Cassandra Ortiz

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Assistant Pre-Construction Manager @ Catalyze
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Tarrytown, New York, United States, United States
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About Cassandra Ortiz

At Catalyze, my role as an Assistant Pre-Construction Manager involves building the bridge between development and construction department’s with a focus on financial foresight and strategic project development. My recent tenure at Enica Engineering as a Project Manager honed my skills in scheduling, project controls, and financial tracking, overseeing 15 active projects with proficiency in Smartsheet and Ajera.With a rich background in construction management, successfully navigated the challenges of market, ensuring projects are feasible and have a pathway to a successful closing.

Cassandra Ortiz's Current Company Details
Catalyze

Catalyze

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Assistant Pre-Construction Manager
Cassandra Ortiz Work Experience Details
  • Catalyze
    Assistant Pre-Construction Manager
    Catalyze Oct 2024 - Present
    Houston, Tx, Us
  • Enica Engineering
    Project Manager
    Enica Engineering Jun 2024 - Oct 2024
    New York, New York, Us
    Controls Engineering Firm/Building Management Systems:- Responsible for the Scheduling, project controls, financial tracking, accrual accounting and monthly invoicing for 15 active projects.Skills:Smartsheet scheduling Ajera accounting management software
  • Aspen Power
    Director, Project Development, Multifamily
    Aspen Power Dec 2022 - Mar 2024
    New York, Ny, Us
    - Served as the Owner or Customer representative and carried out duties required by the Customer’s contract(s) primarily in the California Multifamily market.- Coordinated with a multi-departmental team to ensure that the quality of projects that were coming through the origination pipeline were feasible, constructable, and profitable. - Participated in Investment Committee meeting to support origination efforts to progress the opportunities in the pipeline. - In 2023 the Pre-Development team successfully applied to 50 applications for VNEM 2.0 deadline in California, and then 86 applications for the February 2024 VNEM deadline.
  • Aspen Power
    Project Manager
    Aspen Power May 2021 - Dec 2022
    New York, Ny, Us
    - Served as the Owner or Customer representative and carried out duties required by the Customer’s contract(s). - Developed over 25 solar projects solar projects in both C&I and Ground Mount, simultaneously managing non-ministerial permitting, interconnection, and construction and closeout timelines. - Supported origination efforts, ensuring that project bids sent out by pre-construction were both competitive and feasible against the project’s financial model.- Created full project development schedules and high-level construction and interconnection schedules, to establish reasonable and achievable construction start and commercial operation dates. - Managed development schedule and budget to ensure timely and cost-effective project completion. - Managed portfolios of projects with an eye to project metrics, implementing streamlined processes for large volume and to ensure shorter cycle times.- Coordinated with internal departments to ensure successful project construction and closing, communicating regularly with legal, engineering, pre-construction, execution, QA/QC and finance colleagues.- Engaged third party vendors and consultants as needed for project development and permitting expertise. - Worked with state, county and local governments, community groups, and neighbors.- Managed and solved all required real estate issues, negotiating easements with the legal department to achieve full site control. - Brought projects to the internal “Notice to Proceed” stage gate, delivering to the Operations organization in a timely manner to maintain construction start dates. - Followed the Notice to Proceed to close out. - Managed and mentored 4 project analysts.- Reviewed RFP, PPA, SPSA, and/or other energy off-take and site licensing documents and supported due diligence and negotiation efforts alongside the organization team.
  • Bright Power, Inc.
    Project Manager For On-Site Generation
    Bright Power, Inc. Jun 2019 - May 2021
    New York, Ny, Us
