Deana Simons
Waterford,VA
Summary
Construction leader with extensive experience in project management and strategic planning at Garbis Enterprises. Demonstrated success in budget forecasting and stakeholder engagement, consistently delivering projects on time and within budget. Skilled in developing innovative solutions that improve quality assurance and enhance operational success.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PRINCIPAL
Garbis Enterprises
Loudoun County, US
08.2020 - Current
- Lead team to meet client needs, ensuring projects are timely and budget-friendly.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to achieve project goals and high performance.
- Oversee construction lifecycle for timely, budget-compliant project delivery.
- Craft client-focused strategies for effective project execution.
- Ensure project success through strategic planning and execution.
VICE PRESIDENT OF INTERIORS & MAINTENANCE
Environmental Design & Construction
Washington, US
12.2017 - Current
- Responsible for leading and managing multiple project teams consisting of senior project managers, project managers, assistant project managers, and superintendents to deliver exceptional results.
- Carry out management responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
- Full life cycle business operations to include subcontractor negotiations, procurement, business development and strategy.
- Developed and implemented construction strategies to achieve growth and productivity.
- Overseeing and implementing all facets of the construction process, planning, designing, entitlement, and construction on all projects.
- Drafted 60 budget estimates per year and projects ranging from $300k to $10M.
- Manage and mentor 50 personnel, field staff as well as office accounting and support staff through direct involvement and guidance.
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER
Cushman & Wakefield
McLean, US
01.2019 - 07.2020
- Responsible for leading account transitions per the client’s request.
- Responsible for overseeing and managing the end-to-end project and ensuring that all applicable business service lines deliver the scope of work required and that all service lines coordinate their work with each other, to assure the overall outcome of project.
- Create construction estimates for capital requests, and other planning efforts.
- Create and track project budgets from initial site evaluation through project close out.
- Overseeing and implementing all facets of the construction process, planning, designing, entitlement, and construction on all projects.
- Managed new construction, renovation, tenant fit-out, and capital renewal projects ranging in cost up to, and often exceeding, 2 million.
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER
Jones Lang LaSalle
McLean, US
05.2017 - 11.2017
- Provided support to the Capital One design team.
- In charge of the construction of adding new design elements into new and retrofitting branches.
- Reporting to the Director’s the constructability of the new elements in a live environment.
- Assigned to the Capital One account.
- Managed implementing all innovative design standards for Branch and NeX Cafes country wide.
- Worked closely on a collaborative team while managing the prototype of the Capital One lab.
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER / OWNER’S REPRESENTATIVE
JBG Companies
Chevy Chase, US
09.2013 - 05.2017
- Plan and oversee all stages of construction for base buildings, commercial interiors, and retail projects.
- Review drawings, estimate costs, develop project schedules, control budgets, supervise construction, and manage operations and maintenance (O&M) functions.
- Perform on-site inspections.
- Prepare forecasts, track performance, and generate detailed financial reports for each project.
- Bridged communication gaps by representing owners and serving as trusted liaison to tenants, architects, and mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP) firms.
- Drafted 30 to 35 budget estimates per year for projects ranging from $100K to $5M.
- Managed 25 to 30 projects annually with the highest standards of quality, safety, and workmanship, and maintained an outstanding reputation for meeting timelines and budgetary requirements.
PROJECT MANAGER
FLBE, Inc.
Herndon, US
10.2012 - 09.2013
- Provided end-to-end construction management for government projects in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.
- Drafted proposals and cost estimates.
- Created schedules and oversaw transmittals, submittals, requests for information (RFIs), purchase orders, and change orders.
- Facilitated weekly meetings and updated daily job logs.
- Directed construction of security infrastructures, interiors, and exterior renovation projects for the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA).
- Interfaced with all parties to accelerate completion of projects valued up to $2M.
- Established open lines of communication with internal and external stakeholders to eliminate inefficiencies and expedite project management.
ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER / PROJECT ADMINISTRATOR
M.C. Dean, Inc.
Ashburn, US
05.2010 - 10.2012
- Supported multiple construction projects to increase accuracy and efficiency in fast-moving environment.
- Produced operation manuals, electrical test sheets, and other materials in accordance with project specifications.
- Managed transmittals, submittals, RFIs, and project take-off meetings.
- Maintained construction drawing logs and oversaw the blueprint drawing room.
- Coordinated all overseas projects, with diverse stakeholders and rapidly changing priorities.
- Implemented new tracking processes and systems to maintain up-to-date information on project costs, budgets, and other opportunities for improvement.
- Served as accessible liaison for vendors, consultants, and contractors.
PROJECT ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Environmental Design & Construction
Washington, US
03.1999 - 05.2010
- Performed essential and time-sensitive administrative processes to ensure seamless project planning and implementation.
- Supported project managers with documentation and meeting minutes.
- Reconciled AP/AR and managed job-related budgeting.
- Increased productivity, cut costs, and resolved emerging departmental issues by bringing energy and efficiency to the workplace, and quickly solving problems—before they escalated.
- Obtained development and construction permits for a wide range of projects.
Education
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT -
Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale, VALEED GREEN ASSOCIATE -
Ever Blue Training
Skills
- Project management
- Budget forecasting
- Stakeholder engagement
- Construction estimating
- Strategic planning
- Quality assurance
Certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- GSA Security Clearance
- OSHA 10
Volunteer
- Saint Katherine Greek Orthodox Philoptchos Society
- Reform Alliance
Timeline
PRINCIPAL
Garbis Enterprises
08.2020 - Current
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER
Cushman & Wakefield
01.2019 - 07.2020
VICE PRESIDENT OF INTERIORS & MAINTENANCE
Environmental Design & Construction
12.2017 - Current
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER
Jones Lang LaSalle
05.2017 - 11.2017
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER / OWNER’S REPRESENTATIVE
JBG Companies
09.2013 - 05.2017
PROJECT MANAGER
FLBE, Inc.
10.2012 - 09.2013
ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER / PROJECT ADMINISTRATOR
M.C. Dean, Inc.
05.2010 - 10.2012
PROJECT ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Environmental Design & Construction
03.1999 - 05.2010
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT -
Northern Virginia Community College
LEED GREEN ASSOCIATE -
Ever Blue Training