SDV Construction Inc is a full service general contractor serving New Mexico and Colorado. We have extensive experience in designing, constructing and managing projects. SDV takes great pride in our reputation with our customers and always strive to exceed their expectations. SDV’s experience includes academic, office, state parks, high technology manufacturing and general construction.
Sound project management is essential to our success.
Our tools include:
- Accurate and continual cost estimating to insure cost control
- Quality Assurance/Quality Control Program
- Schedule Management with Primavera Software
- Aggressive change management
- A well developed pre-qualified subcontractor base
- Constructability Reviews
Whether you need design build or fast track construction SDV Construction has the experience, resources and personnel to build high quality projects on-time and on budget.
SDV Construction holds General (GB-98), Mechanical (MM-98) and Electrical (EE-98) licenses in New Mexico and General Building A-1 license in El Paso County Colorado.
SDV self performs all project management and architectural construction on our projects. We strive to build an atmosphere of quality and safety through training and continual improvement. We take full responsibility and accountability on our jobs insuring mutual success for ourselves and our clients.
Our services include:
- General Contracting
- Design-Build
- Construction Management
Our customers include:
- Sandia National Laboratories, Albuquerque NM
- State of New Mexico
- Dyron Murphy Architects, NM
- CVI Laser, Albuquerque NM
- New Mexico State Parks, Santa Fe NM
- Austin Commercial LP, Dallas TX
- Yearout Mechanical, Albuquerque NM
- M+W Zander, Plano TX
- Brycon Construction, Rio Rancho NM
- Albuquerque District of Army Corps of Engineers
- Chugach Management Services JV
Safety is a core value at SDV Construction. Our philosophy is any project can be completed without an incident or injury. We have a very detailed safety program which includes daily pre-task planning, tool box safety discussions, and extensive training. We believe a well thought out work plan will not only eliminate the hazards it will promote better productivity and job satisfaction.
- 2007 Associated Builders & Contractors Gold Step Award
- 2008 Associated Builders & Contractors Platinum Step Award
Kirk McWethy, President
Construction Management
- Construction Manager for the $450 M MESA project at Sandia National Laboratories. Day to day construction management activities including project controls, document controls, procurement and construction inspection on five facilities including two central utility buildings, one micro-fab, one micro lab and a weapons integration facility.
- Directed the construction of over $10 M in underground utilities upgrades at Sandia National Laboratories and at a major microchip manufacturer, including storm water, sewer, potable water, electrical, telecommunications and recycle water systems.
- Managed the $75 M design and construction of a 120K sq ft class 1 cleanroom microchip manufacturing plant and 50K sq ft office facility for a major microchip manufacturer, directing six engineers with responsibility for scope, schedule and budget.
- Managed the design and construction of 180K sq ft of class 100 turbulent ballroom fab, CMP and Laser test cleanroom areas including process utilities, RMF, VLF fans, mechanical systems and interior architecture.
- Developed the site master plan for a 560 acre greenfield site to accommodate six 350K sq ft factories, central utilities buildings and offices for 20,000 personnel.
- Managed $81 M of high visible design and construction projects at the USAF Academy and Peterson AFB, Colorado.
Operations and Maintenance
- Responsible for 13 Million square feet of academic facilities leading over 200 craftsmen in the completion of over $5 million in operations, maintenance and renovation on the University of Texas at Austin.
- Directed over 190 personnel in the day to day operation and maintenance of $5 billion of land side and airside infrastructure for the third busiest airport in the world, including seven runways, 187 miles of roads, 6500 acres of mowed land and 1,000,000 square feet of facilities.
- Actively managed 150 engineering craftsmen accomplishing operations and maintenance on 1192 facilities and utilities on Aviano Air Base, Italy.
Resource Management
- Meticulously managed multimillion dollar physical plant budgets.
- Spearheaded a complete management review implementing a zonal maintenance program at the University of Texas, dividing the campus into three areas giving craftsmen pride of ownership and increasing customer satisfaction.
Project Engineering
- Completed a detailed analysis of a hospital’s HVAC system, designed new controls and air flow requirements for the surgical ward, maternity ward and isolation rooms, bringing the facility into compliance with strict standards.
- Modified 98 steam air handling units and distribution system reducing energy by 30 percent and maintenance calls from 137 per year to 18.
