Diane Loftin
Woodstock,IL
Summary
Offering excellent project management, multi-tasking and communication skills to coordinate multiple, concurrent projects with competing demands. Ability to make sound decisions in high-pressure settings and utilize analytical problem-solving skills to troubleshoot and resolve issues. Articulate communicator with strong customer service skills.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Project/Permit Manager
INTREN
Union, IL
12.2022 - 02.2024
- Manage 10 support staff directly.
- Responsible for schedule for 40 crews in the field and also 5 subcontractors.
- Report to stakeholders weekly on progress of jobs and any obstacles.
- Daily review of faults that occurred over night to decide if we take them or send them to repair due to site conditions or permit issues.
- Assessed property conditions to determine need for additional permits or zoning variances.
- Attended meetings with representatives from various regulatory bodies as needed.
- Created presentations outlining relevant topics related to permitting processes.
- Investigated past and current licensees to perform record checks.
- Maintained records of all issued permits and related documents.
- Assisted in developing policies governing the issuance of permits.
- Tracked expiration dates for active permits and ensured that renewals were submitted in a timely manner.
- Collaborated with other departments within the organization to facilitate permit-related activities.
- Coordinated with state agencies in obtaining necessary approvals for construction projects.
- Evaluated applications and assessment results to determine eligibility and acceptance.
- Participated in training programs designed to improve knowledge of current laws, regulations, and procedures relating to permitting processes.
- Reviewed and approved building permit applications, specifications, and plans for accuracy.
- Received and submitted payments for fees and fines, accurately tracking amounts, issuing receipts and updating computer systems.
- Developed procedures for processing permit requests more efficiently.
- Prepared reports summarizing the status of pending permit applications.
- Analyzed data pertaining to past trends in permit requests and approvals.
Assistant Project Manager
INTREN
Union, IL
12.2014 - 12.2022
- Led effort to streamline process for ensuring cable replacement jobs were planned, permitted to appropriate jurisdictions and successful in obtaining the approval to do the job.
- Review all jobs to determine if any special circumstance exist
- Maintain project schedules by managing deadlines and adjusting workflow as needed
- Implemented resident notification program which consists of postcards with pertinent information be sent to each customer affected 2 weeks prior to start of job
- Supervise team that puts together the work packages for the crews, including all permitting
- Work with Comed Managers, External Affairs and Account Managers on any issues that arise
- attend filed meetings to walk down jobs to address any obstacles in the field and to address Village concerns
- Pull easement documentation and determine if we have the rights to continue the job as planned
- Tracking and managing jobs from the time they are planned til they are bore complete, including reassigning jobs from subcontractors to Intren to ensure timely completion
Project Coordinator
INTREN
Union, IL
11.2011 - 11.2014
- Distribute work and track to 4 other project coordinators
- Enter time and production
- Prepare permit packages
- Prepare monthly bill for UTILIX for injection jobs
Manager
ComEd
Lombard, IL
03.2000 - 07.2004
- Worked with dispatcher and the marketing team to ensure the Comed system was producing enough power to cover the native load plus what the marketer's were selling.
Skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Solid communication
- Leadership skills to manage a team and guide the prioritization of tasks
Timeline
Project/Permit Manager
INTREN
12.2022 - 02.2024
Assistant Project Manager
INTREN
12.2014 - 12.2022
Project Coordinator
INTREN
11.2011 - 11.2014
Manager
ComEd
03.2000 - 07.2004