Commercial and Retail Construction Project Manager• Oversees that construction project from start to finish• Perform a key role in project planning and execution on site on schedule and within budget and identification of resources needed• Oversee and coordinate subcontractor’s work is in conformance to contract documents • Project accounting functions including managing the budget, tracking team expenses and minimizing exposure and risk in the project • Review and approve all project costs and subcontractors bills• Prepare and submit all pay applications for owners to approve• Ensure that construction activities move according to predetermined schedule• Communicate effectively with the subcontractor’s responsible for completing various phases of the project• Coordinate the efforts of all parties involved in the project, which include the architects, consultants, subcontractors and own forces• Monitor the progress of the construction activities on a regular basis and hold regular status meetings with all the sub teams• Maintain strict adherence to the quality and safety standards• Project Buyouts: Carefully analyze subcontractor proposals, issue contracts• Submittals: Coordinate/supervise with Project Engineer• Prepare and issue change orders• Track costs and cash flow management throughout project • Close Out of Project: Oversee distribution of clout out material; facilitate prompt punch list, final sign off, completion and resolution of all contract paperwork for final acceptance by client• Ensure adequate manpower and resources are in use to comply with project schedule• Travels long distances to various job sites to walk and review work with subcontractors, Superintendents and city code workers

- Managing Partner and co-founder of the "Tot2Walk" an award winning innovative baby walking aid

• Communicate regularly with clients and internal staff to resolve variances discovered during routine account reconciliation• Prepare adjustments, refunds, and payment applications in accordance with proper accounting procedures• Collect on past due accounts and partner with clients to bring accounts current to ensure company cash objectives are met• Create, run and manipulate reports in People Soft, Great Plains and JD Edwards AS400 systems to effectively identify past due accounts, reconcile accounts, or provide reports to leadership as requested

- Composed Project Issue Narratives and established an Entitlement for Merit for contractor’s Delay Claims- Collected and analyzed client project documents, communicated with clients to clarifyinformation received and got a good understanding of the project and the issues of concern- Thoroughly examined the project contract, CPM Schedule, and project drawings in search of exculpatory clauses and amicable dispute resolution- Performed Time Impact Analysis to convey real-time delays to the impacted construction schedule- Created spreadsheets using MS Excel to communicate costs and schedule impacts effectively- Created Technical Proposals for client’s Request for Equitable Adjustments and Change Orders- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously and maintained company budgetary standards- Experienced working with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense FAR Contracts

- Owned and operated a full service interlocking concrete paving and asphalt maintenance business- Wrote formal Proposals and performed estimating, take-offs and scheduling procedures (MS Project)- Met face to face with potential clients, discussed design options, material implementation and closed sales- Provided excellent customer service and client communication to expedite customer inquiries and concerns, change orders and Municipal issues - Maximized job efficiency and profit margin by thoroughly planning, estimating and executing operations - Created and implemented successful marketing strategies including logo design andinternet advertising - Screened and hired Subcontractors and K&G Paving personnel- Purchased and maintained equipment and inventory- Controlled all accounting procedures, proficient using QuickBooks accounting software

- Assisted in the completion of multiple audits for publicly traded companies including the close of a full set of financial statements- Used paperless auditing systems – ProSystems- Performed tests of management assertions of the financial statements as it relates to GAAP - Carried out research assignments conveying results directly with senior audit management- Traveled to onsite locations to perform physical counts and observance tests

- Supervised a crew of 5 to 8 employees ensuring safety compliance, accurate purchase order assembly and inventory controls- Involved in the planning of warehoused merchandise for reliable and swift order delivery- Performed packing, shipping and warehousing duties including operating a forklift and purchase order assembly- Assisted the warehouse manager in day-to-day operations and delivered periodic reports on processes metrics and accident reports- Maintained safety records and updated OSHA compliance schedules