Perry Lopez is a seasoned construction and management professional with over 40 years of experience in both the public and private sectors. His expertise spans a wide range of specialties, including commercial construction, high-rise multifamily buildings, office buildings, multistory self-storage facilities, historic restoration, and civil construction.
In the realm of civil construction, Perry has focused on projects involving streets and sidewalks, potable water, reclaimed water, wastewater, and stormwater systems.
Perry has extensive experience with public infrastructure projects, having worked on public works facilities, libraries, fire stations, schools, and recreation facilities.
With a degree in Management, Perry is well-equipped to lead and inspire professionals, helping them achieve and exceed their goals. He has a proven track record of guiding aspiring professionals towards successful and rewarding careers.
Throughout his career, Perry has assisted companies at various stages, including startups, restructuring, reorganizing, modernizing, and transforming.
As the Chairperson for the American Public Works Association’s (APWA) West Coast Branch (Florida Chapter), Perry has been a keynote speaker on leadership multiple times and has been published in the APWA Reporter.
Perry has also been a key member and advisor to several general contracting firms, where he created and presented standard operating procedures.
Currently, Perry serves as an Instructor at Pinellas Technical College, where he teaches a variety of topics under the Roadway and Stormwater Apprenticeship program. He also serves as a guest instructor for the Cadet program, discussing the functions of Public Works.
In addition, Perry works as a Workforce Development Trainer with Tampa Bay Training, where he instructs professionals in the public works, utilities, engineering, and construction industries on topics such as:
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Management Versus Leadership
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Introduction to Supervision, Management, and Leadership
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Leadership
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Conflict Resolution
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Commercial Construction Management: Project Management, Field Operations, & Scheduling
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Standard Operating Procedures: Creation and Implementation
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Blueprint Reading: Civil & Blueprint Reading: Architectural
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Stormwater Management Test Prep