ANDREA ISABEL FUENTES-RUIZ
Concord
Summary
Dynamic Field Project Manager with a proven track record at The Collective, excelling in installation oversight and client relations. Expert in budgeting and scheduling, I drive project success through effective team leadership and problem-solving. Committed to quality assurance, I ensure projects meet high standards while fostering strong client partnerships.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Project Manager
The Collective
San Francisco
04.2024 - Current
- Primary on-site liaison between clients, internal teams, and installation partners.
- Manage the full lifecycle of Teknion systems furniture installations, from delivery through the final walk-through.
- Oversee labor performance, scheduling, budgeting, and quality assurance to ensure project success.
- Directed multiple teams ranging from 5–35 installers on projects valued at $500K–$2.5M+.
- Conduct final client walk-throughs, ensuring the resolution of issues and project completion to standards.
- Managed project timelines and resources for multiple field operations.
- Conducted site inspections to assess progress and identify issues.
- Drafted reports on progress made in executing various stages of a given project.
- Assisted in resolving conflicts that arose during the execution of field projects.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current with industry trends and technologies.
Project Manager
KBM Hogue
San Francisco
01.2022 - 02.2024
- Directed installation projects for MillerKnoll systems furniture across corporate accounts, ensuring timely delivery within scope.
- Coordinated schedules and budgets while managing installer performance for multiple projects valued between $100K and $1M+.
- Oversaw teams of 5 to 25 installers, optimizing resource allocation and project efficiency.
- Served as primary on-site liaison, cultivating strong client relationships to enhance satisfaction and drive repeat business.
Project Estimator
CRI San Francisco
San Francisco
11.2018 - 01.2022
- Produced detailed project cost estimates through research, quoting, and compliance reviews.
- Streamlined workflows to enhance alignment with company policies and improve efficiency.
- Balanced profitability with client objectives to support long-term account retention.
- Analyzed project specifications to ensure creation of accurate cost estimates.
- Reviewed vendor proposals for compliance with established project standards.
- Utilized estimating software for precise material cost calculations.
- Prepared comprehensive reports on cost estimates for effective client presentations.
International Project Management Intern
UTC Aerospace Systems
Fairfield
06.2018 - 11.2018
- Enhanced delivery efficiency by refining PMO processes.
- Tracked deliverables, risks, and cross-functional issues for global project management team.
- Liaised between leadership, technical teams, and international stakeholders to ensure alignment.
- Assisted project managers in monitoring progress and identifying potential risks.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to establish clear project requirements and deliverables.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - International Business
Houston Baptist University
Houston, TX01.2018
Associate of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Lone Star College System
Houston, TX01.2017
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Google Workspace
- Revu
- Adobe
- Plangrid
- Problem solving
- CAP2020
- CORE
- SAP ERP
- Bloomberg
- Scheduling
- Estimating
- Budgeting
- Installation Oversight
- Client Relations
- Sales
- Marketing
- Public Speaking
- Research
- Process Improvement
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Risk assessment
- Client relationship management
- Schedule coordination
- Quality assurance
- Installation oversight
- Project management
- Scheduling expertise
- Subcontractor management
- Documentation management
- Progress reporting
- Field coordination
- Site inspections
- Labor management
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Project management software
- PPE compliance
- Remote office availability
Timeline
Field Project Manager
The Collective
04.2024 - Current
Project Manager
KBM Hogue
01.2022 - 02.2024
Project Estimator
CRI San Francisco
11.2018 - 01.2022
International Project Management Intern
UTC Aerospace Systems
06.2018 - 11.2018
Bachelor of Business Administration - International Business
Houston Baptist University
Associate of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Lone Star College System
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