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Kristyna Medina

Kristyna Medina

Jersey City,NJ

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On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Important To Me

4-day work weekPaid sick leave401k matchWork from home optionPaid time offHealthcare benefitsFlexible work hoursWork-life balanceCompany Culture

Summary

Experienced Senior Project Manager with top-notch implementation and project management abilities. Highly organized, methodical, and skilled at overseeing daily milestones across high-performance teams. Well-versed in high end retail, data centers, and commercial interiors planning and deployment.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Project Manager

JLL / J Crew/Madewell
New York, NY
04.2024 - Current
  • Coordinate/follow up with G.C. for permit pick up.
  • Coordinate/confirm G.C. A certificate of insurance is in place with the landlord prior to construction start.
  • Review / redline construction drawings and work letter requirements.
  • Host/attend weekly G.C. progress meetings and document/issue minutes. G.C. to complete video walk and provide construction updates.
  • Enforce design standards and confirm project schedule milestones are being achieved with the G.C.
  • Engage with the G.C. to address any unforeseen field conditions or procurement delays in a cost-effective manner; report any issues unable to be rectified to the program manager.
  • Conduct site visits including kickoff, progress, punch list and turnover - site visit quantity may vary depending when engaged.
  • Complete / distribute inspection checklists to the G.C. and copy J.Crew, the architect team, program lead and yourself via Procore's email system. Also upload your site visit photos into Procore.
  • Review/vet G.C. change orders, if acceptable forward to PMO for processing.
  • Track Owner Furnished Items (OFI) delivery dates to confirm construction readiness with G.C. Delivery dates are based upon milestone dates and coordinated by Procurement.
  • Ensure GC tracks Owner Furnished Items (OFI) quantity deliveries and report back deficiencies.
  • Track Low Voltage vendor onsite dates to confirm site readiness with G.C. Installation dates are based upon schedule milestones and coordinated by IT.
  • Escalation to Program Manager all business partner issues that need J Crew assistance to resolve.
  • Confirm with G.C. that inspections are scheduled with the local municipality and inspections have passed. Also confirm all special inspections are completed (as required).
  • Upon project completion, confirmed punch list signoffs are received from the G.C.
  • Ensure that GC has completed all inspections and that final CO is in hand at turnover.
  • Complete and upload G.C. report card.
  • Bid leveling, change order tracking and budget maintenance
  • Software use such as ASG edge, Fieldwire, Procore and Smartsheets.
  • Developed comprehensive project plans aligning with strategic business objectives.
  • Led cross-functional teams to deliver complex projects within scope and budget.
  • Mentored junior project managers, fostering professional growth and enhancing team performance.
  • Developed comprehensive project plans, aligning resources with strategic business objectives.
  • Streamlined project workflows, enhancing efficiency and reducing operational bottlenecks.
  • Led cross-functional teams to deliver complex projects on time and within budget.

Project / Facilities Coordination Manager

JLL/ Spectrum
02.2020 - 02.2024
  • Responsible for performing due diligence once lease is signed for a location and manage project through to completion.
  • Coordination with architects, engineers, and general contractors.
  • Responsible for project schedules, budgets, change orders, RFIs and submittals - Manage the bidding process
  • Utilized project management software to track progress, manage budgets, and report on key performance indicators - ASG Edge, Fieldwire, Powerpoint, Smartsheet, PlanGrid, Ariba Spend Management & Excel.
  • Local and national travel.
  • Managing approximately 20-30 projects per year.
  • Facilities Refresh overhaul for 250 stores in the US (carpet, millwork, paint & signage
  • Responsible for 12 to 15 interior fit outs yearly.
  • Preventative Maintenance project that entails a refresh on 150 Spectrum stores, coordinating millwork, paint, carpet, mobile elements with general Contractors & Store Teams.
  • Led cross-functional teams to enhance project coordination and streamline communication processes.
  • Developed and implemented strategic initiatives to optimize operational workflows and improve service delivery.
  • Led strategic planning sessionsthat aligned departmental goals with organizational objectives to drive business growth.
  • Developed and implemented process improvements, reducing delays in project timelines and increasing overall productivity.

