ANDREW DURAND
Nampa,ID
Summary
General Manager leading an environmental services operation with more than $1.5 million in annual revenue. Oversee a 17-person team, 500+ projects each year, P&L performance, expense approvals, estimating, scheduling, and job-cost control, while building stronger margins and reducing unnecessary spending.
Overview
1
1
Certification
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
HomeGuard Environmental, LLC
, Idaho
09.2019 - Current
- Direct day-to-day operations of an environmental services business generating more than $1.5 million in annual revenue.
- Oversaw 500+ projects annually, coordinating estimating, scheduling, staffing, resources, and project execution to ensure timely and successful completion.
- Managed 17-person team, coordinating staffing needs, workloads, and scheduling to meet project demands and enhance operational efficiency.
- Increased profit margin by more than 40% from Q2 to Q3 while reducing unnecessary spending through closer expense oversight and operational cost management.
- Oversee P&L performance, approve expenses, monitor spending, and review job costs to support profitability and financial accountability.
- Coordinate projects from initial assessment and estimating through field execution, documentation, customer communication, and invoicing.
- Manage labor allocation, vehicles, equipment, inventory, and supplies to support efficient field operations.
- Maintained relationships with customers, general contractors, insurance adjusters, and referral partners to support business development and project success.
- Develop contractor relationships and referral opportunities to support business development and lead generation.
- Address operational challenges involving scheduling, staffing, resource availability, project costs, and customer expectations.
- Maintain oversight of applicable environmental regulations, hazardous-materials handling requirements, certifications, and job-site safety practices.
Abatement Supervisor
Envirosafe
Nampa, Idaho
04.2017 - 09.2019
- Supported field crews on hazardous-materials abatement projects and assigned daily work to keep job-site work moving on schedule.
- Coordinated labor, equipment, and materials with project timelines to meet completion deadlines.
- Checked job-site safety, work quality, and compliance with abatement procedures.
- Resolved job-site issues while keeping focus on safety, work quality, and project completion.
- Shared project updates, site conditions, and field needs with management and customers to maintain transparency and address concerns.
- Built field supervision, personnel coordination, and environmental services experience before moving into general management.
- Stayed in environmental services industry after Envirosafe acquisition by Homeguard.
Sergeant (E-5) | Infantryman & Team Leader
United States Army
01.2011 - 04.2017
- Served six years in the U.S. Army Infantry, including two combat deployments.
- Attained rank of Sergeant, leading infantry team in high-pressure environments.
- Led and coordinated team members in demanding operational environments requiring discipline, preparation, communication, and accountability.
- Coordinated mission planning and execution, ensuring team readiness and adherence to procedures.
- Made decisions under pressure, assessed risks, and adapted to changing operational conditions.
- Cultivated leadership skills in personnel accountability and teamwork to achieve objectives under challenging circumstances.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
College of Western Idaho
Nampa, IDSkills
- Project Management & Scheduling
- Operations and General Management
- Financial performance
- Cost control
- Spending management
- Workforce leadership
- Estimating & Job Costing
- Inventory management
- Regulatory compliance
- Operational planning
- Client relations
Certification
- OSHA 30-Hour Certification
- AHERA Project Designer
- AHERA Contractor Supervisor
- AHERA Building Inspector
- IICRC Mold Remediation Specialist (MRS)
- Lead Renovator
- Certified Residential Mold Inspector
Timeline
General Manager
HomeGuard Environmental, LLC
09.2019 - Current
Abatement Supervisor
Envirosafe
04.2017 - 09.2019
Sergeant (E-5) | Infantryman & Team Leader
United States Army
01.2011 - 04.2017
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
College of Western Idaho