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JULIE SHANTON

ALLIANCE RESIDENTIAL CO.
Newport Beach,CA
1
Certification
21
years of professional experience

26+ YEARS | REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT & CONSTRUCTION Senior contract administration and real estate development professional with 26+ years of experience supporting residential construction, land acquisition, escrow/title coordination, purchasing, compliance, and executive-level operations. Trusted to administer sensitive documentation and coordinate complex transactions involving multimillion-dollar construction contracts, builders, subcontractors, title and escrow companies, capital partners, vendors, and homeowners. Recognized for disciplined document control, sound judgment, professionalism, and the ability to keep development and construction activity organized, compliant, and moving forward.

Work History

CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR & OFFICE MANAGER

4 Years 8 Months
ALLIANCE RESIDENTIAL CO. | 01.2022 - 09.2026
  • Administer contract documentation, construction records, and compliance requirements to ensure operational efficiency in fast-paced residential real estate development.
  • Manage review, processing, tracking, over 480+contracts and electronic administration of multimillion-dollar construction contracts through Procore.
  • Process, monitor, and route 1200+ contract change orders through Procore and DocuSign to support accurate documentation and timely execution.
  • Control electronic contract, change order, insurance, and project records to support audit-ready documentation and project administration.
  • Coordinate subcontractor lien waivers and supporting documentation for Accounts Payable review and processing.
  • Monitor vendor and subcontractor insurance compliance, including certificates of insurance and required supporting documents.
  • Utilize Oracle Textura for effective management of construction billing workflows and insurance compliance tracking.
  • Use Sage Intacct for accounting support, administrative tracking, and related business operations.
  • Serve as a professional point of contact for clients, subcontractors, vendors, visitors, and internal project stakeholders.
  • Coordinate client and subcontractor meetings while providing responsive administrative support to management.
  • Organize and streamline office environment to enhance support for development, construction, and administrative teams.
  • CONTRACTS & PROJECT ADMINISTRATION
  • OPERATIONS & RELATIONSHIPS

OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR & DEVELOPMENT / CONSTRUCTION ASSISTANT

16 Years
HQT HOMES | 01.2006 - 01.2022
  • Provided comprehensive administrative and project support across residential development, construction, land acquisition, purchasing, escrow, title, legal documentation, and homeowner services.
  • Supported land acquisition and development activity from initial documentation through closing.
  • Prepared Letters of Intent and transaction support materials for land acquisition opportunities.
  • Assisted with entitlement coordination by organizing documentation among builders, title companies, and project stakeholders.
  • Coordinated correspondence, records, and transaction documentation involving builders and capital partners.
  • Supported development and community projects across multiple stages of the transaction and construction lifecycle.
  • Coordinated purchase and sale transactions with escrow and title companies, ensuring smooth execution for development projects and new-home purchases.
  • Worked with builders and builder attorneys on purchase contracts, disclosures, legal documentation, and subcontractor agreements.
  • Monitored escrow and title requirements, closing milestones, and funding schedules to ensure timely transaction completion.
  • Organized and tracked Preliminary Notices, Notices of Completion, Grant Deeds, and other critical project and land records to maintain compliance and project integrity.
  • Provided direct administrative support to development and construction project managers.
  • Assisted with construction purchasing, subcontractor coordination, and related project administration.
  • Implemented and maintained construction sequence schedules in coordination with project managers.
  • Reviewed, monitored, and reconciled subcontractor invoices against contractual requirements and project documentation.
  • Managed certificate of insurance requirements and monitored subcontractor compliance.
  • Maintained accurate construction records throughout active projects to support scheduling, purchasing, compliance, and closeout.
  • Created Homeowner Warranty Manuals with subcontractor information, maintenance requirements, product specifications, and California SB 800 Right to Repair documentation.
  • Coordinated homeowner service requests and subcontractor communications related to corrective work.
  • Built and maintained working relationships with builders, attorneys, subcontractors, escrow officers, title representatives, project managers, and homeowners.
  • DEVELOPMENT & LAND ACQUISITION
  • CONTRACTS, LEGAL & ESCROW
  • CONSTRUCTION & PURCHASING
  • HOMEOWNER & PROJECT SUPPORT

Education

Certificates - Light Construction & Development / MIRM

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, IRVINE | Irvine, CA

Notary Public License

Skills

Construction / Contract: Procore
DocuSign
Oracle Textura Accounting: Sage Intacct
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Office
ACT software
Data Management software

Certification

Certificates — Light Construction & Development / MIRM 2005–2007

Timeline

CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR & OFFICE MANAGER

ALLIANCE RESIDENTIAL CO.
01.2022 - 09.2026Read More

OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR & DEVELOPMENT / CONSTRUCTION ASSISTANT

HQT HOMES
01.2006 - 01.2022Read More

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, IRVINE

Certificates from Light Construction & Development / MIRM
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Section name

  • REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT
  • CONSTRUCTION
  • CONTRACTS
  • COMPLIANCE

Personal Information

Title: SENIOR CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR
JULIE SHANTON