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Donnie Johnston

Donnie Johnston

Field Operations

504.822.6443

Donnie joined Woodward Design+Build in 1994 as a Project Manager and Manager of Field Operations. As Vice President of Field Operations, he has overseen all construction projects associated with Woodward.

Prior Experience

Donnie has worked in the construction industry since 1970. Prior to joining Woodward Design+Build, Donnie worked for T.L. James & Company, Inc., Inland Division, Alexandria, Louisiana. His responsibilities included project managing for several major projects. Prior to T.L. James & Company, Inc., Donnie was the Piling Division Manager for Audubon Construction Corporation and Harvey Offshore Division Manager for Southport Construction Company.

Education

Donnie graduated from Northeast Louisiana University with a Bachelor of Science degree in building construction. He holds a notary license in the State of Louisiana.

Professional Organizations

Donnie is a member of the American Welding Society, Former officer of AGC and ABC, and is member of AIC. He was a former board member of the Associated Builders and Contractors.

Project Experience

  • Tulane University
    Intercollegiate Athletic Activities, Phases I, II and III
    New Orleans, Louisiana
  • State of Louisiana
    Interstate 49 Interchange & Ramps, Bridges
    and Hwy. 1 Interchange
    Alexandria, Louisiana
  • Alton Ochsner Medical Foundation
    Research Facility
    New Orleans, Louisiana
  • Orleans Brake Tag Station
    New Brake Tag Station
    New Orleans, Louisiana
  • Orleans Parish School Board
    Three High Schools
    New Orleans, Louisiana
  • C Louisiana Superdome
    Addition to Level 6A - Food Courts
    Renovation to Gate A
    New Orleans, Louisiana
  • St. Charles Condominiums
    72 Unit Condominium Complex
    Biloxi, Mississippi
  • Shoreline Towers
    Condominium Complex
    Destin, Florida
  • Off Shore Living Quarters
    Mobil – Multiple Projects
    Shell Oil – Multiple Projects
    Sun Oil – Multiple Projects
  • Firestone Building
    New Building
    Metairie, Louisiana
  • Noble Oil Drilling
    Living Facilities
    Lafitte, Louisiana
  • Progressive Bank
    New Branch
    Metairie, Louisiana
  • Regions Bank
    New Branch
    Metairie, Louisiana
  • Shell Oil Company
    RCCU Blast Resistant Control Building - 8,000 sf
    Norco, Louisiana
  • Shell Oil Company
    MTBE Blast Resistant Control Building - 4,000 sf
    Norco, Louisiana
  • Shell Oil Company
    Sulfur Unit Lab/Substation - 1,000 sf
    Norco, Louisiana
  • Toys “R” Us
    Retail Toy Facility - 45,300 sf
    New Orleans, Louisiana
    (Foundation Design by CEW)
  • Luzianne Coffee Company
    Commodity Storage and Tea Blending Facility - 33,456 sf
    New Orleans, Louisiana
  • Benson Mercedes Benz
    Automobile Dealership - 60,095 sf
    Metairie, Louisiana
    (Design/Build)
  • New Orleans Saints Training Facility
    Athletic facility, offices, grass fields, and artificial grass field
    65,000 sf
  • Laitram Corporation
    Digicourse Expansion - 7,000 sf
    New Potting Room
    (Design/Build)
  • Ochsner Hospital
    Radiology Department Renovations
  • Louisiana Superdome
    New Level 6, Entrance Gate Renovations, & Heliport
    45,000 sf
  • Pendleton Methodist Memorial Hospital
    Emergency Room Renovations
    Emergency Room Expansion
    Radiology Renovations
    Same Day Surgery
    17,500 sf
  • Laitram Corporation
    Storey Street Machine Shop
    12,000 sf
    (Design/Build)
  • Intralox, Inc.
    New Molding Facility For Plastic Manufacturing
    19,500 sf
    (Design/Build)
  • Laitram Corporation
    Central Plant Renovations
  • Louisiana Superdome
    Suite Renovations
    (Design/Build)
  • Laurel Machine and Foundry
    CNC Machining Building
    (Design/Build)
  • Tulane University
    Environmental Science Building
    Center for Biological Research
  • Marriott Convention Center Hotel
    331 Room, Fourteen Story Hotel
    New Orleans, Louisiana
    (Design/Build)