Experience

JB West Roofing Siding Gutters, Michigan City, IN

• Manage complex combination jobs across roofing, siding, windows, decks, and more, from approval through closeout.
• Review the sales team's estimates for accuracy and approve jobs before they go into production.
• Order and schedule materials and subcontractors.
• Coordinate field supervisors, vendors, and homeowners, and solve problems quickly and accurately to keep multiple jobs moving.
• Write change orders, close out jobs, and flag them for final payment.
• Handle the occasional large-loss insurance job, walking homeowners through documentation, approvals, and the rebuild.

JB West Roofing Siding Gutters, Michigan City, IN

• Established and streamlined QA processes and ran quality assurance on jobs.
• Followed up with customers after the work was done, took care of any problems, and left them with a good impression of the company.
• Turned a post-completion customer survey into a matrix that compared jobs, scores, and feedback, showing where we were falling short and where we were doing well.
• Used snapshots from the matrix over time to tell seasonal problems from new ones and get back on track before they grew.
• Earned more than 200 five-star Google reviews in the role, plus close to 100 more across the Better Business Bureau, Houzz, Yelp, and other review sites.

Akamai Building & Home Improvement LLC, Benton Harbor, MI

• Designed and built custom decks and outdoor living spaces using composite, hardwood, and specialty materials.
• Delivered precise, high-end finish carpentry including custom staircases, railings, and trim details.
• Managed client relationships from initial consultation through project completion, ensuring alignment with budget and vision.
• Oversaw subcontractors and ensured compliance with building codes and safety standards.
• Handled material takeoffs, planning, quoting, and bid packages, and coordinated subcontractors and awarded their contracts.
• Maintained full responsibility for business operations including invoicing, materials, and timelines.

Tom Gold Construction, New Buffalo, MI

• Directed daily operations for high-end residential projects, ensuring quality and compliance.
• Served as primary point of contact between architects, designers, clients, and subcontractors, ensuring project alignment and clear communication.
• Coordinated inspections and maintained strict compliance with local and state building codes.
• Mentored field crews, supported issue resolution, and upheld a safe work environment.
• Delivered projects with a focus on craftsmanship, communication, and quality control.
• Handled material takeoffs, planning, quoting, and bid packages, and coordinated subcontractors and awarded their contracts.

Build Rite Construction LLC, Sodus, MI

• Directed day-to-day operations across multiple custom home builds and remodels.
• Handled everything before the build: permitting, meetings with building officials, and updated plan pages and site plans submitted to the jurisdiction for design review.
• Laid out properties with the house footprint to hold required setbacks.
• Reviewed and wrote contracts and got customer signatures.
• Created draw schedules, managed sworn statements, submitted to title companies, and secured construction draws from the bank.
• Managed budgeting, material ordering, safety compliance, and on-site labor as needed.
• Tracked job costs, managed purchase orders, and kept resources aligned with project budgets.
• Developed and maintained project schedules, adapting to unforeseen challenges and change orders to keep projects on track.
• Scheduled and coordinated inspections and kept all work within local building codes and company safety standards.
• Fostered effective communication between clients, design professionals, and site crews, resulting in high client satisfaction and repeat business.

Community Home Builders, Saint Joseph, MI

• Improved procurement processes, reduced costs via vendor negotiations.
• Led detailed material takeoffs and full-scope estimates for new custom homes and occasional high-value remodels, using AutoCAD, Excel, and Buildertrend.
• Developed bid packages and managed competitive vendor quotes for various trades.
• Created and tracked purchase orders, negotiated bulk pricing, and maintained strong vendor relationships to reduce lead times.
• Implemented inventory controls and material tracking processes to minimize waste and improve jobsite readiness.
• Assisted in value engineering, providing cost-saving alternatives during design development.

Build Rite Construction LLC, Sodus, MI

• Ran the conversion of the 1930s Jefferson Elementary School in St. Joseph into Jefferson Lofts, a 22-unit condominium building with 22 detached garages. Managed demolition and inspections and coordinated every trade and subcontractor on the building and the garages.
• Directed day-to-day operations across multiple custom home builds and remodels.
• Handled everything before the build: permitting, meetings with building officials, and updated plan pages and site plans submitted to the jurisdiction for design review.
• Laid out properties with the house footprint to hold required setbacks.
• Reviewed and wrote contracts and got customer signatures.
• Created draw schedules, managed sworn statements, submitted to title companies, and secured construction draws from the bank.
• Managed budgeting, material ordering, safety compliance, and on-site labor as needed.
• Tracked job costs, managed purchase orders, and kept resources aligned with project budgets.
• Developed and maintained project schedules, adapting to unforeseen challenges and change orders to keep projects on track.
• Scheduled and coordinated inspections and kept all work within local building codes and company safety standards.
• Fostered effective communication between clients, design professionals, and site crews, resulting in high client satisfaction and repeat business.

Abayla Contracting Services Inc, San Ramon, CA

• Directed rehab and renovation projects for timeshare condo units, focusing on quality control and adherence to deadlines.

Stewart Builders LLC, Kailua-Kona, HI

• Implemented prefabrication innovations that moved production from nearly 20 houses behind schedule to more than 15 houses ahead within 8 months, cutting build times and reducing waste significantly.
• Directed operations across multiple concurrent housing developments, overseeing scheduling, procurement, and workforce allocation.
• Collaborated with clients, vendors, and local officials to ensure timely inspections and delivery of finished homes.
• Supervised construction managers, provided hands-on leadership in the field, and implemented safety procedures across all sites.

MWB Building Contractors, Rocklin, CA

• Led production framing and siding on up to 65 houses per week, managing field operations for a crew of more than 250 employees.
• Oversaw daily field operations for labor crews, aligned material deliveries with build schedules, and ensured quality installation per builder specifications.
• Acted as primary liaison between general contractors and MWB field teams, resolving site issues quickly and supporting production continuity.
• Maintained scheduling accuracy and labor productivity to meet tight builder timelines across multiple concurrent projects.

Mark Scott Construction, Walnut Creek, CA

• Managed multiple concurrent insurance rehab and repair projects for residential clients throughout the region.
• Managed all permitting, inspections, and documentation to meet both municipal regulations and insurance provider requirements.
• Coordinated trades, developed schedules, and ensured adherence to insurance scope of work.

Early Career Progression

• Built a strong foundation in construction through progressively responsible roles.
• Developed hands-on knowledge in framing, finishing, site coordination, and team supervision.