Kyle N. Letcher
Fayetteville
Summary
Senior management professional with a proven track record of driving organizational success through strategic leadership and operational excellence. Experienced in project management, team collaboration, and process optimization, with a strong focus on delivering measurable results. Well-versed at navigating complex challenges, fostering a culture of accountability, and adapting to evolving business needs. Recognized for prudent decision-making, clear communication, and the ability to build and lead high-performing teams.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager
JW Construction Services
East Syracuse, NY
01.2022 - Current
- Successfully completed a portfolio of 30+ commercial construction projects throughout the Northeast, ranging from tenant improvement projects to complete ground up commercial construction ($2MM - $35MM).
- Directly overseeing 3 to 8 projects simultaneously; successfully achieving every project milestone date without any reported OSHA infractions or safety incidents and consistently exceeding internal profitability expectations.
- Lead all aspects of project lifecycle including preconstruction, value-engineering, scope development, implementation of comprehensive schedules, administration of safety program, subcontractor and supplier buy-out negotiations, and onboarding of new personnel.
- Utilization of strong personal network of diverse building trade subcontractors and proven experience in navigating construction-related regulatory requirements and commercial permitting throughout the northeast region
- Facilitate strategic value engineering counsel to stakeholders, emphasizing innovative alternative construction designs resulting in 6% - 14% decrease in budget expenditure
- Successfully secured over a dozen new partnerships with major architectural, development firms, and nationally branded tenants, enhancing JWCS onto preferred contractor lists and increasing overall revenue by merely 30%
- Developed strategic project plans aligning with client objectives and industry standards.
- Implemented quality control measures, improving compliance with safety regulations and building codes.
- Established strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, ensuring long-term partnerships and repeat business.
Senior Project Manager
Paragon Environmental Construction
Cicero, NY
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Directly responsible for simultaneously managing multiple variously sized industrial and commercial development projects including but not limited to, new fuel stations, hospital additions, residential housing developments, and commercial office building developments.
- Supervision of administrative and field personnel of multiple internal trade divisions including civil, utilities, concrete & masonry, and contaminated material remediation.
- Draft, negotiate, and manage change proposals, legal notices, MWBE compliance propositions, supplier purchase orders, project compliance certification letters, and subcontractor agreements
- Prepared bid takeoffs solicited supplier and subcontractor pricing proposals, generated construction schedules and financial forecasting reports.
Senior Project Manager
WD Malone
Fulton, NY
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Directly responsible for simultaneously managing multiple variously sized commercial development projects with budgets up to $25M
- Supervision of various trade contractors including but not limited to, concrete & foundations, contaminated material remediation, drilling & pile driving, civil infrastructure fabrication, landscaping, paving & striping, mechanical piping & HVAC installation, security & lighting facilities, fencing, and electrical installation scopes of work
- Daily coordination with projects field personnel to outline work plan, allotment of available resources, safety protocols and procedures
- Successfully drafted and implemented internal Covid-19 mitigation safety measures thereby allowing the continuance of construction work in a safe manner; Subsequently resulting in no positive covid-19 cases in our field personnel and successfully meeting the projects contractual completion milestones.
- Prepared bid takeoffs, solicitation of suppliers and subcontractor pricing proposals, generated construction schedules and financial forecasting reports.
Project Manager
Michels Corporation
Syracuse, NY
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Managing a phase of multiple variously sized electrical substation and transmission line projects that are approximately $500K to $25M
- Accountable for all aspects of projects success from the initial proposal/bidding process, exceeding the clients’ expectations, profitable completion of the job, and strong advocacy on safety performance.
- Review project proposal to determine time frame, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing project, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases of project.
- Proactively build and sustain relationships with clients, government regulatory agencies, and subcontractors while on the job and through networking outside of work.
- Coordinate with project staff to outline work plans, assign responsibilities, project status reporting requirements, and encourage Michels core culture values.
- Responsible for contract management from the initial conversations through final project close-out. Serving as the point of contact for customers (internal and external) on contractual matters, ensuring timely review and reconciliation/approval of any construction variations.
- Responsible for evaluating bid specifications and drawings throughout the RFP process; create and develop the bid proposal meanwhile incorporating “One Michels” concept throughout all levels of the region.
- Prepare takeoffs, coordinate with the internal procurement department, develop job schedules, generate financial forecasting, and structure a risk management analysis.
- Promote safety – assist with the implementation of all applicable HSE programs, policies, and procedures.
- Developed project plans, timelines, and resource allocations for multiple initiatives.
Supply Chain Manager
Techniblend, Inc.
Waukesha, WI
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Management role responsible for the supervision the financial properties, purchasing and fabrication operations, to include goal setting, performance management, scheduling, material forecasting, and identifying training and development opportunities
- Managed financial properties, explicitly spare parts pricing markup, customer invoicing, accounts receivables, and employee time sheet submittals.
- Effectively utilize MRP system to manage inventory and safety stock levels for both raw materials and components, while effectively presenting newly established Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) to employees
- Implemented a formal “Supplier Scorecard”. Monitoring and reporting of time delivery performance and product quality assurance. Suppliers presenting an inferior score were summoned for an immediate meeting
Actuarial Consultant
Key Benefit Concepts
Brookfield, WI
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Analyzed the human capital of public entities generating a numeric value for the risk, which would play an imperative role in the intensive calculation of the post-retirement benefits package for the employee base
- Developed post-retirement benefits package for reduction of vulnerability for the public entities’ capital securities.
- Conducted interminable dialogue with public entities to attain extensive raw data and historical data.
- Conducted a forecasting report of anticipated number of Life and Health Insurance claims
- Developed and implemented actuarial models to enhance risk assessment methodologies.
Education
Dual Major: BS - Finance and Supply Chain
Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI05-2013
Skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Primavera P6, ProjectWise, Bluebeam, and Construction Link
- Strong knowledge of Procore, QuickBooks Enterprise, AutoCAD, and On-Screen Takeoff
- APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional Certification
- PMI Certified Associate in Project Management Certification
Timeline
Senior Manager
JW Construction Services
01.2022 - Current
Senior Project Manager
Paragon Environmental Construction
01.2021 - 01.2022
Senior Project Manager
WD Malone
01.2018 - 01.2021
Project Manager
Michels Corporation
01.2015 - 01.2018
Supply Chain Manager
Techniblend, Inc.
01.2013 - 01.2015
Actuarial Consultant
Key Benefit Concepts
01.2012 - 01.2013
Dual Major: BS - Finance and Supply Chain
Marquette University