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Joshua W. Kilborn

Construction Project Manager | Contractor & Owner | Kilborn Construction

About

Committed Project Manager with 15+ years of Construction experience, 9+ years of Project Manager experience, 5+ years of Assistant Project Manager experience. The ability to meet agreed deadlines, coordinate work to defined completion schedules within a structured environment. Focused on any task at hand while able to utilize existing knowledge and experiences to come up with practical solutions or alternatives to standard processes. Work in decision-making roles, negotiating, and communicating skills.

Experience

Contractor / Owner

Kilborn Construction & Roofing

Jun 2020 – PresentHouston, TX.

Residential and Commercial Remodeling

  • Managed 20+ full-scale home remodels and flip renovations with some commercial retails and restaurant remodels across Greater Houston
  • Oversaw project scopes from $20K to $150k
  • Reduced average project timeline by 10% through streamlined scheduling and supplier relationship
  • Coordinated and supervised 4 teams of 3-4 workers per site including subcontractors and helpers
  • Client, Vendor, and Subcontractor Management
  • Conducted project bidding, permitting, materials procurement, delivery of supplies and client update
  • Achieved 90%+ repeat/referral rate through transparent, high-quality project deliver
  • Led in-field coordination of structural, MEP, drywall, finish carpentry, and final staging
  • Built a network of trusted subcontractors and suppliers still used under Kilborn Construction

Project Manager / Field Services

Piping Technology Products MFG

Oct 2014 – Mar 2020Houston, TX
  • Coordinated across departments: engineering, procurement, fabrication, paint, QC (quality control), shipping, and served as main point of contact for clients during the lifecycle of the project
  • Monitored fabrication progress, provided regular progress reports, communicate technical updates, resolved issues, to ensure customer satisfaction and company weekly production meetings
  • Collaborated with sales/design/engineering, reviewed drawings, fabrication details, changes orders, client design revisions, to ensure product specs met ASME, API, or clients specific standards
  • Worked closely with QC to ensure welding, coating, and dimensional standards were met
  • Coordinated final inspection, bill of materials (BOM), packaging, and with shipping for delivery (domestic or international), with standard shipping regulations, including export documentation and certifications
  • Understanding of metal fabrication processes, welding, coatings, and managed 40+ projects simultaneously under tight deadlines

General Contractor / Co-Owner

Hammond J. Construction Co.

Sep 2009 – Oct 2014Houston, TX.
  • Client relationship, managed, oversaw, planned, and scheduled construction projects
  • Maintained safe conditions to OSHA safety standards and company protocols
  • Conducted regular inspections of each project and kept detailed notes
  • Conducted and assigned engineering work, labor work, and sub-contractor work, with morning schedule and afternoon production meetings daily
  • Contacted establishment personnel, vendors, suppliers, and customers
  • Coordinated delivery of supplies or materials to meet project schedules
  • Technical knowledge and able to recognize when technical problems are developing and initiate appropriate corrective actions
  • Resolved complaints, eliminated and accounted for delays, difficulties, repairs, or changes on each project
  • All while most importantly, staying under or within budget

Control Room Operator

ALL Plast INC.

Jun 2004 – Dec 2010Houston, TX.
  • Monitored regulated flow and pressure for using the extruder to create a chemical reaction for blown film operations using control panels, gauges, and sensors
  • Maintained safe operating conditions to OSHA safety standards and internal protocols
  • Conducted regular inspections of the extruder, gas lines, valves, and meters to identify and address leaks, pressure drops, or abnormal conditions.
  • Responded to equipment alarms and emergency situations, coordinating with maintenance and safety personnel to ensure rapid response.
  • Documented usage, pressure data, and system anomalies for internal reports
  • Adjusted control settings on equipment to optimize chemical reaction speeds, product quality, yield efficiency, control the flow of air, blown film, steam, fragrance added materials to converters or blending vessels, vent gases & vapors, operated pumps to clean reactor vessel

