About Us

We at TDS Construction, Inc. are dedicated to providing our clients with the highest quality service available. We understand that we are only as good as the last store we build; therefore every store requires the same attention as if it was our first.

Our experienced and knowledgeable project managers are supported by capable and efficient staff, and flourish in a team environment. Each project is handled beginning to end by an assigned team, consisting of a:

Project Manager
Estimate, qualify and buyout projects; oversee superintendent and manage day to day progress to ensure timely completion; maintain excellent client, landlord, building department and subcontractor relations; ensure project is completed within budget and on-time, look for opportunities for cost savings to client; expeditiously complete close out requirements and warranty items.

Robert D. Baker – Vice President of Construction
Specializing in 60,000 sq ft and up Big Box Stores, Grocery Renovations and 5-10,000 sq ft High End Retail Stores

Ron E. Strange – Senior Project Manager
Specializing in Shopping Center Renovations & Buildouts for Developers, Discount Stores and Banks

Arthur P. Klidonas – Project Manager
Specializing in 40-60,000 sq ft Big Box Stores and 2-4,000 sq ft High End Retail Stores

Chris S. Paynter – Project Manager
Specializing in 10-50,000 sq ft Open Remodels and 10-35,000 sq ft High End Retail Stores

William E. Leeka – Project Manager
Specializing in 2-4,000 High End Retail Stores

Project Assistant
Process subcontracts, purchase orders, change orders; assist Project Manager in daily tasks and help resolve issues; maintain close communication during Project Manager travel.

Bid Administrator
Procure quality bids, verify cost and availability of specified materials; research building department and landlord rules and requirements; pull permits; ensure timely start up of projects.

Our clients’ needs are of the utmost importance to use and are addressed promptly by contacting any member of your team. We are able to assist our clients twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.


Project Managers:

DAVID K. SCHERER - President of T D S Construction, Inc., a National General Contracting firm specializing in commercial retail and interior build-out construction. With twenty nine years of experience, David not only manages the company’s sales operations, profit and loss, but oversees all projects including solicitation of new clients, start-up and purchasing of new work through negotiations and hard-dollar bidding, while maintaining a direct line of communication with owners and their representatives.

For the five years prior to the incorporation of T D S Construction, Inc., David worked as Director of Operations of Scherer Construction & Engineering, Inc., a Dallas, Texas based construction firm servicing national retail and restaurant owners. In this capacity he managed projects from California to Florida, gaining extensive experience in every aspect of tenant design criteria, design coordination, estimating, bidding, contract negotiations, project management and fiscal accounting.

Concurrently worked as a Project Manager for Value Engineering, Inc., a subsidiary company engaged in mechanical engineering design and construction. Accumulated experience in the mechanical trade with emphasis on quality workmanship at the most economical price for the clients. Responsibilities included design coordination, purchasing, management, scheduling and accounting for all field projects.

ROBERT D. BAKER – Vice President of Construction and Project Manager for T D S Construction, Inc.,
Specializing in 60,000 sq ft and up Big Box Stores, Grocery Renovations and 5-10,000 sq ft High End Retail Stores

Bob Baker has Thirty years experience in all areas of the construction industry, from field construction to supervision to project management. Some highlights have included the planning, development and coordination of an American Gladiator Arena project in Las Vegas, NV to major retrofitting and additions to the United States Air Force Academy stadium and press box.

As Project Manager for T D S Construction, Inc., Bob has completed projects for:

B. Moss Clothing Company
McKinley Commercial, Inc.
Burlington Coat Factory
Office Max
Jerry’s Enterprises, Inc.
Shoe Carnival, Inc.
Kenneth Cole Productions
TJX
Levi Strauss & Company
Weingarten Realty Investors

Bob’s expertise is certainly not limited to accomplishments in box development, but extends into specialized retail, restaurant and ground-up construction as well.

Current duties include generating new clientele, estimating, job scheduling, job coordination, sub contract awards and full interaction with architects and owners.

RON E. STRANGE – Senior Project Manager for T D S Construction, Inc.,
Specializing in Shopping Center Renovations & Buildouts for Developers, Discount Stores and Banks.

Ron Strange has Twenty Five years experience in construction of retail stores nationwide performing every aspect of construction including estimating, bidding, obtaining permits, awarding of contracts, supervision, working with subcontractors on a professional basis, implementation of safety procedures, scheduling and coordination of the entire project from start up to completion.

