Jennifer Hanchett-Leon
Merrimack
Summary
Accomplished Construction Professional with a proven track record, specializing in preconstruction and design management, budget control, and value engineering. Expert in project schedule management and adept at mentoring teams for peak performance. Demonstrates exceptional problem-solving aptitude and lean construction methodologies, ensuring project success and cost-efficiency.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Planner
Wise Construction Corporation
Winchester
03.2022 - Current
- Developed effective communication protocols among all stakeholders involved in design/build, and design/assist projects.
- Developed comprehensive master schedules for preconstruction and construction phases.
- Negotiated with vendors and subcontractors to obtain long lead-time materials and equipment.
- Facilitated coordinated efforts with marketing, estimating, and operations teams to prepare detailed proposals.
- Ensured smooth transition or construction oversight as required.
- Coached operations staff in MS Project fundamentals and complex scheduling.
Project Manager
Erland Construction, Inc.
Burlington
10.2019 - 03.2022
- Sustained collaborations with clients, design teams, and subcontractors.
- Handled financial management, document control, and scheduling during project lifecycle.
- Managed preconstruction for design/build and design/assist projects.
- Ensured comprehensive subcontractor coverage by partnering with estimating team.
Estimator
Construction Management & Builders, Inc.
Danvers
06.2018 - 10.2019
- Developed quantity takeoffs from drawings and specifications using On-Screen Takeoff and Excel.
- Presented prepared estimates by assembling and displaying numerical and descriptive information.
- Updated estimates through various design stages, prioritizing cost-efficiency.
- Collaborated with owners, operations team members, and design teams to identify cost-saving opportunities.
Project Manager
Trinity Building + Construction Management Corp.
Wilmington
07.2013 - 06.2018
- Maintained client, design, and subcontractor relationships.
- Handled financial management, document control, and scheduling during project lifecycle.
- Researched permitting and inspection requirements in a variety of jurisdictions nationwide to ensure project compliance.
- Assisted with or managed project estimates during preconstruction.
- Managed design reviews to ensure compliance with owner building standards during preconstruction.
Project Manager
RGS Energy
Providence
09.2011 - 06.2013
- Collaborated with sales and engineering to design and estimate solar arrays.
- Performed field surveys of future array sites for design, and coordinated topographical surveys where required.
- Handled financial management, document control, and scheduling during project lifecycle.
- Managed electrical utility coordination for the new array tie-in and credits.
CMST
Shawmut Design & Construction
Boston
08.2008 - 09.2011
- Rotated through assistant superintendent, assistant estimator, and assistant project management (APM) roles during the training program.
- As APM, assisted the project manager with all responsibilities, including financial management, document control, and scheduling.
- As assistant superintendent, assisted the site superintendent with all responsibilities, including schedule management, subcontractor coordination, and punch list completion.
- As assistant estimator, completed takeoffs, managed small-scale estimates, ran estimate reviews with internal and external stakeholders, and assisted estimators on large-scale estimates.
Assistant Project Manager
Lee Kennedy Co.
Quincy
08.2006 - 08.2008
- Assisted the project manager with financial management, document control, scheduling, and closeout.
- Visited job sites to ensure timely progress and quality standards were being met.
- Attended weekly meetings and documented minutes.
Estimator
CDM Builders
Cambridge
04.2006 - 08.2006
- Developed estimates from quantity takeoffs of plans and specifications using Timberline estimating software.
- Performed site visits to ensure a thorough understanding of the scope of existing water and wastewater treatment facility renovations.
- Facilitated estimate reviews with internal and external stakeholders.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA04-2006
Minor Concentration - Construction Management
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA04-2006
Skills
- Project Schedule Management and Tracking
- Preconstruction and Design Management
- Budget Control and Value Engineering
- Meeting Facilitation
- Scope development and Definition
- Problem-Solving Aptitude
- Lean Construction
- Mentoring and Training
Timeline
Project Planner
Wise Construction Corporation
03.2022 - Current
Project Manager
Erland Construction, Inc.
10.2019 - 03.2022
Estimator
Construction Management & Builders, Inc.
06.2018 - 10.2019
Project Manager
Trinity Building + Construction Management Corp.
07.2013 - 06.2018
Project Manager
RGS Energy
09.2011 - 06.2013
CMST
Shawmut Design & Construction
08.2008 - 09.2011
Assistant Project Manager
Lee Kennedy Co.
08.2006 - 08.2008
Estimator
CDM Builders
04.2006 - 08.2006
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
University of Pittsburgh
Minor Concentration - Construction Management
University of Pittsburgh
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