John Avila

Paul Avila

Chief Operating Officer

Paul Avila joined Byrne in 2005 and serves as Chief Operating Officer coordinating the systems, practices, and policies between Business Development, Marketing, Estimating, Virtual Design and Construction, Accounting, Operations, and Administration to ensure continued growth and improvement in the company’s day to day operations. Paul is a 2002 graduate of Texas A&M University with a degree in Construction Science.

Paul grew through the estimating ranks and continues to take an active role in maintaining strong relationships throughout the subcontractor community.

Paul’s career has focused around teamwork and collaboration. He makes it a priority that our clients along with Team Byrne feel a part of the Byrne Family. In addition to overseeing project pursuits and preconstruction, Paul continues to promote our culture as a family-owned company. His passion for Byrne has left a lasting impression on nearly all aspects of Byrne life.

Paul serves on the board of the Byrne Foundation and directs many of our philanthropic efforts in the community including the Byrne Charity Golf Tournament which benefits The Art Station.

Paul is an avid hunter and outdoorsman. He and his family spend as much time as possible managing the family’s Rolling A Ranch. When the weather keeps him in town, he can be found brewing craft beers with his homebrew club.

What Our Friends Say
Jack Durham, Senior Construction Manager (Retired)
"Byrne’s preconstruction services are exemplary. The estimating staff is both creative and innovative in assisting an Owner in achieving the stated budget."
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Michael Kovacs, City Manager
"The Byrne team has been a pleasure to work with. They are positive, competent, hard-working, and solution focused. They provide realistic advice and suggestions that are in the City’s best interest, and are very customer oriented."
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Mike Frisbee, P.E. Director/City Engineer
"I want to also compliment your team’s dedication after the project’s completion and throughout the warranty period. You have been quick to respond to any need that we had as we settled into our new building."
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Mindy Manson, City Manager
"Byrne’s staff are all hard-working, patient, customer service oriented individuals who are very knowledgeable in their field. Every deadline was met, every estimate was accurate and every commitment was honored. We look forward to the opportunity to work with Byrne Construction Services again in the future."
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Mike Frisbie, P.E. Director/City Engineer
"Byrne has been a true partner to the City in the construction of multiple high profile projects and I would highly recommend your services to any potential client."
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Brian James, Exec. Director of Development
"Byrne was an ideal team member and worked in a proactive manner to solve problems and offer suggestions. We feel fortunate to have had the Byrne team as a part of this successful effort, and would like to compliment your staff."
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Theresa Kloewar, Bariatric Program Director
"I want to give positive feedback to the Byrne team. Not only did they finish on time, but they were excellent to work with. Great experience and different than any other construction project I have been a part of."
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Dennis Burrell, Director of Plant Operations
"Byrne demonstrated the highest quality of professionalism any Construction Manager could show. All the work at this facility was done in a safe manner and with the highest quality craftsmanship. I would highly recommend the Byrne construction team to any hospital looking for a quality contractor."
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Stephen Springs, AIA, Senior Principal
"[Byrne's] professionalism and client-first project focus set them apart from many experiences we have had with other contractors. It is without hesitation that we welcome ongoing opportunities to continue working with Byrne, and we have no reservations in recommending Byrne to others in similar pursuits."
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Tamara Wootton Forsyth, Associate Director of Facilities Management
"The [Eagle Family Plaza] project was an unqualified success and was completed on time and within budget. DMA Trustees and staff alike appreciated the partnership that was forged during construction. We confidently commend Byrne's professionalism and skill in bringing any task they undertake to successful fruition."
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Tony Blaas, Principal
"Byrne Construction is founded on the highest ethical standards “the values of honesty, quality and hard work”. These ‘core values’ are of significant importance to those inside the organization because they guide all the actions endured during the course of a project. I have personally seen these values in action on our most recent completed project with Byrne Construction – the Coppell Library and Community Commons."
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Patrick Rosso, Facilities Program Manager
"I would like to express my sincere appreciation for the level of professionalism your company has demonstrated on the construction of Bell’s Training Academy. Over the past three years my team has been engaged in approximately 50 projects worldwide. We have encountered numerous architectural, construction, and interior design firms. Your team has surpassed my expectations in many aspects of this project. Their willingness to hold the customer in high regard coupled with high caliber construction techniques contributed to a successful, on-time completion."
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Vickie Loftice, Managing Director of Community Service
"Given that the NRH Centre project was the city's first CMAR project, Byrne was outstanding in helping to guide us through this construction delivery method including preconstruction services. They were right on target with estimating, staying within budget and delivering the project on time. Working together as a team was critical to the success of the project."
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