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Southfield, Mi, Us

Southfield, Mi, Us

Southfield, Mi, Us

Southfield, Mi, Us

Detroit, Mi, Us

Managed project document controlProvided technical support for resolution and tracking of project issuesProcessed submittals and RFI’sMaintained project scheduleSupported the estimating activities in the distribution of bidding documents and tracking of biddersReviewed contractor quotations for changesAssisted Project Managers in preparing Contracts, Subcontracts, Change Orders etc.

Detroit, Mi, Us

Facilitated the bid process for multiple project delivery methods. Administered bid documents from preconstruction through construction closeout. Assisted the project manager in developing project objectives, managing project schedules, estimating and cost controls. Including writing contracts and change orders, processing RFI’S, creating submittals, assisting in pay applications, and project closeouts. Performed duties on the following projects:• Detroit Fire Department Capital Improvements Program ($2.8M)• Detroit Public Schools: Burton International Kitchen Renovations and Upgrades ($700K)• Detroit Public Schools: Burns Elementary Kitchen Renovations &Upgrades ($800K)• Detroit Public Schools: Summer Program Renovations &Upgrades ($1.6M)• Fifth Third: Northwest Activity Center ($150K)• Detroit Police Department: New 5th Precinct Adaptive Reuse Renovation ($2.3M)• Detroit Fire Department: New Training Facility ($2.3M)• Detroit Public Schools: Davis Aerospace/Golightly Kitchen Renovations and Upgrades ($150K)• DLZ American Drilling Office Renovations

Detroit, Mi, Us

Performed superintendent duties to include coordinating subcontractors’ daily activities, verifying that all work was completed according to project scope and within project deadlines, managing client expectations and controlled add-ons. Performed duties on the following projects:• Detroit Public Schools: Summer Program Renovations &Upgrades ($1.6M)

Farmington Hills, Michigan, Us

Supported the Director of Design Operations and project teams to identify and document project scope requirements to facilitate completion of contract scope. Scheduled internal/external meetings and formatted the agendas. Identified change orders and tracked billing allocations for billing release. Utilized Daptiv project management software to update project status, document internal team communications, milestones and resource allocations. Created a work breakdown task structure that streamlined the design process to manage team productivity. Performed duties on the following projects: • Caesars Entertainment: Linq at Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV ($550M)• The D Casino, Las Vegas, NV ($22M)• Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV• MGM Resorts International: Bellagio Villa Private Gaming Suite, Las Vegas, NV

Troy, Michigan, Us

Supervised and monitored the subcontractors’ workmanship for the interior renovation phase of the projects. Coordinated the scheduling of subcontractors daily activities to meet planned completion dates. Prepared weekly progress schedules and daily reports, conducted inspections to assure workmanship complied with specifications set forth in contract documents. Conducted site visits and walkthroughs. Prepared punch-lists and maintained on-site field submittals, change order requests, inspection logs, safety reports and project closeouts. Performed duties on the following projects:•Preservation Housing Management: 8330 on the River, Detroit, MI ($1.6M) •Neighborhood Services Organization: Bell Building, Highland Park, MI ($50M

Ypsilanti, Mi, Us

•Construction Project Planning and Estimating •Construction Claims and Delays•Construction Project Scheduling and Control •Discussions on Project Management•Project and Program Management •Educational Facilities Planning•Introduction to Construction Management •Construction Law •Facility Management Principles •Construction Safety & Management•LEED New Construction & Major Renovations•Project Productivity and Cost Control •Modern Public Administration•Research on Construction Processes •Basic Arbitration Training for Professionals•Analysis of Commercial Structures• Construction Specifications

Co-Founder of start-up interior design firm. Responsibilities included business development, residential space planning, material specifications, and working construction drawings for remodeling projects. Prepared proposals for commercial and retail space build-outs.

Completed 50+ kitchen and bath remodeling and new construction projects in the metro-Detroit area. Interpreted blueprints, specifications and other documents to determine scope of work and contents for project estimate. Performed quantity takeoffs, estimated materials and project costs, implemented value engineering to maintain client budget. Field verified existing physical conditions of work area. Coordinated and specified products, selected material finishes, and produced cost estimates and procured materials.

Master Of Science, Construction Management

Bachelor Of Science, Interior Architecture

Professional Development, Advanced Project Management

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