Lori Powell

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Assistant Project Manager @ Block Companies, LLC
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Greater Houston, United States, United States
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About Lori Powell

Highly adaptable project management professional provides expertise in cost, change and document management, both in major retrofits and new construction projects, represented firms on subcontractor, general contractor and consultancy level. Assist Project Team with documentation and daily administration of all projects. Responsible for maintaining project management documents and files as assigned. Managed internal and external administrative processes for projects and provide high-level organization and administrative support to the team. Developed proposal responses, verified services offered align with project requirements. Managed project mobilization plan/execution and permitting for project setup. Project contract management including negotiating subcontractor and supplier purchase agreements. Produced client billings, invoices, and change orders. Produced project status reporting, conduct weekly job-site meetings and observations. Utilized project closeout checklists to coordinate design firms, contract trades, suppliers, 3rd party vendors, etc. in providing the required deliverables to comply with project closeout agreements and secure final payment. Specialties: Project ManagementInterface with A/R and A/P to ensure cash flowOffice & Administrative ManagementData Analysis, ReportingEstimating/Budgeting/Purchasing/Inventory ControlClient/Vendor RelationsPresentationsAbility to read and understand architectural construction drawings and specificationsSoftware Skills:MS Office Suite - Excel, Word, Outlook, Power Point, Access, Project, VisioSharePointPROCOREProlog Construction DocumentationExpeditionBluebeamAdobe Photoshop AIA Electronic DocumentsOracle Primavera Contract ManagementACONEX document managementTimberline / SageCloud-based software expertiseSectors:Commercial ConstructionMulti-family (ground-up and re-hab)HealthcareK-12Oil / GasRenewable EnergyHigher EducationMunicipalRetail

