as Superintendent of Fort Payne City Schools. During the 2020–2021 school year, he served as President of the School Superintendents of Alabama.
As Superintendent, Jim worked in all aspects of the educational process which included school construction and renovation. During his tenure, the Fort Payne City School System built a new elementary and intermediate school, culinary facility, high school band hall, robotics labs, health science and various other science labs, athletic facilities, etc. 

He brings many years of experience and knowledge to our team. He and his wife, Bettina, have been married nearly four decades and have three children and six grandchildren. Jim enjoys hunting, fishing, camping, and riding mules.
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TEAM
Chris Clark
SFA, CPC, BESI, QCI
               CHRIS@SCOUTPM.COM
Chris Clark is a native of Clay, Alabama, and a graduate of Hewitt-Trussville High School and Auburn University. Since earning his degree in Building Science, Chris has served as a supervisor on multiple school, hospital, industrial, and commercial projects.
Chris brings more than two decades of experience in labor/material resource management, building code compliance, budget allocation, and safety and regulatory compliance to the Scout management team. He holds multiple certifications, including School Facility Assessor, Capital Planning Coordinator, ADEM Qualified Credential Inspector, and Building Envelope Science Institute Certified.

As a senior construction program manager, he is a proven leader in scheduling, problem solving, conflict resolution, and prioritizing all aspects of a project to achieve the best outcomes for stakeholders and owners.

Chris and his wife, Amber, have three daughters. In his free time, he enjoys golf, travel, and serving at his church.
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DENNIS McDaniel
DMCDANIEL@SCOUTPM.COM
Dennis is a native of Birmingham and a graduate of Ensley High School and Auburn University. Since earning his bachelor's degree in Building Science, Dennis has worked in the construction industry for more than 30 years, serving in both General Contractor and Program Management positions on public and private projects.
As a senior construction program manager, Dennis brings extensive knowledge in construction industry practices for all phases of construction, from preliminary budget development through final project completion.

Dennis and his wife, Amanda, have five children. They live in Hoover. In his free time, he enjoys being outside, spending time with his family, and serving at their church.
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Charles Bradshaw
LEED AP
CBRADSHAW@SCOUTPM.COM
A native of Phenix City, Charles has over two decades of experience in the construction industry and has been involved in multiple stages of construction projects in his career. His first exposure to the construction industry was after high school when he was hired as a steel detailer. He found working on projects and seeing them built rewarding, which led him to Auburn University, where he earned a degree in Building Science. Before joining Scout, he worked 12 years in pre-construction and project management, and he led the VDC/Construction Technology department for a large contractor.
As a senior construction program manager, his goal is always to deliver the highest quality of work and accuracy in all project aspects to the owner. Charles is LEED AP and Procore Fundamentals Certified. He holds a commercial drone piloting license. Charles and his wife, Jade, have two children and an American Brittany named Scout (named before coming on board). In his free time, he enjoys biking, fishing, bird hunting, video games, hiking, and Auburn football.
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LAMAR ZUIDERHOEK
LEED AP
LAMARZ@SCOUTPM.COM
Lamar is a native of Atmore, Alabama, and a graduate of Escambia County High School and Auburn University. Since earning his degree in Interior Design at Auburn’s School of Architecture, Design, and Construction, Lamar has worked in both the design and construction industries for over 30 years. He is LEED AP certified.
He has served in both design and general contracting positions, as well as in construction program management as the owner’s representative for projects in K12 and higher education, healthcare, and government.

As a senior construction program manager, Lamar is a proven leader in building strong relationships, problem solving, conflict resolution, and prioritizing all aspects of a project to achieve the best outcomes for owners and stakeholders.
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Carrie mcwhorter
COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST
CMCWHORTER@SCOUTPM.COM
Carrie brings more than 25 years of experience in education and communications to the Scout team. She taught first-year writing and other courses at the University of West Georgia for two decades, teaching face-to-face classes and later transitioning to the University System of Georgia’s eCore team in the early years of the statewide online learning initiative. She served on several curriculum revision teams and in other administrative service roles during her tenure.
In 2019, she was named content editor for TAB Media Group in Birmingham, a faith-based multimedia company. She has extensive experience in news and feature writing, strategic communications, and project documentation. She assists Scout with customer relations, marketing, social media, and other communication and administrative needs. She holds a commercial drone piloting license.

A native of Cleburne County, she has a bachelor’s degree in English and a master’s degree in journalism from the University of Alabama and a master’s degree in English from the University of West Georgia. She and her husband, Owen, have two adult children and are active in their church. In her free time, Carrie enjoys reading, biking, and spending time with her family.
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