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Mercerville, New Jersey, United States

Reviewing and refining proposed estimates for contract work, work orders, PACCs, and PAFIs on Port Authority Marine Terminal and World Trade Center Campus projects at various stages of construction ensuring conformance to Port Authority Estimating standards.Attending interdisciplinary project team meetings discussing scope of work associated with a project and providing guidance on how to accurately account for it in the project estimate. Preparing and distributing Analysis of Bid documents with accompanying written analysis prior to Low Bid Meetings.Actively participating in Low Bid Meetings to confirm if the potential low bidder’s submitted estimate will allow for the completion of the work to the standards outlined in the contract documents.Maintaining the EES archiving system, aiding in generating accurate quarterly data of Port Authority Estimating’s productivity.

Jersey City, New Jersey, United States

Reviewed and refined proposed estimates for contract work, work orders, PACCs, and PAFIs on various Port Authority projects at various stages of construction ensuring conformance to Port Authority Estimating standards.Prepared and distributed Analysis of Bid documents with accompanying written analysis prior to Low Bid Meetings.Attended Low Bid Meetings and observed the process of vetting a potential low-bidder prior to contract award.Maintained the EES archiving system which aids in generating accurate quarterly data of Port Authority Estimating’s productivity.

Greater New York City Area

Managed contract X092-508M from pre-construction to project closeout in accordance with contract requirements, construction standards and contract budget.Managed contract BG-117M from pre-construction to project closeout in accordance with contract requirements, construction standards and contract budget.Closed out contract CNYG-512M, verified quantities and work performed prior to final project sign off.Reviewed and resolved RFI submissions.Reviewed material samples and contract drawing submissions for conformance with required construction standards and performance specifications outlined in project contract books.Attended monthly project progress meetings with city officials, state officials and private consultants, documented updates and projections on project milestone completion.

New York, New York, United States

Oversaw a Job Order Contract as part of the Build It Back, documented project progress and communicated tasks to assigned construction personnel.Reviewed and processed change orders for additional, justified construction work and payment.Enforced construction methods and health and safety standards as outlined in architectural drawings and protocols established by Build It Back.Prepared and updated project data utilized by Housing Recovery Operations (HRO) management in progress reports delivered to the New York City Office of the Mayor.Attended HRO production meetings, provided detailed progress updates and proposed strategies for increased efficiency.Coordinated efforts from participating private companies and city agencies in the completion of all support documentation, allowing for final sign off with the New York City Department of Buildings.

Greater New York City Area

Documented project progress as part of the Build It Back program, communicated tasks to field inspectors and expedited project closeout in accordance with program standards.Documented and redesigned damaged sidewalks and right-of-ways across New York City in accordance with New York City Department of Parks and Recreation and Americans with Disabilities Act standards for the Trees and Sidewalks Program. Managed Street Trees Contract RG115M, directed all field work to be in conformance with New York City Department of Parks and Recreation standards.Documented and redesigned damaged sidewalks and planted right-of-ways across New York City in accordance with New York City Department of Parks and Recreation and Americans with Disabilities Act standards for the Trees and Sidewalks Program. Managed Street Trees contract RG115M, directed all field work to be in conformance with New York City Parks and Recreation standards.Documented all work performed to ensure proper contractor compensation.

Greater Philadelphia Area

Developed phasing strategies and preliminary cost estimates for the schematic design phase of projects.Coordinated team member tasks and ensured delivery of materials outlined in scope.Lead constructive dialogues with community organizations and the Philadelphia Water Department at meetings critical to project progress and approval. Lead constructive dialogues with community organizations and government agencies at meetings to gain feedback and advance project approval. Coordinated team member tasks and ensured delivery of materials outlined in project scope ahead of scheduled deadlines. Advocated the implementation of green infrastructure and sustainable stormwater management practices in all landscape designs.

Master'S Degree, Landscape Architecture

Bachelor Of Science, Landscape Architecture