    ­Managed the construction oversight for over 32 solar photovoltaic construction installation projects in New York City after contract to close out. ­-Current Projects:o 95.04kW Ballasted CAMBA Gardens, Brooklyn, NY; 158kW Pergola 1675 Westchester Square, Bronx, NY; over 400kW tilted planes at Far Rockaway Village, Queens, NY; 115 kW Pergola Mill Brook Terrace, Bronx, NY; 2MW Roof Mounted NYCHA RAD 3, Brooklyn, NY; 100kW Ballasted the Fountains, Brooklyn, NY; 156.92kW Pergola Sendero Verde B, Manhattan, NY; 159kW Ballasted with attachments NYU Bobst Library, Manhattan, NY (union)­-Experience with managing the installation of ballasted mounted, pergola mounted, tilted plane and post and rail mounted, and roof mounted solar PV systems­-Executed the Con Edison and PSEG Utility Interconnection Process ­-Manage NYSERDA incentive application ­-Sub-Contractor Management, along with Safety and Environment compliance­-Maintain project schedule to ensure milestone are met as projected­-Procurement of all major materials, tools, and equipment­-OSHA 30-hour certification and Scaffolding 4-hour certifications­-Procore, Blue Beam, Microsoft Office Suite, Salesforce
  • Ray Builders
    Assistant Superintendent/Assistant Project Manager For Interiors
    Ray Builders Aug 2016 - Jul 2019
    ­-Monitored daily activities and compile reports on progress, confirm man count for sub-contractors, compliance, and obstacles­-Scheduled, coordinate, and manage the daily activities including dumpster rotation, managing general labor employees, supply ordering, managing and coordination of deliveries, ­-Ordered materials, supplies, and schedule deliveries ­-Guided and directed trade contractors and suppliers with locations and necessary tasks to be completed­-Read and analyzed construction drawings in order to direct and advise sub-contractors ­-Responsible for all tools, equipment and supplies on site, including placing orders for incidental tools and materials­-Development of detailed database which assists with the recording and delegation punch list items to appropriate subcontractors ­-Responded to RFIs and questions from contractors on Procore­-OSHA 10-hour certification and Scaffolding 4-hour certification­-Procore, Microsoft Office Suite
  • Peabody Essex Museum
    Assistant Registrar For Collections And Exhibitions
    Peabody Essex Museum Feb 2016 - Aug 2016
    Salem, Massachusetts, Us
    Manage temporary loans for art that will be exhibited and/or stored within the Museum. Maintain all paper and digital records pertaining to the exhibition objects. Oversee the coordination, receipt, preparation of condition reporting, loan and invoice processing, and shipment processing. Complete administrative tasks for the collection services department, as required.
  • Fuller Craft Museum
    Registrar And Collections Manager
    Fuller Craft Museum Apr 2012 - Mar 2016
    Primarily my responsibilities include monitoring the state of all incoming, outgoing and stored objects in the museum, develop and enforce policies and procedures pertaining to the acquisition, management and disposition of the collection. Aa registrar and collections manager, I maintained all records pertaining to objects for which the Fuller Craft Museum assumes responsibility, as well as the arrangement of accessions, loans, packing, shipping, handling, customs and insurance as it relates to museum materials.
  • Mass Audubon
    Gallery Assistant And Collections Volunteer, Visual Arts Center
    Mass Audubon Jun 2011 - Mar 2013
    Lincoln, Ma, Us
    • Assisted the Curator in facilitating incoming and outgoing objects and loans to Visual Art Center.• Assisted the Chief Curator with installation/dismantling of exhibits.• Catalogued museum’s collection of Robert Verity Clem art work, photographs, slides and papers using Microsoft Access.• Assisted with the development of exhibitions.• Supervision of gallery during hours of operations including cash management, public communication, customer service, and membership sales.• Provided administrative support to the Curatorial and Marketing departments.
  • Mass Audubon
    Camp Counselor
    Mass Audubon Apr 2012 - Aug 2012
    Lincoln, Ma, Us
    • Directly supervised a camping group ages 4-14• Developed, prepared and taught the art schools program curriculum • Coordinated with Camp Director’s job assignments of the Leaders In Training Program.• Report any problems with job performance or behavior of Leaders In Training to Camp Director• Assume responsibility for all pre-camp preparation including a checking all equipment and scheduling multiple activities • Coordinated with other counselors for scheduling daily activities• Responsible for daily clean up of camp area• Maintained camper safety -First Aid• Created a nurturing learning environment by breaking down steps so campers can be successful in activities • Ensured campers had fun, were safe and enjoyed the learning experiences• Provided the Camp Director with results of camp evaluations of the camp and staff.• Maintained an enthusiastic attitude throughout my time at the camp • Communicated with parents about student’s daily accomplishments, answered their questions • Followed camp objectives, rules, policies, and guidelines• Observed camper behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures, applied appropriate behavior management techniques• CPR and First Aid Training
