Cody Byrd
Ocala,FL
Summary
Experienced Construction professional with exceptional leadership and project management skills. Competent in team, budget and schedule oversight. Develops scopes, checks field activities and updates clients. Dedicated and reliable team member with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the goals of the company. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Family man seasoned with industry knowledge seeking new work opportunities to support growing family.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Cullison Wright Construction
Ocala, FL
04.2019 - Current
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
- Fostered relationships with vendors to promote positive working relationships.
- Collaborated with contractors, architects, engineers and public agencies to complete projects within timeline limitations, code ordinances, and budget constraints.
- Guided and directed third-party inspectors through project construction, commissioning and closeout.
- Provided management for internal personnel, contractors and vendors.
- Modified and directed project plans to meet organizational needs.
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Provided accurate, detailed quantity take-offs from project drawings and technical specifications.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
- Reported regularly to clients on project budget, progress and technical problems.
- Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
- Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
- Evaluated subcontractor bids and identified most qualified and economical candidates, establishing advantageous contracts and cutting costs.
Project Manager
Rock Hard Construction
Ocala, Florida
06.2016 - Current
- Sourced vendors for special project needs and negotiated contracts.
- Maintained computer and physical filing systems.
- Managed office operations
- Managed technical projects, utilizing established project tools and methodologies to bring projects to timely completion.
- Developed and managed comprehensive project plans and associated project documents to keep ongoing development on schedule.
- Kept sites compliant with OSHA, federal, state and local regulations to prevent unnecessary delays.
- Monitored subcontractor operations and applied effective time, resource and money management strategies to delivery under-budget project completion.
- Oversaw employee attendance record, handled payroll and ordered new materials for sites.
- Reduced costs by driving competitive subcontractor bids and effective contract execution.
Business Owner
Self-employed
Ocala, Florida
06.2006 - 06.2016
- Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing and weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
- Conducted target market research to scope out industry competition and identify advantageous trends.
- Maintained over 300 accounts both residential and commercial
- Learned and remained updated on statutory requirements and regulations.
- Studied market to determine optimal pricing of goods and services and to capitalize on emerging opportunities.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Provided outstanding coaching to employees to boost productivity.
- Optimized team hiring, training and performance.
- Built and deployed operational procedures and administrative systems to handle needs.
- Worked in field as well as office to present "hands-on" approach with business communication and operation
Education
Business
College of Central Florida
Ocala, FLHigh School Diploma -
Forest High School
Ocala, FL06.2007
Skills
- Plan Modifications and Takeoffs
- Subcontractor Work Oversight
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Conflict Mediation
- Labor Management
- Detail Focused
- Contract Preparation
- Construction Scheduling
- Specification and Blueprint Interpretation
- Permit and License Procurement
- Project Estimation
- Client Relations
- Submittals Coordination
- Status Reporting
- Construction Administration
- Approachable and Relatable
- Inspection Coordination
- Hardworking and Reliable
Hobbies
Outdoors activities to be enjoyed with family and friends.
Boating, Camping, Skiing, Fishing, Trail Riding, and Hunting.
Timeline
Project Manager
Cullison Wright Construction
04.2019 - Current
Project Manager
Rock Hard Construction
06.2016 - Current
Business Owner
Self-employed
06.2006 - 06.2016
Business
College of Central Florida
High School Diploma -
Forest High School