Nicholas Emons
Seneca,SC
Summary
27-year construction veteran who started as a bricklayer’s apprentice the week after high school graduation. Earned my journeyman card, then spent the next decade running commercial masonry crews on everything from schools and hospitals to then run my own concrete & masonry company as a masonry subcontractor.
I Wanted to run entire projects, not just the block and brick, so over the last 12 years I moved into project management and worked my way up—Superintendent → Project Manager → Director of Construction Operations—handling projects up to $10 M. I hold a residential builders license in South Carolina also have a track record to clean up schedules and improved gross margins 8–10% on the jobs I’ve led.
Now settled in the area with 15+ good years left in the tank. Looking for the right homebuilder or commercial GC where I can step into a Project manager or Director of Operations role, build a solid team, and finish my career with a company I’m proud to be part of. Licensed residential builder, clean record, and ready to start contributing Day 1.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Operations
Dabney Collins Design Group
07.2024 - Current
- Implemented a Scheduling and Project management software to company and help improve gross margins by 8 to 10%
- Managed project managers, procurement, crew supervision, lighting, maintenance, shop, and construction ensuring smooth project execution.
- Pull permits and plan layouts for walls and foundations, meeting local codes and ensuring accurate groundwork.
- Negotiate with suppliers to secure cost-effective materials, cutting costs and getting better margins.
- Implemented a training and safety plan with Videos and schedule for field crew men
- oversaw shop and mechanic operations, maintaining equipment with preventive schedules to reduce downtime and extend equipment life.
- Software used-Aspire ,Monday, LMN ,Excell and Procore
- Identify and fix poor performance, bottlenecks and Communication process such as implementing a one source communication tool for the whole team on any given project.
- Implemented a project launch and review process to better the company and team and find what worked and what did not and address the issues.
Project Manager
Dabney Collins Design Group
07.2023 - 2024
- Ran full-cycle project management from initial takeoffs and estimating through completion, using Plan Swift and LMN daily.
- Led multi-million-dollar projects for high-profile clients, turning complex designs into clean, on-time builds. Heavy Moday.com user—kept the whole team on the same page and workflows running smooth.
- Handled all material procurement and subcontractor scheduling to hit every milestone on time and on budget.
- Set up weekly communication with the client on the work completed, milestones and upcoming week tasks
- Daily site visits to ensure cleanliness, efficiency ,quality and safety
project manager
Greenstone construction
06.2021 - 07.2023
- Managed project operations for a prominent utility company, specifically focusing on the construction of waste water stations.
- Demonstrated exceptional leadership skills by effectively setting and supervising crews, consistently maintaining regular communication with subcontractors.
- $7 million upgrade project for a waste water treatment plant, coordinating deliveries, scheduling, and workweek arrangements Spearheaded the construction of additional plant facilities, ensuring accurate material lists, selecting appropriate subcontractors, and organizing scheduling Successfully managed project management of all shop supplies and maintenance schedule using monday.com software.
Project manager
Ganos decorative construction
02.2013 - 04.2021
- Managed all projects for a highly respected concrete company, overseeing all aspects from initial take offs to customer meetings, material procurement, schedule establishment, and final walkthroughs.
- Successfully executed project plans, ensuring efficient resource allocation and seamless coordination between team members.
- Utilized exceptional organizational skills to streamline project timelines and budgets, consistently meeting or exceeding client expectations.
- Demonstrated strong leadership abilities by overseeing and guiding project teams, ensuring adherence to quality standards and deadlines.
- Fostered positive relationships with clients, actively addressing their concerns and providing timely updates on project progress.
Education
Associates Started Bachelors - Business Management
Marquette University
Miwaukee,WisResidential Builder's License - Project Management PSI Certification
Residential Builders Licencse
SCBA03.2021
Four Year apprentice - undefined
local#8 Bricklayers
06.2011
Skills
- Residential Builders Liscence- South Carolina
- PSI certificate
- American Concrete Inst ACI certified
- Jouneyman Bricklayer and Cement mason Journeyman card Local#8
- Top Con survey certification
- Class A CDL
- OSHA 30
Certification
- 09/2023 Magnet field software
- Topcon university
- Utilized advanced Topcon surveying equipment to facilitate accurate layout and design tasks.
- Demonstrated expertise in operating and maintaining state-of-the-art Topcon surveying equipment.
- Employed active listening and problem-solving skills to effectively interpret and implement project requirements.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of Topcon surveying equipment into design processes.
- Consistently achieved high levels of precision and efficiency in layout and design tasks using Topcon surveying equipment.
Awards
03/2006 CONTRACTOR OF THE YEAR, valley home builder’s association, Demonstrated exceptional leadership as a successful business owner and active member of the Builders Association, Utilized effective communication and negotiation skills to showcase outstanding work and achieve recognition with an esteemed award, Pioneered innovative strategies to drive business growth and enhance the overall reputation of the organization, Collaborated with industry professionals to develop and implement best practices, resulting in elevated standards and increased client satisfaction Received accolades for exceptional project management, ensuring timely delivery and exceeding client expectations
Timeline
Director of Operations
Dabney Collins Design Group
07.2024 - Current
Project Manager
Dabney Collins Design Group
07.2023 - 2024
project manager
Greenstone construction
06.2021 - 07.2023
Project manager
Ganos decorative construction
02.2013 - 04.2021
Four Year apprentice - undefined
local#8 Bricklayers
Associates Started Bachelors - Business Management
Marquette University
Residential Builder's License - Project Management PSI Certification
Residential Builders Licencse