Cindy Garris
Casselberry,FL
Summary
Dedicated construction professional with over 25 years of experience in coordinating various programs, development, and construction projects. Proficient in planning and managing construction processes to harmonize with organizational objectives. Adept in subcontract and vendor management, project accounting processes, effective communication, and project coordination to ensure seamless project delivery. Detail-oriented and highly motivated with a proven track record of delivering quality results within established timelines.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Project Manager - Remote
Sevan Multi-Site Solutions
01.2016 - 12.2022
- Collaborated with Sevan's program management team to oversee a portfolio of concurrent projects, serving as an extension of the owner's design and construction personnel
- Supported Project Manager in ensuring efficient client and program delivery encompassing pre-construction services and comprehensive construction oversight through project close-out
- Provided on-site management assistance for construction operations and aided Store Development teams, ensuring smooth execution of construction activities, providing valuable assistance to Store Development teams, and In-store renovation endeavors.
Village Medical / Walgreens Clinic Roll Out -
Sevan Multi-Site Solutions
08.2020 - 12.2022
- Collaborated with national permit expeditor to secure regulatory permits for 250+ Primary Care Clinics
- Partnered with Walgreens real estate and legal department to navigate lease and landlord approvals
- Tracked and updated client databases and due diligence periods through Smartsheet, ensuring accurate project documentation and permitting timelines
- Assist the Village Medical IT team with necessary permit approvals for data cable equipment installation
- Facilitate communication with vendors/partners and coordinated project close-out procedures, ensuring proper documentation upload into Buzzsaw.
Walgreens Rite Aid Acquisition: Retail / Signage Rebranding
Sevan Multi-Site Solutions
07.2018 - 07.2020
- Assist with overseeing the conversion of 1,170 Rite Aid locations into Walgreens stores, managing exterior and interior rebranding initiatives
- Coordinated the permit process, liaised with regulatory agencies, and facilitated stakeholder communication to ensure project execution
- Partnered with Walgreens Architects, real estate, and legal department to navigate lease and landlord approvals
- Reviewed and approved vendor invoices, conducted cost reconciliation, and issued necessary change orders for project close
Walgreens Asset Assessment Program and QA/QC Program
Sevan Multi-Site Solutions
11.2016 - 06.2018
- Validate facility asset surveys completed in the field to ensure compliance with Walgreens grading criteria for asset assessment and within SEVAN Capture 2.0 App standards
- Maintained daily updates within tracking systems to ensure accuracy and timeliness of project progress.
Starbuck Coffee Design Outsource Program
Sevan Multi-Site Solutions
01.2016 - 10.2016
- Review construction drawings and scopes; redline for permitting if needed
- Collaborated with project managers to develop comprehensive construction schedules, optimizing resource allocation and minimizing delays.
- Gather vendor RFQs and processed purchase and warehouse orders. Tracked orders for schedule adherence
- Coordinate and resolve shipping issues regarding backorders and defective or damaged goods
- Assemble General Contractors' contract packages generated GC billings and tracked payments.
- Communicate and distribute project information to vendors and internal partners
- Create and maintain project files
- Facilitate project close-out paperwork by company standards
- Update store related databases
Business Manager
SGL Constructors (Skanska, Granite & Lane; Joint Venture)
11.2014 - 01.2016
- Directly supervise administrative staff to ensure efficient operations of a segment of the Ultimate I-4 Expansion project
- Manage administrative functions, including payroll, accounts payable, subcontract, and contract administration, to ensure compliance with company policies and federal regulations
- Implemented internal controls and audits to uphold compliance standards and participated in management meetings to provide insights on administrative processes and budgetary analyses.
Administrative Manager/Executive Assistant to COO
Balfour Beatty Construction Company
04.1993 - 02.2014
- Managed regional office of 35+ employees for national construction company, serving in multiple roles.
- Extensive experience in both field and corporate operations, demonstrating strong leadership and organizational skills along with a commitment to employee development and community involvement
- Managed overhead expenditures, and budgets, implemented office policies and procedures, supervised office staff, and coordinated office maintenance and lease activity.
- Reduced office overhead operational costs by 12% through effective management of staff schedules, resources, and vendor relationships.
- Provided executive support to Chief Operations Officer (COO) and senior leadership team, managed administrative staff, coordinated company events and meetings, and various community involvement efforts.
- Designed and implemented the company's first project accountant training and mentoring program, created workshops and training materials, facilitated annual retreats/seminars, developed and maintained SOP manuals, and administered the Project Accountant mentoring program.
- Manage project accounting activities, including procurement, subcontract administration, Subcontract AIA billings, vendor purchase orders, change orders, payroll, NTOs, Certificate of Insurance and bonds, and cost/ budget reports, from project start-up through close out.
Education
Business Administration Courses -
Seminole Community College
Orlando, FLSkills
- MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- JD Edwards
- Deltek
- Concur
- Strategic Planning / Construction Coordination
- Subcontractor and Vendor Management
- Budget and Expense Management
- Strong Organization and Multitasking
- Team Building, Leadership & Training
- Communication and Negotiation
- Document and Database Management
- Problem-Solving
- Contract Administration
- Project Accounting
Certification
OSHA 30-hour Construction Safety and Health, #34-602161700
Personal Information
Title: Project Specialist - Construction
Timeline
Village Medical / Walgreens Clinic Roll Out -
Sevan Multi-Site Solutions
08.2020 - 12.2022
Walgreens Rite Aid Acquisition: Retail / Signage Rebranding
Sevan Multi-Site Solutions
07.2018 - 07.2020
Walgreens Asset Assessment Program and QA/QC Program
Sevan Multi-Site Solutions
11.2016 - 06.2018
Assistant Project Manager - Remote
Sevan Multi-Site Solutions
01.2016 - 12.2022
Starbuck Coffee Design Outsource Program
Sevan Multi-Site Solutions
01.2016 - 10.2016
Business Manager
SGL Constructors (Skanska, Granite & Lane; Joint Venture)
11.2014 - 01.2016
Administrative Manager/Executive Assistant to COO
Balfour Beatty Construction Company
04.1993 - 02.2014
Business Administration Courses -
Seminole Community College
OSHA 30-hour Construction Safety and Health, #34-602161700
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