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JAY FOUCHEY

East Lansing

Summary

Senior pursing a career in Construction Management with extensive residential construction experience. Skilled in site operations, trade coordination, and quality control, with proven ability to deliver projects on time and to code. Seeking to apply technical and leadership skills in an entry-level construction management role.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Operations Intern For 2 Summers

PulteGroup
05.2024 - 08.2025
  • Took pride in creating a positive experience for homebuyers by ensuring homes were delivered clean, complete, and move-in ready–leading to successful closings and satisfied customers.
  • Managed day-to-day operations on a 41-lot residential construction site, overseeing the build of 4,200 sq. ft. homes, each valued at over $1 million, from excavation to final closeout.
  • Coordinated with trade partners, inspectors, and vendors to ensure schedule adherence, quality control, and full compliance with local and state building codes.
  • Developed strong leadership and problem-solving skills by proactively navigating construction delays, weather-related issues, and material shortages while keeping projects on time and within budget.
  • Gained extensive hands-on experience with concrete slab prep and pours, including verifying grade, rebar or post-tension placement, vapor barriers, and slab elevation prior to inspections and concrete placement.
  • Assisted with basement foundation construction, observing waterproofing installations, drain tile systems, and structural wall inspections to ensure code compliance and long-term durability.
  • Shadowed city inspectors and structural engineers to learn how to prepare for and pass key inspections, including pre-pour, framing, mechanicals, and final occupancy walkthroughs.
  • Became highly proficient in checking framing for accuracy and quality, identifying issues such as improper nailing, misaligned headers, stud spacing errors, and shear wall deviations before municipal inspection.
  • Learned to read and interpret construction documents, including site plans, architectural blueprints, structural drawings, and HVAC layouts, gaining confidence in communicating with trades and vendors.
  • Strengthened communication and customer service skills by assisting in homeowner orientations, addressing punch list items, and representing Pulte’s standards of excellence throughout the build process.

Carpenter

1234me Power Washing
04.2020 - Current
  • Demonstrated versatility in carpentry techniques, working proficiently with both hand tools and power tools to achieve desired results.
  • Delivered aesthetically pleasing results through meticulous attention to detail in design and craftsmanship.
  • Helped drive costs down by 25%

Front Desk

PowerHouse Gym
08.2022 - Current

Super Car Wash
06.2022 - 08.2022

Telemarketing

Extreme Loans
02.2022 - 03.2022

Manager/Shift Lead

Defy
03.2021 - 10.2021
  • Managing, Shift Lead, and Party Host
  • Increased territory sales by implementing effective sales strategies and building strong customer relationships.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Advertising Management

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
05.2026

Bachelor of Science - Finance

Oakland Community College
12.2022

High School -

West Bloomfield High School
West Bloomfield, MI
06.2022

Skills

  • Excellent Communication Skills
  • Great Leadership Skills
  • Good Public Speaking Skills
  • Site Management
  • Site Safety
  • OSHA Regulations
  • Residential Construction Experience
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Partnership Development
  • Real Estate Development
  • Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

Certification

  • CPT - Certified Personal Trainer

Timeline

Operations Intern For 2 Summers

PulteGroup
05.2024 - 08.2025

Front Desk

PowerHouse Gym
08.2022 - Current

Super Car Wash
06.2022 - 08.2022

Telemarketing

Extreme Loans
02.2022 - 03.2022

Manager/Shift Lead

Defy
03.2021 - 10.2021

Carpenter

1234me Power Washing
04.2020 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Advertising Management

Michigan State University

Bachelor of Science - Finance

Oakland Community College

High School -

West Bloomfield High School