Education

A.A.S. in Construction Management Technology

Houston Community College

Jan 2011

in PMP Certification

Project Management Academy

Jan 2016

Skills

Construction

Framing· AdvancedDrywall· AdvancedRoofing· AdvancedEnergy-Efficient Remodeling· AdvancedHome Renovation· ExpertKitchen Remodeling· ExpertBath Remodeling· ExpertRestaurant Remodeling· AdvancedRetail Remodeling· AdvancedMEP Coordination· AdvancedXactimate· AdvancedIn-Field Coordination· ExpertStructural Coordination· AdvancedMEP Coordination· AdvancedDrywall Installation· AdvancedFinish Carpentry· Advanced

Real Estate

Value-Add Improvements· AdvancedInvestment Properties· AdvancedHome Flipping· AdvancedFinal Staging· Advanced

Management

Leadership· ExpertCrew Supervision· ExpertTraining· AdvancedTeam Development· AdvancedProject Estimation· AdvancedScheduling· AdvancedConstruction Supervision· ExpertCrew Supervision· ExpertProject Management· Expert

Safety

Job Site Safety Compliance· ExpertOSHA Standard· Expert

Soft Skills

Decision-Making· Advanced

Problem Solving

Troubleshooting· Advanced

Finance

Budgeting· AdvancedCost Control· AdvancedBudget Control· Advanced

Government

Permit Acquisition· AdvancedCode Compliance· Advanced

Legal

Contract Negotiation· Advanced

Technical

Blueprint Reading· AdvancedEngineering Drawings· Advanced

Supply Chain

Materials Control· Advanced

Accounting

QuickBooks· Advanced

Software

MS Office· AdvancedMS Project· AdvancedGoogle Docs· AdvancedGoogle Sheets· Advanced

Business

Client Management· AdvancedVendor Management· AdvancedSubcontractor Management· AdvancedSupply Chain Management· Advanced

Projects

Multiple house flips

Gutted, rebuilt and remolded homes preserving character elements while updating to modern code for investors

Restaurant renovation

Managed fast-track remodeling of a 2,800 sq. ft. restaurant to meet brand and health standards

Retail mall tenant build-out

Managed 3,000 sq. ft. retail space conversion including flooring, HVAC, lighting, and custom millwork

Certifications

PMP Certified

OSHA 10-Hour General Safety

CPR/First Aid Certified

TWIC card / Hazmat

All Profiles

Joshua W. Kilborn

Construction Project Manager | Contractor & Owner | Kilborn Construction

About

Committed Project Manager with 15+ years of Construction experience, 9+ years of Project Manager experience, 5+ years of Assistant Project Manager experience. The ability to meet agreed deadlines, coordinate work to defined completion schedules within a structured environment. Focused on any task at hand while able to utilize existing knowledge and experiences to come up with practical solutions or alternatives to standard processes. Work in decision-making roles, negotiating, and communicating skills.

Experience

Contractor / Owner

Kilborn Construction & Roofing

Jun 2020 – PresentHouston, TX.

Residential and Commercial Remodeling

  • Managed 20+ full-scale home remodels and flip renovations with some commercial retails and restaurant remodels across Greater Houston
  • Oversaw project scopes from $20K to $150k
  • Reduced average project timeline by 10% through streamlined scheduling and supplier relationship
  • Coordinated and supervised 4 teams of 3-4 workers per site including subcontractors and helpers
  • Client, Vendor, and Subcontractor Management
  • Conducted project bidding, permitting, materials procurement, delivery of supplies and client update
  • Achieved 90%+ repeat/referral rate through transparent, high-quality project deliver
  • Led in-field coordination of structural, MEP, drywall, finish carpentry, and final staging
  • Built a network of trusted subcontractors and suppliers still used under Kilborn Construction

Project Manager / Field Services

Piping Technology Products MFG

Oct 2014 – Mar 2020Houston, TX
  • Coordinated across departments: engineering, procurement, fabrication, paint, QC (quality control), shipping, and served as main point of contact for clients during the lifecycle of the project
  • Monitored fabrication progress, provided regular progress reports, communicate technical updates, resolved issues, to ensure customer satisfaction and company weekly production meetings
  • Collaborated with sales/design/engineering, reviewed drawings, fabrication details, changes orders, client design revisions, to ensure product specs met ASME, API, or clients specific standards
  • Worked closely with QC to ensure welding, coating, and dimensional standards were met
  • Coordinated final inspection, bill of materials (BOM), packaging, and with shipping for delivery (domestic or international), with standard shipping regulations, including export documentation and certifications
  • Understanding of metal fabrication processes, welding, coatings, and managed 40+ projects simultaneously under tight deadlines

General Contractor / Co-Owner

Hammond J. Construction Co.

