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OUR STORY

Hernandez Construction’s client-friendly approach aligns proactive, insightful team members with each project stakeholder in order to discover the most expeditious and value-driven path to your vision. Our collaborative and energetic teams of construction experts establish a dependable relationship that is based on transparency and effective communication.

More than our extensive portfolio, what truly sets us apart from our competition is our people. Their dedication to providing world-class service to our clients, resolve for delivering exceptional work, capacity for innovation and problem solving, and unwavering commitment to improving the communities we serve not only make Hernandez Construction a great place to work but a company our clients want to work with.

Everyday, we strive to continuously expand our forward-thinking mentality, ensuring that our projects, staff and services are the best in the industry. We take pride in our work and accept accountability because we care about what we do. By placing trust at the center of every relationship, we create an exceptional customer experience. We take time to understand the project’s overall goals first, and then, using the latest industry tools coupled with our proven processes, we deliver tangible benefits to your project.

Our award-winning, full-service construction and development management services are available to professionally execute our client’s commercial real estate projects.

LEADERSHIP

In construction, everything relies on a solid foundation.

Meet the executive team that makes Hernandez possible. These professionals bring world-class experience with Fortune 100 companies and recognizable brands including Disney, Boeing, Honda, AutoNation and IDI Logistics.

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Alex Hernandez
President

Alex Hernandez is President of Hernandez, consisting of Hernandez Construction and Hernandez Development Services. He leads and manages the operations and strategic direction of the companies, providing a full range of commercial construction and development services.

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Mr. Hernandez has over 30 years of experience in the real estate development and construction industries. He joined Stiles in 1996, where he held many diverse positions including Preconstruction Manager, Project Manager and still maintains an active role as Director of Business Development. In 2002, he partnered with Stiles to form Hernandez Construction and Hernandez Development Services. As President, he has led the company’s growth, establishing Hernandez Construction as a market leader in the delivery of commercial and industrial construction in South Florida.

Mr. Hernandez’s experience encompasses many areas of construction including hospitality, healthcare, residential, commercial, industrial, tenant improvement, manufacturing, retail, automotive and public sector work. Over his distinguished career, Mr. Hernandez has managed over ten million square feet of tilt wall buildings including facilities for several Fortune 100 companies. Under his leadership, Hernandez Construction has received numerous industry awards and accreditations including LEED Certification, Community Appearance Awards and the Associated Builders’ Safety Award.

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Don Woods
Senior Vice President

Don Woods has a distinguished career spanning over 40 years in the construction industry. As Senior Vice President at Hernandez, he is responsible for all of the company’s construction operations, company staff functions and infrastructure development operations. He provides leadership, establishes benchmarks, and monitors assigned projects to ensure completion in a cost-effective, on-time and professional manner.

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Don began his career with large-scale, design-build development, working for self-performing companies in the Midwest. He has served in a number of diverse roles across the Southeast over the years, working his way from hands-on roles in the field to construction executive and management roles delivering a variety of complex Industrial/Manufacturing facilities for Fortune 100 clients including Boeing and Honda. Don prides himself on maintaining positive and successful relationships with clients and everyone involved on the project teams.

Mr. Woods is experienced in all aspects of construction management on projects ranging from $1 million to $2.2 billion, including contract negotiations. His extensive experience in various construction market sectors will allow Hernandez to strategically expand its platform and further penetrate key market segments through the diversification of service offerings.

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Fabio D’Ascola
Chief Financial Officer

Fabio D’Ascola is responsible for the group’s financial operations while helping to drive its long-term strategic growth plan. Mr. D’Ascola brings decades of experience and thoughtful leadership to the Hernandez Construction executive team and is clearly focused on the future, evaluating strategic alternatives and determining how to minimize risks and control costs for our clients.

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By establishing company-wide objectives, policies, procedures, processes, programs and practices to assure the company has a continuously sound financial accounting structure, Mr. D’Ascola forecasts and guides critical financial issues. He is currently focusing his efforts on implementing strategic programs that will allow the company to expand its platform and further penetrate key market segments.

