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