Senior Assistant Project Manager

Eastman Cooke Construction
09.2018 - 01.2020
  • Extreme Organization of Submittals & Samples, Conference Calls, & Meeting Minutes.
  • Right hand to PM w/ Change Orders, Change Events, PO's, AIA's Insurance, Requisitions.
  • Potential Bid Proposals assistant sometime for estimating.
  • Working directly with Expeditors, Architects, Engineers.
  • Closeout Jobs, Sign Offs, Violations, ICAP on certain jobs (Jobs over $1M tax abatement services).
  • Walking job sites, holding Pre Job meetings, Exit Strategy meetings and Kickoff meetings with my direct team and also subcontractors throughout the job.
  • Softwares usage such as Procore and Buildflow.
  • Responded to customer concerns, working with manager to significantly raise customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Conducted weekly staff meetings to motivate staff members, address concerns, and questions, plan improvements and evaluate progress toward goals.
  • Spearheaded process improvements initiatives that resulted in increased efficiency, reduced errors, and enhanced overall business performance.

JobSite Project Assistant/Onboarding HR

Worth & Company, Inc NJ
09.2016 - 09.2018
  • Track and manage spreadsheets, closeouts, meeting minutes and memos.
  • Organize, input and process timesheets in Blueforce software for 6 jobsites weekly.
  • Ability to work independently with little supervision.
  • Utilize Software's such as Oracle, Spectrum, Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Excel), Viewpoint and manage FTP sites..
  • Serve as 'right hand' to all jobsite superintendents/foreman/project manager.
  • Exceptions communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Able to thrive in a high-volume, deadline-driven work environment.
  • Produce Submittals, RFI's, PCO's & Change Orders, Equipment Releases, Schedule Shipments daily to vendors and the General Contractor.
  • Prepare the Closeout items and binders.
  • Update job cost weekly for Project Manager to review so we can keep the job on track for budget purposes.
  • Coordinated project schedules, ensuring alignment with team objectives and timelines.
  • Managed documentation for compliance and reporting, enhancing accuracy in project tracking.

Tenant Services Coordinator/Executive Assistant

The Howard Hughes Corporation
02.2015 - 09.2016
  • Track and manage spreadsheets, closeouts, meeting minutes and memos.
  • Participate in Meetings, record and distribute notes as requested.
  • Draft communication pieces, contracts and presentations as necessary.
  • Utilize company proprietary software to conduct job duties (Excel, Word, Salesforce, Sharepoint, E-Builder, Powerpoint, Visio).
  • Prepare and submit Expense Reports as required.
  • Serve as 'right hand' to department.
  • Contract Processing, Creating Professional Services Agreements & Task Orders.
  • Escrow account setup for Tenants per their leases if needed.
  • Landlord Closeout different properties (The Riverwalk, New Orleans, Summerlin Las Vegas, South Street Seaport NY).
  • Other general administrative duties as assigned.
  • Travel Arrangements.
  • Coordinated tenant requests and concerns, ensuring timely resolution and satisfaction.
  • Managed communication between tenants and property management, fostering positive relationships.
  • Served as the primary point of contact for tenant inquiries, providing prompt assistance and escalating concerns when necessary.

Education

High School Diploma -

South Shore High School
New York, NY
06-1999

Skills

  • Project planning
  • Scope management
  • Client relationship management
  • Project scheduling
  • Training and mentoring
  • Client relations
  • Cross-functional communication
  • Project plan development

Software

Procore

ARIBA

Plan Grid

EBuilder

Sharepoint

Fieldwire

ASG Edge

Bluebeam

Microsoft Word

Smartsheets

Certinia

Timeline

Senior Project Manager

JLL / J Crew/Madewell
04.2024 - Current

Project / Facilities Coordination Manager

JLL/ Spectrum
02.2020 - 02.2024

Senior Assistant Project Manager

Eastman Cooke Construction
09.2018 - 01.2020

JobSite Project Assistant/Onboarding HR

Worth & Company, Inc NJ
09.2016 - 09.2018

Tenant Services Coordinator/Executive Assistant

The Howard Hughes Corporation
02.2015 - 09.2016

High School Diploma -

South Shore High School
Kristyna Medina