CORY MACKENZIE
Summary
Developed leadership and project management skills in afast-paced commercial construction environment. Expert in coordinating teams and managing resources to ensure timely project completion and client satisfaction. Seeking to transition these skills into anew field where strategic planning and team leadership are crucial.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Commercial Superintendent
Jerry Kachel Builder, Inc.
06.2024 - Current
- Managed the renovation of Long John Silver's restaurant locations, involving complete overhaul of the kitchen, dining area, and exterior landscaping, to align with the brand's updated image and improved customer experience.
- Successfully administered a budget of $1.2 million, ensuring cost-effective solutions while maintaining quality and meeting project deadlines.
- Coordinate with clients, architects, engineers, and stakeholders to ensure clear communication and project alignment.
- Conduct regular site inspections to ensure compliance with company standards, codes, and regulations.
- Managed risk effectively throughout each phase of construction projects by anticipating potential issues before they escalated.
- Monitor and control project budgets, tracking expenses and minimizing cost overruns while maintaining detailed project documentation, including daily logs, inspection reports, and change orders.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers, securing quality materials at competitive prices for efficient use of resources and utilizing change orders appropriately.
Assistant Superintendent
D.R. Horton
01.2022 - 06.2024
- Assisted in successful completion of projects anywhere from 12 to hundreds of homes in single tract by coordinating tasks, monitoring progress, and maintaining documentation.
- Inspect each house daily to ensure quality of workmanship, ensure all work is in accordance with plans and specifications, and determine status as it compares to production schedule.
- Conduct all business professionally and ethically to serve customers and increase goodwill and profit.
- Execute company policies and enforced uniformity on construction methods to ensure compliance with quality standards.
- Developed strong relationships with subcontractors, fostering collaboration and smooth coordination of work efforts.
NPDES Compliance Rep
DR Horton
01.2022 - 04.2023
- Administer revisions to the Division NPDES Program as regulatory, operational, or industry practice requirements dictate.
- Communicate and supervise third-party environmental contractors and consultants responsible for stormwater or wetlands NPDES compliance, e.g.
- Erosion and sediment control design professionals, stormwater pollution prevention design, inspection, and corrective action consultants, best management practices contractors, and wetland consultants to ensure timely compliance in implementing the Division NPDES Program.
- Conduct routine quality assurance audits of design, administrative, and in-field practices; provide corrective action directives to consultants and vendors to ensure that the Division NPDES Program requirements and objectives are met.
- When directed, implement the preparation or review of the SWPPPs as necessary to assure compliance with the Division NPDES Program for the division.
- Assist in periodic NPDES and/or related compliance familiarization and training of division personnel.
Utilityman
United States Navy
12.2017 - 12.2022
- Provided construction and maintenance support to various Naval Facilities including work performed on overseas deployments; led a 12-person team in contingency construction, disaster relief, and humanitarian assistance.
- Assisted with the installation of complete light poles with luminaries, hand holes and PVC, and cables; improving lighting conditions along the mission essential roadway from the pier to the runway.
- Oversaw the construction and repair of wood structures, concrete, masonry, and prefabricated structures; conducted quality assurance inspections to ensure the stability of structures.
- Maintained accountability and serviceability of construction equipment and tools valued in excess of $300K; resulted in zero loss of assigned property.
- Directed the scheduled and unscheduled maintenance of heavy construction equipment and vehicles; Ensured 100% operational readiness prior to operational use on the project site.
Shipper
WestRock
04.2016 - 12.2017
- Unloaded inbound warehousing materials, supplied production lines, and loaded outbound shipments in a warehouse with annual traffic exceeding 3,000+ combined inbound/outbound shipments
- Operated electric pallet jacks, forklifts, and stand-up reach trucks, in accordance with state safety protocols
- Maintained accurate inventory of all corrugated paper materials and completed daily cycle counts; completed daily checklists on Material Handling Equipment
- Completed required shipping and receiving paperwork associated with the movement of materials in an accurate and timely manner
Education
Bachelor of Science - Construction Management
University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS12.2025
Associate of Arts - Construction Management
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Gulfport, MS12.2022
Skills
- Compliance monitoring
- Incident management
- Hazard identification
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Project management
- Risk assessment
- Process improvement
- Hazard identification
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Project management
- Materials procurement
Timeline
Commercial Superintendent
Jerry Kachel Builder, Inc.
06.2024 - Current
NPDES Compliance Rep
DR Horton
01.2022 - 04.2023
Assistant Superintendent
D.R. Horton
01.2022 - 06.2024
Utilityman
United States Navy
12.2017 - 12.2022
Shipper
WestRock
04.2016 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Science - Construction Management
University of Southern Mississippi
Associate of Arts - Construction Management
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
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