Bradley E. Imes
New Braunfels,TX
Summary
Dynamic construction management professional with a history of driving production goals and fostering team collaboration. Recognized for leading successful projects, negotiating competitive subcontractor contracts, and implementing quality control measures that consistently meet high standards.
Overview
5
5
years of post-secondary education
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Area Construction Manager
DFH/Coventry Homes
San Antonio, Texas
01.2023 - 07.2026
- Managed multiple communities and superintendents
- Facilitated weekly construction meetings to enhance performance across projects
- Identified areas where improvements could be made in terms of efficiency or cost savings.
- Managed staffing decisions to build a capable construction team
- Trained new staff on company policies and safety protocols in the field.
- Coordinated with admin and corporate to achieve production goals
- Managed model and spec maintenance
- Handled customer service and warranty management
Project Manager
DFH/Coventry Homes
San Antonio, Texas
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Managed multiple communities, superintendents, and salespeople
- Facilitated weekly meetings with sales and construction teams to align on performance goals
- Negotiated subcontractor pricing and managed staffing decisions
- Hired, fired, promoted construction and sales staff
- Managed spec home plan selection and design
- Managed customer service and warranty
- Coordinated with admin and corporate to achieve sales and production goals
- Oversaw home building operations while navigating challenges presented by COVID
Construction Manager (Lead CM, Production Mgr)
DFH/Coventry Homes
San Antonio, Texas
09.2016 - 01.2021
- CM: 9/2016-10/2018, Lead CM: 10/2018-10/2020, Prod. Mgr: 11/2020-1/2021
- Managed the construction of up to 20 single-family homes simultaneously.
- Ensured quality control throughout build process, from lot bench to close, maintaining high standards.
- Developed and negotiated sub-contractor addendums and bid prices to align with project budgets.
- Oversaw resolution of customer home warranty requests, ensuring timely and satisfactory solutions.
- Trained new construction managers
- Achieved max production bonus on every home I built over 4+ years.
- Winner of 2017 and 2019, company-wide, production competition in 2 separate markets
- Selected as 2018 Elite builder for DFW region. Selected as Elite Builder for San Antonio Region for 2019 and 2020
Project Manager
Security Vault Works
Irving, Texas
01.2016 - 09.2016
- Managed construction and installation of drive-up/walk-up bank machines, ensuring timely project completion.
- Coordinated with bank managers and general contractor representatives to schedule and oversee construction and installation, including after-hours and Sunday work.
- Negotiate pricing with subcontractors.
- Oversaw payroll processing and inventory management to ensure accurate record-keeping.
Project Manager
B-Smart Builders
02.2015 - 12.2015
- Oversaw materials and workforce to ensure project alignment
- Coordinated and supported multiple remodel jobs simultaneously
- Coordinate with vendors and subcontractors
- Executed quality control measures on job site to maintain standards
- Submit permit packages to city and work with plan review/inspectors
- Provided labor support on various projects
Firefighter/EMT
Jefferson City Fire Department
03.2009 - 02.2015
- Licensed EMT, provided basic life support as first responder, including taking vital signs, performing CPR and using AED, setting broken limbs, providing oxygen, and dressing wounds.
- Executed vehicle extrication techniques during emergency response situations, high angle rope rescue, swift water rescue, etc
- Executed vehicle extrication techniques during emergency situations to safely remove trapped individuals. during emergency response situations, high angle rope rescue, swift water rescue, etc
General Contractor
Gooding Construction
Columbia, MO
09.2008 - 02.2015
- Executed custom home remodels, including fence construction, deck installation, landscaping, interior finishing, exterior painting, framing, and design consulting.
- Conducted quality control inspections on job sites and labor to ensure project standards and compliance.
- Estimate and bid jobs
- Order/manage materials
- Hire, fire, manage subs and employees
- Contacted potential customers through cold calling, door-to-door, and referrals to generate new business opportunities.
- Payroll
- Review and provide final approval of invoicing.
Professional Mixed Martial Artist
Self Employed
Bettendorf, Iowa
08.2004 - 09.2009
- Competed in Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) from June 2005-April 2007, along with appearances in World Extreme Cagefighting (WEC) and International Fight League (IFL), showcasing skills on pay-per-view and cable television across multiple promotions nationwide.
- Skilled in Boxing, Muay Thai, Wrestling and Brazilian Ju Jitsu. Trained under: Pat Miletich, Carlos Garcia, Duke Roufus, Rodrigo Uzeda, Kiko France, Rich Franklin, Randy Couture, Matt Hughes, Travis Lutter, and Jeremy Horn among others.
