Candice Palacio Carrillo
Herriman
Summary
Seasoned construction and restoration executive with over 18 years of experience leading high-performing teams across commercial, multifamily, healthcare, and residential sectors. Currently serving as Vice President of BluSky Restoration Contractors in Utah, driving growth, profitability, and operational excellence across sales, production, and client relations. Recognized for servant-based leadership that inspires accountability, collaboration, and purpose-driven results. Expert in business turnaround strategies, change management, and organizational development. Deeply committed to customer service, community engagement, professional integrity, and empowering others to succeed, both personally and professionally.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Vice President
BluSky Restoration Contractors
Salt Lake City
01.2025 - Current
- Led strategic initiatives to enhance operational efficiency across multiple restoration projects.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive training programs for project management teams.
- Collaborated with cross-functional departments to streamline workflow processes and improve communication.
- Oversaw budget planning and resource allocation for large-scale restoration efforts.
- Fostered partnerships with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials and services.
- Analyzed market trends to guide strategic decision-making and business development efforts.
- Directed quality assurance protocols to maintain high service standards in restoration practices.
- Developed and executed strategic plans to support the vision of the organization.
- Collaborated with executive team members on major decisions regarding company-wide initiatives.
National Commercial Construction Project Manager
BluSky Restoration Contractors
Centennial
02.2023 - 01.2025
- 100% travel role across the United States managing various commercial construction projects from conception through to completion.
- Obtain building permits as required and follow all government guidelines for each permit and project.
- Adhere to all OSHA and Environment regulations.
- Manage site personnel and subcontractors—drive safety, quality, and productivity in the field.
- Perform buyout, submittal process, quality control, safety compliance, scheduling, and closeout successfully.
- Ensure the highest level of customer communication and customer service.
- Ensure project work meets the highest standards of workmanship based on industry standards.
- Properly project, record, and maintain all project costs on budget worksheets.
- Meet or improve upon revenue and profit margin goals.
- Create, update, and present project schedules to customers, Project Director, and the VP weekly.
- Responsible for directing, mentoring, and training junior-level team members
- Track change orders and all extras on projects via signed change order forms and budget updates.
President
Aloha Property Maintenance LLC
Las Vegas
05.2020 - 09.2024
- Oversaw daily operations and strategic planning for property maintenance services.
- Developed and implemented effective service protocols for customer satisfaction.
- Managed financial budgeting and resource allocation for operational efficiency.
- Led a team of skilled technicians in delivering high-quality maintenance services.
- Established partnerships with local suppliers to enhance service offerings.
- Conducted regular assessments of service quality and team performance.
- Cultivated and maintained positive working relationships with employees, executives and other stakeholders.
Commercial Construction Project Manager
OBM Hawaii
Honolulu
12.2016 - 02.2023
- Managed $50M+ in Commercial Construction Projects from Design through to Completion.
- Managed all phases of Construction Projects, including Estimating, Budgeting, RFIs, Submittals, Contracting, AIA Billing, Change Orders, Project Scheduling, Subcontractor Scheduling, Material Requisition, Punch Lists, etc.
- Facilitated all communication between Owners, Investors, Developers, Contractors, Vendors, Clients, etc.
- Managed construction schedules to achieve adequate project labor coverage.
- Oversaw employee attendance record, handled payroll and ordered new materials for sites.
- Read plans and blueprints and communicated to workers.
- Supervised day-to-day activities of team of contractors to promote productivity and efficient use of resources, maintaining on-time and under-budget project delivery.
- Prepared Budget Estimates, Progress Reports, and Job Costing Reports.
- Managed all phases of permitting process including coordination with Architects, Engineers, and City & County Permitting Offices.
- Managed Material Take-Offs and Scope of Work.
- Coordinated all travel logistics including airfare, lodging, transportation, per diem, etc.
- Created CAD Drawings of projects.
- Verified completed projects met approved time, quality and cost estimates.
- Improved cost control through effective allocation of subcontractors and site resources.
President & Director of Operations
Hawaiian Heat Training Center
Honolulu
08.2009 - 08.2019
- Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
- Conducted research on emerging trends within industry and capitalized on finds to develop new products, services and strategies.
- Developed and implemented new strategies and policies to establish long-term business objectives and provide strong and sustainable organizational leadership.
- Developed innovative sales and marketing strategies to facilitate business expansion.
- Maintained P&L and shouldered corporate fiscal responsibility.
