Kate Bond
Howell,MI
Summary
Accomplished land development Senior Project Manager with excellent entitlement and site planning oversight and project resolution expertise. Highly effective overseeing multiple projects, tasks and employees. Dedicated to detail-oriented, efficient and quality land development and design projects.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Project Manager
Midwestern Consulting
06.2019 - Current
- Led multi-disciplinary teams for successful project delivery within scope, schedule, and budget constraints for land development projects from 2-200 acres.
- Established effective communication channels with stakeholders, municipal and state agencies to ensure transparency and alignment of project and client goals in the areas of residential, commercial, industrial and institutional land development.
- Developed comprehensive project plans and development schedules, identifying risks and mitigation strategies for timely completion.
- Mentored junior project managers and team members to enhance their skills and career growth while optimizing resource allocation by closely monitoring project progress and adjusting team assignments as needed and sourcing other disciplines to complete project scope.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations by staying current on changes in legislation, guidelines and local ordinances relevant to residential, commercial, industrial and institutional land development projects.
- Provided outstanding service to clients through effective communication and prompt issue resolution on land development needs from feasibility studies through construction documentation.
Project Manager
Atwell
05.2016 - 06.2019
- Established effective communication among team members through meetings, reports and touch points for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
- Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely results for feasibility studies and due diligence tasks for land development projects.
- Coordinated multi-disciplinary teams with available resources, maintaining a positive, effective and thorough effort for national projects.
- Prepared detailed reports on project status for stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment with client objectives for due diligence and feasibility studies to assist clients on go/no go opportunities.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by closely monitoring applicable laws and regulations within the industry sector throughout each phase of land development projects.
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational and client goals.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled all phases of land development projects. Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
Senior Project Manager/Business Development Manager
PEA
10.2015 - 05.2016
- Established effective communication channels with existing and potential clients to engage and maintain positive relationships.
- Researched, implemented and maintained quality industry specific customer relationship management tools and technology to foster business development leads.
- Presented regular status reports to executive leadership, providing insights into progress made toward achieving key milestones and business development plans.
- Championed innovative approaches when faced with complex problems or opportunities to achieve effective industry sales and marketing techniques.
- Nurtured strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, building trust and credibility.
- Partnered with project team members to identify and quickly address problems.
- Developed and maintained relationships with key stakeholders to meet objectives and boost rapport in an effort to spread market and industry leadership and expertise.
- Facilitated workshops to expand industry leadership and promote areas of expertise.
Project Manager
Boss Engineering Company
08.2012 - 08.2015
- Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of site plans and approvals.
- Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.
- Prepared detailed reports and graphics on land development projects for site analysis, due diligence and feasibility studies.
- Delivered exceptional customer satisfaction by proactively addressing client concerns and meeting or exceeding expectations throughout the entitlement process.
- Ensured compliance with local and regional zoning and permitting requirements.
- Successfully managed multiple projects, clients and team members.
Director of Planning
Washtenaw Engineering
12.1997 - 02.2010
- Managed the collaboration of multi-disciplinary teams to ensure land development project success and led the successful execution of multiple high-profile projects.
- Spearheaded initiatives fostering a culture of continuous improvement across the organization as well as established performance metrics to evaluate individual and team progress and drive accountability for results.
- Designed effective resource allocation strategies to optimize productivity and maximize project success by creating detailed project timelines, identifying critical milestones and setting realistic expectations for deliverables through facilitation of cross-departmental collaboration, aligning resources to support key organizational initiatives effectively.
- Evaluated industry trends and competitor activities to inform strategic direction and maintain competitive advantage in the marketplace through optimizing expertise and services.
- Conducted site assessments to verify plan accuracy and feasibility of proposed developments and created comprehensive site plans and designs for land use development.
Education
Bachelor of Landscape Architecture - Minor in Natural Resources
Ball State University
Master of Landscape Architecture - Concentration in Natural Resources Wetland Science
University of Michigan
Master of Urban Planning - Concentration in Land Use Planning
University of Michigan
Skills
- Project Management; Concept through Construction
- Feasibility Studies and Land Planning Due Diligence
- Zoning Compliance and Interpretation
- Site Plan and Entitlement Process
- Client Representation and Stakeholder Engagement
- Public Meetings and Presentations
- Contract and Budget Preparation
- Problem Solving, Decision Making and Organizational Skills
- Landscape and Planning Graphics and Illustration
- Microsoft 365
Accomplishments
- National approvals, permits, and executed projects
- Urban Land Institute; Larson Center for Leadership
- American Society of Landscape Architects National Merit Award
- Michigan Licensed Landscape Architect
Timeline
Senior Project Manager
Midwestern Consulting
06.2019 - Current
Project Manager
Atwell
05.2016 - 06.2019
Senior Project Manager/Business Development Manager
PEA
10.2015 - 05.2016
Project Manager
Boss Engineering Company
08.2012 - 08.2015
Director of Planning
Washtenaw Engineering
12.1997 - 02.2010
Bachelor of Landscape Architecture - Minor in Natural Resources
Ball State University
Master of Landscape Architecture - Concentration in Natural Resources Wetland Science
University of Michigan
Master of Urban Planning - Concentration in Land Use Planning
University of Michigan