Colleen Kennelly
Holland,MI
Summary
Senior Construction Project Manager with demonstrated success in overseeing multiple projects from conception to completion. With a keen focus on strategic planning, budget management, and team leadership, I ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to the highest quality standards.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Construction Project Manager
Residential Construction Partners
05.2021 - Current
- Manages a diverse portfolio of over 100 simultaneous residential construction projects involving 28 nationwide stakeholders, with current projections indicating a revenue of $1.5 million.
- Exemplary leadership in guiding and supporting a team of 19 field project managers across 11 regions, fostering productivity, maintaining high-quality work, and ensuring effective communication with stakeholders.
- Innovatively developed and implemented a comprehensive project management tracking system utilizing Monday.com, resulting in accelerated project completions, improved communication, enhanced visibility into project statuses, and streamlined budget management and billing processes for 60+ internal and external users.
- Demonstrates strategic approach by sourcing and collaborating with contractors, consistently delivering projects within specified timelines and budget constraints. Prioritizes meeting company margins while maintaining high-quality outcomes.
- Proficiently trained new team members on in-house systems and client applications, ensuring a seamless onboarding experience by imparting knowledge of various platforms and processes.
Renovation Project Manager/ Team Lead
SMS Assist, LLC
03.2018 - 11.2020
- Managed a book of single and multi-family homes that brought in $8.5 million in revenue and $2 million in profit in 2019.
- Acts as subject matter expert for custom built home inspection application, client portal, and internal SMS portal.
- Performed regular job site observations to provide direction for general contractor personnel and subcontractor laborers.
- Communicates requirements to product teams to ensure new features are delivered according to the product road map.
- Maintains day-to-day operations for a team of 12 construction-focused Operations Managers, including remote resources, to ensure multiple projects are achieving or exceeding company and client targets/deadlines.
- Works directly with clients and business stakeholders to gather budgetary and service requests according to contractual agreements and resolve all escalations in a timely manner.
- Generates weekly reports for senior leadership to analyze and identify areas for growth and opportunity in construction management.
- Designed, presented, and implemented business initiative plan for a $2 billion house leasing company whom owns over 80,ooo single family homes.
- Ensures insurance compliance for over 200 SMS affiliates.
- Leads training sessions for customers and internal SMS employees on custom built applications.
Operations Manager
SMS Assist, LLC
08.2014 - 03.2018
- Managed, built and maintained a book of business with over 400 client locations and 120 affiliate relationships that generated $9 million annually in revenue.
- Developed mutually beneficial relationships with affiliates to ensure locations reached 100% coverage year around for top clients such as Family Dollar, JP Morgan, T-Mobile and United States Postal Service.
- Built and maintained cross-functional relationships with fellow Operation Managers, Associate Directors, and Senior Leadership to meet and exceed company initiatives.
- Negotiated pricing and services with affiliates resulting in 40% profit margin for exterior services team.
- Generated standardized and ad-hoc performance and revenue reports for senior leadership.
Summer School Teacher & Inclusion Aide
Schiesher Elementary School
01.2014 - 08.2014
- Designed and implemented multiple 8-week unit plans involving interdisciplinary subjects.
- Collected and analyzed behavioral data to support incentive charts for students.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers and staff to create interactive independent and co-taught lesson plans.
Server & Bar Manager
Alfie's Inn
06.2005 - 08.2018
- Demonstrated ability to assess, anticipate and meet multiple guests' requirements at high quality standards.
- Adept at balancing cash receipts, generating bills and collecting money for food/drinks served.
- Managed a clean and well-kept bar while adhering to state and company standards for serving food and beverages.
Education
Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education -
Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, IL12.2014
Skills
- Process Improvement
- Communication Skills
- Project Management
- Quality Control
- Subcontractor Management
- Client Relations
- Technology Proficiency
- Adaptability
- Project Closeout
- Conflict Resolution
- Problem-Solving
- Contract Negotiation
- Organization
- Attention to Detail
- Time Management
Timeline
Senior Construction Project Manager
Residential Construction Partners
05.2021 - Current
Renovation Project Manager/ Team Lead
SMS Assist, LLC
03.2018 - 11.2020
Operations Manager
SMS Assist, LLC
08.2014 - 03.2018
Summer School Teacher & Inclusion Aide
Schiesher Elementary School
01.2014 - 08.2014
Server & Bar Manager
Alfie's Inn
06.2005 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education -
Northern Illinois University
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