KAMARI AUSTIN

Owner: Hartford Health Care

Project Type: Commercial - Abatement, Select Demo, and Exterior Restoration

Architect: CrossKey Architects

Trades: Masonry, Electrical, Roofing, Carpentry, Window, Abatement, Paint

• Managed construction activities ensuring safe working conditions, adherence to budget constraints, and on-time project completion
• Maintained detailed documentation and records for all projects across multiple engineering disciplines
• Oversaw material and equipment installations to ensure full compliance with project drawings, specifications, and quality standards
  

Owner: Trinity College

Project Type: Residential - Interior & Exterior Improvements

Trades: HVAC, Masonry, Painting, Flooring, Kitchen, Door, Window

• Managed the submittal process throughout the full project lifecycle, ensuring timely review, approval, and compliance with contract documents
• Coordinated closely with the Owner’s Representative to maintain quality standards, address project requirements, and ensure overall client satisfaction
• Oversaw door and window installations, including hardware tracking and verification, while enforcing proper procedures to maintain quality control and minimize dust and environmental impact

Owner: Eversource

Project Type: Commercial - Demo & Replace with New Steps

Trades: Steel

• Led and controlled the submittal process from preconstruction through closeout, driving on-time approvals and ensuring full compliance with contract documents, specifications, and project schedule milestones.
• Served as a primary point of coordination with the Owner’s Representative, proactively resolving issues, protecting project quality standards, and strengthening client relationships to support overall project success.
• Directed door and window installation coordination, including hardware procurement tracking and QA/QC oversight, while implementing dust-control and site protection procedures to maintain safety, quality, and operational continuity in occupied environments.

Owner: Eversource

Project Type: Commercial - Demo & Replace with New

Trades: Steel

• Maintained a safe, organized, and professional jobsite in compliance with company standards and OSHA requirements, contributing to efficient operations and risk mitigation
• Coordinated and oversaw handrail and concrete installations, managing subcontractor activities and enforcing QA/QC procedures to ensure compliance with project specifications, safety standards, and schedule requirements

• Coordinated submittal reviews and provided technical oversight to ensure handrail systems met design specifications, quality standards, and compliance with contract drawings

GC: PDS Engineers

Project Type: Public School - Restoration of Building

• Managed prevailing wage compliance tracking using LCPtracker, ensuring accurate reporting and adherence to federal, state, and project labor requirements
• Reviewed subcontractor certified payroll submissions for accuracy and compliance, identifying discrepancies and coordinating corrective actions to mitigate legal and financial risk
• Supported coordination of labor compliance documentation for subcontractors

Owner: The City of Hartford

Project Type: Community Center - Renovation of Existing Building

Trades: Masonry, Electrical, Roofing, Site, HVAC, Plumbing, Carpentry, Demo, Concrete, Window

• Supervised and coordinated multiple trades on a municipal restoration project, ensuring work was executed in accordance with contract documents, schedule milestones, and quality standards
• Managed core project controls including daily reports, RFIs, and submittals, maintaining accurate documentation and supporting effective communication between field and project management teams
• Led OACM (Owner-Architect-Construction Manager) meeting coordination by preparing and distributing meeting minutes, and maintaining up-to-date submittal and RFI logs to ensure transparency and timely issue resolution.
• Proactively enforced OSHA safety standards and company safety protocols, contributing to a safe jobsite and minimizing risk of incidents, delays, and compliance violations

Owner: Eversource

Project Type: Commercial - Select Demo & Restoration of Garage

Architect: S/L/A/M

Trades: Demo, Concrete, Electrical, Site

• Managed submittals and provided technical expertise to ensure compliance with design and specification requirements
• Managed meeting agendas and minutes to ensure effective stakeholder communication
• Coordinated closeout documentation, and facilitated subcontractor material procurement to support timely and efficient project delivery.

Owner: Boys and Girls Club

Project Type: Community Center - Renovation

Architect: JCJ Architecture

Trades: Steel, Masonry, HVAC, Millwork, Roofing, Electrical, Plumbing, Flooring, Carpentry, Sports Equipment, Site

• Managed and tracked 100+ submittals and closeout documentation to maintain schedule compliance and prevent procurement delays prior to PM review to maintain schedule and minimize cost impacts
• Developed and prepared as-built documentation on behalf of trades lacking capacity, ensuring completeness and on-time closeout for a complete renovation
• Prepared project status updates and documentation to support management reporting and decision-making
• $1.2 million | Commercial Renovation

Owner: Vernon Board of Education

Project Type: Design/Build of New Public Building

Architect: DB Architecture

Engineer: STV Incorporated

• Served as the on-site field lead for a design-build project, overseeing daily construction activities, subcontractors, safety compliance, inspections, and coordinated with the Project Manager
• Planned, prepared, and coordinated municipal walk-throughs, inspections, and permit sign-offs, verifying work readiness to support first-pass approvals and life-safety compliance
• Adjusted trade sequencing, logistics, and material deliveries in coordination with the Project Manager to mitigate schedule impacts, minimize cost impact, and maintain critical milestones
• Established successful procedures for day-to-day operations and long-term planning.
• $1.5 million | Design/Build

Owner: The City of Hartford

Project Type: Commercial - Renovation of Existing Building

• Managed the full submittal lifecycle from preparation through approval, ensuring compliance with contract documents, specifications, and project schedule milestones.

• Maintained closeout logs and documentation to ensure audit readiness and full contract compliance.

• Compiled and delivered complete closeout packages including as-built drawings, warranties, O&M manuals, inspection reports, and final turnover documentation.

Owner: Eversource

Project Type: Commercial - Facade Improvement

Architect: Hoffman Architecture & CHK Architects

Trades: Masonry, Electrical, HVAC, Roofing

• Served as the on-site Superintendent for an occupied building, coordinating with the Project Manager to drive project milestones and maintain the overall schedule from mobilization through closeout
• Developed and maintained three-week look-ahead schedules based on field progress, access constraints, and trade readiness to support productivity and schedule continuity
• Managed construction operations within an occupied facility, coordinating with owner representatives (including Eversource staff) to minimize disruptions, noise, and safety risks from mobilization through closeout

• Supported geotechnical and heavy civil operations including mini-pile drilling, sheet pile installation, and borehole inspections for $447 million Hunts Point 3 and the $1.4B East River infrastructure project.
• Utilized Bluebeam, Procore, and AutoCAD for field reports, quantity takeoffs, design markups, and scope verification while gaining exposure to large-scale logistics, safety, and multi-trade sequencing.