Manny Costa
Miami
Summary
Forward-thinking construction leader and dedicated project manager offering several years of construction experience on projects. Well-versed in supervising all phases of construction, from pre-construction through final walkthroughs and closeout. Proven skills in multitasking and focused on delivering exceptional value to customers with high-quality construction.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1996
1996
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Construction Manager
GL Homes
Sunrise
11.2020 - 10.2025
- Oversaw construction schedules, ensuring timely project completion while maintaining quality standards and safety compliance.
- Coordinated with subcontractors and suppliers to streamline workflows, enhancing communication and project efficiency to meet deadlines.
- Coordinated with legal teams to ensure all contracts, permits, and licenses were in place before project commencement.
- Implemented safety protocols resulting in improved team safety awareness.
- Managed resource allocation and logistics, optimizing material delivery schedules to minimize delays and maximize productivity on construction projects.
Construction Manager
Lennar
Miami
08.2018 - 09.2020
- Conducted site inspections and quality assessments, ensuring adherence to building codes and regulations while addressing issues proactively.
- Developed and maintained project documentation, enhancing transparency and accountability throughout the construction process.
- Inspected job sites regularly to verify safety protocols were being followed and that work was progressing in accordance with established guidelines.
- Resolved any issues that arose during the course of a project in a timely manner.
- Monitored daily construction and evaluated project progress, contract compliance.
- Collaborated with architects, engineers, surveyors, inspectors and other professionals involved in construction processes.
- Communicated safety standards to laborers and sub-contractors and enforced safety regulations on job sites to maintain an OSHA compliant job site. .
Lineman (Ground)
XCEL Energy
Denver
02.2017 - 08.2018
- Installed and maintained overhead and underground electrical distribution systems, ensuring operational efficiency and safety compliance.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot and resolve electrical issues, resulting in timely restoration of services to customers.
- Connected new customers by running service drops from existing main line wires to customer premises.
- Installed transformers, meters, regulators and other electrical components.
- Inspected equipment for faults or damage to determine repair needs.
Assistant Construction Manager
Galloway Developers
Miami
09.2011 - 12.2016
- Inspected sites before and after construction projects.
- Read and interpreted drawings and assessed construction against plans.
- Created work crew schedules and delegated assignments.
- Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
- Oversaw daily on-site construction operations, ensuring projects met design specifications and safety standards.
- Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal building codes and regulations.
- Prepared detailed project reports, documenting phases, milestones, and final outcomes.
Education
Licensed Real Estate Agent - Florida Realtor
Gold Coast School of Real Estate
Miami, Fl 05.2012 - 07.2012
Christopher Columbus High School
Miami, FLSome College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Miami Dade College
Miami, FLSkills
- Construction scheduling
- Quality assurance
- Safety compliance
- Interpreting blueprints
- Building codes and regulations
- Change order management
- Specifications review
- Construction methodologies
- OSHA compliance
- Project documentation
- Site inspections
- Team collaboration
- Fall protection plan (FPP)
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Portuguese
Limited
Timeline
Construction Manager
GL Homes
11.2020 - 10.2025
Construction Manager
Lennar
08.2018 - 09.2020
Lineman (Ground)
XCEL Energy
02.2017 - 08.2018
Licensed Real Estate Agent - Florida Realtor
Gold Coast School of Real Estate
05.2012 - 07.2012
Assistant Construction Manager
Galloway Developers
09.2011 - 12.2016
Christopher Columbus High School
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Miami Dade College