Andrew Skelton
Honolulu
Summary
Construction project manager with experience across new construction, major infrastructure, and large-scale renovations. Brings a blend of field insight, operations leadership, and safety management. Known for building positive team culture, strong communication, and steady oversight of complex work. Skilled in owner coordination, budgeting, scheduling, subcontractor management, and quality control. Currently leading a shift toward proactive, planning-centered safety.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Manager
Lawson & Associates
04.2024 - Current
- Lead company operations, staff development, and safety strategy for Hawaii's leading occupational safety and health support services firm.
- Manage a multi-disciplinary team supporting construction, maritime, industrial, and general industry clients.
- Shifted internal safety culture from reactive to proactive by building expectations around preconstruction safety planning and forward-looking hazard analysis.
- Improved communication, accountability, and morale through clearer workflows and consistent staff coaching.
- Provide oversight for major government and private sector contracts, including the HART Rail Project and the P-209 Dry Dock work at Pearl Harbor.
- Guide clients through hazard evaluations, jobsite assessments, and emergency procedures.
- Support executive leadership with planning, client management, and long-term operational strategy.
Project Manager
Hunt Companies Hawaii
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Managed construction projects with varied scopes, complex logistics, and multiple stakeholders.
- Key Projects:
- - VA Daniel K. Akaka Veterans Affairs Clinic
- - University of Hawaii RISE Atherton Student Housing
- - Kalaeloa Mass Grading and Road Widening Infrastructure
- Contributions:
- - Coordinated between owners, design teams, and field crews.
- - Tracked budgets, schedules, procurement, and progress.
- - Oversaw work sequencing, short-term planning, and quality control.
- - Led subcontractor coordination and inspection scheduling.
- - Supported jobsite safety planning and compliance expectations.
Project Manager and Project Engineer
Sound Building Systems, Hawaii
01.2009 - 01.2021
- Delivered engineering and field support on six ground-up assisted living and multifamily projects exceeding 220M, plus major renovations and new construction for Hawaii Self Storage.
- Responsibilities:
- - Assisted with estimating, takeoffs, bid preparation, and procurement.
- - Managed submittals, RFIs, design coordination, and document control.
- - Developed and tracked schedules, including short-interval planning.
- - Coordinated with architects, engineers, subcontractors, and ownership.
- - Oversight of site logistics, inspection scheduling, and daily field support.
- - Verified invoices, coded budgets, and supported contract administration.
- - Ensured QA/QC across structural, architectural, and MEP scopes.
Owner and Licensed Home Inspector
Sound Building Inspections, LLC
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Founded and operated a residential inspection business providing comprehensive home assessments.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Building Construction Technology
Bellingham Technical College
Associate of Arts and Sciences - undefined
Whatcom Community College
Skills
- Project Management
- Preconstruction
- Scheduling (P6)
- Field Coordination
- Budget Tracking
- Design Review
- Subcontractor Administration
- QA/QC
- RFI and Submittal Management
- Safety Program Oversight
- Pre-Task Hazard Analysis
- Staff Leadership
- Client Communication
- Change Management
- Multi-discipline Construction (civil, structural, architectural, MEP)
Certification
Responsible Managing Employee (RME), Hawaii - B and C License, InterNACHI Member #NACHI16061425, CPR and First Aid, CSTOP, Fire Caulking and Insulation, Forklift Operator, Heavy Lift Crane Rigger, Surveying.
Other Experience
- - Boca Hawaii Triathlon Coach, 2019
- - Facility support roles at assisted living centers
Additional Coursework
Revit and AutoCAD, InterNACHI CE (100 hours), RME Education, Primavera P6, Bluebeam, PlanGrid, Home Inspector Training, Olympic College studies
Awards
Kukulu Hale New Commercial Construction Award, The Plaza at Waikiki, Kukulu Hale Developer of the Year, Kukulu Hale New Commercial Construction Award, The Plaza at Moanalua, Dean's List, Whatcom Community College, Co-Captain, Bainbridge High School Varsity Lacrosse
Interests and Activities
Triathlon and endurance sports, Ironman and Half Ironman events, running, swimming, cycling, Outrigger Canoe Club, Make-A-Wish volunteer work, Blue Zones projects, NAIOP member, ULI member, Boca Hawaii coaching, Zoot Team athlete, Honey Stinger and Picky Bar ambassador roles, Athletic Brewing ambassador.
Timeline
General Manager
Lawson & Associates
04.2024 - Current
Project Manager
Hunt Companies Hawaii
01.2021 - 01.2024
Owner and Licensed Home Inspector
Sound Building Inspections, LLC
01.2016 - 01.2020
Project Manager and Project Engineer
Sound Building Systems, Hawaii
01.2009 - 01.2021
Associate of Arts and Sciences - undefined
Whatcom Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Building Construction Technology
Bellingham Technical College