JENNIFER McDONALD
Star,ID
Summary
Results-driven design, construction, and project management professional with strong communication and organizational skills. Demonstrated expertise in addressing client concerns while ensuring exceptional customer satisfaction. Proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget, leveraging analytical skills to optimize processes. Aiming to contribute to innovative projects that enhance client experience and operational efficiency.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Contract Designer
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
05.2015 - Current
- Design radiant floor systems using AutoCAD, in accordance with client’s specification and company standards for residential construction and some light commercial projects ranging in size of 500-40,000 sqft
- All in accordance with the IBC within the expected time frame
Project Assistant
ACCO ENGINEERED SYSTEMS INC
09.2018 - 11.2021
- Work alongside Project Managers establishing new jobs within JDE and IFS, Prequalification and Bid Packages, contract initiation with contracting department, obtaining permits and inspections, scheduling subcontractors, and processing invoices, CO's and PO's
- Maintain client and vendor relations
Structural Project Coordinator
LAYTON CONSTRUCTION LLC
Boise, USA
10.2016 - 06.2018
- Created agendas and pre-construction meetings.
- Managed and prepare documents for contracts, purchase orders, owner pay, project insurance, bonds, and notices of commencement.
- Collected legal documents required for construction.
- Initialized monthly subcontractor pay applications, tracked owner payments, and released contractor payments.
- Processed RFIs, issued COs to subcontractors, and POs.
Design Services Manager
WARMBOARD INC.
Aptos, USA
07.2006 - 05.2015
- Organized, managed, and monitored multiple concurrent design projects.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals of internal and external designers.
- Provided excellent customer service to Project and Regional Managers, homeowners, architects, GC's, engineers, and hydronic plumbing professionals regarding product clarifications and interaction to ensure proper installation
- Successfully managed day-to-day tactical and long-term strategic goals.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Established and strengthened design department processes, efficiencies, and streamlined communication between departments that attributed to company growth
Project Coordination Manager
WEST MARINE PRODUCTS INC
Watsonville, USA
03.2001 - 07.2006
- Developed and implemented project plans, established timelines, tracked progress and ensured deadlines were met.
- Prepared takeoffs, purchase orders, and scheduled installation of materials for multiple projects.
- Maintained project folders, CAD files, updated As-Builts and closeouts.
- Updated construction managers and GCs with construction documents, RFIs, and other important documentation to quickly complete the scope of build-out.
- Manage vendor relations and contracts.
- Collaborated with Visual Merchandise to prepare internal and external plans for contractors and merchandising task force crews.
- Rebranded 50+ acquired stores across the country on time and under budget.
Education
Certificate of Achievement - Construction Management
Cabrillo College
Aptos, CACertified Residential Interior Design -
Boise State University
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Self-Motivated Professional
- Analytical Problem Solver
- Customer Support Expertise
- Effective Time Allocation
- Microsoft Office Proficiency
- JDE Experience
- Experienced in AutoCAD
- Bluebeam Proficiency
- Blueprint Proficiency
- Collaborative Team Player
Timeline
Project Assistant
ACCO ENGINEERED SYSTEMS INC
09.2018 - 11.2021
Structural Project Coordinator
LAYTON CONSTRUCTION LLC
10.2016 - 06.2018
Contract Designer
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
05.2015 - Current
Design Services Manager
WARMBOARD INC.
07.2006 - 05.2015
Project Coordination Manager
WEST MARINE PRODUCTS INC
03.2001 - 07.2006
Certificate of Achievement - Construction Management
Cabrillo College
Certified Residential Interior Design -
Boise State University
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