JANET ARANDA
San Diego,CA
Summary
With over nine years of experience in the construction industry, I have built a strong reputation as a dedicated and results-driven Assistant Project Manager. My expertise lies in leading high-value projects to successful completion, consistently prioritizing quality, safety, and client satisfaction. Throughout my career, I have developed a proven track record of managing complex construction operations, ensuring that each project meets or exceeds industry standards.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Project Manager
Nautilus General Contractor
San Diego
07.2024 - Current
- Ensured client satisfaction through consistent communication, providing updates on progress and addressing concerns promptly.
- Actively participated in weekly project reviews with senior management to discuss progress updates, challenges faced, potential solutions, and future plans.
- Evaluated supplier bids for alignment with project requirements to ensure successful partnerships and outcomes.
- Collaborated with legal counsel when necessary, seeking guidance on complex issues and ensuring compliance with governing documents.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers and subcontractors to confirm fair pricing and quality service.
- Collaborated with contractors, architects, engineers, and public agencies to complete projects within timeline limitations and budget constraints.
- Streamlined communication among team members using advanced software tools such as Procore for accurate data sharing across platforms.
Field Engineer Project Manager
NV5
09.2020 - 07.2023
- Led the management of multiple high-value design and construction projects for SDGE clients, with budgets exceeding $10 million
- This encompassed overseeing the development and implementation of natural gas pipelines, water and sewage infrastructure projects, as well as underground and overhead electric distribution systems
- Coordinated cross-functional teams, ensuring projects adhered to strict budgets and quality standards, while also meeting all regulatory compliance requirements
- Successfully managed and led 45 drafting and design projects from initial concept to final delivery, showcasing strong project management skills, attention to detail, and a keen ability to meet diverse client needs within tight deadlines
- Worked with field crews and technicians at customer sites to verify strong job performance, which was tracked by metrics and verified through customer satisfaction survey
- Achieved timely completion of project milestones by coordinating with Architects, City Officials, and Engineers
- Analyzed whether any changes to the project could affect the cost, completion date, or relationship with the client
- Engaged closely with city planners, private owners, and utility companies to refine project details and resolve specific concerns, showcasing strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Facilitated effective communication and negotiations between city planners, private owners, and utility companies, playing a pivotal role in clarifying project details and addressing specific concerns
- Directed the execution of multiple plans from SDG&E, implementing a comprehensive conflict check process that not only identified potential issues but also ensured solutions fully aligned with client expectations
Assistant Project Manager
Shaw Lundquist Associates
09.2018 - 08.2020
- Key Contributor in the $86 Million Remodel of Caesars Entertainment's Paris Hotel: Directly responsible for overseeing $45 million of the project's construction work, my role was instrumental in leading our team to effectively coordinate and manage significant construction activities under a tight 24-week schedule
- Ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships and maintain project momentum in a fast-paced construction environment
- Demonstrated a meticulous approach to financial tracking, ensuring all expenditures were accurately recorded and analyzed against project budgets
- Tasked with the critical review of project deliveries and schedules, ensuring each initiative aligns with its timeline and milestones
- Demonstrated proficiency in utilizing Procore for the efficient handling of Request for Information (RFIs) and Submittals, crucial for keeping project planning and execution on track
- Prepared schedules, project budgets, and specifications for materials and labor
- Successfully managed the comprehensive safety orientation for over 900 workers, utilizing Sitetraxx for daily check-ins to ensure a consistently high level of safety awareness and adherence on site
- Oversight of employee attendance records, ensuring precise tracking of staff availability and labor allocation across multiple project sites
Senior Project Engineer
Plant Construction Company L.P
05.2017 - 09.2018
- Spearheaded the development and implementation of critical pre-construction milestones, integrating them seamlessly into the overall project schedule
- Coordinate and communicate with Property Management team on project activities on a weekly basis
- Ensure Project Close Out files are retained in respective property management office files
- Maintain payroll data, attendance records and ensured materials were delivered to job site on time and in good condition
- Qualified competitive subcontractor bids prior to execution of contracts
- Works with and supervises architects, consultants, and contractors
- Monitors progress, reviews contracts and approval of payments
- Negotiates and prepares contracts, work authorization of change orders
- Demonstrated strong organizational skills in coordinating with various team members to establish and prioritize action items, enhancing project execution and team collaboration
- Track, review, and process change proposal requests, change orders and, if applicable, claims
- Preparing and creating OAC, Foreman, 3 weeks look ahead meetings
- Facilitated new store construction by developing and maintaining internal and external relationships
- Read plans and blueprints and communicated to workers
Front Office Manager
City Construction
08.2016 - 06.2017
- Successfully managed the simultaneous execution of over 20 projects, demonstrating exceptional organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively
- Oversaw the Financial Department, taking full responsibility for critical operations such as processing payroll through ADP, managing accounts receivable (A/R), and handling accounts payable (A/P)
- Reconciled bank statements and reviewed cash flow for three small companies to ensure accuracy
- Scheduled Board of Directors meetings and assisted with meeting materials and agendas
- Prepared monthly and annual expense forecasts, including any necessary recommended action required to manage costs to achieve budget
- Received, recorded, and banked cash, checks, and vouchers as well as reconciled records of bank transactions
- Prepare contracts and negotiate revisions, changes, and additions to contractual agreements with architects, consultants, clients, suppliers, and subcontractors
- Automated office operations, managing client correspondence, payment scheduling, record tracking and data communications
- Oversaw office inventory activities, including ordering and requisitions, stocking and shipment receiving
- Held oversight of office inventory activities, including ordering and requisitions, stocking and shipment receiving
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
California State University of Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA06.2016
Skills
- Design & Planning
- Project Budgeting
- Cost Control
- Field Inspections
- Conflict Resolution
- Project Planning
- Construction Estimating
- Bid preparation
- Change Order Logs
- QA/QC
- OSHA Compliance
- MS Office
- Preconstruction Planning
- Contract Negotiations & Review
Training
- MTS Certification
- CPR Certification
- OSHA Certification
- WCT Locator Certified
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Assistant Project Manager
Nautilus General Contractor
07.2024 - Current
Field Engineer Project Manager
NV5
09.2020 - 07.2023
Assistant Project Manager
Shaw Lundquist Associates
09.2018 - 08.2020
Senior Project Engineer
Plant Construction Company L.P
05.2017 - 09.2018
Front Office Manager
City Construction
08.2016 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Arts -
California State University of Los Angeles