Layla Marie Edwards
Taylor
Summary
Results-driven Construction Manager experienced in residential construction, property management, and administrative operations. Delivered successful project management by overseeing construction projects from planning through completion while enhancing operational processes. Focused on driving strategic growth by ensuring high-quality renovations and exceptional client service.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
INDEPENDENT CONSTRUCTION & LANDSCAPE PROFESSIONAL
L&B Landscape & Construction LLC
Metro Detroit
11.2024 - Current
- Own and operate a residential construction and landscaping business
- Manage all daily business tasks, including client quotes, material ordering, job completion and invoicing
- Hire and manage subcontractors to assist with larger scale projects
PROPERTY MANAGER
Marketplace Homes
Plymouth
03.2024 - 11.2024
- Acted as primary point of contact for tenant inquiries and concerns
- Resolved tenant disputes efficiently and professionally
- Recruited new vendors
- Oversaw daily operations of residential units, ensuring timely maintenance, tenant satisfaction, and operational efficiency
- Scheduled and supervised maintenance requests and vendor services
- Approved and processed vendor invoices
- Oversaw lease agreements and ensured compliance with regulations.
- Managed rehab work orders for investors
BUILDING & REHAB MANAGER
DET Homes Property Management
Metro Detroit
02.2023 - 03.2024
- Created and executed project plans for property improvement initiatives to enhance living conditions
- Coordinated and supervised unit rehabs to ensure quality and timely completion
- Ensured apartment buildings were up to code
- Ensured all maintenance requests were addressed by maintenance crew
- Performed weekly walkthroughs of each building
- Responded to and handled tenant issues and concerns
- Showed units to prospective tenants
- Maintained accurate records of all building unit keys to ensure security
- Ensured accurate documentation of project activities and compliance requirements consistently.
RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER
ABI Investments LLC
Metro Detroit
04.2019 - 02.2023
- Collaborated with investors, designers, engineers & contractors to determine the specifications of the project
- Measured houses and drew up basic floor plans
- Created a detailed scope of work for each project
- Scheduled contractor quotes
- Obtained permits & licenses from contractors
- Monitored and reported weekly project progress to investors
- Conducted regular project meetings with contractors to communicate updates and address concerns.
- Updated all renovation progress in management software, Zoho
- Submitted contractor invoices for payment
RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER
Tada Ventures LLC
Metro Detroit
03.2017 - 04.2019
- Managed projects from start to finish
- Collaborated with investor to define project scope and objectives
- Recruited and coordinated contractors to execute renovations
- Facilitated weekly on-site meetings with contractors to ensure alignment and progress
- Scheduled and attended all city inspections
- Ensured timely delivery of job materials for project efficiency
- Reported daily progress to investor
- Measured residential properties and created basic floor plans using design software
Education
Real Estate License -
Michigan Institute of Real Estate
Southfield , MI 03.2018 - 04.2018
Lancaster High School
Lancaster , WISkills
- Project Management
- Renovation management
- Construction Administration
- Site Inspection
- Building codes compliance
- Budget Planning
- Vendor negotiation
- Project Documentation
- Design Software
- Management Software
- Microsoft Office
- Team leadership
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Customer Service
- Organization
- Team leadership
Timeline
INDEPENDENT CONSTRUCTION & LANDSCAPE PROFESSIONAL
L&B Landscape & Construction LLC
11.2024 - Current
PROPERTY MANAGER
Marketplace Homes
03.2024 - 11.2024
BUILDING & REHAB MANAGER
DET Homes Property Management
02.2023 - 03.2024
RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER
ABI Investments LLC
04.2019 - 02.2023
Real Estate License -
Michigan Institute of Real Estate
03.2018 - 04.2018
RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER
Tada Ventures LLC
03.2017 - 04.2019
Lancaster High School