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Eddie Lively

Mckinney,TX

Summary

Adept at project planning and fostering client relationships, I excelled as a Senior Project Manager at Lessen, overseeing significant renovations and ensuring projects met financial and quality benchmarks. My leadership contributed to a streamlined project framework, enhancing operational efficiency and client satisfaction without compromising on craftsmanship or budget.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Project Manager

Lessen
09.2021 - 01.2024
  • Company Overview: National SFR General Contractor
  • As a Senior Project Manager, I was responsible for the oversite of a team of Project Managers as well as oversight of my own renovation projects
  • The Project Manager was responsible for the daily oversight of multiple renovation projects at any given time in various stages of construction
  • I assisted with project estimates, creating budget and scope, timelines, change orders and anything else necessary to keeping the project running smoothly
  • Other responsibilities included payroll for Field Technicians, conducting regular meetings to discuss operations, employee reviews and software training
  • National SFR General Contractor

Project Manager

SPARROW
09.2020 - 07.2021
  • Company Overview: National SFR Institutional Investor
  • As a Project Manager for SPARROW, I was responsible for the daily oversite of multiple SFR projects up to and including 30+ properties at any given time
  • Responsibilities included oversite of properties under construction and working with 3rd party inspectors to ensure sound property acquisition
  • Responsible for CO’s, daily reports, updating timelines, back-office computer input, permitting jobs as required and final walks to include subcontractor close out for successful completion
  • National SFR Institutional Investor

Project Manager

ResiPro
12.2018 - 05.2020
  • Company Overview: National SFR General Contractor
  • Being a construction manager, I was tasked with daily oversight of multiple residential remodel projects in various phases of construction
  • At any one time, I had oversight of 10-15 projects
  • Completed homes were to be delivered 'turnkey' and ready for occupancy
  • As a project manager, my responsibility was to provide detailed estimates that were accurate and honest for clients so they could achieve the best 'Return on Investment'
  • Additional duties included but were not limited to; Change Orders, pulling necessary permits with each city and scheduling of crews and sub contract trades
  • National SFR General Contractor

Owner/Operator

ELM Construction Services, LLC
03.2017 - 12.2018
  • Company Overview: Renovation and Construction Management Group, specializing in repositioning and repurposing single family homes
  • Started and operated a full service general contracting and construction services company
  • Oversaw all aspects of projects, including business development, estimating, vetting sub-trade contractors, manage accounts payable/receivable and all other aspects associated with delivering projects in a timely and budget conscious manner
  • Specialized in renovating both investment properties as well as hi-end residential renovations
  • Secured and managed all sub-trades and materials
  • Assisted private owners and investors to develop initial construction budgets during investment underwriting and purchasing of properties
  • Renovation and Construction Management Group, specializing in repositioning and repurposing single family homes

Market Director

Vineyard Services
Dallas, TX
04.2015 - 03.2017
  • Company Overview: National SFR General Contractor
  • Working with large institutional investors, Vineyard Services provided 'turnkey' remodels to our customers
  • Remodels and make readies were performed using a combination of in house crews and sub contract labor
  • My position required that I provide estimates on projects of all sizes, determine the most cost effective way to deliver projects, award contracts to sub trades, ensure timely, on budget and excellent craftsmanship of our remodels
  • As the Market Director, it was my responsibility to cultivate and maintain a strong team of Project Managers to oversee the daily renovations of each project
  • Maintaining relationships with our customers was key; I pride myself on my ability to traverse the 'slippery slope' of maintaining a positive relationship with my customers, while not being taken advantage of
  • National SFR General Contractor

Construction Project Manager

ILLOTEX, LLC
Dallas, TX
01.2006 - 01.2015
  • Company Overview: Real estate investment group specializing in single family rental homes and multifamily rentals
  • Oversight of 10 labor and sub-trade crews refurbishing homes and buildings throughout Dallas, TX
  • Delivered the successful renovation of 400+ homes
  • Projects range from $10,000 to over $100,000
  • Responsibilities included hiring of crews and subcontractors, management of labor pools, creation of budgets and scope, management of refurbishment and delivery of finished homes ready for occupancy
  • Negotiated purchasing agreements with suppliers and sub-trade contractors
  • Performed cost benefit analysis to evaluate utilizing in-house labor versus subcontract labor
  • Real estate investment group specializing in single family rental homes and multifamily rentals

Skills

  • Project planning
  • Client relationship management
  • Project framework engineering
  • Specification review
  • Financial administration
  • Quality control

References

Available on request

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Senior Project Manager

Lessen
09.2021 - 01.2024

Project Manager

SPARROW
09.2020 - 07.2021

Project Manager

ResiPro
12.2018 - 05.2020

Owner/Operator

ELM Construction Services, LLC
03.2017 - 12.2018

Market Director

Vineyard Services
04.2015 - 03.2017

Construction Project Manager

ILLOTEX, LLC
01.2006 - 01.2015
Eddie Lively