- Ramrodded an aggressive mechanical systems upgrade of aging infrastructure on Aviano AB, Italy designing and installing new mechanical equipment in several critical facilities.
Energy Management
- Intimately involved in the development of the Airport’s strategy to take advantage of utility deregulation and lower utility fees.
- Performed design analysis, constructability and maintainability reviews of two central utility buildings for the Microsystems and Engineering Science Applications project at Sandia National Laboratories helping the team achieve the goal of silver rating by the LEED Green Building Rating System.
- Analyzed and directed remedial actions for a number of mechanical systems in 28 facilities, achieving maximum efficiency and minimum energy consumption.
Jerry Morgan, Operations Manager
Qualifications
- Licensed Commercial Contractor
- Journeyman Electrician
- 17 years experience managing all phases of commercial and residential construction projects and personnel
Professional Experience
Superintendent, SDV Construction, Albuquerque, NM, May 2006 - present
- Advent Solar, Albuquerque, NM. Installation of low and high purity piping systems including clean dry air, nitrogen, potable water, non-potable water and sanitary sewer.
Project Manager, Rich Contractors Inc., Albuquerque, NM, May 2003 - May 2006
- Aztec High School, Aztec, NM. Renovations to multiple buildings including new roofs, locker room renovations, mechanical and electrical system upgrades. $2,300,000, 90-day construction schedule. Completed on time and under budget.
- Grants/Cibola County Schools, Grants, NM. Renovations and deficiencies corrections of four schools including electrical and mechanical system upgrades, new roofing and kitchen renovations. $3,400,000, 90-day construction schedule. Completed on time and on budget.
- Los Alamos National Laboratory High Powered Detonator Facility, Los Alamos, NM. New 10,000 sq ft cast in place concrete structure. Building features include explosion-proof electrical system, faraday cage electrical grounding system and a mechanical system that maintains temperature to ± 3° and humidity at ± 2.5%. $2,500,000.
- Los Alamos National Laboratory, TA 16 Building 300, Los Alamos, NM. Complete renovation of 25,000 sq ft concrete structure that included new plumbing, electrical and mechanical systems. New architectural finishes including floors, walls and ceilings. $1,500,000.
- Kirtland Air Force Base, Fire Station #1 Ladder Truck Bay, Albuquerque, NM. Frame stucco structure. $500,000.
- Wells Fargo Bank, Albuquerque, NM. Drive-up teller lanes, concrete and structural steel canopy. $125,000.
- Kirtland Air Force Base, Fire Structural Trainer Foundation, Albuquerque, NM. Concrete foundation and site work for new training facility. $80,000.
- Kirtland Air Force Base, N.C.O. Academy. Albuquerque, NM. Restroom renovations. $40,000.
President, JL Morgan Inc. Custom Builders, Cedar Crest, NM, 1995 - 2002
- A small-volume, custom builder specializing in high-quality custom homes and light commercial buildings. Projects ranged in size from 1500 sq ft to over 8,000 sq ft, and in value from $150,000 to $1,200,000.
- Built 16 custom homes.
- Built 3 commercial buildings.
- Developed a strong local reputation for high-quality work at a fair price.
Big J Enterprises Inc. Department Manager, Albuquerque, NM, 1993 - 1995
- Managed a department of 125 people with an annual turnover of $2 million to $2.5 million, specializing in commercial and industrial construction and on-site facilities.
- Responsible for overseeing estimating, project management and purchasing of equipment and materials.
- Developed purchasing system for department that was implemented company-wide.
- Implemented apprenticeship training programs for all construction trades.
Big J Enterprises Inc. Construction Superintendent, Albuquerque, NM, 1990 - 1993
- Responsible for overall supervision for projects ranging in size from $100,000 to $1,000,000.
- Construction Foreman, 1988 - 1990
- Daily supervision of construction crews performing multiple tasks on commercial and industrial construction projects.
Professional Licenses
- New Mexico Contractors License #54869 GB98, MM98, EE98
- New Mexico Journeyman Electrician License #JE98-08838
- OSHA 10-hour Certificate
Education
- Currently pursuing B.S. in Construction Management
- Technical Vocational Institute, Albuquerque, NM, 1994 - 1995
Classes: Construction Estimating, Motor Controls, Computer-aided Design, Construction Management
Professional Activities
- Bernalillo County Building and Zoning Board of Appeal
