Roy Couch
Grand Rapids,MI
Summary
Accomplished Vice President of Operations at Omega Construction for 27 years. Over 35 years experience overseeing residential construction as well as commercial construction projects valued over $25 million and 130,000 square feet. Projects include Commercial, Residential, Multifamily Residential, Assisted Livening and Independent living facilities. Adept in strategic planning and team leadership. Spearheaded multi-million dollar projects, achieving cost reductions without compromising quality. Excelled in materials procurement and project management, ensuring timely completion of constructions.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Vice President of Operations
Omega Construction
Grand Rapids, MI
07.1997 - 05.2024
- Applied excellent problem-solving, process development, and strategic implementation skills to lead and support all areas of operations.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners for mutually beneficial collaborations.
- Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
- Oversee the development of multi-million dollar budgets, manage relationships and contracts with vendors, and identify opportunities to reduce project while maintaining quality control.
- Developed strong relationships with subcontractors, leading to efficient collaboration on complex construction projects.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers and subcontractors to confirm fair pricing and quality service.
- Collaborated with contractors, architects, engineers, and public agencies to complete projects within timeline limitations and budget constraints.
- Reviewed architectural designs and provided valuable feedback for improving functionality or reducing costs without sacrificing quality.
- Managed procurement processes for timely delivery of materials while minimizing costs, ensuring smooth project execution.
- Managed successful construction of multi-million dollar commercial building projects from concept to completion.
- Oversaw successful completion of multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks based on urgency and importance.
- Tracked project costs and other financial metrics to maximize profitability.
- Led weekly production and operations contractor meetings, facilitating stronger communication, and helping to resolve critical issues.
- Performed regular job site observations to provide direction for general contractor personnel and subcontractor laborers.
- Maintained strong lines of communication with all stakeholders involved in the project, ensuring transparency and collaboration towards shared goals.
Construction Manager
McMaster Homes
Grand Rapids, MI
03.1994 - 06.1997
- Collaborated with contractors, architects, engineers, and public agencies to complete projects within timeline limitations and budget constraints.
- Completed projects within time constraints by effectively managing schedules and allocating resources.
- Monitored daily progress on-site to maintain a clear understanding of challenges faced by the team members or any required adjustments in plans or schedules.
- Identified and resolved construction issues promptly to prevent delays.
- Directed day-to-day operational aspects of project and scope and monitored progress of construction activities.
- Developed comprehensive project schedules, resulting in timely completions.
Education
Business Administration
Cornerstone University
Grand Rapids, MISkills
- Strategic planning and execution
- Team Leadership
- Site Management
- Safety Compliance
- New Construction
- Renovation
- Materials Procurement
- Project Scheduling
- Specification and Blueprint Interpretation
- Microsoft Office
- Project Management
- Cost Estimation
Certification
- Licensed Residential Builders License - State Of Michigan
Timeline
Vice President of Operations
Omega Construction
07.1997 - 05.2024
Construction Manager
McMaster Homes
03.1994 - 06.1997
Business Administration
Cornerstone University
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