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Kelly Knoedler

@kellyknoedler

Operations and administrative manager specializing in construction scheduling, billing, compliance, and multi-project coordination.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a full-time, local or travel-based construction operations/administrative role where I can own scheduling, billing, permits, documentation, and compliance—coordinating teams and vendors to keep projects moving efficiently.

I’m an Operations and Administrative Manager and partner with deep experience running day-to-day administration for a construction and fabrication business. I manage QuickBooks, payroll, accounts payable and receivable, invoicing, customer billing, and financial recordkeeping while keeping project documentation complete from estimate to final installation.

I’ve coordinated scheduling and compliance across fast-paced construction environments—handling permits, utility locates, inspections, employee files, OSHA and SDS documentation, and company compliance records. In addition, I support field operations by preparing estimates, purchase orders, work orders, and reports, serving as the primary point of contact for customers, vendors, subcontractors, and field crews.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Partner, Operations & Admin Manager

MK Fabrication LLC

Jan 2016 - Jul 2026 (10 years 6 months)

Directed the daily operations of a construction and fabrication business, managing QuickBooks, payroll, accounts payable/receivable, invoicing, customer billing, and financial recordkeeping. Coordinated project schedules, served as primary customer/vendor/subcontractor contact, and maintained employee, licensing, insurance, OSHA, SDS, and other compliance documentation.

Administrative Operations

Long Fence Company

Aug 2022 - Jun 2025 (2 years 10 months)

Scheduled and coordinated more than 100 installation projects each week across multiple states, coordinating permits, utility locates, inspections, and project documentation. Managed commercial accounts receivable/collections and maintained customer, inventory, contracts, and legal project records while supporting multiple field crews and deadlines.

Project Scheduling Permits Management Utility Locating Project Documentation Accounts Receivable Collections Contract Administration

Field Ops & Heavy Equipment Operator

Pleasants Excavating and Construction

Feb 2020 - Jun 2022 (2 years 4 months)

Coordinated daily work assignments and supported construction site logistics by scheduling equipment and assisting with construction drawing and grade plan reads for daily operations. Completed equipment inspections, supported compaction testing, and maintained related documentation while facilitating communication between field operations and project leadership.

Field Operations Construction Documentation Inspection Documentation Compaction Testing Support

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Baltimore

Bachelor of Engineering in Construction Management, Construction Management

2008 - 2012

Activities and societies: Relevant coursework: Mechanical, Electrical, & Plumbing (MEP) Systems; Construction Safety Management; Construction Materials & Methods. Certifications: OSHA 10 & 30 Hour Construction Safety.

Earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Construction Management from the University of Baltimore, graduating in 2012. Completed coursework in construction safety, materials and methods, and MEP systems.