Tejas Naik
Kennedale
Summary
Residential Project Manager with hands-on experience managing production/spec and custom home construction from permitting and foundation pour through Certificate of Occupancy (CO). Proven ability to coordinate subcontractors, manage schedules, control costs, obtain city permits, and ensure quality and code compliance. Strong background in operations, budgeting, and vendor management with experience delivering homes efficiently in the DFW residential construction market.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager – Residential & Custom Home Construction
Trifecta Homes
03.2023 - 12.2025
- Managed construction of 7 residential homes, including 5 production/spec homes (~2,000 sq. ft.) and 2 high-end custom homes (4,200 sq. ft. and 5,100 sq. ft.)
- Oversaw full project lifecycle from city permitting and foundation pour through Certificate of Occupancy (CO)
- Successfully delivered custom homes within an 8-month construction cycle from concrete pour to CO
- Assisted with obtaining city permits, coordinating with municipal departments, and scheduling required inspections
- Selected, coordinated, and managed subcontractors and sub-subcontractors across all trades
- Scheduled and coordinated all construction phases including foundation, framing, roofing, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, insulation, drywall, flooring, trim, and final finishes
- Conducted routine jobsite inspections to ensure workmanship quality, safety standards, and compliance with construction plans and local building codes
- Managed construction schedules, tracked progress, and proactively resolved field issues to prevent delays
- Reviewed and approved subcontractor invoices, processed payments, and monitored construction costs to maintain budget control
- Managed change orders, scope adjustments, and vendor pricing
- Served as primary point of contact for homeowners, city inspectors, subcontractors, and internal teams
- Managed punch lists, final walk-throughs, inspections, and warranty items to ensure smooth project close-out and homeowner satisfaction
Multi-Unit Restaurant Owner
Shree Gurucharan LLC
12.2014 - 10.2021
- Owned and operated multiple restaurant locations, overseeing operations, staffing, budgeting, scheduling, and vendor management
- Recruited, trained, and supervised 29 employees, improving retention and productivity
- Managed operating budgets, purchasing, cost controls, and vendor payments
- Ensured compliance with health, safety, and regulatory standards
- Resolved customer issues and implemented process improvements to enhance service quality
- Developed business strategies resulting in consistent year-over-year revenue growth
- Transferable skills: scheduling, cost control, vendor coordination, payments, team leadership
Owner / Manager
Dayaram, Inc. (Multi-Postal Store)
04.2002 - 11.2014
- Directed daily operations of a multi-service retail business
- Managed budgeting, purchasing, pricing strategies, and cost controls
- Trained and supervised staff to maintain service and operational standards
- Improved workflow efficiency and accountability through process improvements
- Built long-term customer relationships driving repeat and referral business
Staff Accountant
Safety-Kleen
06.1998 - 03.2002
- Performed general ledger reconciliations and month-end close in compliance with GAAP
- Prepared journal entries and financial reports
- Assisted with internal and external audits
- Supported management with financial analysis and reporting
Education
Bachelor of Science - Economics and Accounting
Clemson University
Clemson, SCSkills
- Residential & Custom Home Project Management
- Project Scheduling & Timeline Control
- Subcontractor & Sub-Subcontractor Coordination
- Budget Tracking, Cost Control & Payments
- City Permits, Inspections & Code Compliance
- Quality Control & Jobsite Inspections
- Homeowner & Stakeholder Communication
- Punch Lists, Walk-Throughs & Close-Out
- Vendor Selection & Invoice Processing
- Microsoft Excel & Construction Documentation
Timeline
Project Manager – Residential & Custom Home Construction
Trifecta Homes
03.2023 - 12.2025
Multi-Unit Restaurant Owner
Shree Gurucharan LLC
12.2014 - 10.2021
Owner / Manager
Dayaram, Inc. (Multi-Postal Store)
04.2002 - 11.2014
Staff Accountant
Safety-Kleen
06.1998 - 03.2002
Bachelor of Science - Economics and Accounting
Clemson University