- Oversaw business-wide changes to modernize procedures and organization.
- Shaped solutions and approaches by leveraging trends in customer marketplaces and industries.
- Interviewed, supervised and motivated staff members to achieve optimal productivity.
Program Coordinator & Billing Administrator
Dancing Moose Montessori
Salt Lake City
08.2016 - 12.2016
- Organized and managed program development from conception through successful execution.
- Orchestrated smooth and efficient program development by collaborating cross-functionally across departments.
- Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
- Addressed and resolved technical, financial and operational concerns by working with team members and directors.
- Prepared monthly reports on sales trends for upper management.
- Generated and submitted invoices based upon established accounts receivable schedules and terms.
- Identified, researched and resolved billing variances to maintain system accuracy and currency.
- Contacted clients with past due accounts to formulate payment plans and discuss restructuring options.
- Managed efficient cash flow reporting, posted cash receipts and analyzed chargebacks, independently addressing and resolving issues.
- Optimized organizational systems for payment collections, AP/AR, deposits and recordkeeping.
- Coordinated individual duties after careful evaluation of each employee's skill level and knowledge.
Operations Project Coordinator & Finance Admin
Oahu Fire Protection, Inc.
Pearl City
06.2006 - 08.2015
- Tracked hours and expenses to keep project on task and within budgetary parameters.
- Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.
- Coordinated presentations for customers and project members to detail project scope, progress and results.
- Maintained database and spreadsheets with accurate inventory and status.
- Created job files for each project and maintained current data in each file.
- Responded to requests for information on materials to inquiring parties.
- Liaised between departments to facilitate communication and keep appropriate parties updated on project developments.
- Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.
- Established rapport and engaged with stakeholders to build lasting professional relationships.
- Reported on project scheduling activities and provided support to purchasing and logistic teams.
- Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress and technical problems.
- Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients.
- Built successful project plans covering objectives, resources and staffing to meet schedules.
- Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
- Adhered to budget requirements with excellent planning and consistent expense monitoring.
Education
University of Hawaii
08.2009 - 01/2013
Pearl City High School
05-2008
Skills
Core Leadership Skills
Budget Management
Change Management
Construction Management
Contract Review
Leadership Development
Operational Leadership
Process Improvement
Sales Forecasting
Strategic Planning
Team Leadership
Technical & Industry Skills
AIA Billing
Blueprint Interpretation
CRM Software
Estimating
Job Costing
Market Analysis
Permitting
Project Scheduling
Quality Assurance
Value Engineering
Software Proficiency
Adobe Acrobat Pro
AutoCAD
Bluebeam Revu
DocuSign
Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Teams, Outlook, PowerPoint)
OneDrive
Power BI
Procore
QuickBooks
Salesforce
SharePoint
Smartsheet
Xactimate
LANGUAGES
English, Spanish
REFERENCES
Billy Mays
National Project Manager
BluSky Restoration Contractors
720-601-6993
Dan Haslam
Vice President (Las Vegas)
BluSky Restoration Contractors
702-241-3030
Leon Lange
President
OBM Hawaii
808-223-9538
Steve Warren
National Business Development Manager of Healthcare
BluSky Restoration Contractors
720-315-5251
Stillman Clark
Vice President (St. Louis)
BluSky Restoration Contractors
314-704-3295
Certification
ASHE Healthcare Construction Certificate (HCC)
Certified Healthcare Restoration Technician (CHRT)
CPR and First Aid Certification
IICRC Applied Microbial Remediation Technician (AMRT)
IICRC Fire and Smoke Damage Restoration Technician (FSRT)
IICRC Water Damage Restoration Technician (WRT)
OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Certification
Xactimate Level 2 Certification
Timeline
Vice President
BluSky Restoration Contractors
01.2025 - Current
National Commercial Construction Project Manager
BluSky Restoration Contractors
02.2023 - 01.2025
President
Aloha Property Maintenance LLC
05.2020 - 09.2024
Commercial Construction Project Manager
OBM Hawaii
12.2016 - 02.2023
Program Coordinator & Billing Administrator
Dancing Moose Montessori
08.2016 - 12.2016
University of Hawaii
08.2009 - 01/2013
President & Director of Operations
Hawaiian Heat Training Center
08.2009 - 08.2019
Operations Project Coordinator & Finance Admin
Oahu Fire Protection, Inc.
06.2006 - 08.2015
Pearl City High School