About Us
We are a customer service company that happens to be in construction
Schneider Construction & Restoration was founded in 2002 by its President, Larry Schneider, who was born and raised in Old Metairie and still resides there with his wife and two daughters. He attended Tulane University on a Baseball scholarship and served as the Team’s Captain for three years. He graduated in 1994 with a Bachelor of Science in Management with a concentration in Finance. After a three-year stint as a commercial banker and stockbroker, Larry decided to switch careers and was hired by a large New Orleans based General Contractor where he was first trained as a project manager and then was put in charge of several multi-million dollar commercial construction projects. Larry used his “Big Company” knowledge and skills to start his own business and applies them to running Schneider’s projects.
Our Expertise
Founded by President Larry Schneider, a finance graduate with vast experience in commercial construction, our company stands out for its commitment to excellence and client satisfaction. Larry's vision and leadership drive our team to consistently deliver quality craftsmanship and innovative solutions.
Why Choose Us?
We pride ourselves on having a team that can turn any customer experience into a memorable one. Our standard is making sure our clients can have an easy, comfortable and simple process where they trust us throughout the entire project. We have an amazing Project Management team who are experts in their field and will always have the clients best interests in mind.
Building or renovating a home can be stressful—but it doesn’t need to be! Our processes are designed to put our customer’s experience first. Quality materials and sound construction techniques are table stakes for contractors who want to stay in business, but an often-overlooked consideration is what is it going to be like for the homeowner during the construction process. All construction projects have challenges, but our clients enjoy the process because we work to make the experience pleasant and fun. Creating your dream home should be a pleasant and fulfilling experience.
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The Schneider Team
Larry Schneider
“Larry accomplishes things most contractors can’t—or won’t. He thinks about things from a design perspective, genuinely caring not only about how the house is going to appear, but how it will function”
— Lindsay Woolf, Architect
Mallory Hymel
Mallory is a customer service “Rock Star” and a natural leader. As Vice President of Operations, she oversees and is actively involved in all projects. She is our longest tenured manager and has a Construction Management Degree from LSU. Before being promoted, Mallory excelled in her role successfully completing dozens of winning projects. Our clients absolutely love her. She leads the team in 5 Star Reviews.
Julie Schneider
Julie is diligent, conscientious, and organized. As an Assistant Project Manager, Julie thoroughly enjoys interacting with our clients and vendors. Julie graduated from Tulane University where she starred on the volleyball team and recently retired after 25 years of teaching at Metairie Park Country Day School. She is also the wife of Larry, our President. Julie’s positive demeanor and professionalism are a great boost to our company culture.
Kristin Guilott
Kristin loves to “Wow” our clients. Her constant drive for successful outcomes along with her willingness to please make her a standout project manager. Kristin graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi, has a Master’s Degree in Theatrical Design and previously worked for museum exhibits. She has contributed to the success of our company in numerous ways and is the ultimate team player.
Ellen Buckman
Ellen is a Project Manager whose organizational and logistical skills are off the charts. She graduated Cum Laude from Tufts University and has a Master’s Degree in Interior Design. Ellen’s background in commercial design allows her to bring an additional perspective to her projects with great respect for the design process. She is a wonderful communicator and always has a smile on her face. Ellen is a real “Go Getter.”
Alejandra Tovar
Alejandra is always looking to go above and beyond for our clients. She is conscientious of what homeowners want and need and works hard to coordinate our subcontractors and vendors to get the job done right. Alejandra graduated from Spring Hill College and worked in the film and TV industry for 14 years as a prop master, prop stylist, and set decorator; this gave her the basis for a start in construction project management. Alejandra's attentive approach makes any project feel easy.
Olman Castellanos
“Olman is an incredible carpenter, his skills are way beyond his years. He is a soft spoken, hard working leader with an "all business" attitude. His willingness to please and "wow" our clients is unmatched in this business.”
— Larry Schneider, President of Schneider Construction
Kate Launey
Kate is our new Selections Coordinator. With her excellent organizational skills, documentation abilities, and communication, she keeps our projects running smoothly and on schedule. Kate supports our clients through the selection process, making a potentially overwhelming experience much easier for them. Kate is a Summa Cum Laude graduate of Louisiana State University with a degree in Sport Administration and brings valuable experience from the competitive sports industry.
Christian Castellanos
“Christian is an integral part of our team. He possesses a unique combination of being a talented craftsman, problem solver, a great team leader and he’s focused on customer service”.
— Larry Schneider, President of Schneider Construction
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SCHNEIDER CONSTRUCTION & RESTORATION, NEW ORLEANS 504.371.5658