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Hydro-Vac, Inc.

HVI has been a family-owned and operated company since 2001. In 2020, Caleb stepped in on a truck and worked part-time at night and on the weekends to learn what it took to run the company from an operational and business standpoint. Caleb has started and sold his small businesses, so his experience as a young entrepreneur transfers over to his role at HVI.

- Caleb oversees ongoing business operations within the company. 
- Jobsite crews and office staff report directly to Caleb. 
- Caleb is reporting directly to the CEO.

Currently, Caleb oversees close to 20 employees and 7 service crews.

Chief Operating Officer

- Directing the day to day operations. 
- Directing 6-7 crews, fleet vehicles, and managing 12-14 people.
- Online job bidding and estimating. Proficient in several construction softwares.
- Fielding all company / customer calls and emails.
- Assisting in recruiting new employees, fielding resumes to the CEO
- Running advertising ads across platforms. 
Google, Facebook, LinkedIn, and web platforms.
- Overseeing the Hydro Excavation division; invoicing, billing, vendors, and health & safety program.
- Daily, weekly, and quarterly reports for various organizations. Such as DOT, FMSCA, and various Unions.

—— ACHIEVEMENTS ——
- In 4 months, I have assisted in hiring, onboarding, and training 2 full-time crews. 
- Bringing in an additional 50-100k gross per month. 

- In 6 months, I completely took over bidding/estimating. 
- Largely contributing to the 400% increase in net income for the company.

Head Operations Manager and Coordinator

Framework - Construction Recruiting

Helping framework connect more people to more opportunities through online and social media initiatives.

Consultant / Contractor Role

- Creating videos
- Online campaigns 
- Assisting in the recruitment process

Marketing Outreach Consultant

Fouss Vending

Self Started a Vending Machine Company from my Dorm Room.

* Providing Vending Machines AND Micro-Markets to businesses sized Small to Medium 
* Scaling the business consistently 
* Donating a Percentage of Profits to various charities designed to help people out of crisis

—— ACHIEVEMENTS ——
Sold the company. Bought by a vending machine startup company. 
* Exited at 21 years old.

Ambassadors for Business

* Consistently served as a volunteer at AFB events
* Assisted in setting up and takedown of the event
* Assisted in maintaining the community and socializing of the events
* Engaged with numerous local professionals in their field
* Built long-term friendships with local business executives
* Spoke on the "Do Something Initiative" at an event

Ambassador

5 Things About ME ⬇️

- I’m a Christ Follower
- I’m a Husband
- I’m a Father 
- I’m a Business Owner
- I’m a Coach & Consultant 


CALEB Fouss 👷🏼‍♂️👨🏼‍💻

Hey, I’m Matt.
I’m a Construction Project Manager by trade, but my mission runs deeper than just managing projects.

My mission? To help the next generation of construction professionals accelerate their careers and help construction companies work smarter, communicate better, and stop tripping over the same issues every job.

If you’re a Project Engineer, APM, Field Engineer, Intern, or just trying to figure out how to level up in this industry, you’re exactly who I’m building content for. (And if you’re running a Construction or ConTech company and want a shortcut to strategy, clarity, and traction, I’ve got you too.)

I can help in a few key areas:

* Content + Strategy Consulting — I build brands and voices that the construction world actually wants to follow (not just corporate fluff)

* Influencer Marketing — With over 100,000 followers across platforms , it sounds weird (and cringe) to say, but I’ve found myself at a point where I can help your brand reach your ICP.  This isn’t just a pay to play game though.  I am only representing brands and tools, that I personally use myself or that I find actually useful in making the Construction Industry better. 

* Fractional Innovation Officer — I help Subs, GCs, and Owner’s Reps vet and implement tech that doesn’t waste time or make life harder. (My heart really goes out to the smaller Trades Contractors who don’t have the time or budget to have a large in-house Innovation Team or demo-ing dozens of tools to determine a proper fit.)

* ConTech Advisor & Affiliate Partner — I partner with construction tech startups to give product feedback, make intros, and grow adoption

* Owner’s Rep Services — I’m an Owner’s Rep in my day job.  From precon through closeout, I represent the Owner’s best interest and make sure the process doesn’t fall apart midstream


I’m not here to go viral. I’m here to help make the construction world better.  Whether that means giving advice to a young PE, helping a founder rethink their GTM strategy/ messaging, or guiding an Owner/ developer through design + delivery without it turning into a dumpster fire.

Anyone can build a building. It’s the experience along the way that matters.

If you’ve got a project, product, or person that needs help, hit me up!
✉️ matt@constructionyeti.com

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Obviously, all the content I post on LinkedIn is 100% my own views and opinions (bad jokes and all). They do not reflect the views or opinions of AG|CM or any other entity I am not in Ownership of.

Matt PMP

For once, the superintendent isn’t on the jobsite.

Not because everything’s perfect.
Not because the schedule caught a break.

Because the weather said, “Nope.” The snow and ice finally shut it down.

Gates locked.
Trailers iced over.
The site looks like a freezer aisle.

He’s still checking the jobsite cameras.
Still watching the forecast.
Still mentally rearranging the next two weeks.

Tomorrow, it’s back to it (maybe)
Today, the superintendent thaws out and gets some well deserved rest and relaxation (mostly)

Matt Graves  PMP, CCM

Making Construction Smarter (and Fun) Again || Construction Project Manager || ConTech Advisor || Meme Enthusiast

Most “AI for construction” content falls into 1 of 2 buckets: 

1. Vague hype
2. Or a sales demo pretending to be education

This week’s ConTech Corner is neither.

We highlighted: AI Blueprint: A Skool community built by Zach Koerber from Contracts Connected, that shows contractors how to actually use AI. (not just talk about it)

Real guides.
Real resources.
Real workflows.
Real problems solved.

No theory. No buzzwords. No “someday this might help you” energy.

Zach was cool enough to give the Construction Yeti community a 7-day free trial to kick the tires, run through some trainings, and see what the community is all about.  

More details and the Free Trial link in this week’s Construction Curiosities Newsletter:

https://lnkd.in/guxviWQP

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