THOMAS CRAIG AUTRY
Linville,NC
Summary
Senior construction manager and licensed general contractor with a career built from masonry, concrete, plumbing, and field supervision into complex project leadership. Brings practical knowledge of residential, commercial, resort, and remediation work, with hands-on coordination of crews, subcontractors, schedules, inspections, and quality across every stage of construction.
Overview
1
1
Certification
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
PLUMBEAST PLUMBING LLC
Newland, North Carolina
05.2016 - Current
- Served as agent and sole principal for active North Carolina business.
- Managed operations to enhance efficiency and quality in plumbing and construction services across Western North Carolina.
- Directed daily operations for residential and commercial plumbing services at PLUMBEAST Plumbing LLC.
- Managed customer calls, service scheduling, and dispatch for emergency plumbing requests.
- Estimated repair scopes, pricing, and project timelines for plumbing work orders.
Senior Construction Manager
CHESTNUT CONSTRUCTION, Inc.
Linville, North Carolina
01.2012 - 01.2019
- Oversaw construction activities for residential, commercial, recreational, and resort projects in Linville area, ensuring alignment with project timelines and quality standards.
- Supervised subcontractors, field crews, and multiple trades while coordinating work so that projects moved efficiently from one phase to the next.
- Worked directly with ownership, project personnel, engineers, consultants, inspectors, and contractors to resolve field issues and keep work aligned with plans and project requirements.
- Coordinated schedules, materials, manpower, inspections, and site logistics to prioritize daily construction operations and maintain project flow.
- Maintained close attention to workmanship and construction details while addressing problems in a practical, timely manner.
- Led river remediation project in Linville, North Carolina, overseeing all site operations.
- Served as lead senior supervisor on a major river remediation and restoration project in Linville, North Carolina.
- Coordinated field work and project requirements with local, state, and federal agencies, including the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Environmental Protection Agency, along with other oversight organizations.
- Helped coordinate contractors, site activities, logistics, and construction requirements on an environmentally sensitive project.
- Worked through changing field conditions and multiple layers of project oversight while keeping construction activities organized and moving forward.
- Linville Resorts Pool and Recreation Complex
- Managed construction of resort recreation complex, including adult pool, children's pool, spa, gym, tennis facilities, and community center, while ensuring quality and adherence to project specifications.
- The Chapman Center Linville, NC
- Supervised construction activities for the major Chapman Center project.
- Coordinated field personnel, subcontractors, materials, and multiple construction trades while monitoring progress and workmanship.
- Oversaw construction of luxury homes in Linville, managing site activities and resources.
- Managed and supervised the construction of multiple luxury residential homes in the Linville area, from initial site and preconstruction activities through final completion.
- Coordinated subcontractors, material deliveries, scheduling, inspections, and day-to-day field operations to keep projects progressing according to plans and specifications.
Service Technician | Field Supervisor | Project Manager
AUTRY PLUMBING
Linville, North Carolina
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Gained hands-on experience in residential and commercial plumbing service, installation, troubleshooting, and repair, enhancing overall service quality.
- Advanced from field technician into supervisory and project management responsibilities, coordinating people, materials, schedules, and customer needs.
- Diagnosed problems and coordinated plumbing work with other construction trades, ensuring timely project completion and effective collaboration.
- Acquired strong knowledge of building systems, plumbing infrastructure, construction sequencing, and job-site coordination to support efficient project execution.
Laborer | Block Mason | Field Supervisor | Manager
COLLINS MASONRY
Linville, North Carolina
01.2002 - 01.2006
- Progressed from hands-on masonry work to field supervision and management, enhancing team capabilities.
- Executed block and stone masonry, stucco application, concrete slab installation, and poured wall construction, ensuring structural integrity.
- Worked with concrete pumping operations and developed a practical understanding of concrete placement, site conditions, and construction sequencing.
- Supervised crews and coordinated daily operations, managing labor, materials, equipment, and job-site priorities.
Education
Trade Degree in Plumbing - Trades
Blue Ridge Community College
Flat Rock, NC05-2008
Building Sciences
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NCSkills
- Senior Construction Management
- General Contracting & Project Management
- Commercial, Residential & Resort Construction
- Preconstruction & Project Coordination
- Construction Scheduling & Sequencing
- Field Supervision & Crew Leadership
- Subcontractor Coordination
- Owner, Engineer & Agency Coordination
- Site Development & New Construction
- Renovations & Multi-Trade Projects
- Sustainable Construction
- Construction Systems
- Masonry, Stone, Stucco & Concrete
Personal Information
Title: Senior Construction Manager | General Contractor | Project Manager/ plumbing contractor
Certification
- North Carolina General Contractor License Building Classification
- License Number: 74286 | Status: Active | North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors
- North Carolina Plumbing Class I License
- License Number: 32510 | Status: Active | North Carolina State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating and Fire Sprinkler Contractors
Accomplishments
- 2011 people's choice award for the solar decathlon
1st place in solar thermal hot water
graduated honors student
dean's list in 2011 and Chanslor's list in 2011
Timeline
Owner
PLUMBEAST PLUMBING LLC
05.2016 - Current
Senior Construction Manager
CHESTNUT CONSTRUCTION, Inc.
01.2012 - 01.2019
Service Technician | Field Supervisor | Project Manager
AUTRY PLUMBING
01.2006 - 01.2009
Laborer | Block Mason | Field Supervisor | Manager
COLLINS MASONRY
01.2002 - 01.2006
Trade Degree in Plumbing - Trades
Blue Ridge Community College
Building Sciences
Western Carolina University