Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Highlights
References
Timeline
Generic

Bina Hassan

Valley Stream,United States

Summary

Dynamic Senior Project Manager with a proven track record of excelling in multi-project management and vendor negotiation. Achieved significant cost reductions while enhancing project efficiency through strategic planning and stakeholder engagement. Expert in budget management and risk mitigation, delivering high-quality results in complex environments.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Project Manager

Lab Crafters
Ronkonkoma, NY
01.2022 - Current
  • Led research-laboratory projects, ensuring alignment with client specifications, timelines, and budgets.
  • Improved cross-functional collaboration and project efficiency through proactive schedule and scope management.
  • Reduced procurement costs and enhanced equipment quality by streamlining vendor selection and ensuring compliance with technical standards.
  • Minimized delays and rework by identifying drawing discrepancies early and managing change orders with precision.
  • Ensured seamless installations and project handoffs by leading on-site coordination and resolving issues in real-time.

Purchasing Agent

Patella Woodworking
Passaic, NJ
11.2020 - 12.2021
  • Interpreted technical drawings for accurate purchasing requirements.
  • Improved production accuracy and efficiency by coordinating veneer layouts and developing precise metal fabrication drawings.
  • Ensured timely project execution by streamlining procurement of wood, hardware, laminates, and adhesives.
  • Reduced material costs and improved vendor performance through strategic negotiation, inventory tracking, and compliance oversight.
  • Enhanced sourcing strategies by identifying and integrating cost-effective suppliers and innovative materials.

Project Manager

The Telcar Group
Holbrook, NY
05.2019 - 11.2020
  • Coordinate project documentation review including blueprints, shop drawings, and contracts.
  • Minimized project risk and ensured clarity by proactively managing scope changes through detailed addendum reviews and timely RFIs.
  • Strengthened budget control and forecasting accuracy by developing comprehensive financial documents, schedules, and change estimates.
  • Drove successful project outcomes by fostering alignment between clients, engineering, and production teams.
  • Streamlined execution and reduced delays by facilitating clear, consistent communication with contractors, vendors, and installers.

Project Manager

Donaldson Organization
Hauppauge, NY
02.2016 - 05.2019
  • Ensured on-time project delivery by actively monitoring and adjusting schedules to align with evolving timelines.
  • Improved budget accuracy and scope control by managing change estimates, purchase orders, and subcontractor assignments.
  • Reduced costs and enhanced project value through strategic negotiations and value engineering with vendors and subcontractors.
  • Accelerated billing cycles and improved financial tracking by coordinating closely with project accountants on requisitions and documentation.
  • Streamlined installation and reduced errors by managing material submittals, redlines, and on-site coordination.
  • Delivered high-quality, custom cabinetry solutions by collaborating with overseas vendors on design and fabrication.
  • Minimized import delays and optimized logistics by developing and executing detailed international shipping plans.
  • Ensured timely vendor payments and maintained strong supplier relationships through efficient financial request processing.

Head Estimator

JS McHugh/McHugh Furnishings
Hauppauge, NY
05.2013 - 02.2016
  • Analyzed blueprints to define project scope, enhancing bidding accuracy and project alignment.
  • Negotiated and secured competitive bids, optimizing cost efficiency for healthcare and school projects.
  • Prepared detailed cost-saving proposals, achieving substantial budget reductions.
  • Coordinated with contractors, ensuring seamless construction phases and timely project delivery.
  • Led project oversight from inception to completion, ensuring quality and adherence to specifications.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Architectural Technology

Farmingdale State College
Farmingdale, New York
05-2017

Associate - Computerized Architectural and Industrial Design

Queensborough Community College
Bayside, New York
01.2008

H.S. Diploma -

Sewanhaka High School
Floral Park, New York
01.2005

Skills

  • Project management
  • Multi-project management
  • Construction management
  • Risk management
  • Schedule coordination
  • Vendor negotiation
  • Technical drawing interpretation
  • Contract negotiation
  • Quality assurance
  • Budget management
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Microsoft Office
  • Microsoft Project

Highlights

Managed diverse projects across K–12, higher education, healthcare, research labs, high-end residential, and commercial office sectors with budgets from $8,000 to $14 million, utilizing tools like MS Project, Smartsheet, and Procore, resource planning, and risk management.

Partial list of recent projects: New York Public Health, Massachusets Department of Health, NYU Langone, MSK, Yale, Penn State and Idaho National Labs.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Senior Project Manager

Lab Crafters
01.2022 - Current

Purchasing Agent

Patella Woodworking
11.2020 - 12.2021

Project Manager

The Telcar Group
05.2019 - 11.2020

Project Manager

Donaldson Organization
02.2016 - 05.2019

Head Estimator

JS McHugh/McHugh Furnishings
05.2013 - 02.2016

Some College (No Degree) - Architectural Technology

Farmingdale State College

Associate - Computerized Architectural and Industrial Design

Queensborough Community College

H.S. Diploma -

Sewanhaka High School
Bina Hassan