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Develop and implement effective Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for project estimation and scheduling, ensuring accuracy and consistency in a wide range of campus projects. Expertise in collaborating with diverse campus departments and construction trade shops, managing risks, and utilizing project management tools for informed decision-making. Campus projects include offices, labs, classrooms, mechanical rooms. Track all projects via in-house project management program.

Oversaw various retail tenant improvement projects concurrently , each valued between $1 million and $2 million, from the pre-construction phase through to the final walkthrough. Played a key role in scheduling, budgeting, and collaborating with Contractors, Architects, Engineers, Vendors IT, Operations, and Marketing to ensure efficient and cost-effective project delivery. Managed contracts, FF&E setup/delivery, monitored construction progress, and facilitated smooth transitions to store personnel. Oversaw and coordinated the maintenance of existing locations. Coordinated with municipal departments for permits and inspections.

Developed and tracked budgets for various commercial projects, including retail and educational buildings, with project costs ranging from $300,000 to $4 million. Led the pre-construction process, managed subcontractor selection, and handled client proposal preparation. Additionally, I conducted project meetings, ensured work quality and timeliness with subcontractors with site visits, and handled invoicing and project documentation. As a Project Engineer, I assisted in project management, managed subcontractor billings, and coordinated with municipal departments for permits and inspections.

Reviewed and interpreted building plans (blueprints) and drawings to align projects with design specifications and coordinated delivery dates with vendors to maintain construction timelines. Managed project documents and drawing databases for accuracy and accessibility, and collected critical documents from contractors and subcontractors for project compliance. Additionally, I assisted the Director of Real Estate with weekly construction reporting and oversaw the setup of utility services for both permanent and temporary spaces