Leslie Godfrey

About Leslie Godfrey

Experienced Senior Project Manager and current AWS CWI. Owner of GreyBeard Construction…

Experience

1. Project Manager Estimator

   Elite Construction Development

   Sep 2024 — Present

   Lead and coordinate construction projects, including Hanford Department of Energy projects, custom residential builds, commercial developments, and remodels.• Responsible for managing project timelines, budgets, and risks while ensuring exceptional client satisfaction and quality standards.• Oversee projects from design to completion, ensuring milestones and budgets are met.• Maintain effective communication with clients, addressing needs and managing expectations• Prepare internal and external reports on project status, costs, and timelines.• Facilitate permitting processes with local building/planning departments.• Lead weekly site meetings, coordinating with Superintendents and subcontractors.• Manage project documentation, including RFIs, change orders, and submittals.• Develop and maintain project schedules, distributing updates as needed.• Collaborate with accounting to finalize invoices and manage project costs.• Conduct site visits to review progress, enforce safety protocols, and maintain a professional company image.• Support project close-out activities, ensuring all deliverables are completed.• Recruit, train, and manage subcontractors to uphold quality standards.

Education

• Big Bend Community College

  Associate's degree, Welding Technology/Welder

• Colorado Technical University

  Bachelor's degree, Project Management

  2026