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Work History
Education
Skills
Projects
Community Service
Certifications And Development
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Brett Stockdale

Chico

Summary

Results-driven construction leader with progressive experience, specializing in strategic planning and financial forecasting. Demonstrated ability to enhance client satisfaction and drive profitability through effective team leadership and negotiation. Skilled in implementing process improvements that elevate project performance, accountability, and ensure compliance with safety standards.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Manager

Butte Construction Company
Chico
01.2024 - Current
  • Provide executive oversight across all active construction projects, establishing goals, budgets, and schedules in collaboration with project leadership.
  • Serve as executive point of contact for key clients, ensuring high satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Reviewed company-wide pro forma and project financial performances monthly with executive team and provided input for company forecasting and strategic planning to ensure profitability targets and margin goals are met.
  • Assign and onboard Project Managers and Superintendents, aligning resources with business objectives while setting performance expectations.
  • Mentor and support Project Managers and field leadership and identify growth opportunities by conducting regular check-ins, facilitating performance reviews and leadership development plans that promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement that adhere to company standards.
  • Oversee contract negotiation, risk assessment, and financial health of all projects; monitor risk registers and provide mitigation strategies.
  • Ensure compliance with insurance, bonding, and legal requirements; assist with claims and dispute resolution processes.

Project Manager

Butte Construction Company
Chico
01.2021 - 12.2023
  • Directed financial planning, staffing strategy, and leadership development for multiple concurrent projects.
  • Managed full-cycle project delivery across public and private sectors, including schools, healthcare, water infrastructure, and commercial/residential facilities.
  • Acted as primary client liaison, led milestone planning, and oversaw coordination meetings (OAC).
  • Developed and maintained budgets, tracked cost-to-complete forecasts, and managed final billing and project closeout.
  • Oversaw QA/QC, subcontractor coordination, permit acquisition, and compliance for final inspections.
  • Utilized Procore, Microsoft Project, and Sage for tracking, reporting, and delivery.

Project Engineer

Butte Construction Company
Chico
01.2020 - 12.2021
  • Assisted PMs and Superintendents with material procurement and subcontractor coordination.
  • Coordinate submittals, RFI's, and maintain As-Built Drawing sets.
  • Review submittals for completeness before forwarding to architect/engineer.
  • Monitor RFI responses and communicate changes to field and design teams.
  • Supported permitting processes.
  • Attend and record weekly coordination and OAC meetings by preparing and distributing meeting agendas and minutes.
  • Assist in preparing closeout binders and final documentation packages by collecting warranties, O&M manuals, and as-builts.

Project Intern

Rodan Builders
San Mateo
01.2019 - 12.2020
  • Performed quantity take-offs and assisted estimators during the bid phase.
  • Coordinated subcontractor outreach and supported scope review and bid analysis.
  • Conducted constructability reviews and supported superintendents with field tracking and punch lists.
  • Assisted in technical clarifications and maintained As-Built drawing updates.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Construction Management

California State University
Chico

Skills

  • Construction operations management
  • Strategic planning and forecasting
  • Quality assurance and safety compliance
  • Billing and WIP reporting
  • Financial forecasting and analysis
  • Team leadership and mentorship
  • Systems implementation and resource coordination
  • Client relationship management
  • Cross-functional team oversight
  • Procore and Bluebeam proficiency
  • Microsoft 365 and Project expertise
  • Sage software utilization
  • Employee relations and conflict resolution
  • Negotiation skills
  • Multidisciplinary collaboration
  • Process improvement strategies
  • Performance monitoring and evaluations
  • Decision-making in high-pressure environments
  • Financial management and budgeting
  • Stakeholder relations and engagement
  • Cost reduction strategies and revenue generation
  • Incident management and reporting
  • Policies and procedures implementation
  • Goal setting and performance management

Projects

Upon Request

Community Service

Board of Directors, Northern Valley Housing Trust, Supports stable investment and revolving loans to fund regional housing needs

Certifications And Development

  • Echelon Front Leadership Training
  • EOS Traction System Integration
  • CAL/OSHA 30
  • CPR Certified (Adult/Infant)

Accomplishments

  • Facilitated the Echelon Front Extreme Ownership and the Dichotomy of Leadership Company Training
  • Internal SOP Development for PE/PM/FE/Superintendents/OM
  • ASC 34th Annual Student Competition - 3rd Place - Region VII - Commercial Building Division
  • Beaver Construction Scholarship
  • 2020 Association of General Contractors Student Chapter Treasurer
  • Recipient of various other scholarships.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Operations Manager

Butte Construction Company
01.2024 - Current

Project Manager

Butte Construction Company
01.2021 - 12.2023

Project Engineer

Butte Construction Company
01.2020 - 12.2021

Project Intern

Rodan Builders
01.2019 - 12.2020

Bachelor of Science - Construction Management

California State University
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