Cecilee Urbano
Project Assistant
Lakewood,WA
Summary
Results-driven construction and capital project professional with over 20 years of experience managing public and private infrastructure projects from inception to completion. Expertise in capital project coordination, compliance, and documentation, with a comprehensive understanding of WSDOT standards, municipal processes, and contract administration. Recognized for optimizing workflows and enhancing stakeholder communication while consistently delivering projects on time, within scope, and under budget. Proficient in risk mitigation, progress tracking, and data management to ensure transparency and compliance throughout all project phases.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Pre-Construction Coordinator
York Enterprises
Tacoma, WA
08.2025 - Current
- Coordinate early-phase residential remodel and custom home projects to align design, budget, and schedule.
- Manage subcontractor and subconsultant outreach, bid solicitation, and cost analysis through Buildertrend.
- Support design development, plan revisions, and document control to ensure accurate handoffs and scope clarity.
- Facilitate preconstruction meetings and maintain proactive communication with clients, designers, and project managers.
Operations Manager / Owner
Urbano Roofing LLC
Lakewood, WA
07.2021 - Current
- Founded and managed a roofing company overseeing estimating, field operations, materials, budgets, and payroll.
- Developed marketing strategies, safety programs, and training procedures to drive growth and ensure compliance.
- Delivered consistent project quality and on-schedule performance while maintaining customer satisfaction.
Associate Project Manager
Sustainable Interiors
Federal Way, WA
07.2024 - 07.2025
- Oversaw multiple commercial flooring projects, ensuring timely delivery and budget compliance.
- Supported bid preparation, contracts, and scheduling while coordinating field activities and vendor relations.
- Conducted risk assessments and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize project disruptions.
Senior Compliance Specialist
Active Construction Inc.
Tacoma, WA
04.2024 - 06.2024
- Managed WSDOT, state, and federal compliance for public works projects.
- Monitored certified payroll via LCP Tracker, reviewed subcontractor compliance, and submitted DMCS reports.
- Acted as primary liaison between agencies, contractors, and internal teams to ensure documentation integrity.
Project Administrator
ZGF Architects
Seattle, WA
08.2021 - 01.2024
- Managed documentation, submittals, RFIs, contracts, and change orders for projects up to $180M.
- Supported design and construction teams for major civic, healthcare, and higher-education clients.
- Coordinated project meetings, maintained document control systems, and prepared client-facing reports.
Senior Project Administrator
American Bridge Company
Seattle, WA
06.2018 - 06.2021
- Supported $2B Washington State Convention Center expansion, overseeing document control and team logistics.
- Managed payroll for over 200 tradespeople, cost tracking, and change order documentation.
- Streamlined workflows and implemented reporting tools to improve project transparency and efficiency.
Project Coordinator
BNB Builders
01.2017 - 01.2018
Project Coordinator
Open Square/Amazon
01.2016 - 01.2017
Capital FFE Coordinator
CHI Franciscan Health
01.2008 - 01.2016
Education
Operations Management -
Clover Park Technical College
Lakewood, WA01.2026
Skills
- Capital Project Coordination
- Construction Administration
- Contract & Budget Management
- WSDOT / Federal Compliance
- Public Works Documentation
- Risk Mitigation
- Stakeholder Communication
- Procurement & Bidding
- Construction Scheduling
- Change Order Management
- Cost Control
- Project Reporting
- Procore
- Bluebeam
- MS Project
- Buildertrend
- LCP Tracker
- Client communication
- Construction planning
- Material procurement
- Change order management
- Project estimation
- Budget development
- Scope definition
- Permit acquisition
- Scheduling expertise
- Hardworking and reliable
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Construction scheduling
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Team leadership
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer
Timeline
Pre-Construction Coordinator
York Enterprises
08.2025 - Current
Associate Project Manager
Sustainable Interiors
07.2024 - 07.2025
Senior Compliance Specialist
Active Construction Inc.
04.2024 - 06.2024
Project Administrator
ZGF Architects
08.2021 - 01.2024
Operations Manager / Owner
Urbano Roofing LLC
07.2021 - Current
Senior Project Administrator
American Bridge Company
06.2018 - 06.2021
Project Coordinator
BNB Builders
01.2017 - 01.2018
Project Coordinator
Open Square/Amazon
01.2016 - 01.2017
Capital FFE Coordinator
CHI Franciscan Health
01.2008 - 01.2016
Operations Management -
Clover Park Technical College