Porsha Thomas-Dishmon Email & Phone Number

Houston, Tx, Us

Houston, Tx, Us

Houston, Texas, Us

Activity and resource planning, organized and motivated project team, controlled time management of project team, forecasted & managed project schedule, estimated project costs, developed budget and ensured costs were within budget to maximize profit. Ensured customer satisfaction and built relationships with vendors and contractors. Analyzed and managed project risks. Continuously monitored and tracked progress of project. Oversaw the completion of all reports and required documentation as required by the terms of the contract.

• Managed mid-large size commercial glazing projects ranging in size from $50K to $3M and maintain an active backlog of $3M in total projects. Monitor profitability of projects and participate in monthly WIP (Work in Progress) reports.• Reviewed project proposal to determine time frame, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing project, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases of the project.• Performed material take off for metal, doors, hardware, glass, caulking, anchors, etc. from architectural plans and create optimized bill of material.• Field measured and build layout for in-house metal fabrication while monitoring production and oversee engineering of shop drawings. Submits engineering; product data sheets and physical samples.• Organized and track all project documentation including specifications, proposals, shop drawings, As Builts, RFI's, RFP's, ASI’s, change orders, invoice, submittals and project closeout documents.• Assisted with purchasing material within budget, renting equipment and scheduling delivery to warehouse and on jobsite when needed.• Oversaw manpower projections based on material delivery schedule and miles stones established by General Contractor.• First point of contact for General Contractor, field supervision, management, on all projects. Visited project weekly, supervised field progress and attend attended weekly contractors’ meetings to provide updates.• Managed the budget, monitored project expenses, minimized exposure and risk in the project. Prepared contractor and management reports as required such as Schedule of Values and cost to complete reports on a monthly basis.• Developed unit cost with profitability margins to use when quoting and preparing change orders.• Ensured construction expectations were met by substantial date of completion, including safety plan adherence, punch list items, quality control and requirements outlined in project contract.

Centennial, Colorado, Us

▪ Over four years’ experience estimating & managing Fire Alarm, Sprinkler & Inspection installation, maintenance & repair projects for industrial & commercial clients using working knowledge of NFPA & IFC codes, design & fabrication methods.▪ Assisted with overseeing scheduling, planning, installation, inspection, quality control, & total delivery of project milestones according to established contract criteria.▪ Handled monthly billing of contract & time/material jobs while constantly monitoring for accuracy & maintenance of a positive cash flow. Forecast/tracked all phases, costs, profits, purchasing & financial measurements for each project.▪ Coordinated with field technicians to organize & manage labor, temporary & permanent materials, equipment, supplies utilities & time. Closely monitored crew mix rates for each project to produce maximum productivity & most cost-efficient results.▪ Reviewed drawings & inspection reports to confirm compliance with NFPA code & authority having jurisdiction’s requirements.▪ Made recommendations to customer for improving their building spaces whiling maximizing profits for company by cross selling additional products & services such as fire alarm monitoring, fire sprinkler and alarm design/system upgrades/replacements. Developed positive & ongoing relationships with customers for continued service in the future.✓ Oversaw $2.9 million in combined fixed price accounts on average 35% gross profit; $1.7 million in time & material accounts on average 33.5% gross profit in 2014, tracking towards 5% increase in revenue for 2015✓ High volume management of approximately 480 customers over 2,400 plus various jobs

Overland Park, Kansas, Us

Bachelor Of Applied Science, Business Administration

Associate Of Science - As, Construction Management

Certificate, Computer/Information Technology Administration And Management

High School Diploma