KAREN BLAISE
Covington,GA
Summary
Highly experienced and result-driven construction manager with a 15-year proven track record of success in the construction industry. Demonstrates exceptional leadership skills, sound decision-making abilities, and a strong commitment to delivering projects on time and within budget. Excels in coordinating diverse teams and ensuring seamless collaboration between all teams, owners, and stakeholders. Has a keen eye for detail and a passion for quality, consistently delivering outstanding results while maintaining the highest standards of safety and compliance. Results-driven professional with a proven success in managing large-scale projects and leading teams to complete construction projects on time and within budget. Adept at developing relationships with clients, architects, engineers, and subcontractors to ensure successful project completion. Demonstrates the ability to analyze complex problems and develop innovative solutions to achieve project objectives. Seeks new opportunities to leverage expertise and contribute to the success of a dynamic organization.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Realty Project Coach
Walmart
11.2023 - Current
- A highly experienced and result-driven construction manager with a 15-year proven track record of success in the construction industry
- I have consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership skills, sound decision-making abilities and a strong commitment to delivering projects on time and within budget
- Adept at managing a diverse portfolio of multi-million dollar onsite construction projects for new stores, remodels. I have delivered complex construction projects from inception to completion, I excel in coordinating diverse teams and ensuring seamless collaboration between all teams, owners and stakeholders
- With a keen eye for detail and a passion for quality, I consistently delivered outstanding results while maintaining the highest standards of safety and compliance
- Results-driven professional with proven success in managing large-scale projects and leading teams to complete construction projects on time and within budget
- Adept at developing relationships with clients, architects, engineers, and subcontractors to ensure successful project completion
- Demonstrated ability to analyze complex problems and develop innovative solutions to achieve project objectives
- Established effective relationships with clients to understand their needs and ensure customer satisfaction at every stage of the process
- Collaborated with stakeholders to define project objectives, scope, timeline, resources needed and deliverables
- Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures related to project management activities
Construction Project Manager
SAM'S CLUB
11.2018 - 11.2023
- Utilized strong problem-solving skills to identify potential risks, develop mitigation strategies, and resolve issues in a timely manner
- Coordinated internal resources, third parties and vendors for flawless execution of projects
- Confer with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, or design professionals to discuss and resolve matters with work procedures, complaints, or construction problems
- Evaluated construction methods and determined cost effectiveness of plans
- Identified areas where additional training may be required for staff members in order to achieve desired outcomes
- Conducted regular inspections of all job sites to identify any potential issues or areas requiring improvement
- Developed detailed project plans outlining timelines, budgeting, staffing requirements, materials procurement and management of subcontractors
- Reviewed change orders submitted by contractors prior to approval in order to determine impact on overall project timeline and budget
- Resolved conflicts between contractors or other stakeholders by facilitating constructive dialogue among parties involved
- Identified project needs such as resources, staff and finances by reviewing project objectives and schedules
- Proposed, reviewed and approved modifications to project plans
- Scheduled and facilitated project meetings
- Monitored project milestones and deliverables
- Managed multi-million dollar projects (2million-100 million)
Field Project Supervisor
WALMART
02.2008 - 11.2018
- Coordinated internal resources, third parties and vendors for flawless execution of projects
- Confer with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, or design professionals to discuss and resolve matters with work procedures, complaints, or construction problems
- Evaluated construction methods and determined cost effectiveness of plans
- Identified areas where additional training may be required for staff members in order to achieve desired outcomes
- Conducted regular inspections of all job sites to identify any potential issues or areas requiring improvement
Department Manager
WALMART
02.2006 - 02.2008
- Assisted customers with inquiries related to products and services offered in the department
- Met or exceeded operating standards for brand consistency
- Coordinated special projects and initiatives which resulted in increased efficiency and productivity
Education
No Degree - Construction Management
SNHU
No Degree - Nursing
Coastal Georgia University
Brunswick, GASkills
- Reading Blueprints
- Bid Preparation
- Planning and Design
- Building Site Supervision
- Building, Demolition and Renovation
- OSHA Safety Requirements
- Document Review
- Scope Development
- Project Deadlines
- Multi-million dollar commercial projects
- Reporting Skill
- Microsoft Office
- Safety Assessments
- Safe Job Site Set-Up
- Subcontractor Management
- Timelines and Milestones
- Accident Prevention
- Blueprint Updating and Distribution
- Plan Modifications and Takeoffs
- New Construction and Remodeling
- Team Meetings
- Best Practices and Standards
- Employee Motivation
- Management
- Renovation
- AutoCAD
Certification
- OSHA 30
- OSHA 10
Timeline
Realty Project Coach
Walmart
11.2023 - Current
Construction Project Manager
SAM'S CLUB
11.2018 - 11.2023
Field Project Supervisor
WALMART
02.2008 - 11.2018
Department Manager
WALMART
02.2006 - 02.2008
No Degree - Construction Management
SNHU
No Degree - Nursing
Coastal Georgia University
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