Scott Arias

Scott Arias has a diverse range of work experience in various roles and industries. Scott has been the Chairman of the Board for The ACE Group, a C-level executive with over 27 years of experience in the construction industry and the Owner & CEO of ACE Consulting Company.

Prior to that, they worked as a Professor at Eastern Kentucky University and as the Director of Construction at Mason & Hanger, where they managed construction operations and increased profit margins through buy-out, contract negotiations, and quality improvement.

Scott also served as the Senior Operations Manager/Project Manager at ETS-Lindgren and held several leadership positions in the United States Department of Defense, including Chief of Facility Management, Regional Safety Chief, VP of Construction, Business Development Consultant, and Project Manager/Supervisor. These roles involved managing personnel, overseeing projects, and ensuring safety and quality control.

Scott Arias completed their education in a chronological order. Scott first attended Mott Community College from an unknown start year to 2001, where they obtained an Associate of Science degree in Construction Management. Following this, they attended Thomas Edison State University from an unknown start year to 2004, where they earned an Associate of Science degree in Business Administration. Scott then continued their education at the same university from an unknown start year to 2005, achieving a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. Afterward, Scott enrolled at Thomas Edison State University once again and completed their Master of Science degree in Management with a specialization in Project Management by 2007. Lastly, they attended Indiana State University and successfully completed their PhD in Construction Management by 2014.

In addition to their formal education, Scott Arias has obtained several certifications. These include the Safety Trained Supervisor Construction (STSC) certification from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals, the Planning & Scheduling Professional (PSP) certification from the Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering, the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute, the Certified Professional Constructor (CPC) certification from the American Institute of Constructors, the Environmental Compliance Assessment Training & Tracking Systems (ECATTS) certification from the Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC), the Estimating & Scheduling Practitioner certification from NEF - NAWIC Education Foundation, the OSHA 30 certification from the Occupational Safety & Health Administration, and the Seabee Combat Warfare Specialist certification from the US Navy. No specific information is provided regarding the month or year in which these certifications were obtained.