Kory Byers
Baton Rouge,La
Summary
Dynamic leader with extensive experience in project management and operations, with excellent results at every position in my career. Proven track record in P&L management and fostering client relationships, driving successful outcomes in the petrog-chemical sector. Strong communication and engineering management skills enhance team performance and project execution.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Fabrication
Claymar Industrial
02.2024 - 09.2025
- Led shop estimating, work execution, and ensured financial success of shop operations.
- Facilitated day-to-day project execution and taught shop supervision best practices to enhance project outcomes.
- Oversaw Claymar’s shop fabrication division servicing petro-chemical industries in Louisiana and Texas.
- Serviced the petro-chemical industries in Louisiana and Texas.
President
Jack Harper Electrical
02.2023 - 02.2024
- Led company performance management from project execution to full P&L accountability.
- Managed execution of multiple LADOTD-based highway electrical and signal projects, ensuring timely delivery.
- Cultivated collaborative relationships with LADOTD and local governments, improving project coordination.
General Manager
HMT
11.2020 - 02.2023
- Managed full P&L for two offices, ensuring fiscal responsibility and strategic allocation of resources.
- Led a team of 16 Project Managers, Sr. Project Managers, Office Administrators, and Safety and Quality support personnel to achieve operational goals.
- Oversaw operations for two regional offices, enhancing service delivery across half the US.
- Assisted Project Managers in technical support, manpower loading, scheduling, and client meetings.
- Operating in the Petro-chemical and terminal industries.
Vice President of Field Operations
Great River Industries
05.2018 - 11.2020
- Led field operations across North America, ensuring alignment with project goals and safety standards.
- Supervised 3 Project Managers while directly managing critical projects, facilitating team collaboration and project success.
- Oversaw all design, Inspection plans, and safety plans for API Tank projects.
- Work disciplines include API tank erection / repair, heavy civil, mechanical, and AMSE vessels.
Vice - President
PALA-Interstate
03.2016 - 04.2018
- Leading our API Tank division, which is approximately $70 million a year, while overseeing all operational financing and forecasting for all of PALA-Group.
- Maintained relationships with current clients and engaged new clients to explore partnership opportunities.
- Review financial tracking on all ongoing projects.
- Reviewed bid packages from clients with estimating department.
- Reviewed subcontract proposals and facilitated selection and management of subcontractors.
- Supported nine project managers in coordinating tasks and resources.
Operations Manager
PALA-Interstate
07.2011 - 03.2016
- Managed full P&L for division, driving financial accountability and strategic resource allocation.
- Oversaw API Tank operations across Louisiana and Florida, managing 4 project managers and support staff to ensure project delivery.
- Participated in PALA Senior Management Team, contributing to governance and strategic direction for all PALA Group subsidiaries.
Project Manager/ Estimator
PALA-Interstate
02.2006 - 06.2011
- Led multiple projects in Tank Operations, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and successful delivery.
- Managed project budgets between $12 million and $25,000, ensuring financial adherence and resource allocation.
- Worked with different contracting strategies such as lump sum, time & materials, and unit price.
- Developed billing rates for maintenance agreements and negotiated terms to optimize contract value.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Construction Management
LSU
Baton Rouge, LA08-2026
Certificate - Finance
University of Michigan
04-2019
Certificate - Corporate Finance
Columbia University
12-2018
Certificate - Contract Law
Harvard University
09-2017
Skills
- Project Management
- Microsoft Office
- API publications
- Quality and Safety requirements
- Communication skills
- Leadership ability
- P&L Management
- Operations Management
- Engineering Management
- Fabrication
Certification
- PMP Certified, 2139270
- Contract Law certificate, Harvard Online
- Finance certificate, Michigan Online
- Professional Certificate in Corporate Finance, Columbia University
- Six Sigma Black belt, In progress
Extracurricular Activities
2015-2017, ABC Pelican Chapter Ed. and Manpower committee member 2016, ABC Young Professionals Vice Chair 2017, ABC Young Professionals Chair 2018, ABC PAC board member
Timeline
Director of Fabrication
Claymar Industrial
02.2024 - 09.2025
President
Jack Harper Electrical
02.2023 - 02.2024
General Manager
HMT
11.2020 - 02.2023
Vice President of Field Operations
Great River Industries
05.2018 - 11.2020
Vice - President
PALA-Interstate
03.2016 - 04.2018
Operations Manager
PALA-Interstate
07.2011 - 03.2016
Project Manager/ Estimator
PALA-Interstate
02.2006 - 06.2011
Bachelor of Engineering - Construction Management
LSU
Certificate - Finance
University of Michigan
Certificate - Corporate Finance
Columbia University
Certificate - Contract Law
Harvard University