Lori Powell's Current Company Details
Block Companies, LLC

Block Companies, Llc

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Assistant Project Manager
Lori Powell Work Experience Details
  • Block Companies, Llc
    Assistant Project Manager
    Block Companies, Llc Aug 2023 - Present
    Houston, Texas, Us
  • Urban Genesis
    Assistant Project Manager
    Urban Genesis May 2020 - Jul 2023
    Houston, Texas, Us
    • Prepared bid invitations, captured costs, and reviewed estimates for multiple projects.• Maintained Bidders List.• Vetted and developed strategic alliances with suppliers and vendors.• Communicated expectations to and from subcontractors and suppliers regarding lead times, capabilities, and qualifications.• Updated bid tabulations and budgets for estimating and project leveling purposes.• Developed Project Execution Plans for Subcontracts, Purchase Orders and Change Orders.• Developed, entered, tracked, and distributed Subcontracts, Purchase Orders and Change Order documents.• Negotiated claims, settlements and back charges with subcontractors and vendors.• Developed and Lead Project Execution Plans for Submittal review of shop drawings, material information and selections approval. • Received, tracked, and distributed Submittal documentation to stakeholders for review and comment/approval on all projects.• Audited budgets, Subcontract costs and Change Order pricing for weekly/monthly executive summaries.• Obtained permits, Temporary Certificates of Completion, Certificates of Completion, closeout documentation and coordination of meetings with stakeholders / client.• Managed and lead punch work of completed and occupied projects needing supplementary work to be completed and leak remediation addressed.• Successfully interfaced with Property Management to schedule and complete punch work, remediation work and third-party inspection discrepancies until complete and accepted.
  • Hunter Building Corp
    Project Coordinator Commercial Construction
    Hunter Building Corp Sep 2019 - May 2020
    OSHA 10 100% score.Clients (partial list)Blue WaterSun Glass HutConn’sCBD Shops• Prepared bid invitations, captured costs, and reviewed estimates for Retail-Buildout projects.• Vetted suppliers and vendors.• Communicated expectations to subcontractors and suppliers regarding lead times, capabilities, and qualifications.• Prepared Contracts, Change Orders, Purchase Orders, capture warranty materials for complete closeout.• Process all invoices, project expenses, incorporate into AIA Billings to Client.• Update progress weekly with client.
  • Teal Construction Company
    Assistant Project Manager
    Teal Construction Company Apr 2018 - Feb 2019
    Houston, Texas, Us
    *Responsible for documentation and daily administration of all projects assigned.*Maintain documents and files. *Manage internal and external processes for projects and provide high-level organization and support to the team. *Effective interface with subcontractors, inspectors, vendors and developers with extensive project management experience.*Assist team on a multi school safety vestibule installation project utilizing Owner Insite document tracking tool.*Analyze budgets, create and track billings, costs and change orders. *Review and track submittals, shop drawings, material selection, quality checks, created RFI’s, distributed plans and specifications to ensure quality of installation, update and distribute drawings as required.*Obtain permits, Certificates of Completion, closeout documentation, coordination of meetings, preparation of contracts and all other project documentation. *Assist estimating team with bidding process, including pre-bid meetings, site visits and bid delivery. *Obtain and analyze bids from subcontractors to support all company business development. *Confirm bid estimates for accuracy, including labor, material and subcontract items specified in RFP.
  • Turner & Townsend
    Assistant Project Manager / Document Control / Project Coordinator
    Turner & Townsend Feb 2013 - Apr 2018
    Horsforth, Leeds, Gb
    Document Control Manager Embedded in PGAV Architects, St. Louis, MO *Document Control lead for major entertainment project being developed in the United Arab Emirates. Embedded in the architect’s office to ensure integrity of documentation. *Responsible for coordinating all project related documentation and distribution to appropriate stakeholders. *Work closely with Architect, General Contractor, SeaWorld, Engineering Firms including Structural, MEP, Animal Life Safety and SME firms.*Manage communications and maintained document control utilizing ACONEX to capture all documentation. Concur Software.Chevron Business and Real Estate ServicesDocument Control ManagerSmall Capital Projects Program – Houston, Texas*Maintain project file structure, versioning, and conduct regular quality checks. *Create archiving process for closed projects. *QA checks on Project Controls Database, update as new projects came online and included for reporting. *Assist in control and management of project documents, design drawings, specifications, calculations, lists, data sheets, vendor data.Major Capital Project Program - Midland Office Building, Midland, Texas*Document Control lead for major capital project: Chevron's new build of 600k square foot 4 Story LEED Gold Campus including fitness, conference/training center, cafeteria, food court,and parking garage. *Responsible for management of documentation generated by project day-to-day operations and distributing to appropriate stakeholders. Tenant Improvement Program – Houston, Texas *Document Control lead for major capital project: a complex, fast-paced renovation expanding over 530,000 square feet of business facilities within four existing buildings, including twelve leased floors within high rise facility. *Facilitate project stakeholder engagement and punch list site visits with the A/E*Distribute and monitor reporting for project closeout. *Manage access for SharePoint, MRI, and GLAM.
