Matthew Stevens Nelson — Construction Manager
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Construction management professional with 20 years of experience delivering commercial, hospitality, institutional, fuel retail, and residential projects. Expertise includes commercial construction, institutional projects, and hospitality construction, with strength in budget management, project scheduling, and superintendent leadership. Career includes a combination of long-term local leadership roles and project-based assignments tied to specific project scopes and execution phases. Managed construction activities totaling $224M+ and 1.9M+ square feet. Recognized for disciplined execution, strong compliance awareness, effective coordination of trades, and maintaining safe, orderly job sites. Currently seeking a stable, site-based local role.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Skills
- Site-Based Construction Management
- Commercial, Institutional & Hospitality Construction
- Fuel Retail & Travel Center Projects
- Local, State & Federal Compliance Awareness
- Budgeting, Cost Control & Scheduling
- Subcontractor & Vendor Coordination
- Architectural & MEP Integration
- Safety Leadership & OSHA Compliance
- Client, Owner & Stakeholder Coordination
- Project Closeout & Documentation
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
- Led day-to-day site operations for commercial and residential projects, ensuring timely completion and adherence to quality standards.
- Coordinated subcontractors and laborers, managing schedules, safety compliance, and site logistics.
- Developed scopes of work, formulated budgets, and oversaw procurement and material deliveries.
- Maintained strict adherence to OSHA safety standards and regulatory requirements on all job sites.
- Managed ground-up and renovation construction of Love’s Travel Stops ranging from $5M to $25M.
- Coordinated multiple trades, vendors, and inspectors to align work with corporate standards and schedules.
- Maintained consistent safety leadership and regulatory compliance across multiple project sites.
- Led hotel transformation initiatives including construction audits, scope development, renovations, and rebranding.
- Developed standardized processes adopted across OYO’s North American portfolio.
- Emphasized safety standards, consistency, and operational readiness across multiple properties.
- Managed a wide range of commercial and institutional construction projects.
- Delivered projects ahead of schedule with documented cost savings.
- Built strong working relationships with owners, designers, and subcontractors.
- Maintained strict safety and quality standards throughout execution.
- Created and managed project schedules, negotiated vendor agreements, and coordinated civil and vertical construction work.
- Oversaw contract execution, stakeholder coordination, and cost control.
- Implemented cost-saving measures while maintaining quality and safety requirements.
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
Education
Certifications
- Augusta College — Augusta, GA
- Piedmont Technical College — Greenwood, SC
- OSHA 30