Thomas Garrett Roche
New Orleans,LA
Summary
Assistant Project Manager with experience supporting commercial and historic renovation projects totaling over $15 million in construction value. Experienced in change order management, budgeting, estimating, subcontractor coordination, scheduling, and project documentation. Proficient in Bluebeam, PlanSwift, Buildertrend, and construction drawing review. Graduate of Louisiana State University with a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management seeking continued growth in project management and construction operations.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Project Manager
Carimi Construction And Development
New Orleans, LA
05.2025 - Current
- Support project management and field operations for commercial and historic renovation projects totaling over $15 million in construction value.
- Develop and manage change orders, including budgeting, pricing, cost tracking, and coordination with financing partners.
- Assist with project billing, budget monitoring, and financial reporting.
- Perform quantity takeoffs and estimating support using PlanSwift and construction drawings.
- Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, architects, and project stakeholders to support project schedules and milestones.
- Review subcontract agreements, RFIs, drawings, specifications, and project documentation.
- Develop and maintain schedules for renovation and improvement projects.
- Track labor costs and code field and management hours for project cost reporting and analysis.
- Assist with DBE participation requirements and historic tax credit compliance documentation.
- Utilize Bluebeam for drawing review, quantity verification, document management, and project coordination.
Project Engineer Intern
Carimi Construction And Development
New Orleans, LA
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Assisted project managers and superintendents with daily project operations.
- Supported project documentation, subcontractor coordination, and construction logistics.
- Reviewed drawings and specifications to support field and office operations.
- Assisted with budgeting, change order preparation, and project tracking activities.
Catering Events Lead Bartender
The Elms Mansion
New Orleans, LA
08.2022 - 12.2025
- Lead bar operations for high-volume events and private functions.
- Manage inventory and communicate purchasing requirements to management.
- Maintain professionalism and customer service in fast-paced environments.
- Train and assist team members during event operations.
Fabrication Assistant
E. Kraemer Fine Metal and Woodwork
New Orleans, LA
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Assisted fabrication team operations on heavy civil construction projects.
- Worked independently and collaboratively to support production objectives.
- Contributed to project completion through efficient task execution and team coordination.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Construction Management
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA05-2025
Skills
- Construction Estimating & Quantity Takeoffs
- Change Order Management
- Budget Tracking & Cost Control
- Construction Scheduling
- Subcontractor Coordination
- Bluebeam Revu
- PlanSwift
- Microsoft Excel
Timeline
Assistant Project Manager
Carimi Construction And Development
05.2025 - Current
Project Engineer Intern
Carimi Construction And Development
05.2024 - 08.2024
Fabrication Assistant
E. Kraemer Fine Metal and Woodwork
05.2023 - 08.2023
Catering Events Lead Bartender
The Elms Mansion
08.2022 - 12.2025
Bachelor of Science - Construction Management
Louisiana State University