Karla Traynor Smith
Sunnyvale,CA
Summary
Talented Senior Project Manager with exceptional project oversight and issue resolution talents. Highly effective overseeing multiple task, consultants and stakeholders (internal and regulatory) at once. Dedicated to detail-oriented leadership and goal-oriented planning.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Project Manager
Department of Project Management
05.2021 - Current
- Manage complex watershed restoration project requiring coordination with State and Federal agencies, many internal Presented project component to Stanford Board of Trustees Land and Building committee.
- Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
- Evaluated vendor proposals, selecting those that provided the best value for cost, quality, and timeliness.
- Presented regular status reports to executive leadership, providing insights into progress made toward achieving key milestones.
- Established effective communication channels with stakeholders to ensure transparency and alignment of expectations.
- Developed and maintained relationships with key stakeholders to meet objectives and boost rapport.
Project Manager
Department of Project Management
06.2017 - 05.2021
- Manage various construct projects including East Campus Utilities, Manzanita Garage and Denning House
- Provide field support, coordinate with neighborhood stakeholders including R&DE graduate housing, child care, BGM, Zones, Parking & Transportation and Public Safety
- Prepare heads up updates and responses to community regarding construction work within east campus region including utility work and demolition of Bonair Siding structures
- Manage construction submittal process
- Coordinate with project architect, contractor, Zones, FESO and BGM to ensure design and construction meets design intent and FDG requirements
- Address construction issues as they arise.
Project Manager
Stanford Zone Management
08.2012 - 06.2017
- Navigate complicated dynamics between various Stanford departments and groups to ensure successful project delivery and adherence to applicable standards (building code, fire code, Stanford Facilities Design Guidelines),manage design and construction of a wide variety of projects in existing buildings including HVAC, electrical, interior upgrades
- Participate in scoping of department projects, develop benchmarking cost information.
- Enhanced overall project success by conducting thorough post-project evaluations and incorporating lessons learned into future efforts.
- Created accurate budgets based on resource requirements, allowing for optimal allocation of funds across all aspects of the projects.
Civil Engineer/System Manager
Stanford Utilities
10.2006 - 08.2012
- Developed and managed capital improvement programs and construction project for storm drainage and sewer systems, provided expertise on implementation of NPDES requirements for campus development projects and participate in regional storm water organization (SCVURPPP).
- Displayed strong communication and interpersonal skills while visiting clients, jobsites and consultant offices to support project and business development needs.
Associate Civil Engineer
Boyle Engineering
10.2005 - 10.2006
- Assisted in preparing plans, specifications, budgets, and schedules for civil engineering projects, resulting in successful bidding processes.
- Computed resource quantities and requirements to give customers accurate price estimates.
- Performed transportation system design engineering; Prepared final drainage reports for roadway widening projects according to Caltrans and local standards and detailed cost analyses to develop unit cost summaries
Water Resources Engineer
Hunsaker & Associates
09.2003 - 09.2005
- Improved water resource management by conducting hydrologic and hydraulic analyses.
- Prepared drainage reports and storm water management plans for residential and commercial developments
- Performed associated calculations and analyses to size storm drain systems and develop storm water quality treatment options
Civil Engineer
Earth Tech
06.2000 - 09.2003
- Primary designer for large channel widening project
- Drafted and reviewed construction schedules, provided input for environmental impact reports/studies and project designs.
- Established horizontal and vertical alignments, developed typical sections, earthwork, quantities and costs
- Performed associated utility relocation, sizing and analysis
- Prepared hydraulic analyses for FEMA LOMR (Letter of Map Revision) for San Diego River.
Education
B.S. Interdisciplinary Engineering -
Boston University
01.1998
Skills
- Relationship Management
- Continuous Improvement
- Team building
- Interpersonal Skills
- Cross-Functional Communication
- Scope Management
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Google Docs
- PlanGrid
- Bluebeam
- PM Web
- AutoCAD
Affiliations
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
Registration
California Registered Professional Engineer RCE#69959
References
Available Upon Request
Timeline
Senior Project Manager
Department of Project Management
05.2021 - Current
Project Manager
Department of Project Management
06.2017 - 05.2021
Project Manager
Stanford Zone Management
08.2012 - 06.2017
Civil Engineer/System Manager
Stanford Utilities
10.2006 - 08.2012
Associate Civil Engineer
Boyle Engineering
10.2005 - 10.2006
Water Resources Engineer
Hunsaker & Associates
09.2003 - 09.2005
Civil Engineer
Earth Tech
06.2000 - 09.2003
B.S. Interdisciplinary Engineering -
Boston University
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