Elena Heredia
Schererville,IN
Summary
Results-driven project management professional with proven experience in planning and executing comprehensive project plans across diverse sectors, including affordable housing, municipal, education, industrial, and recreation facilities. Demonstrates strong leadership and organizational skills to effectively guide teams and ensure timely achievement of project milestones. Recognized for implementing efficient processes that drive productivity and consistently achieve project objectives.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP
01.2022 - Current
- Lead large scale development projects between $30MM - $150MM
- Schedule and facilitate preconstruction meetings to gather requirements, ensure alignment with client objectives and compliance expectations.
- Review comprehensive project schedules to maintain milestone targeting.
- Review and monitor coordination on contractor RFIs, submittals and change order documentation
- Schedule and facilitate weekly construction meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
- Identify and manage any potential risks that can have project budget and/or timeline impacts.
- Monitor project progress and provide regular updates to senior management and client rep, enhancing transparency and communication.
- Manage and update tracking on minutes, timelines, budgets and contingency.
- Review and approve pay application packages prior to payment release
- Monitor final inspections, certificates of occupancy, punch list and turnover items
Project Engineer
Powers & Sons Construction
08.2017 - 12.2020
- Assisted project managers and superintendents with planning, creating and maintaining project schedules.
- Created, updated, managed, and stored digital construction documents.
- Attended pre-bid, bid review, job site meetings.
- Prepared and distributed progress reports, discussion items and meeting meetings.
- Reviewed submittal and bid packages
- Prepared monthly billings
- Tracked M/WBE and Section 3 participation
Supplier Contracts Manager
Staff Management SMX
08.2014 - 08.2017
- Negotiated favorable contracts with vendors, achieving significant cost savings for the organization.
- Resolved logistical issues promptly to minimize disruption in the supply chain operations.
- Maintained accurate records of all transactions, ensuring transparency and accountability within the department.
- Conducted regular audits to maintain compliance with organizational policies and industry regulations.
- Forecasted requirements and set reorder points to maintain optimal levels.
- Executed top-notch customer service and assistance to 12 locations and over 30 contractors.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Architecture
University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL05-2014
Skills
- Multi-project management
- Schedule management
- Project planning and development
- Strategic planning
Timeline
Project Manager
Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP
01.2022 - Current
Project Engineer
Powers & Sons Construction
08.2017 - 12.2020
Supplier Contracts Manager
Staff Management SMX
08.2014 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Science - Architecture
University of Illinois At Chicago