Mr. D’Ascola has over 25 years of successful real estate experience in both start-ups and large corporations with extensive international experience. Prior to joining Hernandez, he served as the Chief Financial Officer at ESJ Capital Partners. In this role, he closed 46 transactions with assets totaling over $460 Million and founded a real estate private equity fund with investments in excess of $170M, managed through US and European-based vehicles. Mr. D’Ascola’s distinguished career has also included leadership roles in public and private companies throughout the US, Europe and South America.

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Rene Garcia
Preconstruction Services

Rene Garcia is responsible for leading and coordinating preconstruction and estimating efforts. As such, Garcia prepares cost estimates from conception through final contract, working with and coordinating the project team including the Owner/Client, all design professionals, subcontractors, and the Project Manager. In addition, he provides value-adding solutions that take schedule, maintenance, and life-cycle cost into consideration.

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Mr. Garcia oversees the establishment and maintenance of budget control during the preconstruction phase of the project and keeps owner and team abreast of current budget and impact of design decisions. He has extensive knowledge of cost elements of projects has been involved in all project types including commercial, industrial, retail, government, retail, and automotive dealerships.

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Joe Goss
Development Services

Joe Goss is responsible for overseeing development services for the organization, including monitoring the progress of projects against goals, objectives, approved budgets and approved timelines. He is a strong communicator and facilitates project strategy meetings with owners, design professionals, subcontractors and the Hernandez team in order to ensure the success of each and every project.

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Mr. Goss has over 30 years of construction experience across a range of sectors including Commercial, Industrial, Education, Hospitality and Public work. Most recently, he worked as the Vice President of Construction for Industrial Development International (IDI), where he oversaw more than 3.4 million square feet of development and construction. Joe has also held leadership roles at Centex Rooney and Moss & Associates, where he was a part of many notable projects, including Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Paradise Island’s Atlantis Resort.

"Both projects were complicated, with high visibility to upper management, and thanks to your team’s focus and dedication, both projects can be considered successful on many levels."  

Jeff ShupertVice President, AutoNation

"They guided us through the maze of the design-build process answering and solving every problems as it arose. As a result of their professional, dedicated approach we now have a Border Patrol Station that is considered one of the best in the country."

James A. DeMattero, PAICUS Customs & Border Patrol

"Hernandez Construction shares Flagler Global Logistics’ vision to deliver premier facilities that support businesses in the industrial sector. Our collective reputation for developing highly sophisticated projects will bolster Flagler Station’s appeal and standing as a world-class industrial complex."

Chris ScottPresident & CEO, Flagler Global Logistics
AWARDS &
RECOGNITION
2020

South Florida Business Journal Top Hispanic-Owned Businesses Lists #19/25

2020

South Florida Business Journal Top Private Companies List #86/100

2020

INC 5000 Florida Series List: Fastest-Growing Companies #230 / 5,000

2020

South Florida Business Journal Top General Contractors List #25/50

2019

INC 5000 America's Fastest Growing Companies

2019

Structures Awards Finalist - TheraPeeds Family Center South Florida Business Journal

2019

South Florida Business Journal Top Hispanic-Owned Businesses List #18/25

2019

South Florida Business Journal Top Private Companies List #53/100

2019

South Florida Business Journal Fastest-Growing Companies List #22/50

2019

South Florida Business Journal Top General Contractors List #20/50

2018

South Florida Business Journal Top Hispanic-owned Businesses List #14/25

2018

South Florida Business Journal Fastest-Growing Companies List #22/50

2018

South Florida Business Journal Top Private Companies List #63/100

2018

South Florida Business Journal Top General Contractors List #23/50

2017

South Florida Business Journal Top Private Companies List

2016

Structures Awards Finalist: Commercial Project of the Year

2016

South Florida Business Journal Top Private Companies List

2016

South Florida Business Journal Top General Contractors List #21/50

2015

South Florida Business Journal Top Private Companies List

2015

South Florida Business Journal Fastest Growing Companies List

2015

South Florida Business Journal Florida Fast 100 List

2015

South Florida Business Journal Top General Contractors List #18/25

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We cut costs. Not corners.

Everyday, we work with a relentless focus on safety, a commitment to cost-saving and sustainable solutions, and a strong and diverse range of suppliers to cultivate value and provide a roadmap of success for your project. Contact us to discuss your project and how our award-winning, full-service construction and development management services can ensure your project’s success!

 

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