  • Martin-Harris Construction
    Assistant Project Manager / Business Development Coordinator
    Martin-Harris Construction Jul 2011 - Feb 2013
    Las Vegas, Nv, Us
    *Provide project management, business development support to operations, estimating and business development for projects in the Multi-family, K-12, and Commercial construction sectors. *Organize Minority Owned Business/Women Owned Business documentation and certified payroll for several Multi-Family Re-hab projects. *Create brochures, RFQ’s, RFP’s, AIA 305 Qualifications, and deliverables to present to Clients. *Prepare and deliver bids and return with bid tab.*Conduct research, compile data, and prepare presentations for consideration of client.*Managed and close-out projects after major downsizing. *Timely processing of expense reports, pay applications, Owner Billings, check requests, Change Orders, Purchase Orders and Contracts.*Handle Office Manager duties, including HR, remote deposits, on-boarding and training of new hires.
  • Wood Group Kenny
    Project Management Administrator
    Wood Group Kenny Apr 2010 - Apr 2011
    Aberdeen, Gb
    * Provide administrative support to the Renewable Energy Manager and the Team.* Make day-to-day administration and operational decisions on behalf of the Team.* Exercise extreme confidentiality, initiative, and sound decision-making. * Interact over the phone with senior Executives, other members of management, and clients.* Arrange Teleconferences.* Able to assess needs, exceed satisfaction and apply independent judgment to situations as necessary.* Assess and prioritize the urgency of situations and determine appropriate action. * Anticipate and manage the logistics of meetings, events and appointments, and ensure the Team calendars are updated accordingly and immediately. * Heavy calendar management. * Develop and edit business documents, letters, reports and all other correspondence. * Conduct research, compile data, and prepare papers/presentations for brochure. * Timely processing of expense reports, check requests and completing other Accounts Payable functions as directed.* Prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously, and follow through on issues in a timely manner.* Handle complex travel arrangements that constantly change based on Manager’s schedule, while ensuring details are communicated to and recorded in the Manager Outlook calendar.* Create service and confidentiality agreements, purchase orders and other documents for Team.
  • Houston'S Waterproofing And Sheet Metal Specialist, Llc
    Office Manager
    Houston'S Waterproofing And Sheet Metal Specialist, Llc Dec 2008 - Oct 2009
    Us
    Worked closely with all departments within the company to ensure accurate, timely implementation of processes, procedures and best business practices including office administration, purchasing, and employment practices. Involved in the preparation and execution of contracts with the owner, architect/engineer, and subcontractors. Directly involved with the preparation of owner billings, collections, subcontractor pay applications, and managing insurance requirements.Prepared contract packages and managed the administration of said packages. Responsible for working with firm’s attorney to ensure contract favor.Prepared project schedules using MS Project.Responsible for creating schedule of values for projects up to and in excess of $2M.Coordinate with firm’s attorney for liens against debtors.Accomplishments:Recruited to work for the company to organize company policies and procedures and financials.Instituted the purchase order and billing tracking systems that streamlined billings and helped the company receive a $200K line of credit.
  • C.A. Walker Construction
    Assistant Project Manager
    C.A. Walker Construction Jan 2007 - Dec 2008
    Assigned projects for construction completion; projects up to and in excess of $63M.Interface with Owner/Client/ Superintendent/Subcontractors throughout all phases of construction; creating status reports and project schedules and schedule of values.Prepare and customize construction contracts and purchase orders for all projects.Requested and tracked submittals from each project’s subcontractor and material vendor.Responsible for weekly job site meetings, preparing minutes, and project walk-throughs with client/project owner.Responsible for presenting status of project to firm owner and CFO.Responsible for Request for Information (RFI) forms and distribute; prepared change orders; ensured all insurance is current (worker’s comp, general liability, auto liability); and processed invoices.Accomplishments:Instituted subcontractor contract merge document packages including scopes of work and schedule of values and trained others in project management on its use.
  • Brown & Gay Engineers
    Administrative Assistant For The Land Department
    Brown & Gay Engineers Jul 2006 - Jan 2007
    Houston, Texas, Us
    Prepare and customize infrastructure construction contracts, bid documents, bid tabulations for projects; up to and in excess of $500K.Responsible for advertising in local business journal and newspapers for public offerings.Prepare letters and memos, notarize documents, status reports and scan documents.Accomplishments:Instituted the Recycling program to help achieve a greener company status. Initiative is now known as the “Green Team”, is company-wide, and helps enhance corporate image.
  • Global Construction Company, Inc.
