JENNIFER COOK
Bonita Springs,FL
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven Project Manager and Financial Professional with several years of experience successfully planning, executing, and closing complex projects across diverse industries. Adept at leading cross-functional teams, managing budgets, and ensuring timely project delivery. Seeking a challenging role to leverage my proven leadership and strategic skills in driving project success and contributing to organizational growth.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager
Connor+Gaskins
Naples, FL
01.2025 - 03.2026
- Working with the estimating department to verify complete bid packages from vetted subcontractors. Buyout negotiations upon proper vetting of subcontractors. Setting up project schedules and maintaining them throughout the duration of the project. All aspects of monthly billings to include owner and subcontractors. Change order processing as well. Support field supervisors during construction, handling cost coding documents for accounting. Project close out documents along with all O&M manuals.
Project Manager
Brooks and Freund
Fort Myers. FL
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Responsibilities include estimating from the onset of project. Take-off of drawings through Bluebeam software. Working with the estimating department to verify complete bid packages from vetted subcontractors. Buyout negotiations along with writing scope letter for owner contracts. Setting up project schedules and maintaining throughout the duration of project. All aspects of monthly billings to include owner and subcontractors. Change order processing as well. Support field supervisors during construction, handled cost coding documents for accounting.
Assistant Project Manager
Rycon Construction
Fort Myers. FL
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Responsibilities included initiating and monitoring projects, and managing permit applications, contract documents, and project drawings. Served as a liaison between owners, engineers, and architects, attending weekly meetings to provide updates. Supported field supervisors during construction, handled cost coding documents for accounting and managed subcontractor billing. Additionally, ensured compliance with safety codes, tracked material ETAs, and obtained project close-out documents while submitting O&M manuals to owners. Managed a diverse portfolio of projects exceeded $50,000,000.
Project Engineer
Richards Corporation
Tarryville, CT
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Set up and oversaw all aspects of new projects, managing permit applications, contract documents, and tracking systems. Averaging 2 - 4 ongoing projects at any given time. Conducted effective submittal data reviews and submissions for engineer approval, while also distributing project drawings to subcontractors. Tracked material ETAs for owner review, provided essential documentation support to field supervisors during construction, and efficiently set up projects in HeavyJob software, ensuring precise cost coding. Actively participated in weekly onsite meetings with owners, serving as a reliable liaison between owners, engineers, and architects. Successfully obtained project close-out documents, facilitating the timely submission of O&M manuals to owners.
Assistant Project Manager
Mulvaney Mechanical, Inc.
Danbury, CT
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Specialized in bid support, efficiently collecting all vendor and subcontractor documents. Demonstrated expertise in material buyout negotiations, ensuring optimal pricing at the contract stage. Managed material tracking for multiple projects, developing efficient methods to ensure timely arrivals. Proficient in submittal date review, conducting light material take-offs, and issuing change orders to subcontractors. Collaborated closely with Project Managers on monthly requisitions and actively supported the accounting department in managing project material purchases. Participated in ongoing training sessions for AutoBid software.
Skills
- 25 Years Construction Experience
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Industry-specific Accounting Software
- Procore Certified
- Project Management
- Project scheduling
- Project tracking
- Relationship building
- Schedule management
- Stakeholder communications
- Team collaboration
- Project management
- Project planning
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Achieved project efficiency by introducing Procore for cost savings and streamlining tasks.
- Documented and resolved unknown credit card funds holding account which led to locating $600,000 for company.
Certification
- 30-hour OSHA certification
- Private personal training certification.
Timeline
Project Manager
Connor+Gaskins
01.2025 - 03.2026
Project Manager
Brooks and Freund
01.2024 - 01.2025
Assistant Project Manager
Rycon Construction
01.2022 - 01.2024
Project Engineer
Richards Corporation
01.2021 - 01.2022
Assistant Project Manager
Mulvaney Mechanical, Inc.
01.2019 - 01.2021