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Lead individual, medium to high complexity/value, commercial real estate projects for a global company at their WHQ in Beaverton, OR, with direct accountability for project delivery. Managed all facets of project management for WHQ campus projects including programming/workplace strategy planning, scope of work development, cost estimates and budget reviews, work stream schedules and milestones, risk identification, interior design, brand design, FF&E selections, jurisdictional reviews… Show more Lead individual, medium to high complexity/value, commercial real estate projects for a global company at their WHQ in Beaverton, OR, with direct accountability for project delivery. Managed all facets of project management for WHQ campus projects including programming/workplace strategy planning, scope of work development, cost estimates and budget reviews, work stream schedules and milestones, risk identification, interior design, brand design, FF&E selections, jurisdictional reviews, construction administration, quality control and closeout documentation.Demonstrated review comprehension of standard to moderately complex documents affecting projects including agreements, contracts, proposals, purchase orders, work letters and architectural/design/construction drawings.Interfaces directly with internal design team clients to help define project program requirements and maintain design intent through construction.Facilitated ongoing coordination between construction and design team client members throughout project build process/duration. Identifies project delivery resources/vendors from pre-qualified lists or through an individual project qualification process; conducts standard request for proposals; completes bid analysis; recommends resources to clients.Lead project delivery work stream teams, providing guidance and direction to achieve project goals.Implemented communication plan for meetings and written reports/meeting minutes to keep client, vendors, teammates and other project resources informed. Facilitates project meetings.Implements project documentation governance aligned with company and client requirements. Ensured project data integrity and documentation is accurate, timely and coordinated.Tracked progress of each project goal against set objectives, approved budgets and timelines. Reported status and variances. Creates action plans to meet objectives, budget and schedule as required. Show less

Lead individual, residential real estate projects for a Design Build company in the Portland Metro area, with direct accountability for project delivery.Managed all facets of project management (budget, schedule, procurement, quality and risk) for projects including development of project’s scope of work, estimates, contracts, change orders and quality control for project delivery. Managed all facets of interior design for projects including, design phase development (concept… Show more Lead individual, residential real estate projects for a Design Build company in the Portland Metro area, with direct accountability for project delivery.Managed all facets of project management (budget, schedule, procurement, quality and risk) for projects including development of project’s scope of work, estimates, contracts, change orders and quality control for project delivery. Managed all facets of interior design for projects including, design phase development (concept, schematic, design development, construction/permit drawings), FF&E selections/procurement/installation plans, jurisdictional coordination and quality control over installation methods for successful project delivery.Managed schedule to ensure any required adjustments fully maintained team efficiency with appropriate trade staking for project completion to occur on time. Maintained customer expectations throughout duration of project with courteous and clear communication.Facilitated collaborative communication with sub-contractors and product vendors to deliver projects on time and ideally under budget, where feasible.Executed site meetings with sub-contractors, vendors, customers, and company team members.Continually operated and designed to adhere to current local building codes and jurisdictional regulations/requirements.Provided direction, motivation, training, and workload management to company team members via open communication, quality time and with goal setting strategies.Strengthened development of company procedures, processes and quality control.Maintained expertise in product knowledge of interior design finishes and furnishings, and interior finish developments, applications and installation methods. Show less

Primarily focused on leading design efforts in all stages of projects, with the goal of elevating the quality of design produced within the company.Directly managed all Shorenstein Tenant Improvements within Lincoln Center, Johns Landing, and Nimbus in the Greater Portland area, from initial customer meetings through construction administration/close out.Obtained jurisdictional approval on all tenant improvement construction/permit documents for the above-mentioned… Show more Primarily focused on leading design efforts in all stages of projects, with the goal of elevating the quality of design produced within the company.Directly managed all Shorenstein Tenant Improvements within Lincoln Center, Johns Landing, and Nimbus in the Greater Portland area, from initial customer meetings through construction administration/close out.Obtained jurisdictional approval on all tenant improvement construction/permit documents for the above-mentioned properties.Facilitated design selections, presentation materials, and meetings with Shorenstein Corporate Leaders and Property Managers on multiple capital property projects for the above-mentioned properties.Managed document development for general contractors and sub-contractors to successfully deliver client projects with required construction details and project notes.Assisted and participated in marketing efforts by maintaining customer contracts and budgets, responding to RFPs, preparing fee proposals and contracts, with the ability to help cross-sell other disciplines in the company.Managed multiple team member workloads with open and clear communication.Worked directly with Department Head and other corporate leaders to ensure company standards and culture were maintained.Provided an atmosphere of humor, hard work and dedication to mentor staff.Actively participated in company leadership roles through company committee involvement. Show less