Kemone Martin
Bronx
Summary
A dynamic professional with extensive experience in project management roles. Proven track record of driving results through strategic planning, effective problem-solving, and impactful communication. Committed to fostering collaborative environments that promote adaptability and reliability in addressing evolving challenges. Expertise in project coordination, stakeholder engagement, and process improvement, consistently delivering high-quality outcomes with a commitment to excellence.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Officer II
School Construction Authority
New York
11.2024 - Current
- Prepare and monitor project phases, schedules.
- Ensure quality and high standards of performance and compliance in both design and construction by all consultants, vendors, and stakeholders etc. working on the project.
- Provide ongoing interface with contractors, construction managers, local school personnel and Senior Project Officers on project issues.
- Make decisions and act in a timely manner to expedite the timely completion of the construction process.
- Bring critical issues to immediate attention of supervisor and work with senior level Project Officers to correct mistakes and errors in design and construction as early in the construction process as possible.
- Work with architects and engineers regarding change orders, interpretation of contract documents, shop drawing submittals/approvals and other technical matters as required, ensuring a structurally sound, code compliant and aesthetic facility.
- Oversee the work of contractors to enforce contract compliance.
- Negotiate and review change order and/or supplemental agreement requests submitted by contractors and consultants for validity against scope and make recommendations to supervisors.
- Review contractors' claims and disputes, and compile contract information necessary for the adjudication of these claims.
- Performs related duties, as assigned.
Senior Field Operations Manager
SLM Architecture
New York
03.2022 - 11.2024
- Responsible for the daily assessment of construction and pre-construction operations on commercial and residential projects.
- Ascertain property condition and prepare a detailed existing condition report. Create markups for architectural floor plans and design specifications.
- Facilitate inspection and coordinate consultant schedules including, lead abatement, MEP, Structural and Civil Engineer.
- Communicate with design and construction team within the PACT program initiative for over five development portfolios.
- Create matrices for tracking of egregious conditions. Generate systems to impact the progression of project and increase productivity.
- Communicate with ownership, design architects, engineers, and support staff on findings on properties to determine the relevant trades for vetting.
- Create punch list for contractors and follow up on progress of completion.
- Serve as a liaison between contractors, developers and owners rep throughout design and construction. Initiate responses for RFI submittals.
- Assess Architectural drawing and ensure compliance.
- Ensure compliance with ADA units.
Architectural Field Inspector
SLM Architecture
New York
03.2021 - 03.2022
- Ascertain damages and facilitate in construction of existing condition reports. Conduct markups for architectural floor plans and design specifications.
Senior Project Inspector
STAMS Construction
New York
08.2019 - 12.2020
- Conduct Inspections on remodeling for NYCHA Housing.
- Create punch lists and identify sources to complete punch lists efficiently.
- Maintain quality of work.
- Document and photograph the progress of work and any arising issues.
- Serve as a liaison for tenants, owners, and the construction team.
Construction Worker/Inspector
Urban Flooring and Design
New York
01.2019 - 08.2019
- Delegate workers to complete punch list for over 800 residential units.
- Conduct daily inspections.
- Estimate costs for change orders and report to owner. Keep record of progress of work.
- Ensure safety is maintained on site and tenants are informed of work in general and personal spaces.
- Painted or performed labor intensive tasks during staff shortage.
Special Education Teacher
PS 42
08.2015 - 01.2017
Education
Master's Degree - Construction Management
Fordham University
New York, NY12-2025
Bachelor’s Degree - Social Work
New York University
New York, NY05-2015
Associate Degree - Political Science
Bronx Community College
Bronx, NY05-2013
Skills
- Highly motivated professional eager to transfer more than nine years of combined experience in leadership, construction, architecture, education, and client relations to a thriving company
- Strong analytical problem-solving ability
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of eight in the development of PACT NYCHA housing renovation in New York City: Marcy Green Houses, Lexington Houses, Sack Wern Houses, Boston Secor houses.
Certification
- Real Estate License in progress. OSHA 40 Hrs. Certified.
- Member of the Council of Urban Real Estate.
- Lead Renovator. Certified
- Community Board Member – District 12. Bronx NY
Timeline
Project Officer II
School Construction Authority
11.2024 - Current
Senior Field Operations Manager
SLM Architecture
03.2022 - 11.2024
Architectural Field Inspector
SLM Architecture
03.2021 - 03.2022
Senior Project Inspector
STAMS Construction
08.2019 - 12.2020
Construction Worker/Inspector
Urban Flooring and Design
01.2019 - 08.2019
Special Education Teacher
PS 42
08.2015 - 01.2017
Bachelor’s Degree - Social Work
New York University
Associate Degree - Political Science
Bronx Community College
Master's Degree - Construction Management
Fordham University
Awards
Kaplan Education Foundation Scholar, Phi Theta Kappa National Honors Society Member, Member of National Construction Association.