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BYRUM KOESTER

Effingham

Summary

Experienced Senior Project Manager with top-notch implementation and project management abilities. Highly organized, methodical and skilled at overseeing daily milestones across high-performance teams. Well-versed in ProCore and everything it has to offer.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Manager/Senior Estimator

Precise Construction
01.2021 - 06.2025
  • Estimated and project managed several projects throughout the US.
  • Revised contracts to fit the project's scope of work.
  • Takeoffs were achieved through BlueBeam.
  • Recorded all project costs and expenses and aligned with the project budget.
  • Projects were all on schedule and finished before the due date.
  • Maintained schedules to meet key milestones at every project phase through ProCore.
  • Led cross-functional teams to execute large-scale construction projects on time and within budget.
  • Developed project plans, timelines, and resource allocations to enhance operational efficiency.

Project Manager/Senior Estimator

Composition Construction
08.2020 - 01.2021
  • Managed and led a multi-disciplinary design team throughout development and contract document phases for a $3 million project.
  • Finalized project financial records while collaborating with financial controllers.
  • Recorded all project costs and expenses and aligned with project budget through ProCore.
  • Kept the project on schedule and within budget while serving as project leader.
  • Maintained schedules to meet key milestones at every project phase through ProCore.

Project Estimator/Purchasing Manager

Unique Homes And Lumber
11.2019 - 08.2020
  • Delivered comprehensive bid proposals for commercial projects and gained client approval on costs, though ProCore.
  • Utilized cost estimation systems to document project information, create estimates and revise project costs to reflect current data.
  • Calculated correct costs for project-specific goods and services by gathering information from team members, sub-contractors and vendors.
  • Devised, enhanced and communicated deliverable timetables by reviewing project requirements, scope and resources to make accurate assessments.
  • Maintained privacy and confidentiality of all information for existing and prospective clients to protect personal and business interests.
  • Determined project objectives, budgets and schedules by coordinating with clients and teammates and optimized plans to meet changing conditions.
  • Provided accurate estimates by defining scope, timelines, potential setbacks and limitations.
  • Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
  • Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
  • Oversaw $25 million budget and all purchasing needs for Unique Homes.

Project Manager

Kelley Construction Inc.
04.2017 - 10.2019
  • Minimized resource and time losses by addressing employee or production issues directly and implementing timely solutions.
  • Conducted routine inspections of incoming materials to check quality and compliance with established product specifications.
  • Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, providing hands-on training and mentoring to individuals with lagging skills.
  • Boosted production throughput and quality by revamping procedures and monitoring strategies.
  • Reduced inventory and monthly team labor hours by strategically updating processes and reorganizing operational workflows.
  • Prepared, calibrated and monitored production machinery to maintain optimal production levels and consistently achieve daily targets.
  • Collaborated with internal teams to streamline operations across materials handling, production and shipping.
  • Set and revised production schedules to meet changing demands.
  • Reworked positions and workflow based on individual abilities and production targets.

Business Owner

Southern Door And Hardware
01.2010 - 07.2017
  • Stayed current with market trends to determine optimal pricing of goods and services and to capitalize on emerging opportunities.
  • Devised, deployed and monitored processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels 90%.
  • Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
  • Monitored processes and procedures to comply with company policy and state and federal regulations.
  • Evaluated suppliers to assess quality, timeliness and compliance of deliveries, maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational efficiency.
  • Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for effectively operating business.
  • Established and administered annual budget with effective controls to prevent overages, minimize burn rate and support sustainability objectives.
  • Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain efficiency and responsiveness to demands.
  • Resolved conflicts and remedied tense situations to maintain healthy team collaboration, efficient program cadences and effective stakeholder communication.
  • Enhanced product awareness by taking pictures of new and available product offerings and posting to the company's website and media accounts.
  • Monitored developments in fields of industrial technology, business, finance and economic theory.

Concrete Supervisor

Hoelscher Concrete Construction Inc.
03.2002 - 10.2010
  • Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins.
  • Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
  • Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
  • Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
  • Managed quality assurance program, including on-site evaluations, internal audits and customer surveys.

Education

High School Diploma -

Dieterich High School
Dieterich, IL
06.1997

Skills

  • Strategic development
  • Project estimation and bidding
  • Budgeting
  • Project Management
  • Goal setting expertise
  • Performance monitoring
  • Safety and compliance
  • New construction and renovation
  • Construction management
  • Blueprints and schematics
  • Commercial construction
  • Contract Management
  • Cross-functional communication
  • Staff Management
  • Project management
  • Project planning
  • Project scheduling

Hobbies and Interests

Loves fishing, going to the beach, 4-wheeler riding, grilling out, enjoys spending time with the family and dogs, and camping., Assistant coach of my daughters traveling softball team.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, BlueBeam, Primavera, Procore, MS Project. Also OSHA 30 Certified, Certified Rigger, First Aid Certified

Timeline

Project Manager/Senior Estimator

Precise Construction
01.2021 - 06.2025

Project Manager/Senior Estimator

Composition Construction
08.2020 - 01.2021

Project Estimator/Purchasing Manager

Unique Homes And Lumber
11.2019 - 08.2020

Project Manager

Kelley Construction Inc.
04.2017 - 10.2019

Business Owner

Southern Door And Hardware
01.2010 - 07.2017

Concrete Supervisor

Hoelscher Concrete Construction Inc.
03.2002 - 10.2010

High School Diploma -

Dieterich High School

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