WILLIAM LACHER, CCM, LEED AP
Summary of Qualifications
EDUCATION
School of Engineering Sciences,
Louisiana State University, New
Orleans
University of Alaska, Fairbanks
(Continued Studies including
Legal Aspects of Engineering,
Architecture and the Construction
Process, Structural Design, Arctic
Engineering, Accounting for
Engineering Science
Management, Economics for
Engineering Science
Management.)
PROFESSIONAL
REGISTRATIONS &
AFFILIATIONS
Certified Construction Manager,
Construction Manager
Certification Institute
LEED Certified Professional, U.S.
Green Building Council
Licensed Contractor (Louisiana
#47132)
Member Council of Educational
Facilities Planners, International
Member Coalition of Adequate
School Housing
Member Structural Engineers
Association of Southern California
Member Design Build Institute of
America
Member Construction
Management Association of
America
Member American Public Works
Association
Mr. Lacher is a professionally Certified Construction Manager, a
LEED Accredited Professional and is a licensed contractor (Building
Construction, Highway, Street & Bridge Construction, Heavy
Construction, and Municipal and Public Works Construction). He is
also certified in Construction Quality Management by the Army
Corps of Engineers.
Mr. Lacher’s experience includes design, design management,
project management, construction management, CPM scheduling,
inspection, and claim analysis/resolution. He has also managed
specific projects on multiple sites on school, wastewater, and public
works construction. He is trained in the Implementation of
Community Development Block Grant programs and projects and
has completed many FEMA Public Assistance and Disaster
Recovery projects.
Mr. Lacher has been employed as a Project/Construction Manager
for the last 25 years. Prior to that, he worked as a Project Manager
for Rogers & Babler Construction and as a Project Engineer for
Green Construction Co.
Mr. Lacher is active in the Construction Management Association of
America and received the Distinguished Service Award in 2012, the
Chairman’s Award in 2010 and 2012, and served as the Gulf Coast
Chapter CMAA president from 2011 and 2012. He currently serves
on the Board of Governors for the Construction Management
Certification Institute.
Finally, Mr. Lacher has led construction management training
programs for the Department of Public Works and Capital Projects
Administration Departments for the City of New Orleans, the LSU
College of Construction Management, and is the Chair of the
Certified Construction Manager Study Group Committee for the
Gulf Coast Chapter of CMAA.
Relevant Experience
Marrero Commons Housing – The B.W. Cooper Housing project was severely damaged by hurricane
Katrina in New Orleans in 2005 and was reconstructed in 2010-2014 using the design-build lease back
process. Mr. Lacher served as Sr. Project Manager for the developer/builder and was responsible for day to
day operations including scheduling, cost management, response to RFI’s and change requests, and
compliance with FEMA and other DR/PA funding requirements. The project consisted of the construction
of 410 mixed income housing units and complete site development including road reconstruction,
landscaping, and maintenance and community center buildings. Construction value = $90 million.
Birchwood Homes, Ft. Wainwright, Alaska – This 801 Housing project was built under the Lease-Lease
Back program for housing the 6th Light Infantry. Mr. Lacher provided project leadership as the Sr. Project
Manager representing the Owner in all dealings with the Corps of Engineers and the general contractor,
Hensel Phelps Construction. The scope of the project was full site development of 76 acres and the
construction of 400 housing units.
Litigation Consulting –
Plaquemines Parish Sheriff’s Office – Mr. Lacher served as expert witness on behalf of the Parish
providing a professional evaluation of “Project Management Services” provided by the plaintiff.
Plaintiff withdrew complaint after expert report issued.
Anderson vs. FINS – Mr. Lacher served as expert witness on behalf of the Owner of an historical 16 unit
apartment complex in New Orleans. Contractor withdrew claim after deposition.
Pasadena USD – Mr. Lacher served as Person Most Knowledgeable on a school district modernization
program in Pasadena, California. (Case still in progress.)
Office of the Inspector General, City of New Orleans – Mr. Lacher was selected to represent the OIG in
matters related to program, project, and construction management on Recovery School District projects
in New Orleans.
Commercial Office Buildings - Mr. Lacher was Construction Manager on the Southern Savings
Association Building and the Thomas Lupo Building in downtown New Orleans. Each of these
buildings was cast-in-place concrete structures, ten stories in height.
Justice Facilities - Mr. Lacher served as Project Manager/Master Scheduler on construction of the $220
million California State Prison at Imperial North and as Scheduler (Design Phase) on the 23 story San
Diego Central Courthouse Project in California. Mr. Lacher was also the Project Director on the
Lubbock County and Gillespie County Jail Projects in Texas.