- Conducted hand-to-hand combat seminars for US Armed Forces while traveling with USO in Qatar and Afghanistan, enhancing combat readiness and skills of military personnel.
Asst Strength & Conditioning Coach
Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, Texas
08.2001 - 08.2002
- Developed and implemented strength and conditioning programs for pre-season and in-season workouts for women's basketball, golf, and volleyball, to enhance athlete performance.
- Assisted head strength coach in organizing programs for football player development through conditioning routines and game day duties (home and away)
- Designed and executed yoga flexibility routines for football, volleyball, women's basketball, and women's golf to improve athlete flexibility and recovery.
- Coordinated teams of players, trainers, coaches, and students to achieve program goals effectively and ensure alignment in training objectives.
Laborer
Gooding Construction
Columbia, MO
05.1991 - 08.2001
- General laborer: Assisted in framing, roofing, painting, sheetrock, concrete, finish work
- Ordered construction materials for various jobs
- Utilized hand and power tools to complete construction tasks with precision and safety
Asst Strength & Conditioning Coach
University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO
08.2000 - 01.2001
- Developed and implemented strength and conditioning programs for pre-season and in-season workouts for women's basketball, golf, volleyball, gymnastics, wrestling, and track and field.
- Assisted head strength coach in organizing football player development programs through tailored conditioning routines and effective game day operations.
- Coordinated teams of players, trainers, coaches, and students to achieve program goals through streamlined communication and collaboration.
- Planned, organized and implemented yoga flexibility routine for football, volleyball, women's basketball, and women's golf.
Laborer
Gooding Construction
Columbia, MO
01.1991 - 01.2000
- Supported framing, roofing, painting, sheetrock installation, concrete work, and finish work on construction sites
- Coordinated ordering of materials for construction projects to ensure timely delivery
Education
Firefighter I, Firefighter II - Fire Science
University of Missouri: Fire Rescue Training Institute
Jefferson City, MO 04.2009 - 06.2009
NREMT, MO State Licensed - Emergency Medicine
University of Missouri
Columbia, MO 08.2009 - 12.2009
Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC) - Athletic Training
Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches association (CSCCa)
Salt Lake City, UT 05.2002 - 05.2002
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Economics
University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO 08.1995 - 05.2000
Skills
- Project management
- Quality control
- Cost estimation
- Subcontractor negotiation
- Site safety management
- Employee training
- Team building
- Customer service
Activities
- Celebrity Entertainer, 09/08, United States Armed Forces; Afghanistan
- Volunteer, 03/07-Summer 2008, Miracles Can Happen Boys Ranch; Wilton, IA
- Actor, 03/07, Black Chrome Productions 'Missionary Man' (Western)
- Cast Member/Finalist, 06/05-11/05, The Ultimate Fighter Season 2 (TUF 2) on Spike TV
- Defensive End, 03/03-06/03, Show-Me Believers, NIFL; St. Louis, MO
- Offensive Tackle/Defensive End, 04/02-08/02, Fort Worth Texans, NAFL; Fort Worth, TX
- Offensive Lineman/Defensive Lineman, 03/01-05/01, Iowa Barnstormers, AFL; Des Moines, IA
- Offensive Tackle, 08/96-05/99, University of Missouri-Columbia
Timeline
Area Construction Manager
DFH/Coventry Homes
01.2023 - 07.2026
Project Manager
DFH/Coventry Homes
01.2021 - 01.2023
Construction Manager (Lead CM, Production Mgr)
DFH/Coventry Homes
09.2016 - 01.2021
Project Manager
Security Vault Works
01.2016 - 09.2016
Project Manager
B-Smart Builders
02.2015 - 12.2015
NREMT, MO State Licensed - Emergency Medicine
University of Missouri
08.2009 - 12.2009
Firefighter I, Firefighter II - Fire Science
University of Missouri: Fire Rescue Training Institute
04.2009 - 06.2009
Firefighter/EMT
Jefferson City Fire Department
03.2009 - 02.2015
General Contractor
Gooding Construction
09.2008 - 02.2015
Professional Mixed Martial Artist
Self Employed
08.2004 - 09.2009
Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC) - Athletic Training
Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches association (CSCCa)
05.2002 - 05.2002
Asst Strength & Conditioning Coach
Texas Christian University
08.2001 - 08.2002
Asst Strength & Conditioning Coach
University of Missouri-Columbia
08.2000 - 01.2001
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Economics
University of Missouri-Columbia
08.1995 - 05.2000
Laborer
Gooding Construction
05.1991 - 08.2001
Laborer
Gooding Construction
01.1991 - 01.2000