As Project Manager, responsible for projects nationwide, including job scheduling for subcontractors, ordering fixtures, coordinating arrival dates for fixtures on the job site and responsible for ten superintendents simultaneously. A few of the clients Ron is currently working for include:

Beall’s, Inc.
Organized Living
Coldwater Creek
The Paradies Shops
Dockers San Francisco
Things Remembered, Inc.
Jeffery R. Anderson Real Estate
Z Gallerie
Jewelry Repair Enterprises, Inc.
Zounds

Served as Vice President of T D S Construction Services, Inc. for a period of five years; experienced in all areas of trim carpentry for retail stores.

Prior to becoming a project manager for T D S Construction, Inc., worked as a project superintendent for a Kentucky based construction firm specializing in site planning survey for development of custom homes on golf courses and for the construction of custom homes from start up to completion.

ARTHUR P. KLIDONAS – Project Manager for TDS Construction, Inc.
Specializing in 40-60,000 sq ft Big Box Stores and 2-4,000 sq ft High End Retail Stores

Art Klidonas has accumulated many years of experience in retail and commercial construction. He graduated from Northampton College with a degree in business.

The types of projects Art has completed include retail build-outs and commercial buildings ranging in size from 1,500 to 100,000 square feet. He has hands on experience in all phases of construction from site work through electrical.

Current responsibilities include estimating, scheduling, purchasing, subcontractor negotiation, liaison with owner/clients, architects, engineers, and regulatory departments including permit acquisition, health department approval and certificates of occupancy.

As a Project Manager for TDS Construction, Inc. Art is currently working with and has completed projects for:

Ann Taylor
Swim N Sport
Guitar Center
Ulta, Inc.
Lucy Activewear
Rue 21
Crabtree & Evelyn
Fresh Produce
Christopher & Banks
Work ‘N Gear

Prior to joining TDS Construction, Art had completed projects for a wide array of clients. A partial list of clients/projects includes:

Hertz
Office Depot
Rue 21
Rite Aid
The Rag Shop
Babies R US
Gateway Country Stores
Gordon Brandt
Travel Arrangers Plus
Artistic Designs


CHRIS S. PAYNTER – Project Manager for T D S Construction, Inc.
Specializing in 10-50,000 sq ft Open Remodels and 10-35,000 sq ft High End Retail Stores.

Chris Paynter has seventeen years with retail and commercial construction experience. He has moved up the field from lead foreman to supervisor, to project manager, excelling on every project.

Project Manager Responsibilities include estimating, project scheduling, FBO items scheduling, purchasing, liaison for owners / clients / architects/ engineers, and communicating with local building departments. All of the skills to ensure the projects are completed on time, under budget, and to the fullest satisfaction of the client.

As a Project Manager, Chris is currently working with or has completed projects for:

Office Depot
Lush Cosmetics
Wal-Mart
Ross Dress For Less
Hallmark
Perfumania
CVS Pharmacy

Although a recent addition to the T D S Construction project management team, Chris’s proven record in retail and general construction speaks for itself. He has earned the loyalty and respect of his clients and his peers.


WILLIAM E. LEEKA – Project Manager for T D S Construction, Inc.
Specializing in 2-4,000 sq ft High End Retail Stores

Project Manager for TDS Construction, Inc. has over 30 years of retail and commercial construction experience. Starting in 1978 as a Laborer, Bill has moved up from the field to Foreman, Supervisor, and on to Project Manager proving his dedication to the industry.

He has completed projects from 1,000 to 100,000 square feet. These projects include retail build-outs and high rise commercial projects which require extensive knowledge of day to day operations in the field and a consistent flow of communication.

Project Manager Responsibilities include estimating, project scheduling, FBO items scheduling, purchasing, liaison for owners / clients / architects / engineers and communicating with local building departments. Bill possesses all of the skills to ensure that projects are completed on time, under budget and to the fullest satisfaction of the client.

As Project Manager for TDS Construction, Inc. Bill is currently delivering quality projects for:

White House Black Market
Toys ‘R’ Us
Soma

Prior to joining TDS Construction, Bill completed projects for a wide variety of clients which include:

Wal-Mart
Office Max
Claire’s
Afaze
Bakers Shoes
Stride Rite
Zales
Wizards of the Coast
Sunglass Hut
Swatch
JC Penney’s
Price Waterhouse
Scrubs
Vitamin World

Dedication to satisfaction has earned Bill the respect and loyalty of his clients and peers.

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