LA Police Department Headquarters Facility - Mr. Lacher was Sr. Construction Manager for the
Headquarters Facility for the Los Angeles City Police Department. The project consisted of three
structures; a 500,000 SF Administration Building, an 850 space six story parking structure, and a secure
350 space underground parking garage. This project had a total project value of $441 million and was
completed on time and within the budget in October of 2009. The project was LEED Certified Gold and
Mr. Lacher was awarded “Team Builder of the Year” by the Los Angeles Chapter of the American
Institute of Architects.
Higher Education:
Residence Hall Rehabilitations, Dillard University
This project was a FEMA funded restoration project to reconstruct and restore three buildings on the
campus. Mr. Lacher served as Project Manager on this $25 million program.
The project includes supporting site selection, planning, design and renovation of the 93,500 sq. ft.
Hartzell/Camphor and Straight Dormitories located at Dillard University Campus. The buildings will
house students and include additional space for offices and activities.
Mr. Lacher was also the Project Director for the team of Public Assistance professionals on the Dillard
University - FEMA Public Assistance Program Management. The project included the review and closeout
of over 200 Hurricane Katrina Project Worksheets and reconciliation of the University’s private insurance
proceeds. The project also included the development of Alternate and Improved Projects, development of
PW Version Requests and development/administration of multiple Hurricane Sandy Legislation Alternate
Procedures Pilot Program Projects.
Schools:
Mr. Lacher has managed up to engineers, architects, and construction managers on teams at six School
Districts. Mr. Lacher’s K-12 School experience includes the following:
• Palos Verdes Peninsula USD
Proj. Mgr.
• Lawndale Elementary SD
Proj. Mgr.
• Duarte USD
Proj. Mgr.
• Pasadena Schools-Modernize 38 Schools Proj. Director
• Newbury Park HS Performing Arts Center Const. Manager
• Lang Ranch Elementary School
Proj. Mgr.
• Thousand Oaks HS Perf. Arts Center
Const. Mgr.
• Casey Road Elementary School Site Prep Proj. Mgr.
• FNSBSD Mech. Upgrades/Energy Mgt. Const. Mgr.
• FNSBSD Access Upgrades (ADA)
Const. Mgr.
• FNSBSD Fire, Life Safety Upgrades
Const. Mgr.
• FNSBSD Deferred Maintenance Projects (Roofing, Paving, etc.)
• FNSBSD Asbestos Removal Project
Const. Mgr.
$ 200 million
$ 70 million
$ 40 million
$ 320 million
$ 4 million
$ 7 million
$ 4 million
$ 1 million
$ 4 million
$ 5 million
$ 3 million
$ 6 million
$ 6 million
Wastewater: Mr. Lacher served as the City of Los Angeles changes and claims manager on
reconstruction projects at the Hyperion Treatment Plant reconstruction totaling over $100 million.
He has provided estimating and scheduling services, was called upon to do constructability
reviews, negotiated complex change orders, and managed contractor claims.
Projects handled by Mr. Lacher for the City of L.A. included the following:
$ 7 Million - Truck Loading Facility
$ 3 Million - Co-Gen Site Preparation
$ 14 Million - Pumping Plants
$ 24 Million - Digester Screening Facility
$ 6 Million - Digester Modifications
$ 83 Million - Primary Battery Mod. &
Technical Support Facility
Publications, Presentations and Recognition
• Construction Management Association of America
• Chairman’s Award – 2010 and 2012
• Distinguish Service Award – 2012
• Chapter President – Gulf Coast Chapter – 2011 and 2012
• Construction Management Certification Institute – Board of Governors
• Coalition for Adequate School Housing – March 2005. Presentation to conference.
“I’ve Been Sued!.......Ten Things I Should Have Done”
• Coalition for Adequate School Housing – March 2005. Roundtable presentation to
conference. “Improving Project Delivery”
• Co-Author: “California Multi-Agency CIP Benchmarking Study 2002” – September
2002. Study included the analysis and benchmarking of project delivery processes
and performance within seven of California’s largest cities. The study examined
design and construction management cost data on over 500 projects with a total
construction value exceeding $900 million. (Study Updates were published in 2003,
2004, 2005, and 2006.)
• Project Director on Lang Ranch Elementary School – C.A.S.H. Design Award 1999
• California Association of School Business Officials – January 29, 2000, Presentation
to Centinela, South Bay Region, “Efficient Modernizations of Schools”
• Coalition for Adequate School Housing – February 23, 2000, Presentation to
conference, “Modest Modernizations, How to get the Most for Your School
Modernization Dollars”
• Alliance for Schools for Cooperative Insurance Programs – March 28, 2000,
Presentation to membership, “No Regrets – Common Construction Mis-Steps and
Pitfalls”
• California Association of Joint Powers Authority – September 2000, Presentation to
Membership on Owner Controlled Insurance Programs.
Additional Skills
Computer Scheduling, Computer Estimating, Accounting, Estimating and Design
Experience. Platting/Subdivision Officer – Fairbanks North Star Borough