Ryan Adley

Apex,NC

Summary

Results-driven Chief Estimator and Project Manager with 28 years of experience managing diverse construction projects, from renovations to multi-million-dollar developments. Expertise in leading all project phases, including estimating, budgeting, and subcontractor negotiations, while ensuring timely and on-budget delivery. Proficient in cost control and value engineering, effectively managing multiple projects across various commercial sectors.

Overview

2027

years of professional experience

Work History

Chief Estimator / Project Manager

McKenna Construction

Morrisville, NC

2007 - Current

Directed estimating department for $12-18 million annual commercial construction projects.
Identified cost-saving opportunities through value engineering, reducing project costs by up to 20%.
Oversaw all preconstruction phases, including conceptual, schematic, and final estimates.
Collaborated with executive leadership to align budgets with client expectations.
Led bid proposals, pre-qualifications, client interviews, and contract negotiations.
Established and maintained relationships with subcontractors for competitive and accurate bids.
Managed multiple construction projects ranging from $5,000–$2.5M from pre-construction through closeout
Serve as primary point of contact for clients, architects, and engineers
Negotiated contracts with vendors, suppliers, contractors, and other stakeholders.
Managed permitting, schedules, submittals, RFIs, Change Orders, Pay Requests, subcontractor payables, job cost tracking reports, punchlist
Conducted progress meetings with owners, clients, client representatives as well as progress meetings with subcontractors.

Project Manager

Poythress Commercial Contractors

Cary, North Carolina

2005 - 2007

Directed full lifecycle construction management, overseeing budgeting, scheduling, and close-out to ensure project completion on time and within budget
Negotiated subcontractor agreements, coordinating with field teams to align project execution with established timelines
Monitored project costs and schedules, implementing corrective actions to achieve on-time delivery

Construction Project Manager

Choate Construction Company

Raleigh, North Carolina

2003 - 2005

Managed estimating, scheduling, subcontractor coordination, and project execution
Ensured quality control and adherence to project specifications
Oversaw documentation and project close-out processes

Construction Project Engineer

Whiting-Turner Contracting Company

Baltimore, Maryland

1998 - 2003

Oversaw RFIs, submittals, and project documentation to maintain compliance and facilitate project progress
Coordinated field activities while ensuring quality control and adherence to safety standards
Collaborated with superintendents to streamline daily scheduling and manage site operations
Assisted project managers in budgeting, scheduling, and cost tracking to ensure project alignment with financial goals

Education

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

University of North Carolina At Charlotte

Charlotte, NC

01-1998

Skills

Cost Estimating
Budget Control
Value engineering
Risk Management
Subcontractor Negotiation

Scheduling
Procore
Client Relations
Results-oriented focus
Integrity and trustworthiness

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