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Kelly  Blair

Kelly Blair

East White Plains,NY

Summary

Adept at steering complex projects to completion, I leveraged stakeholder communication and construction expertise at Summit Health Management to enhance project outcomes. My strategic planning and effective negotiation skills ensured projects exceeded goals, with a notable increase in efficiency and client satisfaction.

Energetic construction manager with several years of comprehensive experience planning, budgeting, supervising and coordinating various aspects of construction projects. Advanced knowledge of construction management processes paired with familiarity of job-related software. Safety-conscious professional committed to exceeding expectations and maintaining high standards. Resourceful Senior Construction Project Manager known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in effective team leadership, budget management, and risk assessment to ensure projects are completed on time and within scope. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and adaptability, leveraging these soft skills to navigate project challenges successfully and maintain strong stakeholder relationships.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Construction Project Manager

Summit Health Management
Purchase, NY
05.2015 - Current
  • Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
  • Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
  • Communicated regularly with architects, engineers, owners, inspectors. in order to coordinate required inspections and approvals.
  • Supervised construction team in order to ensure completion of projects on time and within budget.
  • Negotiated with suppliers and vendors to procure materials and equipment at cost-effective rates.
  • Monitored changes in scope or design, managing any necessary contract adjustments.
  • Monitored quality assurance processes throughout the duration of each project.
  • Coordinated phases of construction projects from inception to completion.
  • Led cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration between architects, engineers, and construction personnel.
  • Monitored and assessed schedule performance and quality workmanship of contractors.
  • Addressed and resolved onsite conflicts or discrepancies, ensuring minimal impact on project timelines.
  • Managed project operations, budget and timeline and collaborated with stakeholders to review status.
  • Organized and participated in monthly on-site meetings with clientele and subcontractors.
  • Inspected job sites periodically in order to verify that work was being done according to specifications.
  • Coordinated with legal teams to ensure all contracts, permits, and licenses were in place before project commencement.
  • Managed subcontractor selection, negotiation, and performance to ensure quality and efficiency.
  • Developed and maintained comprehensive project budgets, tracking expenditures against financial forecasts.
  • Developed and coordinated construction schedules to meet or exceed company goals.
  • Developed and implemented project plans, budgets, and schedules.
  • Evaluated bids from suppliers and subcontractors in order to select the most cost-effective options.
  • Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal building codes and regulations.
  • Oversaw daily operations of construction sites including labor management, equipment utilization, material procurement.
  • Identified potential risks associated with projects and developed strategies for mitigating them.
  • Recruited and hired workers, in addition to supervising and monitoring daily performance.
  • Scheduled and coordinated all phases of construction projects from initiation to completion.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
  • Audited work plans and recommended adjustments and improvements to reduce costs.
  • Prepared change orders as needed based on contract terms or customer requests.
  • Facilitated stakeholder meetings, providing updates on project status, timelines, and budget considerations.
  • Resolved issues during construction and commissioning phases to maintain tight schedules and budget levels.
  • Provided technical guidance when needed regarding design layout changes or modifications due to field conditions.
  • Oversaw daily on-site construction operations, ensuring projects met design specifications and safety standards.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Reviewed invoices for accuracy prior to submitting payment requests for approval.
  • Resolved conflicts among team members in a professional manner while maintaining a positive work environment.

Project Manager

Construction Consultant's
Stamford, CT
03.2004 - 11.2014

Read and interpreted drawings and assessed construction against plans.

  • Monitored progress of projects against established timelines and budgets.
  • Directed the preparation of site before construction, including land clearing and grading.
  • Tracked costs associated with labor, materials, permits. throughout each phase of the project's development.
  • Fostered relationships with clients, ensuring satisfaction and securing future business opportunities.
  • Conducted regular meetings with general contractors to discuss progress updates as well as any changes or modifications required for successful completion of the project.
  • Maintained a safe work environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety protocols and OSHA regulations.
  • Scheduled inspections by local authorities to verify compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
  • Developed and coordinated construction schedules to meet or exceed company goals.
  • Reviewed blueprints, drawings prepared by architects, engineers to ensure accuracy of design components before beginning construction activities.
  • Utilized project management software to plan, track, and manage construction activities efficiently.
  • Resolved any issues or problems encountered during construction activities through effective communication with contractors and other stakeholders involved in the project.
  • Assisted in resolving conflicts between subcontractors or between subcontractors and owners when necessary.
  • Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
  • Modified plans in response to delays, bad weather or construction site emergencies.
  • Managed subcontractor selection, negotiation, and performance to ensure quality and efficiency.
  • Communicated safety standards to laborers and sub-contractors and enforced safety regulations on job sites.
  • Monitored daily construction and evaluated project progress, contract compliance and safety.
  • Chaired weekly progress meeting and provided for follow-up coordination.
  • Monitored changes in scope or design, managing any necessary contract adjustments.
  • Coordinated and managed construction projects from start to finish, ensuring that all work was completed on time and within budget.
  • Maintained daily logs detailing information such as weather conditions, number of workers present at a given time period, material deliveries received on-site.
  • Conducted site inspections to ensure compliance with safety regulations and building codes.

Project Assistant

Evans Landscaping
Cincinnati, OH
05.1998 - 02.2003
  • Organized and maintained project documents and records.
  • Provided administrative support to the project team including scheduling meetings, coordinating travel, ordering supplies.
  • Managed project calendars, adjusting timelines and ensuring adherence to deadlines.
  • Submitted budget estimates, progress reports and cost tracking reports.
  • Participated in weekly status meetings with the Project Manager to discuss ongoing tasks and issues requiring resolution.
  • Directed crew members completing landscaping tasks.
  • Managed and oversaw all landscaping projects from concept to completion.
  • Advised customers on plant, flower or shrubbery care.
  • Planted trees, shrubs, bushes and flowers in decorative planters and displays.
  • Responded promptly to customer inquiries regarding services provided by the company.
  • Supervised day laborers in completing large landscaping projects.
  • Inspected completed work to ensure quality standards are met according to customer specifications.
  • Developed and submitted accurate construction project bids following detailed analysis of project specifications and blueprints.
  • Adapted estimates to reflect changes in scope, materials, and labor requirements.
  • Analyzed blueprints and other documents to prepare time, cost and labor estimates.
  • Produced preliminary estimates based on schematic and design development level documents.
  • Coordinates with purchasing staff to ensure timely procurement of materials necessary for successful completion of projects.
  • Attends pre-bid meetings with prospective clients as needed.
  • Consistently followed up with customers to determine satisfaction levels.
  • Supervised landscape work performed by contractors for quality purposes.
  • Enhanced traceability by processing, reviewing and developing organization systems for tracking RFIs, permits, and proposed change order requests (PCOR).

Education

Bachelor of Science - Agriculture

Morehead State University
Morehead, KY
05-1999

Skills

  • Stakeholder communication
  • Documentation review
  • Project closeout
  • Design review
  • Construction expertise
  • Scope definition
  • Value engineering
  • Project budgeting
  • Contract bidding
  • Construction administration
  • Strategic planning
  • Reading blueprints
  • Contract negotiation
  • MS office proficient
  • Effective communication
  • Building codes and regulations
  • Estimating

Timeline

Senior Construction Project Manager

Summit Health Management
05.2015 - Current

Project Manager

Construction Consultant's
03.2004 - 11.2014

Project Assistant

Evans Landscaping
05.1998 - 02.2003

Bachelor of Science - Agriculture

Morehead State University
Kelly Blair