Derrick Keisel
Orem,UT
Summary
Results-driven Construction Project Manager experienced in managing commercial and residential projects from pre-construction to closeout. Delivered projects on schedule and within budget through effective scheduling, budgeting, and subcontractor coordination while ensuring adherence to quality and safety standards. Committed to solving complex field challenges and leading teams to achieve optimal outcomes.
Overview
4
4
years of post-secondary education
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Install Lead
GolfSheds
Orem, UT
03.2026 - Current
- Lead nationwide installation of premium golf simulator sheds.
- Coordinated crews, logistics, quality control, inspections, and client walkthroughs to ensure seamless project execution.
- Troubleshot field issues, ensuring safe operations and on-time project completion.
- Monitored on-site construction activities, identifying issues or delays and implementing solutions to enhance project flow.
- Developed work plans outlining tasks, timelines, and resource allocation for projects.
- Managed inventory of tools, materials and other resources required for successful completion of projects.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
Operations Manager
DM6 OPS
Orem, Utah
01.2023 - 01.2026
- Oversee daily operations, workflows, and field activities to ensure efficiency and productivity.
- Manage and support teams, supervisors, and field personnel.
- Develop processes and procedures to improve quality, safety, and performance.
- Coordinate scheduling, staffing, resources, and project priorities.
- Monitor budgets, costs, labor, and operational expenses
Project Manager
Precise Construction
Vineyard Utah, UT
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Directed subcontractors and managed budgets and schedules to ensure project alignment with Buildertrend documentation.
- Managed project schedules and timelines across multiple construction projects to ensure timely completion.
- Reviewed project plans and specifications for accuracy and feasibility to support successful project execution.
- Led site inspections to monitor work quality and adherence to regulations.
- Communicated project updates to stakeholders and team members regularly.
- Maintained daily communication with subcontractors and inspectors to drive forward progress of project.
- Identified potential problems that may arise during the course of construction.
- Conducted walk-through inspections and other scheduled inspections with homeowners.
Manager
A.W. Carter
Mount Pleasant, UT
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Managed sales team performance through coaching and training initiatives.
- Managed the process of identifying potential customers and developing new accounts.
- Enhanced customer relationships, contributing to business growth.
- Oversaw budgets, purchasing, sales, marketing and vendor negotiations.
- Oversaw customer relationship management processes to improve client satisfaction.
- Maintained contact with existing customers through phone calls, emails, and visits to build strong relationships.
- Established pricing policies that maximized profits while maintaining customer satisfaction levels.
- Developed pricing policies that balanced profit maximization with customer satisfaction.
- Identified potential customers and developed new accounts to expand business reach.
Department Foreman
NRP Jones
Nephi, Utah
01.2011 - 01.2016
- Led multiple crews and enforced OSHA-focused safety practices.
- Coordinated workforce scheduling and assigned tasks to team members effectively.
- Enhanced workflow efficiency through targeted process improvements.
- Coordinated workforce scheduling and delegated tasks to optimize team performance.
- Reviewed blueprints, coordinated schedules, materials and inspections.
- Monitored project progress and addressed any issues or delays promptly.
- Facilitated team meetings to align on project updates, identify challenges, and develop solutions.
- Evaluated safety conditions in work areas to identify potential hazards. for potential hazards or risks.
- Recorded daily logs detailing labor and equipment usage on-site. of labor and equipment used on-site.
Education
General Studies Diploma -
Westwood High School
Mesa, AZ 05.1999 - 08.2003
Skills
- Project Management
- Job site supervision
- Construction Scheduling
- Subcontractor Coordination
- Quality inspections
- Change order control
- Budget management
- Procurement logistics
- Look-ahead planning
- Client relations
- Team leadership
- Safety compliance
- Blueprint and Plan Reading
- Proficient in using Buildertrend, Monday, Microsoft, Outlook, JobTread
- Customer relationship management
Timeline
Install Lead
GolfSheds
03.2026 - Current
Operations Manager
DM6 OPS
01.2023 - 01.2026
Project Manager
Precise Construction
01.2020 - 01.2023
Manager
A.W. Carter
01.2016 - 01.2020
Department Foreman
NRP Jones
01.2011 - 01.2016
General Studies Diploma -
Westwood High School
05.1999 - 08.2003