Kandi N. Valdez
Dallas
Summary
Experienced Contract Project Coordinator with a strong focus on conscientiousness, process efficiency, and achieving goals. A decade of experience in the contract construction industry has honed a keen ability to excel in problem-solving, effective communication, and meticulous organizational skills. Dedication to delivering successful projects is matched by a commitment to maintaining high standards of quality and meeting deadlines.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Coordinator
JE Dunn Construction
03.2023 - Current
- Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.
- Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular meetings, fostering a positive work environment for increased productivity.
- Liaised between departments to facilitate communication and keep appropriate parties updated on project developments.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all projects, facilitating efficient audits and future reference.
- Assisted with onboarding newly hired staff members and coached on task prioritization.
OPERATIONS COORDINATOR
ENVIRO WASTE SERVICE GROUP
02.2022 - Current
- Managed the local project office to include duties such as route and screen incoming calls, maintain office supplies, and manage incoming and track and enter hourly employee time and generate weekly time sheets
- Track contract and invoice progress and follow up with contractors and companies
- Assisted with new hire onboarding and orientations
- Obtained permits from municipalities as needed
- Maintained a well-organized system for easy reference and rapid retrieval of information pertaining to the tracking and registering of trucks
- Maintained databases of Client requests, daily work logs and other details for operational tracking
- Assembled reports and manuals as needed
- Liaison between field employees and Operations Manager
ADMINISTRATIVE PROJECT COORDINATOR
JACOBS
08.2018 - 11.2021
- Create/initiate/develop documents such as pay applications, change orders, and quantity verification
- Assist with preparation of meeting materials, presentations, deliveries and correspondence
- Managed, updated, compiled data and reports in excel spreadsheets with the highest level of proficiency
- Assisted the site Manager with keeping up to date subcontractor insurance and prequalification documentation for contract execution
- Maintained calendar bidding advertisement, and schedule/confirm public and private bid openings
- Guided and directed third-party inspectors through project construction, commissioning, and closeout
NEW CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATOR
WILLARD HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING
11.2016 - 07.2018
- Administrative duties including setting up and reviewing contracts for a busy HVAC company
- Assist general contractors with purchase orders, permits, and close out documents to ensure smooth execution
- Process weekly invoices, job cost reports, change orders, material inventory, and pay applications
- Maintain proposals, bid logs, electronic folders, and filing
- Work closely with city officials for plan submittal, approval, and inspections
- Prepared time schedules for various phases of construction
- Gathered project material submittals and maintained records of approvals
- Worked with engineering and construction staff to define project scopes for bid preparation
EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
EAGLE LANDSCAPING & IRRIGATION
05.2011 - 11.2016
- Promoted team productivity by keeping supplies organized and well-stocked
- Greeted arriving visitors, determined nature and purpose of visit and directed individuals to appropriate destinations
- Worked with city departments to pull building permits and analyzed, coordinated deliveries, scheduled meetings with contractors
- Opened, sorted and responded to routine correspondence on behalf of business leaders to facilitate communication and streamline processes
- Entered customer information and updates in database system to track leads, interactions, relationships and propel sales opportunities
- Managed director's calendar and prepared meeting agenda and materials
- Verified operation of office equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements and calling for repairs
Education
Associate of Arts - Cosmetology
Trinity Valley Community College
Athens, TX01.2008
High School Diploma -
Forney High School
Forney, TX01.2003
Skills
- Accounts receivable/payable
- Working w cross-functional teams
- Administrative operations using Microsoft
- Customer Service / Client communication
- Budget management and finance
- Attention to detail and time management
Timeline
Project Coordinator
JE Dunn Construction
03.2023 - Current
OPERATIONS COORDINATOR
ENVIRO WASTE SERVICE GROUP
02.2022 - Current
ADMINISTRATIVE PROJECT COORDINATOR
JACOBS
08.2018 - 11.2021
NEW CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATOR
WILLARD HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING
11.2016 - 07.2018
EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
EAGLE LANDSCAPING & IRRIGATION
05.2011 - 11.2016
Associate of Arts - Cosmetology
Trinity Valley Community College
High School Diploma -
Forney High School
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