  • Santander Bank, N.A.
    Branch Operations Manager
    Santander Bank, N.A. Jan 2009 - Jul 2010
    Boston, Ma, Us
    • Managed all tellers at the branch and maintained a successful schedule allowing for healthy work/life balance• Processed, reviewed and reconciled ATM activity, ACH activity, deposit transactions, check deposit and check clearing transactions• Analyzed work flow of the Bank on a continuous basis and make changes to improve efficiency and reduce cost• Evaluated the job performance of teller personnel to ensure a high standard of quality and service excellence is delivered to external and internal customers. • Created successful systems, programs, policies and procedures that helped with sales and productivity • Managed a budget for my department consistent with the overall strategic plan• Recruited and trained applicants for personnel vacancies, ensuring that the Bank is adequately staffed with competent employees• Risk management of bank operations, including the area of regulatory compliance pertaining to Deposit Operations and Loan Servicing
  • Bank Of America
    Bank Teller
    Bank Of America Oct 2007 - Sep 2008
    Charlotte, Nc, Us
    • Responsible for balancing all monetary currency, coin, and checks at each end of my shift • Calculated daily transactions using corporate computer programming , advances cash counting calculators/adding machines• Entered customers' transactions into computers accurately in order to record transactions and provide customer service• Resolved problems or discrepancies concerning customers' accounts• Promoted and sold products and/or services of Bank of America, such as travelers' checks, savings bonds, money orders, and cashier's checks,• Maintain basic corporate banking laws and ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and internal policies and procedures
  • Dxl Group
    Assistant Manager
    Dxl Group Jun 2003 - Oct 2007
    Canton, Ma, Us
    • Provided excellent customer service to all consumers; in person, online and over the phone• provided consumer information and resolved consumer issues • Responsible for opening and closing the store, cash handling, bank deposits at the end of each shift
  • Panamerican Consultants, Inc.
    Archaeological Field Technician
    Panamerican Consultants, Inc. May 2006 - Apr 2007
    • Phase I Archaeological Survey and Phase II Archaeological Testing• Catalogued and registered artifacts discovered on-site for clients
  • Buffalo Museum Of Science
    Intern
    Buffalo Museum Of Science Feb 2005 - May 2006
    Buffalo, Ny, Us
    • Handled and transported delicate and large sized artifacts, artworks, sculptures, and furniture either for exhibition, examination or re-housing.• Cataloged new acquisitions and/or donated objects into the museum’s Microsoft Access database, also updating the database when objects were removed for exhibition.• Re-organized storage areas in order to allow placement of additional objects.• Assisted the Chief Curator with the installation/dismantling of exhibits.• Created, designed an exhibit on human body modifications named ”Bodies of Art” Anthropology All Around exhibit space: January 2006- January 2007 • Researched and exhibited objects from the Anthropology collection at the Buffalo Museum of Science.• Partnered in the design and writing narrative for the exhibit.• Researched and wrote label text for artifacts from Maori, Africa, China, and American cultures.
  • Tommy Hilfiger
    Sales Assistant
    Tommy Hilfiger Apr 2001 - Apr 2003
    Amsterdam, North Holland, Nl
    • Provided excellent customer service • Cash handling• Sales and clothing merchandising• Creative clothing folding techniques

Cassandra Ortiz Skills

Museums Museum Collections Art Exhibitions Curating Art History Art Exhibit Design Visual Arts History Cultural Heritage Microsoft Office Cataloging Art Handling Fine Art Museum Education Arts Administration Contemporary Art Anthropology Customer Service Sculpture Operations Management Data Entry Raiser's Edge Photography Phone Etiquette Field Work Administrative Assistants Archaeology Filemaker Archival Research Archives Cash Flow Historical Research Outstanding Customer Service Administrative Support Tms Cash Handling Art Systems Exhibition Installation Exhibition Design Social Media Nonprofits Osha 10 Hr Certification

Cassandra Ortiz Education Details

  • Harvard Extension School
    Harvard Extension School
    Specializing In Collection Management And Art Registration.
  • Buffalo State University
    Buffalo State University
    Anthropology
  • Stony Brook University
    Stony Brook University
    Anthropology

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