CHRISTOPHER ARMSTRONG
Fort Meade,Florida
Summary
Results-driven Residential Construction Manager with five years of progressive, on-site experience overseeing high-volume, concurrent home builds from ground-break to final delivery. Proven expertise in orchestrating cross-functional subcontractor teams, managing strict project schedules, and ensuring unwavering compliance with the Florida Building Code and OSHA safety protocols. Adept at utilizing modern construction management software ecosystems (BRIX, BuildPro) to accelerate Construction Cycle Times (CCT), mitigate jurisdictional delays, and manage multi-million dollar asset portfolios. Recognized for building transparent client relationships, facilitating thorough New Home Orientations (NHO), and driving the zero-defect deliveries that elevate corporate customer satisfaction metrics.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Construction Manager
HIGHLAND HOMES
Polk County, FL
08.2024 - 03.2026
- Directed the end-to-end construction lifecycle for 10-15 concurrent residential builds, acting as the primary operational liaison between corporate production managers, specialty trades, and municipal inspectors to ensure continuous project momentum and profitability.
- Production & Scheduling: Orchestrated daily schedules and resource allocation for 20+ specialty subcontractor crews utilizing BRIX and BuildPro software, consistently hitting critical path milestones and maintaining targeted Construction Cycle Times (CCT).
- Quality & Compliance: Enforced rigorous job site quality control programs, overseeing critical construction phases including foundation pours, structural framing, drywall, and finishes.
- Ensured 100% compliance with the stringent Florida Building Code and managed SWPPP environmental protocols to prevent regulatory fines and erosion.
- Risk Management: Proactively mitigated jurisdictional delays, supply chain bottlenecks, and material shortages through adaptive problem-solving and rapid communication with the corporate purchasing department, strictly controlling Project Budget Variance (PBV).
- Customer Experience: Facilitated comprehensive New Home Orientations (NHO) and final walkthroughs for homebuyers. Explained complex HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems, and documented minor touch-up items to achieve zero-defect deliveries, directly contributing to top-tier corporate customer satisfaction awards.
- Site Safety: Conducted daily site safety walks and enforced OSHA standards and PPE usage across all active sites, maintaining a clean, highly organized, and incident-free working environment.
- A premier Florida homebuilder constructing thousands of single-family homes across master-planned communities.
Assistant Construction Manager
HIGHLAND HOMES
01.2023 - 07.2024
- Supported senior management in the execution of residential builds, progressively taking autonomous ownership of a smaller volume of homes from foundation to completion.
- Assisted in the complex coordination of trade partners, streamlining communication between field operations and the sales department to provide accurate progress forecasts and closing dates.
- Monitored trade productivity, material usage, and waste reduction initiatives, ensuring sites remained ready for critical municipal and third-party engineering inspections.
- Managed the successful delivery of completed properties, providing homeowners with essential warranty coverage information, maintenance protocols, and property documentation.
Construction Manager In-Training (CMI) / Intern
HIGHLAND HOMES
08.2021 - 12.2022
- Completed an intensive, hands-on field operations training program, gaining foundational expertise in residential construction management and developer operations.
- Shadowed senior project managers during municipal inspections, absorbing best practices for navigating complex jurisdictional requirements, zoning laws, and building code compliance.
- Assisted in processing work authorizations, tracking change orders, and maintaining accurate daily field reports to support overarching budget tracking and schedule forecasting.
Education
High School Diploma - Completed 3 years of immersive vocational training in the Fort Meade Construction Academy.
Fort Meade Middle Senior High School
Fort Meade, FL01.2021
Skills
- Project Management: High-Volume Residential Builds, Construction Cycle Time (CCT) Optimization, Project Budget Variance (PBV) Control, Subcontractor Scheduling & Coordination, Quality Assurance (QA)
- Regulatory & Compliance: Florida Building Code (FBC), SWPPP / NPDES Protocols, OSHA Safety Standards, Municipal Permitting & Inspections, Site Safety Management, Erosion Control (BMPs)
- Technology & Software: BRIX (Hyphen Solutions), BuildPro, MS Office Suite, Field Reporting, Digital Blueprint Navigation
- Client Relations: New Home Orientations (NHO), Final Walkthroughs, Warranty Explanations, Dispute Resolution, Client Transparency
Certification
- Industry Certifications:
- Pre-Apprenticeship Certificate Training (PACT) Core Certification – Home Builders Institute (HBI)
- DOL-recognized and NAHB-endorsed certification validating rigorous competencies in construction mathematics, power tool safety, precise measurement, and foundational building construction technology.
INDUSTRY LEADERSHIP & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
FUTURE BUILDERS OF AMERICA (FBA), Alumni Counselor & Team Leader, Haines City, FL, 2022, 2025, Served as a dedicated mentor and Team Leader at the annual FBA Leadership Summit, guiding high school students through 14 hands-on construction disciplines, including carpentry, masonry, and electrical rough-ins., Managed team schedules, fostered strict accountability, and promoted career pathways in the skilled trades, actively working to bridge the workforce shortage gap within the Florida construction industry., (Student Attendee: 2018 – 2021)
Timeline
Construction Manager
HIGHLAND HOMES
08.2024 - 03.2026
Assistant Construction Manager
HIGHLAND HOMES
01.2023 - 07.2024
Construction Manager In-Training (CMI) / Intern
HIGHLAND HOMES
08.2021 - 12.2022
High School Diploma - Completed 3 years of immersive vocational training in the Fort Meade Construction Academy.
Fort Meade Middle Senior High School