Experienced Assistant Project Manager in completing construction projects quickly and cost effectively. Assistant Project Manager with over 100 completed projects. Skilled in overseeing techinical staff and checking projects are completed on schedule within budget and according to specifications. Over 10 years of progressive experience as a knowledgeable and talented leader. Strong oral and,written, interpersonal and organizational skills. Ability and desire to gain experience and personal development. Independent problem solver and sound decision making. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
2005
2005
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Assistant Project Manager, Construction and Space
USC Keck Medical Center
1500 San Pablo St, Los Angeles, CA 90033
05.2024 - Current
Works on multiple projects of moderate size or portions of major projects. Assists project managers in administration and coordination of projects to ensure goals and objective of projects are accomplished. Provides technical and contract management support to project managers during the design, construction, fit up and closeout phases of project.
Creates, evaluates, and adapts standard techniques, procedures and criteria. Formulates and solves problems. Oversees architect’s contract administration services to ensure required field checks are conducted in the construction phase to ensure compliance within project specifications, plans, established Keck Medicine of USC guidelines, standards and policies.
Conducts job walks regularly with construction contractors to validate percent completion for purpose of calculating incurred cost for the month for purpose of progress payment. Analyzes monthly schedule submissions, as necessary. Reviews and negotiates an agreed recovery plan.
Assists project managers with coordination between the architect and general contractor participants with various types of contract type delivery. Reconciles design phase estimates.
Assists project manager with managing, developing and coordinating Keck Medicine of USC’s design process to ensure that plans prepared by architect provide functional program requirements and conform to budgetary, environmental and legal requirements.
Prepares request for proposals, collects and analyzes bids for design and construction services. Coordinates with vendors and Contracts Department for bid awards and contracts.
Review change order requests. Analyzes change order request to determine merit. Prepares check estimates of work amount or obtains a check estimate and negotiates agreed change order, requiring expertise in persuasion and negotiation of critical issues. Assists project manager to prepare change order language.
Prioritizes workload to meet pre-determined deadlines, determine urgency of workload and forward completed product to the appropriate level intra or interdepartmentally.
Effectively communicates with the Department Team relaying information that may require their follow up or input ensuring all deadlines are met
Attends staff/project meetings as assigned. Prepares Department leadership with data for review prior to meeting and with any necessary follow up after the meetings.
Provides training to other staff members as requested.
Provides regular updates to Department leadership throughout the duration of projects to ensure deadlines will be met and any issues are identified.
Adheres to protecting patient confidentiality.
Performs other duties and projects as assigned.
Developed and maintained project documentation for reliable records.
Managed subcontractor relationships effectively to ensure quality workmanship within deadlines and budgets.
Assistant Project Manager
Pacific Systems Interiors
San Dimas, CA
01.2018 - 05.2024
Ensures clear understanding of all aspects of assigned projects and communicates to project team
Works with project team to identify and resolve conflicts in plans and specifications
Creates all job folders & manages document control, specifications, schedules, manpower projections to required platform for field use
Manages multiple projects and day to day activities including change orders, RFI’s, Submittals and all logistics for each project & managed up to 20 field employees
Monitors job costs daily to determine if correction action was needed to keep project at certain fee percentage
Completes all closeouts needed for each project
Mentored and trained incoming project engineers
Proficient in estimating small projects for paint and wall covering scope
Supported senior managers and department leaders by completing projects and problem resolution under tight budgets and schedule demands.
Delivered high level of service to clients to both maintain and extend relationship for future business opportunities.
Maintained tactical control of project budgets and timelines to keep teams on task and achieve schedule targets.
Monitored and tracked project metrics and collected data to share with project members.
Developed and maintained project documentation for reliable records.
Updated customers and senior leaders on progress and roadblocks.
Planned, monitored and analyzed project costs to meet financial goals.
Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress and technical problems.
Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
Analyzed project performance data to identify areas of improvement.
Relationship Banker/Supervisor
Chase Bank
Anaheim, CA
03.2012 - 12.2017
In this position I helped service all bank customers banking needs with the highest customer service
Cross sold banking products at the highest level to new and existing clients
Train new incoming bankers to our branch and check all their account documents for proper audit procedures
Small business specialist, handled all new business accounts and services
Appointed Manager on Duty
Management appointed myself to Culture Council
Education
Construction Management Certificate -
SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY
San Diego, CA
01.2022 - 06.2023
Associates degree - undefined
FULLERTON COLLEGE
Fullerton, CA
High School Diploma -
SONORA HIGH
Fullerton, CA
Skills
ICRA Certified and Construction Management of 6 years
Project Planning
Project Reporting
Purchasing and procurement
Client Interfacing
Quality Control
Team liaison, budgeting and finance, self-motivated, strong verbal communication
Conflict resolution
Technically-savvy with outstanding relationship building, training, and presentation skills
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