Brendan Leahy
Redding
Summary
Results-driven Construction Manager with over 20 years of experience collaborating with architects, owners, and construction teams to deliver diverse projects on time and within budget. Strong focus on project management, resource allocation, and work site safety ensures optimal operational efficiency. Proven ability to lead teams of subcontractors while maintaining high standards in budgeting, quality control, and adherence to industry best practices. Committed to fostering positive relationships with clients and vendors through integrity, hard work, and dedication.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Custom Home Builder
01.2023 - Current
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
- Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
- Delivered exceptional customer satisfaction by proactively addressing client concerns and meeting or exceeding expectations throughout the engagement process.
- Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.
- Developed strong relationships with stakeholders through regular communication updates, fostering trust and confidence in the team''s ability to deliver results.
Project Manager
Titus Built a Design Build Firm
05.2021 - 11.2022
- Managed projects with combined budgets over 5 million dollars in renovations in Westport, Darien and Greenwich
Project Manager
Haynes Construction
03.2020 - 05.2021
- Managed projects in excess of 20 million.
- Oversaw the development of the submittal schedule.
- Developed and created construction schedules with Microsoft Project.
- Interfaced with estimating dept during buyout of all subs and vendors.
- Assisted estimating dept in establishing contract qualifications and VE exhibits.
- Reviewed all SOWs, POs and sub contracts to ensure no gaps existed in coverage.
- Responsible for reviewing and approving sub requisitions, owner requisitions and job costs.
- Conducted weekly OAC meetings to discuss project progression as well as work through any items/issues that needed attention.
- Conducted bi-weekly PM meetings with all sub-contractors to work through any issues and/or clarify any items that may be unclear.
- Responsible for overseeing onsite project team to ensure each project achieved its milestones.
Project Manager / Operations Manager
LHI Contracting
05.2007 - 08.2019
- Administered processes to keep projects on time and within budget.
- Charted and executed marketing strategies to gain new clients.
- Managed and oversaw day-to-day business operations, including accounting, finance, marketing and public relations.
- Fostered strong professional network to connect with quality leads.
- Spoke professionally with customers regarding issues, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
- Developed and nurtured strong working relationships with all sub-contractors to achieve an open and positive work environment to alleviate possible personnel issues.
- Directed daily business operations.
- Engaged with multiple clients regularly through in person and digital correspondence to present updates to timeline of completion of projects as well as to respond to questions and concerns.
Carpenter
Loria Construction
09.2002 - 02.2007
- Framed additions and new construction
- Installed roofing, windows, doors, siding and exterior trim
- Installed interior trim
Plumber's Apprentice
Renoir Plumbing
06.2000 - 08.2002
- Primary assistant to master plumber in daily project activities.
Education
BA - Communications
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT05.2000
Skills
- Project management
- Operations oversight
- Documentation and reporting
- Contract negotiation
- Client account management
- Business development
- Relationship Building
- Delegation
- Conflict resolution
- Subcontractor scheduling
- Schedule management
- Client relations
- Advanced problem solving
- Stakeholder communications
- Budget control
- Procore
- Sage
- Planswift
- Project planning
- Project scheduling
Timeline
Project Manager
Custom Home Builder
01.2023 - Current
Project Manager
Titus Built a Design Build Firm
05.2021 - 11.2022
Project Manager
Haynes Construction
03.2020 - 05.2021
Project Manager / Operations Manager
LHI Contracting
05.2007 - 08.2019
Carpenter
Loria Construction
09.2002 - 02.2007
Plumber's Apprentice
Renoir Plumbing
06.2000 - 08.2002
BA - Communications
University of Connecticut
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