Brian Kozak
Vernon,BC
Summary
I have been in the construction industry since 1993. I have extensive experience in building all aspects. I have built over 1,000 homes, from single-family to multi-family units, as a Site Superintendent. I have also been in civil infrastructure for 10 years, from building warehouses to building pump stations and reservoirs, along with outdoor amplifiers, as a site superintendent and project manager...
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Tybo Contracting
Langley, British Columbia
06.2014 - 06.2025
- Managed project timelines and coordinated schedules with contractors and clients.
- Developed project plans and tracked progress against milestones and deliverables.
- Facilitated meetings to discuss project updates and address team concerns.
- Monitored budget expenditures and ensured compliance with financial guidelines.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to gather requirements and define project scope.
- Implemented risk management strategies to identify and mitigate potential issues.
- Streamlined communication channels between team members to enhance collaboration.
- Led training sessions for new staff on project management tools and processes.
- Managed multiple projects with competing deadlines simultaneously.
- Developed and maintained project plans, timelines, and budgets.
- Built and established strong partnerships with teams, vendors and contractors.
- Monitored progress of each project to ensure timely delivery of deliverables in accordance with established quality standards.
- Maintained records of all documents related to each project including specifications, change orders, invoices.
- Led meetings with internal team members, consultants and contractors.
- Forecasted, scheduled and monitored project timelines, personnel performance, and cost efficiency.
- Managed contracts with vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables.
Site Superintendent
Bogner Construction
Richmond, British Columbia
06.2011 - 05.2014
- Managed daily construction operations and ensured adherence to project timelines.
- Coordinated subcontractors and suppliers for seamless workflow on multiple job sites.
- Supervised site safety practices and enforced compliance with local regulations.
- Conducted regular site inspections to monitor progress and quality of work.
- Facilitated communication between stakeholders, including clients and project managers.
- Trained and mentored junior staff in construction best practices and safety protocols.
- Reviewed blueprints and specifications to clarify project requirements for the team.
- Implemented effective problem-solving strategies to address on-site challenges promptly.
- Scheduled and coordinated subcontractors to ensure timely completion of projects.
- Identified quality issues and incomplete work and coordinated rework to meet targets.
- Monitored budget and tracked cost overruns in order to stay within project budget limits.
- Collaborated closely with architects, engineers, designers on complex projects requiring special attention due diligence.
Site Superintendent
Parklane Homes
Coquitlam, British Columbia
01.1993 - 01.2011
- Managed daily construction operations and ensured adherence to project timelines.
- Coordinated subcontractors and suppliers for seamless workflow on multiple job sites.
- Supervised site safety practices and enforced compliance with local regulations.
- Conducted regular site inspections to monitor progress and quality of work.
- Facilitated communication between stakeholders, including clients and project managers.
- Trained and mentored junior staff in construction best practices and safety protocols.
- Reviewed blueprints and specifications to clarify project requirements for the team.
- Implemented effective problem-solving strategies to address on-site challenges promptly.
- Scheduled and coordinated subcontractors to ensure timely completion of projects.
- Organized regular meetings with sub-contractors and suppliers in order to discuss upcoming projects or potential issues that may arise during a project's duration.
- Identified quality issues and incomplete work and coordinated rework to meet targets.
- Developed detailed schedules outlining each step of the construction process in order to ensure efficient completion of tasks without sacrificing quality or safety standards.
- Managed daily operations of site, including ordering materials, reviewing plans, and ensuring quality control standards were met.
Education
Construction Management Course - Construction Management Course
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Burnaby09-2000
Cabinet Making Course - Cabinet Making Course
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Burnaby09-1999
Red Seal Carpenter
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Burnaby01-1998
Blue print course - Blue Print Course
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Burnaby02-1997
Estimating Course - Estimating Course
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Burnaby10-1996
Entry Level Trades Trading Carpentry - Entry Level Trades Training Carpentry
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Burnaby07-1992
High School Diploma -
Port Moody Senior Secondary
Port Moody, BC06-1992
Skills
- Project management
- Risk management
- Budget tracking
- Stakeholder engagement
- Schedule coordination
- Construction oversight
- Contract negotiation
- Quality assurance
- Communication optimization
- Team leadership
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Mentorship training
- Conflict resolution
- Business analysis
- Feasibility analysis
- Price quote preparation
- Technical support
- Performance evaluations
- Financial administration
Timeline
Project Manager
Tybo Contracting
06.2014 - 06.2025
Site Superintendent
Bogner Construction
06.2011 - 05.2014
Site Superintendent
Parklane Homes
01.1993 - 01.2011
Construction Management Course - Construction Management Course
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Cabinet Making Course - Cabinet Making Course
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Red Seal Carpenter
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Blue print course - Blue Print Course
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Estimating Course - Estimating Course
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Entry Level Trades Trading Carpentry - Entry Level Trades Training Carpentry
British Columbia Institute of Technology
High School Diploma -
Port Moody Senior Secondary