    Administrative Assistant/Field Office Manager
    Global Construction Company, Inc. Jun 2003 - Jan 2006
    Project Secretary to Project Managers to Multi-Family General Contractor located in Houston, TexasPrepare and customize construction contracts and purchase orders for each project in and out of state. Create draw schedules for each contractor and vendor and matched to billings created to present to client for payment. Responsible for Request for Information (RFI) forms and distribute; prepared change orders; ensured all insurance is current (worker’s comp, general liability, auto liability); and processed invoices.Field Office Manager on job site The on-site contact for Subcontractors, Owners, Management and Clients of Management; reporting project status and ensuring labor personnel were on the job and staying focused.Responsible for project schedule and notifying Subcontractors.Order materials, track and process invoices; prepared timesheets for on-site laborers; prepare draws monthly for payment. Compile warranty information, turnover documentation, and all project information. Prepare letters and memos, notarize documents, lien and suppliers releases, status reports and file.Accomplishments:Based on performance at job-site, I was promoted to a permanent corporate position.
  • David E. Otwell Construction
    Administrative Assistant/Estimator
    David E. Otwell Construction 2001 - 2003
    Prepare and customize construction contracts and purchase orders for each project in and out of state.Responsible for sending out plans, gathering bids, putting bid packages together and delivered same to developers for private and public projects.Responsible for Request for Information (RFI) forms and distribute; prepared change orders; ensured all insurance is current (worker’s comp, general liability, auto liability); and processed invoices.Responsible for preparing and updating budgets for projects.Responsible for compiling warranty information, as-built drawings, and all project information.Responsible for general office administrative support including letters and memos, notarized documents, lien and suppliers releases, status reports and file.
  • Swinerton Walberg
    Administrative Manager/Administrative Assistant To Estimating Department
    Swinerton Walberg Feb 1998 - Feb 2001
    Concord, California, Us
    Administrative ManagerResponsible for training of all employees and co-ordinate same. Co-ordinate entire office move, including services. Interview and hire administrative assistants, receptionists, call for back ground checks and call references and prepare all offer letters for all new employees.Administrative Assistant to Estimating DepartmentPrepare and customize bid packages, co-ordinate bid day to facilitate and compile bid information. Co-ordinate the release of plans to subcontractors and vendors and maintained the bid room. Make travel arrangements. Prepare letters, memos and expense reports; notarize documents, lien and suppliers releases, status reports and file.
  • Teal Construction Company
    Administrative Assistant
    Teal Construction Company 1996 - 1998
    Houston, Texas, Us
    Prepare and customize construction contracts and purchase orders for each project in and out of state utilizing Timberline Software. Worked with estimating department, sent out plans, notifications, gathered bids and put together bid packages to developers for project out to bid. Create draw schedules for each contractor and vendor.
  • Camden Property Trust
    Administrative Assistant Construction Department
    Camden Property Trust 1994 - 1996
    Houston, Texas, Us
    Prepare and customize construction contracts and purchase orders for each project in and out of state.Create draw schedules for each contractor and vendor. Process invoices and distribute funds; track payments to contractors and vendors. Prepare and update budgets for each project.
  • Martin Fein Interests
    Administrative Assistant
    Martin Fein Interests 1992 - 1994
    Houston, Tx, Us
    Office Management for an in house construction department for this Multi-Family Development Company.
  • Cahaba Residential Construction
    Administrative Assistant
    Cahaba Residential Construction 1990 - 1992
    Project Assistant for Multi-Family General Contractor, completing and starting several multi-family projects.

Lori Powell Skills

Training Software Documentation Contract Management Project Management Leadership Management Budgets Project Planning Contract Negotiation Office Management Recruiting Microsoft Office Procurement Purchasing Team Building Invoicing Accounts Payable Contractors Construction System Administration Change Orders Negotiation Microsoft Project Microsoft Excel Construction Management Customer Service Supervisory Skills Outlook Microsoft Word Rfi Presentation Coaching Facilities Management Team Leadership Human Resources Submittals Change Management Event Planning Public Speaking Interviews Marketing Project Estimation Program Management Subcontracting Customer Satisfaction Fundraising Time Management Project Bidding Sage Powerpoint Access Process Scheduler Administrative Assistants Spreadsheets Training Delivery Strategic Planning

Lori Powell Education Details

  • Sam Houston State University
    Sam Houston State University
    Applied Sciences/Marketing
  • Spring Woods High School
    Spring Woods High School

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Lori Powell works for Block Companies, Llc

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Lori Powell's current role is Assistant Project Manager.

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Lori Powell attended Sam Houston State University, Spring Woods High School.

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