Coordinate deliveries and develop inventory tracking system for over 40 event spacesMeet with construction managers, architects, structural engineers and contractors to determine scopes of work Monitor construction progress and work with contractors to ensure timely resolutions of construction issues on site Manage independent contractor services, performance, scheduling and invoicing Perform maintenance repairs to on-site infrastructure and equipment to limit interruptions in service and downtime

Directly interfaced with clients, addressing questions, managing expectations and communicating key updates on progressLed daily team check-in meetings to track progress, identify variables, establish goals and communicate client feedbackReviewed staff utilization and scheduling to optimize the timely execution of projects and increase profitabilityCollaborated with the CEO, CTO and CSO to develop a strategic vision, mission and values statement for SeeSaw LabsPerformed profitability analysis of historic projects to determine key opportunities for future business development and outlined key indicators to aid in avoiding unprofitable engagements

Structural and Masonry Design Manager for Chicago Public Schools • Completed detailed assessments of existing buildings to evaluate condition, safety hazards and determine recommendations for renovations while adhering to established capital standards, code requirements, schedule constraints and project budget• Performed comprehensive reviews of design documents from third-party design professionals to ensure compliance with project intent, building codes, regulations and policies• Reviewed reported structural and envelope damage, hazardous building code violations and documented observations and recommendation in reports Design Architect for Chicago Public Schools “Welcoming Renovations” totally over $14 million in construction value• Fielded and authorized scope decisions including exterior masonry restoration, structural rehabilitation, air conditioner installation and interior programming improvements• Worked closely with Client and design-build team to deliver critical projects on scheduleCoordinated scope development, schedules and deliverables with multiple concurrent clients, including design professionals, executives, owners and government agenciesReviewed cost estimates from contractors and consultants to ensure alignment with established scopes of work Developed and maintained relationships with private clients, schools, principals, consultants, code officials and contractors by being responsive, providing detailed updates and leading the timely and cost-effective delivery of projectsPerformed QA/QC of engineering and internal documents including extensive report writing and editing Authored new employee training manual detailing specific skills and benchmarks to streamline the on-boarding processDrafted proposals for prospective clients resulting in new projects and design services revenueRecruited, hired and mentored nine entry-level engineers and six engineering Co-Ops managing project assignments, schedules and work quality

Worked under licensed structural engineers and architectsExtensive CAD work and numerous field visitsProject management experience such as attending meetings and scheduling