People
Paul joined Woodward Design+Build in 1970 as an Engineer and Project Manager responsible for structural design, estimating and project management. He serves as President and Chief Executive Officer.
Prior Experience
Paul has worked in the construction and engineering fields since 1967. Prior to joining Carl E. Woodward, LLC, in 1970, Paul worked for Robert E. McKee General Contractors, Inc. in Atlanta , GA.
Education
Paul received his Bachelor of Civil Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology. He went on to attend the Tulane University , receiving a Master of Engineering degree in 1975.
He holds a professional engineering license in Louisiana . He holds construction licenses in Louisiana , Arkansas , Mississippi , Florida , and Alabama .
Professional Organizations
Paul is a member of ASCE, ACI , AISC, The Executive Committee, and the Urban Land Institute. He is past president of the Associated Builders and Contractors and past board member of LABI and Trinity Episcopal School. He has also been active in United Way as Group Chairman for construction and industry, and active in other educational groups and charities, such as the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF). In 2004, Paul served as Corporate Recruitment Chairperson for JDRF’s annual Walk for a Cure. Presently Paul serves on the Dean’s Advisory Board for Tulane University ‘s School of Engineering.
Professional Experience
Prior to his present role, Paul served in numerous projects as a Structural Designer, Project Manager, Estimator and/or Project Executive during his years with our firm. These projects encompass medical, commercial, industrial, historic restoration and multi-unit residential facilities. As managing partner of separate entities, Paul has been responsible for the development of several large commercial projects in New Orleans.
Selected projects Paul has acted as Project Executive include:
- Fleur du Lac
New condominium complex
Metairie, LA
- FBI
New Headquarters Facility
New Orleans, LA
- NORMC Parking Garage and Chillwater Facility
7-story concrete structure
New Orleans, LA
- Whitney Parking Garage
7-story concrete parking garage
New Orleans, LA
- Tulane University
Environmental Science Building
New Orleans, LA
- Louisiana Superdome
Multiple Renovations
New Orleans, LA
- Harvey State Office Building
New Orleans, LA
- Elmwood Office Buildings (5)
Specifically two 10-story, 200,000 sf buildings
Jefferson, LA