Sep 2009 – Oct 2014Houston, TX.
  • Client relationship, managed, oversaw, planned, and scheduled construction projects
  • Maintained safe conditions to OSHA safety standards and company protocols
  • Conducted regular inspections of each project and kept detailed notes
  • Conducted and assigned engineering work, labor work, and sub-contractor work, with morning schedule and afternoon production meetings daily
  • Contacted establishment personnel, vendors, suppliers, and customers
  • Coordinated delivery of supplies or materials to meet project schedules
  • Technical knowledge and able to recognize when technical problems are developing and initiate appropriate corrective actions
  • Resolved complaints, eliminated and accounted for delays, difficulties, repairs, or changes on each project
  • All while most importantly, staying under or within budget

Control Room Operator

ALL Plast INC.

Jun 2004 – Dec 2010Houston, TX.
  • Monitored regulated flow and pressure for using the extruder to create a chemical reaction for blown film operations using control panels, gauges, and sensors
  • Maintained safe operating conditions to OSHA safety standards and internal protocols
  • Conducted regular inspections of the extruder, gas lines, valves, and meters to identify and address leaks, pressure drops, or abnormal conditions.
  • Responded to equipment alarms and emergency situations, coordinating with maintenance and safety personnel to ensure rapid response.
  • Documented usage, pressure data, and system anomalies for internal reports
  • Adjusted control settings on equipment to optimize chemical reaction speeds, product quality, yield efficiency, control the flow of air, blown film, steam, fragrance added materials to converters or blending vessels, vent gases & vapors, operated pumps to clean reactor vessel

Education

A.A.S. in Construction Management Technology

Houston Community College

Jan 2011

in PMP Certification

Project Management Academy

Jan 2016

Skills

Construction

Framing· AdvancedDrywall· AdvancedRoofing· AdvancedEnergy-Efficient Remodeling· AdvancedHome Renovation· ExpertKitchen Remodeling· ExpertBath Remodeling· ExpertRestaurant Remodeling· AdvancedRetail Remodeling· AdvancedMEP Coordination· AdvancedXactimate· AdvancedIn-Field Coordination· ExpertStructural Coordination· AdvancedMEP Coordination· AdvancedDrywall Installation· AdvancedFinish Carpentry· Advanced

Real Estate

Value-Add Improvements· AdvancedInvestment Properties· AdvancedHome Flipping· AdvancedFinal Staging· Advanced

Management

Leadership· ExpertCrew Supervision· ExpertTraining· AdvancedTeam Development· AdvancedProject Estimation· AdvancedScheduling· AdvancedConstruction Supervision· ExpertCrew Supervision· ExpertProject Management· Expert

Safety

Job Site Safety Compliance· ExpertOSHA Standard· Expert

Soft Skills

Decision-Making· Advanced

Problem Solving

Troubleshooting· Advanced

Finance

Budgeting· AdvancedCost Control· AdvancedBudget Control· Advanced

Government

Permit Acquisition· AdvancedCode Compliance· Advanced

Legal

Contract Negotiation· Advanced

Technical

Blueprint Reading· AdvancedEngineering Drawings· Advanced

Supply Chain

Materials Control· Advanced

Accounting

QuickBooks· Advanced

Software

MS Office· AdvancedMS Project· AdvancedGoogle Docs· AdvancedGoogle Sheets· Advanced

Business

Client Management· AdvancedVendor Management· AdvancedSubcontractor Management· AdvancedSupply Chain Management· Advanced

Projects

Multiple house flips

Gutted, rebuilt and remolded homes preserving character elements while updating to modern code for investors

Restaurant renovation

Managed fast-track remodeling of a 2,800 sq. ft. restaurant to meet brand and health standards

Retail mall tenant build-out

Managed 3,000 sq. ft. retail space conversion including flooring, HVAC, lighting, and custom millwork

Certifications

PMP Certified

OSHA 10-Hour General Safety

CPR/First Aid Certified

TWIC card / Hazmat