Brandon Carter

Detail-oriented Project Manager with hands-on experience directing full-cycle construction projects, vendor submittals, permitting, and multi-site contractor execution. Combines private-sector construction management expertise with a 21-year U.S. Air Force background leading large-scale, compliance-driven operational programs.

Proven track record managing project budgets, cash-flow forecasts, cross-functional engineering deliverables, and strict job-site safety protocols. Adept at identifying schedule risks early and leading matrixed teams to deliver complex infrastructure projects on time and under budget.

Founder / Project Manager (Construction Operations) at Real Estate Development (2018-01 – Present)

Direct full-cycle execution for multi-site development and rehabilitation projects from pre-construction design and permitting through final inspection and completion.

• Manage daily construction operations with safety as the top priority, enforcing regulatory compliance and zero-incident site standards across all trade contractors.
• Maintain internal project accounting databases; build and track project budgets, milestone dates, and cash-flow projections to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Oversee procurement, contractor bid evaluations, and material packages to prevent supply-chain delays and align with design specifications.
• Coordinate cross-functional engineering and design teams to review technical submittals, resolve field constructability issues, and mitigate schedule and cost impacts.
• Act as primary point of contact for stakeholders, buyers, and city officials, providing transparent progress updates and resolving contract or operational issues promptly.

Quality Control Officer / Onsite Inspector at FEMA (DHS Contractor) (2017-01 – 2026-01)

• Led QA/QC audits across high-volume federal disaster response environments, evaluating technical inspection accuracy and regulatory compliance under tight deadlines.
• Performed rigorous risk and defect analysis, recommending immediate corrective actions to standardize field operational quality.
• Partnered with interagency stakeholders and site teams to resolve discrepancies in field reporting and support rapid decision-making.

Program Manager / Operations Leader at U.S. Air Force – Active Duty (1996-01 – 2017-01)

• MAJCOM Training Operations Manager: Directed enterprise allocation and operational execution of 50,000+ seats annually across geographically distributed units, maintaining 100% schedule and resource compliance.
• Combatant Command Operations (EUCOM): Managed complex, high-security operational programs under Top Secret clearance, coordinating daily interagency and cross-functional engineering/technical support teams.
• Technical & Electronics Operations: Led personnel and technical communications systems maintenance, maintaining peak operational readiness, equipment tracking, and risk mitigation strategies.

Bachelor of Science in Business Management – University of Maryland University College