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Fractional Construction Project Manager | Owner’s Rep | Multi-Project Oversight OVERVIEW Managing construction projects without reliable oversight is where costs, delays, and problems start. I help owners, developers, and investors keep their projects on schedule, on budget, and under control—without needing a full-time construction manager. I’m a Fractional Construction Project Manager and Owner’s Representative providing remote oversight across multiple projects nationwide. With 30+ years of experience and dozens of consulting engagements, I step in to bring structure, accountability, and clarity to active construction projects. How I Support Your Project • Monitor schedules and prevent delays • Track budgets and control costs • Review contracts, RFIs, submittals, and change orders • Coordinate contractors, architects, and consultants • Identify risks early and prevent costly mistakes • Provide consistent updates so you always know where things stand Who I Work Best With • Developers managing multiple active projects • Real estate investors with renovation or construction portfolios • Owners building without an in-house construction manager • Companies needing part-time or fractional project oversight Why Clients Work With Me • Owner-focused — no contractor bias • Experienced managing multiple projects simultaneously • Clear communication and structured reporting • Ideal for ongoing engagements, not just one-time help Let’s Talk If you need someone who can step in, take control, and keep your projects moving without micromanagement, send me a message and tell me what you’re working on.

Austen Kugler is an experienced construction and project manager with his Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering and a Master of Science in Finance, where he graduated Salutatorian. Austen holds a Florida Certified General Contractors (CGC) license in the state of Florida, with reciprocity in Louisiana, North Carolina, and Mississippi. Austen has also obtained a PMP accreditation from the Project Management Institute. He has eleven years of experience in program and project management, cost management and estimation, engineering, due diligence and preliminary design, real estate development, and construction management / monitoring services. During his career, Austen has acted both from a general contractor and from a client perspective. Austen brings a cross-functional career experience to The Kugler Group, and welcomes the idea of collaborating and working with the best minds, the highest profile clients, and the most challenging but rewarding projects in the consulting industry. Austen's background is both unique and diverse, and shows he is comfortable in an ever-changing and variable environment; from operating excavators and pile driving equipment as a Field Engineer for a Heavy Civil Construction company, to creating and rolling out a 5-year capital investment strategy for a notable startup giant. Austen's skills and leadership would be an asset to any project and mimic his quality dedication to project management and entrepreneurial approach to consulting. FL CGC#1539680

As a Construction Manager I have had the pleasure of leading small and major projects both in the field and in the office.I have successfully overseen and directed all stages of the construction project life cycle, from initiation to project close out. Some of my achievements include: I have touched each of its a majority of its subfields Commercial, residential and Commercial remodels . Coordinating and supervising the work of over subcontractors and vendors on renovation projects this included brokering contracts evaluating and preparing estimates with both GC's and Subcontractors alike, procurement and project scheduling. I have excellent communication and leadership skills, as well as a strong attention to detail. I am adept at collaborating with various stakeholders, such as clients, architects, engineers, and regulatory personnel. I am also proficient in using various software applications, such as Microsoft, blue beam, builder trend and Conest, AutoDesk and procore. Thank you for your consideration of my application. I look forward to hearing from you soon. Sincerely, Luigy Paulino

Hello, my name is Abdu, and I am the owner of Royce Consulting LLC. Estimating Service: At Royce Consulting LLC, we offer comprehensive construction estimating and takeoff services, designed to ensure precise budgeting and financial planning for a wide range of projects. Our team of experienced professionals utilizes advanced software, industry best practices, along with utilizing Rsmeans and other sources, to find material and labor cost to deliver accurate cost estimates, helping clients manage expenses effectively and avoid unforeseen financial pitfalls. Royce Consulting's meticulous approach includes detailed cost analysis, risk assessment, and value engineering. Scheduling Service: We also offer scheduling and planning services, as we know the importance of timing and having a reliable schedule to drive a construction project and the reliability of such schedule. We have a team of scheduling experts, who specializes in creating custom construction schedules that will keep your project on track every step of the way. We are capable of aiding from initial planning stages to final inspections. Our innovative scheduling tools and experience schedulers help prevent delays and streamline communication. We primarily use P6 Primavera to make our scheduling reports, but we are also capable of using MS Projects as well. We adapt to any changes ensuring your project run smoothly. My experience: As far as my personal experience, I have project management experience working for a General Contractor, which includes reviewing construction project documents and reviewing and submitting submittal documents and shop drawings in Procore, for the design team to review. I also have experience sending RFIs to the design team for their review and response. I have experience coordinating with the different subcontractors, both in the field and in the office. I have priced different scope of works and received proposals and request for change orders from various subcontractors from different divisions and scopes.

I have a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a major in mathematics and a Master of Science in Business Information Systems. I have experience in managing scope, schedule, cost and risk. I am very comfortable working remotely and managing a remote team in multiple time zones and countries. I have used Microsoft Project to create Project Plans and track progress on timelines and deliverables. Since joining Upwork I have provided my project management skills using MS Project to many clients in a very wide range of businesses including: Boat Manufacturing, Cancer Testing, Civil Engineering, Commercial Real Estate, Electrical Contracting (Transformer and Sub Station Installation), Event Planning (New Year’s Eve Fireworks Display), Hospital Systems (Departmental Education and Meeting Scheduling), Interior Design, Medical Devices, Pharmaceuticals, Residential and Commercial Construction (Major Airport Remodeling), Solar Engineering, Veterinary Sciences and Web Development, among dozens of other projects. I have experience with Integrated Master Projects, Resource Pools, Earned Value, Critical Paths and Sub Projects as well. I have taught MS Project to clients at all levels of expertise as well as mentoring more junior project managers. I will bring to you PMI Certified Project Manager experience in Application Development as well as Engineering and Construction. I am available immediately.

I'm a Civil Engineer with experience in coastal engineering, civil engineering infrastructure works, marine construction, dredging, structural, and geotechnical engineering. I have experience in construction/project management as well (can perform scheduling, estimating, bid management, etc.) I excel at CAD drafting as well. Throw me any project and I will deliver!