Catherine Fritz
Los Angeles,California
Summary
Accomplished Construction Manager with a proven track record of delivering projects on schedule and within budget while adhering to the highest quality standards. Expertise in project management, risk assessment, and the application of industry best practices. Strong relationship-building skills foster collaboration with project stakeholders, enhancing overall project success. Focused on leveraging leadership abilities to drive team performance and surpass client expectations.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER
PARADIGM ENGINEERING GROUP
Newport Beach, US
01.2021 - Current
- Responsible for overseeing the full project life-cycle for Commercial facilities throughout Southern California
- Surveyed sites to determine material needs and accurately managed inventories and budgets
- Monitored subcontractor operations and applied effective time, resource, and money management strategies to deliver under-budget and on-time project completion on 100% of projects
- Conducted routine quality audits to verify progression against specifications and initiated corrective actions to remedy concerns
- Thoroughly researched and grew subcontractor RFP distribution list to include a minimum of 5 qualified subcontractors per discipline
- Actively negotiated contracts with subcontractors, saving project costs on average 10-15%
- Successfully coordinated with local authorities for necessary construction permits on all projects
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER
SLEEPING DOG PROPERTIES
Boston, US
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Oversaw the design and buildout of 67 interior luxury residential projects in Boston, MA and one 8,600 sf ground-up single-family home in Cape Cod, MA
- Scopes of work ranged from standalone bathroom & kitchen remodels, entire floor penthouses renovations, to the demolition and rebuild of everything but the facade of a downtown single-family brownstone (also requiring structural reinforcement and foundation modifications)
- Successfully trained and managed team of 2 newly promoted Project Managers and 8 inexperienced Assistant Project Managers, expanding their technical knowledge and project management skills
- Executed 100% of projects on time and under budget (with the exception of client-initiated changes) without compromising high-quality standard
- Oversaw all aspects of project planning, including obtaining necessary permits, contract negotiations, subcontractor buyouts, budget forecasting, scheduling, and material procurement
- Closely collaborated with project teams to identify and efficiently address concerns, risks, and schedule delays
- Effectively communicated progress and influenced positive outcomes for key project stakeholders
- Developed project tracking spreadsheet that would later become template for all project managers
PROJECT MANAGER
CBRE
Boston, US
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Project Manager on the Bank of America account, where I successfully managed construction budget, schedule, procurement, quality and risk for 24 financial center remodels and 9 office renovations throughout Massachusetts
- Accountable for delivering several high-risk sites simultaneously, striving to achieve on-time, on-budget metrics despite numerous client changes throughout the construction period
- Prepared scope of work, project delivery resource requirements, cost estimate & budget, cash flow forecast, work plan schedule, quality control, and risk identification
- Tracked project progress against goals, objectives, approved budgets, and timelines, implementing a communication plan for meetings and written reports to keep all stakeholders informed
- Developed comprehensive project scope of work to be included with RFP, ensuring alignment with client's capital improvement objectives
- Interviewed and qualified GC's, analyzed proposals to ensure accuracy, evaluated project delivery resource requirements, tracked budget and presented to senior management cash flow forecast, specifically identifying project draw against the overall program budget
- Qualified contractors prior to distributing RFP, thoroughly analyzed contractor's proposals against their backup, led evaluation interviews, and provided recommendations to the client
- Identified project risks, led constructability reviews, developed risk mitigation and contingency plans, and implemented action plans to minimize project risks
- Expertly conducted cash flow forecasting, project scheduling, and risk identification to ensure smooth project execution
- Demonstrated proficiency in tracking project progress against set goals, budgets, and timelines, ensuring optimal productivity and efficiency
- Implemented effective communication plans for meetings and written reports/meeting minutes to keep all project stakeholders updated, ensuring project data integrity
- Executed change management routines to assess change requests, make recommendations, secure client approvals, and issue change orders
- Developed ability to accurately forecast and prepare budgets, as well as better evaluate construction costs and contractor change orders
- Managed personnel relocations to new offices followed by decommissioning the newly vacant spaces the personnel moved from
- Evaluated rental leases and all existing building vendor contracts to ensure consistency with project scope and construction
ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER
PLAZA CONSTRUCTION
New York, US
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Assisted Senior Project Manager with all aspects of several capital improvement projects for J.P
- Morgan Chase and other clients in Manhattan and Brooklyn; projects ranged in cost from $800,000 to $26M with expedited schedules of as little as six weeks
- Developed a thorough understanding of industry best practices, standards, and processes and their impact on project activities
- Acted as liaison amongst architects, subcontractors, and owner's representatives to successfully resolve issues pertaining to specifications and contract drawings
- Maintained control set of contract and shop drawings to ensure project was completed per the most recent design release
- Generated schedules and subcontractor scopes of work for future projects, as well as assisted estimators in evaluating subcontractor proposals
- Tracked and compiled project closeout documents including as-built drawings, approved submittals, equipment manuals, product warranties, etc
- Evaluated and negotiated subcontractor change orders, assessing which change orders were valid and could be passed along to client
- Fostered excellent relationships with clients who valued personal integrity and initiative to identify potential risks, proactively developing alternative solutions in order to avoid schedule delays and cost impacts
PROJECT ENGINEER
RAYTHEON
Burlington, US
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Responsible for overseeing all aspects of planning and coordinating deployment of hardware and software upgrades to Air Traffic Control equipment under a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) contract
- Solely responsible for quality, completeness, customer satisfaction, document management, and schedule for each project
- Traveled frequently both domestically and internationally
- Obtained 'Top Secret' Level Security Clearance with the Department of Defense in order to provide team assistance on additional Homeland Security's classified programs
- Traveled 75%-100% of the time both within the United States and Internationally
- Reliable and accountable for all assignments even when presented with unforeseen travel delays
Education
MBA -
Columbia University
New York, NY12-2017
Bachelor of Science - Structural Engineering
Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA05.2012
High School Diploma -
Winchester High School
Winchester, MA05.2008
Skills
- Cost estimation and budgeting expertise
- Bid proposal development
- Building codes and regulations
- Vendor and contractor negotiations
- Strategic planning and scheduling
- Effective communication skills
- Design and project scope development with project stakeholders
- Proactive problem-solving expertise
- Resilient under high-pressure situations
- Budget and change order management
Affiliations
Habitat for Humanity
References
References available upon request.
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Paid time offCareer advancementHealthcare benefits401k matchStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingTimeline
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER
PARADIGM ENGINEERING GROUP
01.2021 - Current
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER
SLEEPING DOG PROPERTIES
01.2017 - 01.2021
PROJECT MANAGER
CBRE
01.2015 - 01.2017
ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER
PLAZA CONSTRUCTION
01.2014 - 01.2015
PROJECT ENGINEER
RAYTHEON
01.2012 - 01.2014
MBA -
Columbia University
Bachelor of Science - Structural Engineering
Lehigh University
High School Diploma -
Winchester High School
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