Kari Molnar
Suwanee,GA
Summary
Resourceful Project Manager with 20 years of expertise in organizing business operations, financial oversight and resource management to achieve smooth flow and project operations. Leads procurement of resources including equipment and supplies. Monitors projects by adhering to production schedule and budget, managing production team, identifying problems and providing targeted solutions. Knowledgeable in accounting principles, budget and financial management.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager
Golden Sands General Contractors
Atlanta, GA
01.2019 - Current
- Estimate and provide contracts, subcontracts and purchase orders, scope and general provisions of potential contracts
- Write and distribute bid packages with production costs that clearly define cost control budgets
- Negotiate, analyze and prepare purchase order agreements, subcontracts, prime contract, scope of work and organizational structures.
- Ensure project team understands all aspects of prime contract relating to contingencies
- Oversee and analyze prime project buyouts accounting for savings and annually
- Determine and minimize risk in buyout processes, reducing costs.
- Set, managed and reconciled accounts for multiple projects as well as general tactics and strategies
- Maintaining close communication with project team regarding client contact working collaboratively with outside parties to accomplish client goals and
- Develop critical client relationships through being available for client requests, company’s long term goals and maintain organizational vision
Project Manager
McKenney’s Inc
11.2013 - 12.2018
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Managed projects from procurement to commission with 30% gross margin
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Orchestrated projects within strict timeframes and budget constraints by solving complex problems and working closely with senior leaders.
- Modified and directed project plans to meet organizational needs.
- Oversaw high profile projects for by planning, designing, and scheduling phases.
Service Operations Agent
Johnson Controls
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Managed labor schedule to align technician skills with appropriate contract to ensure maximum efficiency
- Managed service defect warranty process, including filing and researching warranty claims
- Set, managed and reconciled accounts for multiple projects as well as general operations budget
- Schedule annual, monthly and bi-yearly maintenance agreements for customer accounts
- Negotiate, analyze and prepare purchase order agreements, subcontracts and cost control budgets.
Assistant Project Manager
Shawmut Design
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Compiled and tracked cost to complete on a monthly basis to determine committed vs budgeted costs
- Reviewed and prepared all necessary change order requests ensuring validity of pricing and consistence of presentation to owner
- Generated and tracked all payment applications, change orders and purchase orders
- Developed and maintained positive subcontractor relations through establishing and maintaining exceptional communication, changes and following up on requests
- Provide exceptional customer service skills to attract and retain high-value customers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Clayton State University
Atlanta, GA1996
Skills
- Client Relationships
- Budgeting
- Team Leadership
- Improving Efficiency
- Risk Assessment
- Resource Management
- OSHA Certified
- Workflow Planning
- Purchasing and Procurement
- Project Development
- Subcontractor Relations
- Vendor Selection
- Bid Reviewing
- Managing Revenue Projections
- Increasing Savings
Certification
ASHRAE
HVAC & Controls Certified
Special Olypmics Team Mentor
I've been an active volunteer as a team mentor for Special Olympics since 2012.
Timeline
Project Manager
Golden Sands General Contractors
01.2019 - Current
Project Manager
McKenney’s Inc
11.2013 - 12.2018
Service Operations Agent
Johnson Controls
01.2010 - 01.2013
Assistant Project Manager
Shawmut Design
01.2007 - 01.2009
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Clayton State University