Greg Byrnes
About Greg Byrnes
Greg Byrnes is a Project Manager with extensive experience in large-scale construction projects, specializing in mass timber and tilt-up concrete panel structures. He has worked at Swinerton since 2019 and previously held positions at Pepper Construction Group, where he managed award-winning projects.
Work at Swinerton
Greg Byrnes has been employed at Swinerton as a Project Manager since 2019. He operates in the Portland, Oregon area and has accumulated five years of experience in this role. His responsibilities include overseeing large-scale construction projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget.
Previous Experience at Pepper Construction Group
Prior to his current position, Greg Byrnes worked at Pepper Construction Group. He served as a Project Manager for 10 months in 2018 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Before that, he held the roles of Project Engineer I from 2011 to 2014 and Project Engineer II from 2015 to 2017, gaining valuable experience in project management and engineering.
Education and Expertise
Greg Byrnes studied at the University of Cincinnati, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management in 2011. His education laid the foundation for his expertise in managing large-scale construction projects, particularly those involving mass timber and tilt-up concrete panel structures.
Project Management Achievements
Greg Byrnes has managed several notable projects throughout his career. He oversaw the Hidden Creek Community Center project, which received multiple awards, including the 2021 Oregon DJC Top Project and the 2022 WoodWorks U.S Wood Design Regional Excellence Award. Additionally, he led the J.W. Peck Federal Building Interior Improvements & Modernization project, which is LEED Accredited.
Experience with Complex Renovations
Greg Byrnes has experience in coordinating complex renovations and expansions. Notable projects include the Tachi Palace Casino Resort, which featured a 110,000 square foot interior remodel and a 35,000 square foot gaming space expansion. He also oversaw the University of Notre Dame - Jenkins & Nanovic Halls project, which achieved LEED Silver certification and won the 2018 AIA Distinguished Building Award.