Brandon Leal
Murfreesboro,TN
Summary
A resourceful project manager with 6 years of management experience and a total of 13 years in the construction industry. Accomplished in completing construction projects quickly and cost-effectively. I have built a total of 56 luxury and spec homes throughout Davidson and surrounding counties. I emphasize on quality control and schedule efficiency to provide excellent workmanship and fast build times. I am seeking a new opportunity to challenge myself and sharpen my skill set, while providing meaningful contributions to company goals and objectives.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager
Canaan Builders
07.2023 - Current
- Managing construction on 20+ new construction and renovation projects. (scattered lots and communities)
- New Construction home size range 2,400 - 9,000 square feet
- Implemented more efficient scheduling by creating schedule templates for new construction projects.
- Improve Subcontractor pool by locating and signing on new trades and vendors.
- Train assistant project managers as needed.
- Monitor progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.
- Work with municipalities to obtain permits and pass inspections.
- Ensure quality standards meet or exceed client and company expectations.
- Utilize Builder Trend for the following: Schedule Sub-contractors/Vendors, approve purchase orders, and create/maintain project schedules.
- Document the entire construction process with pictures and daily/weekly Logs.
- Maintain excellent communication with clients.
- Host onsite meetings with clients to review building progress and punch lists.
Project Manager
Mossy Ridge Construction
07.2021 - 07.2023
- Managed construction of luxury custom homes, from start to finish
- Home sizes range from 4,500 to 7,200 square feet
- Improved purchasing and accounting documentation to keep better track of expenses and budgeting.
- Assist in Pre-construction planning and budgeting
- Obtain bids and negotiate labor costs with Sub-contractors
- Work with municipalities to pass inspections
- Ensure quality standards meet or exceed client expectations
- Create Build-Tool schedule templates for all projects
- Utilize Build-Tools for the following: Assign/schedule sub contractors/Vendors, Create and maintain project schedule
- Document the entire construction process with pictures and weekly logs
- Communicate with homeowners and provide weekly updates. Host onsite meetings with to review building progress and punchlists.
Project Manager
ACF- All Commercial Floors
01.2021 - 07.2021
- Managed flooring installation on 6 large commercial projects; hospitals, hotels, high-rise buildings
- Maintained projects within budget and on schedule
- Coordinated with GC on material procurement, installation, and contractual obligations through project completion
- Supervised installation crews to ensure quality standards are maintained through completion
- Complied with all safety regulations set by GC and OSHA
- Created pre-task plans for all work to be performed
- Coordinated with team members during Pre-Con to review project specs, shop drawing, contracts, and scope of work
- Created job proposals for extra work orders needed to complete installations
- Perform job walks to document construction process and determine jobsite readiness
- Conduct moisture and relative humidity testing as well as slab evaluations prior to installation.
Field Supervisor
Carpet Den Interiors
08.2020 - 01.2021
- Supervised tile, wood, and carpet installation crews on 10-15 projects at a time.
- Managed flooring installation within single family homes from start to finish
- Pre-walked homes prior to installation for jobsite readiness
- Communicated with builder to resolve issues in the field
- Inspected Completed Flooring installation to confirm company standards and customer expectations are met
- Created punch lists and work orders for extra labor or materials required in the field.
Project Manager
Dalamar Homes
02.2019 - 07.2020
- Built 34 single family homes from start to finish
- Home sizes ranged from 1,800 to 3,500 square feet
- Successfully trained 2 assistant project managers
- Maintained safe and clean jobsites
- Participated in pre-con meeting to review project plans, specs, and contracts
- Utilized BuilderTrend for Scheduling Sub contractors/Vendors, updating project schedule, and documenting the entire construction process with daily Logs.
- Created work orders for additional labor and materials as needed to complete homes
- Ensured correct placement of home on property, and set foundation wall heights
- Obtained permits and pass inspections from municipalities
- Communicate with homeowners and realtors to provide weekly updates and hosted onsite meetings at multiple stages of the building process
- Occasionally handled small punch items.
Field Manager
Elite Flooring
12.2017 - 01.2019
- Managed installation crews with anywhere between 5-20 workers
- Worked within the new construction division, managing flooring installation of multi-story residential and commercial buildings
- Ensured guidelines and safety procedures set by general contractor are followed by installers
- Coordinated with general contractors and sub-contractors to ensure timely and correct installation of all types of flooring.
Carpentry/General Construction
Free Lance
06.2011 - 09.2017
- Residential construction and renovations
- Some experience in commercial construction and renovations
- Worked independently and with carpentry/labor team
- Built homes foundations, and concrete forming
- Experienced in framing residential homes
- Experienced in drywall installation and painting.
Education
Associate of Science - Construction Management
Florida International University
Miami, FL12.2014
Skills
- Bilingual; Fluent in English and Spanish
- Subcontractor Management
- Project scheduling and estimating
- OSHA Compliance
- Detail oriented
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Experienced using the following Programs: Builder Trend, Build-Tools, Procore, Plan-grid, Track-via, AutoCAD, Drawboard, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
Certification
- OSHA-10 Certification
- BuilderTrend Project Manager Certification
Timeline
Project Manager
Canaan Builders
07.2023 - Current
Project Manager
Mossy Ridge Construction
07.2021 - 07.2023
Project Manager
ACF- All Commercial Floors
01.2021 - 07.2021
Field Supervisor
Carpet Den Interiors
08.2020 - 01.2021
Project Manager
Dalamar Homes
02.2019 - 07.2020
Field Manager
Elite Flooring
12.2017 - 01.2019
Carpentry/General Construction
Free Lance
06.2011 - 09.2017
Associate of Science - Construction Management
Florida International University
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