Kristen Cooper
Hopatcong
Summary
Organized Construction Administrator with over 20 years of experience in the commercial construction sector. Successfully coordinated multiple capital improvement and tenant fit-out projects, managing relationships with project managers, contractors, and design teams, while ensuring compliance with contract agreements and company procedures.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Construction Administrator
Columbia Property Trust
New York
05.2014 - 05.2026
- Supported project management in executing capital improvement and tenant fit-out projects by coordinating tenant-led fit-outs with construction managers, general contractors, trade vendors, and design consultants from planning through closeout.
- Prepared and executed various contract agreements, including construction contracts, contractor/owner agreements, and tenant change orders. Organized estimates, budget approvals, contractor documentation, and processed tenant improvement reimbursements while complying with lease agreements.
- Managed vendor relationships and negotiated contracts to ensure alignment with project goals and compliance with company standards.
- Notable projects include:
- $8M+ repositioning of building’s lobby and amenities at 1800 M Street NW in Washington DC, including full lobby and concourse overhaul, conferencing facility, health & wellness facilities, and rooftop terrace upgrades.
- 6,400 square foot amenity center at 116 Huntington Avenue in Boston featuring conference center, tenant lounge and pantry, golf simulator, fitness center, and two speculative suites which lead to 50,000 SF of new leasing activity.
- Manhattan’s New York Times Building multi-year restoration to preserve the historic original façade.
- Various additional projects include new luxury townhomes in Morristown, NJ, construction of two warehouse projects in Maryland and Delaware, high security fit-out projects for the GSA and FBI, Tudor House at Madison (NJ) apartment building, and third-party projects for Crum and Forster and GAF.
Construction Administrative Assistant
Mack Cali
Roseland / Jersey City
03.2005 - 05.2014
- Project Management Assistance; preparation and maintenance of bidders' bid lists, contact lists, RFI logs, contract logs, submittal logs, meeting minutes, etc., gather, record, and and file field prepared documentation such as Daily Reports and Safety Inspection Reports.
- Construction Document Preparation; trade and owner contracting procedures.
- Managed calendars and scheduling for managers, prepared expense reports and timesheets to ensure timely processing.
- Obtained necessary close-out documents to finalize projects.
- Performed general office tasks including mail and delivery services, blueprint photocopying, filing, and maintaining office supplies.
Education
Salesperson Licensing Course -
Weichert Real Estate
NJ12-2001
English, Performing Arts, Photography
County College of Morris
Randolph, NJ01-1999
Skills
- Contract administration
- Contract negotiation
- Budget and cost tracking
- Vendor management
- Document control
- Tenant relations
- Calendar management
- Computer proficiency
- Organizational skills
- Customer service excellence
Timeline
Senior Construction Administrator
Columbia Property Trust
05.2014 - 05.2026
Construction Administrative Assistant
Mack Cali
03.2005 - 05.2014
Salesperson Licensing Course -
Weichert Real Estate
English, Performing Arts, Photography
County College of Morris