Adam Byrne / Design + Build

Construction Project Manager & Builder

Owner-side coordination for high-end residential renovation. Residential and commercial projects since 2016.

$1.29M+
Total project budgets
16
Kitchen and bath renovations
13
Trades coordinated

Portfolio total includes additional projects beyond the three featured below.

Finished renovation — living room and kitchen with warm wood paneling, oak floors, and mid-century furnishings
Chief Architect render — white monochrome visualization of the living room and kitchen
Chief Architect render Build

Whole-home luxury renovation

Palos Verdes SFH

Managed owner-side coordination from design intent through final walk, aligning contractors and vendors around structural work, utilities, finishes, and exterior improvements.

Location
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
Scope
Whole-home luxury renovation
Role
Design + owner-side coordination
Exterior
Exterior at dusk
Front door
Exterior backyard
Living Room
Living room
Living room alternate angle
Kitchen
Kitchen wide view
Kitchen stove wall
Kitchen fridge wall
Kitchen sink wall
Kitchen island with bar seating and view toward the bedroom hall
Kitchen looking toward the dining area and large picture window
Kitchen sink wall with walnut cabinetry and garden window
Kitchen fridge and coffee wall with continuous walnut cabinetry
Bedrooms
Master bedroom
Bedroom 2
Bedroom 3
Bedroom 4 / Office
Master closet
Office / Studio
Office and studio with wood paneling, vaulted ceiling, desk, sofa, and easel
Bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathroom 2
Backyard view
Portuguese Bend
Portuguese Bend coastal view

Selected projects

Mixed-use renovations

5119 Eagle Rock Blvd

Los Angeles, CA 90042

$314,000 Renovation budget

Owner / Investor Renovation: Managed scope, subcontractor follow-up, material and finish selections, and inspection readiness through completion.

Brick mixed-use building at 5119 Eagle Rock Boulevard
6 apartments / 3 commercial units
Eagle Rock commercial interior with exposed brick and timber ceiling
Interior commercial unit

105 East Pittsburgh Street

Greensburg, PA

$240,000 Renovation budget

Owner / Investor Renovation: Tracked renovation scopes, budgets, open items, and trade sequencing to keep the build on schedule and to specification.

East Pittsburgh Street brick apartment building with ground-floor storefronts
10 residential units / 2 commercial storefronts
Renovated apartment kitchen at East Pittsburgh Street with wood cabinets and tall windows
Apartment kitchen renovation

Background

Experience and capabilities

Project Manager & Construction Coordinator

Residential / commercial real estate renovation, 2016–Present

Coordinate owners, contractors, vendors, and inspectors. Lead design efforts including space planning and material selection. Track scope and priorities from design intent through construction and final punch.

President, AquaStar

Los Angeles / Qingdao, 2011–2015

Led 200+ staff and a wholly owned overseas factory. Grew annual revenue from approximately $5M to $10M. Managed production, purchasing, logistics, quality control, and finance.

Earlier roles at AquaStar

VP, Sales & Marketing, 2008–2011
Art Director / Designer, 2002–2008

Project and field

Scopes and cost tracking
Subcontractor coordination
Plans and finish selections
Inspections and punch lists

Tools

Excel / Google Sheets
QuickBooks and project trackers
Adobe Creative Suite
Chief Architect, SketchUp, CAD

Education

B.A., Johnston Center for Integrative Studies
University of Redlands, 2000