May Residential
Steven May Sr.
Founder, President & CEO. Fifty years of construction experience.
Our principal
Experience that protects your investment
Steven May Sr. founded May Residential in 1993. His 50 years of construction experience span work with owners, architects, vendors and subcontractors from California to Florida, in executive construction management and owner’s representation.
His experience includes design development, bidding and estimating, project reporting, accountability, high-rise construction operations, business growth strategies and multi-state leadership. He combines field operations experience with strategic planning, project management and problem-solving to manage and construct projects on time and within budget.
An accomplished construction executive, he has delivered large-scale building and development projects, turned around failing projects valued at more than $50 million, developed operating procedures and growth strategies, and overseen quality workmanship and safety compliance—all with a commitment to exemplary client service.
Selected career highlights
Leadership across projects and industries
- Launched the Palm Beach Division of a major firm, building revenue from zero to $235 million in its first year.
- Completed a $92 million topping-out milestone three months early as an executive.
- Negotiated projects ranging from $40 million to $95 million for Wood Partners, Compson Development, Panther Development, Avatar Development, New Boston Group and others.
- Earned the National ABC Pyramid Award as general contractor for a high-tech racing facility in Jupiter, Florida, and served as owner’s representative on other projects.
- Turned around $50 million in failing projects and helped position a builder for acquisition by Catalfumo Companies.
- Led the successful construction of 30 Marriott and Hilton hotels across seven states for MEI Hotels.
Professional experience
A career built on delivery
1993–Present
The Development & Construction Partnership Inc. (May Residential)
Executive Manager
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Launched the Palm Beach company, established business development strategies and first-year and long-term revenue goals, and directed daily construction operations. Negotiated owner-contractor agreements, maintained profit and fee structures during growth, and established subcontractor agreements, scopes of work and safety requirements. Focused on customer satisfaction, repeat business, and bringing contracts and projects in on time and on budget.
Key contributions. Completed a new Formula One race track and facility with a world-class drag strip, where four world records were broken. The project received the National ABC Pyramid Award for 2008. The source career record also includes large-scale projects in Maryland and Florida.
2004–2008
Coastal Construction of Palm Beach
Division Vice President · Contract position
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Recruited to launch the Palm Beach Division. Established development strategies and revenue goals; directed daily operations; negotiated owner, contractor and subcontractor agreements; maintained profit and fee structures; and established scopes of work and safety requirements. Led preconstruction and bidding, customer satisfaction and repeat-business efforts.
Key contributions. Grew first-year division revenue to $235 million. Negotiated $40 million–$95 million projects for Wood Partners, Compson Development, Panther Development, Avatar Development and New Boston Group. Created monthly project status reports to review profitability. Earned the South Florida Business Journal’s Best Building in South Florida designation in 2006.
2001–2004
Seawood Builder, Inc.
Executive Vice President · Contract owner’s representation
Deerfield Beach, FL
Supervised 10 project managers and all project phases from conception to delivery. Led business development, developed comprehensive safety training, managed the preconstruction bid department, and implemented cost controls and monthly reporting to prevent cost overruns.
Key contributions. Recruited to turn around $50 million in failing projects, build high-rises and generate profitable new construction sales. Delivered $180 million in large-scale projects, ranging from $10 million to $65 million, for clients including South Coast Partners and North Broward High School. Positioned the firm financially for acquisition by Catalfumo Companies in 2004.
1992–2000
MEI Hotels, Inc.
Executive VP of Development & Construction · Contract owner’s representation
Cleveland, OH
Managed hotel development, design and construction for the corporation, affiliates and investors. Established a goal of 15 hotels per year for the first five years. Negotiated owner and subcontractor agreements and supervised design and preconstruction functions.
Key contributions. Led construction of 30 Marriott and Hilton hotels across seven states. Expanded multi-state operations while maintaining cost controls, recruited and trained a 60-person professional team across eight states, and sought properties for development.
Earlier experience includes 17 years as Executive Vice President of Construction for Windsor Development Inc. in Falls Church, Virginia.