Cuong C Nguyen
Houston
Summary
Highly organized degree students primed to apply competencies in construction refined through academic preparation. Poised to excel in a role combining construction management skills with project management capabilities to provide services that will enable industries to successfully deliver on initiatives, strategies, and objectives. A fast learner who is unafraid of hard work and first to step up to a challenge.
Professional manager with significant expertise in overseeing complex projects and ensuring timely delivery. Skilled in strategic planning, budget management, and risk assessment. Strong focus on team collaboration, fostering results-driven environment, and adapting to changing needs. Known for reliability, leadership, and effective communication.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager / Operations Lead
Jimmy Truong Supply
Palmetto, FL
03.2025 - Current
- Manage multiple concurrent construction and restoration-related projects, including tenant improvements, rebuilds, and scope transitions following demolition or remediation phases.
- Serve as primary liaison between property owners, clients, subcontractors, inspectors, consultants, and permitting authorities, ensuring clear communication and alignment across all parties.
- Lead pre-construction and damage-related assessments, identifying existing conditions, constraints, and risks to develop accurate scopes of work and project strategies.
- Prepare and review detailed cost estimates, schedules, and construction plans for approval by owners, lenders, landlords, or third-party stakeholders.
- Coordinate and oversee stabilization, demolition, remediation follow-ups, and reconstruction activities, ensuring continuity from initial assessment through project close-out.
- Direct day-to-day field operations, including crew coordination, sequencing of trades, quality control, and safety compliance.
- Monitor project progress, budgets, and timelines; proactively identify issues and implement corrective actions to maintain schedule and cost control.
- Manage documentation, reporting, and approvals, including permits, inspections, scope revisions, and change coordination.
- Conduct final inspections and walkthroughs with clients and stakeholders to verify completion, quality, and satisfaction prior to close-out.
- Support overall company operations by improving workflows, standardizing processes, and ensuring consistent project execution across locations.
Project Manager/ Water Technician
Seco Restoration of Pearland
Pearland, TX
09.2024 - 03.2025
- Served as primary point of contact between homeowners, field crews, and insurance adjusters for water-damage restoration and reconstruction projects.
- Conducted on-site water and fire damage assessments, documented scope of loss, and prepared detailed mitigation and rebuild estimates in alignment with insurance requirements.
- Coordinated emergency stabilization efforts, including equipment deployment, drying strategies, and containment planning.
- Managed moisture monitoring, daily documentation, and compliance reporting to support insurance claims and approval processes.
- Oversaw remediation activities and transitioned projects into reconstruction phases, ensuring scope continuity, schedule control, and cost alignment.
- Supervised rebuild execution following remediation, coordinating trades and verifying work quality against approved estimates.
- Led final inspections and walkthroughs with homeowners and stakeholders to confirm quality, completeness, and customer satisfaction.
GENERAL MANAGER
VNS LANDS CONSTRUCTION AND INVESTMENT, LLC.
Houston, TX
01.2023 - 07.2024
- Held full accountability for overall company performance, including project delivery, operational efficiency, client satisfaction, and team productivity.
- Directed end-to-end project execution for 15+ in-state and out-of-state projects, from initial client consultation and feasibility through permitting, construction oversight, and close-out.
- Led all pre-construction activities, including scope definition, design standards, constructability reviews, and permit strategy to ensure compliance and execution readiness.
- Established standardized design, documentation, and pre-permit processes, improving approval timelines and reducing revision cycles.
- Restructured internal operations by optimizing resource allocation, labor planning, and workflow sequencing to improve production efficiency.
- Oversaw budget tracking, scheduling, and risk management across the full project portfolio.
- Led strategic negotiations with clients, vendors, and consultants to resolve constraints and align solutions with organizational capabilities.
- Provided executive-level oversight during construction phases, resolving complex field issues and ensuring quality, safety, and schedule adherence.
Project Manager
VNS Land Construction and Investment LLC
Houston, TX
09.2022 - 01.2023
- Led project planning and execution, ensuring alignment with budget and timelines.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to enhance communication and streamline workflows.
- Implemented risk management strategies to mitigate project delays and issues.
Project Coordinator
VNS Land Construction and Investment LLC
Houston, TX
12.2021 - 09.2022
- Coordinated project schedules and timelines to ensure adherence to deadlines.
- Assisted in managing project budgets, tracking expenses, and reporting variances.
- Facilitated communication between stakeholders to streamline project updates and feedback.
- Developed project documentation, including meeting notes and status reports for team review.
GENERAL LABOR
VNS LANDS CONSTRUCTION AND INVESTMENT, LLC.
Houston, TX
04.2021 - 12.2021
- Performed demolition and general construction labor Assisted main technicians with various tasks (structure, flooring, painting, etc.) .
Water Technician
CWF Restoration
Houston, TX
06.2025 - 12.2025
Education
Bachelor of Science - CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT, ENGINEERING IN FALL
UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON
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SAN JACINTO COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Skills
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, acquired through Graphic Engineering I
- Dynamic organizational skills and excellent time management skills, with the ability to multitask, plan, prioritize, and deliver complex tasks within tight deadlines
- Excellent communicator with strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills, fostering positive relationships with clients and coworkers at all levels
- Blueprint reading skills with 6 years of experience (3 years academic, 3 years practical)
- Completed 10 projects including commercial, residential, and plan development in the past 3 years
- Expertise in process optimization and enhancing operational efficiency
Timeline
Water Technician
CWF Restoration
06.2025 - 12.2025
Project Manager / Operations Lead
Jimmy Truong Supply
03.2025 - Current
Project Manager/ Water Technician
Seco Restoration of Pearland
09.2024 - 03.2025
GENERAL MANAGER
VNS LANDS CONSTRUCTION AND INVESTMENT, LLC.
01.2023 - 07.2024
Project Manager
VNS Land Construction and Investment LLC
09.2022 - 01.2023
Project Coordinator
VNS Land Construction and Investment LLC
12.2021 - 09.2022
GENERAL LABOR
VNS LANDS CONSTRUCTION AND INVESTMENT, LLC.
04.2021 - 12.2021
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SAN JACINTO COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Bachelor of Science - CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT, ENGINEERING IN FALL
UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON