Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Dru Bazant

Mesa,AZ

Summary

Valued Assistant Project Manager addresses complex obstacles with experienced insight and anticipation. Demonstrates knowledge of quality management principles through clear communication of task expectations and informed suggestions for process optimizations. Determined advocate of safe and ethical work environment for staff to comfortably accomplish project objectives according to organizational standards. Organized and dependable team player that is 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
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Project Manager

Climatec, LLC
01.2024 - Current
  • Ensures project is booked correctly and that all necessary forms are completed for both internal and external purposes.
  • Identifies and resolves potential project issues.
  • Accurately forecasts costs for each area of the project and tracks these over time to achieve budget and forecast goals.
  • Invoices projects timely and is actively engaged in collections to minimize aging.
  • Coordinates material orders and timing with Material Coordinator to maximize cash flow and material handling efficiency. Ensures all equipment is compatible and will Function
  • Functiontion properly to achieve the required sequences.
  • Coordinates with Subcontractors or internal installation team to achieve maximum value in installations.
  • Recommends technical solutions to sales and operations. Assist Sales team during estimating phase.
  • Provide leadership and input to others as requested or required to assist in building systems.
  • Provide support for ongoing service engineering and support for existing building systems.
  • Reviews all engineered submittals ensuring adherence to scope, budget, and customer expectations as well as location standards.
  • Actively participated in weekly project reviews with senior management to discuss progress updates, challenges faced, potential solutions, and future plans.
  • Fieldwire and COINs use to maintain project documentation for reliable records

Field Engineer

JPI Companies
11.2022 - 11.2023
  • Assist with lock up and close down the job site.
  • Observe how to manage the project alongside the superintendent.
  • Update and monitor all construction documents with changes through Procore.
  • Monitor jobsite work practices in accordance with OSHA, JP| Illness and Injury Prevention Program, and JPI Construction Policies and Procedures Manual.
  • Record minutes for all construction field meetings and ensure all meeting minutes are accurately filed on Procore.
  • Ensure that all subcontractors accurately complete and submit weekly safety toolbox topics.
  • Ensure accurate record-keeping of daily reports on Procore
  • Assistant Superintendents to input data and ensure accuracy of subcontractor daily logs.
  • Develop, organize and track office documents as directed by Assistant Project Manager and Superintendent.
  • Create, distribute and manage punch lists.
  • Create, monitor, and distribute RFl's through Procore, maintain RFI log, and post RFI's to contract documents.
  • Assist in creation, review, and distribution of submittals to construction and development department.
  • Ensure project photos are taken and uploaded daily by all team members and labeled accordingly.
  • Prepare and maintain all documents required for project close-out.

Construction Coordinator

Ruhnau Clarke Architects
09.2022 - 11.2022
  • Managed commercial construction projects by working effectively with general contractors, subcontractors, engineers and architects.
  • Held construction progress and regular status meetings with project team.
  • Enhanced project efficiency by streamlining communication between construction teams and stakeholders.
  • Provided technical guidance during all stages of projects, ensuring best practices were followed at every step.

Project Coordinator

Pete Fowler Construction Services, Inc.
04.2020 - 08.2022
  • Building claims and litigation consulting
  • Researching claims
  • Summarizing and organizing documents
  • Creating a timeline of events
  • Identifying key players
  • Scheduling meetings and inspections
  • Document analysis
  • Writing reports in conjunction with construction experts
  • Drafting project plans and budgets
  • Coordination internally and externally with lawyers, insurance handlers, contractors, and homeowners

Senior Office Administrator

tk1sc
04.2018 - 05.2020
  • Coordinate resources to craft plans for various projects, including company culture and company events.
  • Coordinated travel arrangements, including booking airfare, hotel, and transportation.
  • Interacted with vendors, contractors, and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities, and communicate instructions.
  • Established efficient workflow processes, monitored daily productivity, and implemented modifications to improve the overall effectiveness of staff and activities.
  • Created PowerPoint presentations for business purposes.
  • Coached new employees on administrative procedures, company policies, and performance standards.
  • Oversaw office inventory activities, including ordering and requisitions, stocking, and shipment receiving.
  • Identified and recommended changes to existing processes to improve the customer service department's accuracy, efficiency, and responsiveness.
  • Delivered friendly assistance with new hires throughout the hiring process.
  • SPEC Editing/Assistance to all disciplines.
  • Emergency Response Team Member, assisting in informing the company on safety procedures and tips with employees.
  • Wellness Committee Leader-Bringing healthy items into the office, tips on ergonomically correcting employee workspace, and having healthy treats brought into the workspace.

Administrative Assistant II

Legacy Partners
02.2015 - 01.2018
  • Composed internal memos and external correspondence for senior management and reviewed all documentation to eliminate errors.
  • Prepared packages for shipment, pickup, and courier services for prompt delivery to customers.
  • Provided logistical support for programs, meetings, and events, including room reservations, agenda preparation, and calendar maintenance for Property Management Team and Development Team.
  • Interacted with vendors, contractors, and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities, and communicate instructions.
  • Managed office inventory by restocking supplies and placing purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
  • Supported VP of Development and Property Management through personal document management, calendar organization, and collateral preparation for meetings.
  • Worked closely with the Marketing Director preparing marketing materials.
  • Created and produced logo samples, pricing for the final product decision.
  • Event Director of Legacy Partners' annual conference.
  • Created and maintained processes for administrative operations to improve accuracy and efficiency.
  • Arranged flights, car rentals, and hotel accommodations when scheduling travel for the team.

Receptionist

Climatec, LLC
01.2013 - 02.2015
  • Monitored premises, screened visitors, updated logs, and issued passes to maintain security.
  • Corresponded with clients through email, telephone, or postal mail.
  • Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for 148 Engineers.
  • Drafted professional business memos, letters, and marketing copy to support business objectives and growth.
  • Answered telephone calls to field inquiries from clients, vendors, and various other callers seeking information.
  • Managed all customer service and administrative functions, including updating the calendar, preparing documents, and coordinating deliveries.
  • Protected staff and building assets by upholding optimal visitor policies, including issuing badges and maintaining logs.
  • Help oversee company fleet of work trucks, maintenance, tracking, and care.
  • Organized, filled out new hire paperwork, and filed highly confidential records for HR.

Community Services Department- Beach Operations

City of Huntington Beach
07.2011 - 07.2016

Part-Time Work

  • Monitored premises, screened visitors, and issued passes to maintain security.
  • Corresponded with customers.
  • Scheduled camping sites within the City limits, collected money, and issued passes.
  • Reconcile daily balances to sales.
  • Answered telephone calls to field inquiries from customers.
  • Worked closely with management to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operation.

Education

Associate of Science - Real Estate

Orange Coast College
Coasta Mesa, CA
01.2016

Skills

  • Experienced in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Marketing/Promotion
  • Project Scheduling
  • Purchasing and procurement
  • Project monitoring
  • Schedule Management/Meeting Coordination
  • Budgeting and forecasting
  • Document Management

Certification

  • OSHA 10 & OSHA 30
  • Heat and Illness Prevention
  • CPR/AED/First Aid


Timeline

Assistant Project Manager

Climatec, LLC
01.2024 - Current

Field Engineer

JPI Companies
11.2022 - 11.2023

Construction Coordinator

Ruhnau Clarke Architects
09.2022 - 11.2022

Project Coordinator

Pete Fowler Construction Services, Inc.
04.2020 - 08.2022

Senior Office Administrator

tk1sc
04.2018 - 05.2020

Administrative Assistant II

Legacy Partners
02.2015 - 01.2018

Receptionist

Climatec, LLC
01.2013 - 02.2015

Community Services Department- Beach Operations

City of Huntington Beach
07.2011 - 07.2016

Associate of Science - Real Estate

Orange Coast College
Dru Bazant