BUILD LLC

AJ monitors project performance to ensure all components are delivered according to the client’s expectations. He takes a leadership role in managing the client relationship together with the project resources. He oversees the GMP budgets, project operations, scheduling and financial reviews, and offers guidance throughout the entire construction process. The success AJ consistently attains in maintaining subcontractor resources, monitoring productivity, and overseeing safety and quality make him an incredibly valuable team member.

Over the past 20 years in the construction industry, William has managed over $100M of projects, from inception through warranty, for a wide variety of project types to include: clubhouse facilities, banks, office buildings, retail, fire stations, medical facilities, apartment buildings, assisted living facilities, condominiums, luxury homes, and industrial distribution facilities. William has held a state certified building license since 2002 and co-founded BUILD in 2006. He holds a degree from the University of Florida’s M.E. Rinker, Sr. School of Building Construction, the oldest, most prestigious construction school in the country.

Brian joined the BUILD family in the spring of 2016 bringing with him more than 20 years of experience in the construction industry. He has been involved on both the commercial and residential sides of contracting with a background in retail, clubhouse, luxury single family custom homes, and multi-family home projects. His responsibilities as Vice President include owner relations, contracts, budget control, value engineering, and overseeing the project teams during pre-construction through post-construction. Brian’s hands on experience along with his degree in construction management bring a complete understanding of construction to the BUILD team. 

Jay has been successfully managing construction projects for more than 20 years. Jay’s extensive industry experience includes: exquisitely designed cutting edge office spaces, wet labs, clean rooms, material testing facilities, video production studios, custom and chain restaurants, retail and high net worth investment banks, office buildings, churches, art galleries, retail stores, government buildings, medical/dental offices, new and renovated clubhouses, high-rise hotels, 25MW tracker style solar power plants, condominiums, and bespoke homes. Jay co-founded BUILD with Bill Gaston in 2006. Jay holds a degree, with honors, from the University of Florida’s M.E. Rinker, Sr. School of Building Construction, the oldest, most prestigious construction management school in the country. Jay currently leads BUILD Carolina headquartered in Asheville, North Carolina. 

Norm has over twenty-eight years of experience in the construction industry. Over the years, Norm has managed over 500 million dollars of commercial construction projects from inception through warranty for a wide variety of project types including clubhouse facilities, condominiums, independent living, office buildings, retail stores, fire stations, medical facilities, apartment buildings, and industrial distribution facilities. Norm has held a state certified General Contractor license since 2010 and is also a graduate of the University of Florida. As a Vice-President/Project Manager, Norm provides team leadership throughout the pre-construction and construction phases. He takes a leadership role in managing the client relationship and project resources. 

With experience as a field manager before becoming a Project Manager/Estimator, Chris understands all facets of the construction process. Chris manages all aspects associated with the project, monitoring from start to completion and overseeing the budgeting, project operations, financial reviews, and scheduling. He has a proven record of achieving goals and leading others to achieve success beyond expectations with experience in both the commercial and residential industry.

Gary has over twenty years of experience in the construction industry in both luxury residential and commercial projects. This vast experience allows for him to be versatile while providing excellent customer service to his clientele. As an Estimator/Project Manager, Gary monitors the project from start to completion where he will oversee the budget, project operations, financial reviews, schedules, as well as provide guidance and leadership for the client.  With previous experience as an on-site supervisor he has hands on involvement overseeing the intricacies of making a project successfully transition from the ground up. His approach ensures productivity, accountability among subcontractors, and ultimately customer service. 

Nick has experience estimating and managing a diverse set of commercial and residential construction as well as fiber optic projects. Nick monitors project performance to ensure that the construction process and the product exceed client expectations. He holds a master’s degree in construction and facilities management from the University of North Carolina Charlotte. His coordination of problem-solving efforts is unmatched!