Owner’s Rep / Construction Manager developed and coordinated multiple ADA ramp RFP bidding documents and ensured strict compliance with CZS, IDNR and Forest Preserve District of Cook County public procurement requirements. Participated weekly construction meetings between contractor, architect and CZS staff for a restroom renovation to mediate issues and monitor progress. Tasked with managing and inspecting Brookfield Zoo paving repairs – Phase II which included identifying potential fall hazards, developing and coordinating repair schedule with paving contractor to maximize daily paving efficiencies, monitored contractor progress, quality of workmanship, as well as, communicating paving repairs with in-house senior managers, animal exhibit curators, lead keepers, and guest services to ensure the safety and welfare of the animal collection, guests, and employees.

Performed liaison role to the Client's Construction Project Managers to help ensure that the performance of the work was consistent with the scope and performance criteria of the SIP program.Tasked with reviewing project design scope for 7 schools with a construction value in excess of $11,000,000, advised PBC of potential design and construction scope conflicts, coordinated and proposed cost effective design solutions with Design Build team.Assigned as a design resource to Design Builders, as a quality assurance / quality control peer reviewer, assuring the highest quality of workmanship is executed, and all work complies with approved plans, specifications, CPS design guidelines and City of Chicago Building Codes.Assisted design build managers implementing minimally accessible project scope to CPS schools by identifying potential path of travel improvements based on CPS-ADA design guidelines for renovations.

Conducted countywide real estate inventory, space utilization and programming study, complete facility condition assessment on owned propertyTasked with coordinating and interviewing county agencies and documenting department deficienciesSurveyed existing working environment and space needs based on agencies function and servicesEntered gathered information from survey into Sharepoint master databaseAssisted project managers in developing long range capital improvement plans for utilizing real estate assets in the most efficient and cost effective manner

Delivers design solutions, space planning, and construction administration for residential and commercial projects from initial conceptual design phase through construction administrationEstablished contact with prospective clients, providing a comprehensive presentation of architectural services for residential and commercial projects from initial schematic design through construction administration.Drafted project proposals based on scope of work, budget, client goals and expectations. Conducted Architect / Client contract negotiations based on client / project requirements and architectural services renderedSolicited & prepared Requests for Proposals (RFP) for bidding design & engineering consultants Conducted bi-weekly meetings with engineers, contractors, and clients to ensure project completion and within budget.Coordinated architectural documents with engineering disciplines and resolved potential scope conflictsDelegate tasks to assigned staff and consultants as required to develop a comprehensive set of Construction Documents and specifications to secure building permit

Coordinated meterial orders with construction schedule and meterial lead timesTasked with coordinating and supervising the construction activities of subcontractorsDirected self performing field personnel to achieve project completion on schedule and within budgetResponsible for construction quality control, assures the highest quality of workmanship is executed, conforming to approved plans and specificationsIdentified and resolved construction issues as required to maintain project milestones and critical construction paths

Integral project team member for various municipal, recreational, and park district projects from schematic design through construction administration.Assisted Project Manager / Architect in adhering to project schedule and budget by facilitating the timely exchange of design revisions to team members. Tasked with an array of administrative duties during the construction administration phase such as minutes of meeting, bi-weekly job site observation reports, responding to contractor Requests for Information in a timely manner and reviewing shop drawings to maintain project on schedule.

Delivered multiple mid to high end residential projects within project deadlines to secure building permits contributing to increased profit margins by 15%Collaborated with contractors to ensure specifications adherence. Managed documents and coordinated mailings for all project phases.