Latara Kea Email & Phone Number

Managed over 20 subcontractors to complete $1.3 million renovation of Rice University Jones College dormitory in Houston,TX.Principal in charge of reviews of all construction documents, and defined scope and schedule of projects.Reviewed contractor proposals and sets of drawings prepared by firms to identify missing information, generate rfi's and align budgets. Monitored installation of materials and equipment for compliance with contract drawings and specifications. Conducted Quality Control inspections throughout duration of projects, and completed daily construction tasks while providing safe work conditions, staying on budget and meeting project deadlines. Supported leaders throughout decision-making and launch by providing regular compliance reports to drive process improvement and corrective measures. Coordinated project close out documentation, including deficiencies, warranties, maintenance, and final payments.

Set expectations and goals for project team on Houston Rapid Transit Metro Rail Project in Houston, Texas.Updated operational methods, oversaw accounting procedures, tracked information and compiled data to improve efficiency. Monitored quality and progress of discipline, and applied policies and procedures on project, ensuring that production requirements were satisfied. Resolved existing or forecasted problems related to staffing, quality of work, schedule performance, or productivityOrchestrated project within strict timeframes and budget constraints by solving complex problems and working closely with senior leaders.

Verified construction documentation conformed to quality assurance standards and client requirementsAssisted with Quality Control and coordination of subcontractors as delegated by Project SuperintendentExamined project specifications to design effective schedules, budgets and project scopesDirected small workforce, as part of supervisory training initiative