Nicholas Shepherd
Starke,FL
Summary
Licensed and results-driven Construction Project Manager with over 23 years of hands-on experience directing large-scale commercial, residential, and Greenfield construction projects across Florida. Proven track record of managing multi-million dollar budgets, supervising specialized subcontractors, and maintaining strict compliance with Florida Building Codes and safety regulations. Adept at navigating all project phases from initial site excavations to final certificate of occupancy.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner
NHS Construction LLC
Starke FL
03.2024 - Current
- Established and managed all legal, financial, and administrative operations for the start-up construction management firm.
- Maintained active qualification status as a Florida Certified Building Contractor (CBC1270792) in strict compliance with DBPR regulations.
- Oversaw Corporate risk management, including the procurement and maintenance required general liability and worker compensation insurance.
- Formulated Long-term business development strategies, established vendor relationships, and managed administrative project forecasting.
- Maintained strict separation of corporate finances, tracking operational overhead and entity compliance over a two-year holding period.
Project Manager/Division Supervisor
Preferred Materials
Jacksonville, FL
03.2003 - Current
- Developed project plans, defining scope, resources, and aggressive timelines to ensure alignment with company objectives.
- Implemented strategic process improvements that enhanced workflow efficiency and reduced project turnaround times.
- Supervised on-site crews and specialized sub-contractors, enforcing strict adherence to Florida Building Codes and OSHA safety regulations.
- Managed overall project budgets and financial forecasting for large scale builds valued from $50k up to $4.2million.
- Directed all phases of ground-up commercial construction and Greenfield construction projects from site excavations through final certificate of occupancy.
- Orchestrated daily logistics, equipment allocation, and material deliveries across multiple concurrent job sites to prevent project downtime.
- Developed and monitors critical-path milestones, ensuring optimal resource deployment and seamless transition between construction phases.
- Conducted comprehensive pre-construction site assessments to identify potential environmental, structural, or zoning bottlenecks before absolute structural precision.
- Managed the comprehensive change-order process, accurately evaluating structural modifications for impact on cost and project timelines.
- Authored and implemented a comprehensive Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) safety program, ensuring 100% OSHA compliance and mitigating hazardous energy risks across all active project sites.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL05-2029
Associate of Arts - Construction Management
Florida State College
Jacksonville, FL05-2026
Skills
- Licensing & Compliance: Florida Certified Building Contractor, Florida Building Codes, OSHA Safety Regulations, Municipal Permitting & Inspections
- Project Management: Ground-Up Construction, Structural Site Excavations, Project Scheduling, Workflow Optimization, Materials Takeoffs & Estimating
- Financial Oversight: Budget Management ($50k -$42M), Vendor & Contract Negotiations, Financial Forecasting, Resource Allocation
- Leadership: Subcontractor Management Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Client & Stakeholder Relations
Accomplishments
- Earned and maintained an active Certified Building Contractor (CBC) qualification through the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), license number CBC1270192.
- Successfully completed rigorous state licensing exams covering structural building methods, financial management, and Florida Building Code compliance.
- Formed and legally established NHS Construction LLC as a compliant business entity in the state of Florida.
Certification
- Certified Building Contractor (CBC) Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) License # CBC1270192 / Status Active
- OSHA 8-hour Construction Safety Certification / Occupational Safety and Health Administration
- Electrical Arc Flash Safety Certification (NFPA 70E) / Workplace Safety and Compliance
- Professional Leadership Certification / Preferred Materials Training Programs and Compliance
- Construction Project Management Certification / Gold Coast Schools
Timeline
Owner
NHS Construction LLC
03.2024 - Current
Project Manager/Division Supervisor
Preferred Materials
03.2003 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management
University of Florida
Associate of Arts - Construction Management
Florida State College