Laurie Montanaro

• Partnered with project team members to identify and quickly address problems.
• Led team meetings to assess project progress and plan appropriately to meet delivery targets.
• Identified and resolved risks to minimize project disruption.
• Supported senior managers and department leaders by completing projects and problem resolution under tight budgets and schedule demands.
• Developed and maintained project documentation for reliable records.
• Devised and implemented attainable schedules, timelines and milestones for on-track projects.
• Updated customers and senior leaders on progress and roadblocks.
• Monitored and tracked project metrics and collected data to share with project members.
• Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
• Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.
• Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients.

• Developed renovations and additions for over 100 residential projects from design development through construction.
• Verified construction documentation conformed to quality assurance standards and client requirements.
• Coordinated with clients, consultants and contractors during construction bidding.
• Created, printed and modified drawings in AutoCAD and Revit.
• Created graphic renderings and models using Sketchup and Revit.
• Advised clients on issues and options negatively affecting completion dates and suggested ways to keep project under budget.
• Researched building codes and requirements and applied to design planning.
• Engaged with clients to determine needs and requirements for custom homes.
• Consulted with clients to determine functional and spatial requirements of new structure.
• Discussed zoning laws, fire regulations and building codes with city and county government agencies.
• Met with municipal building department and other governing agency officials to coordinate approvals.

• Prepare drawings from Existing Conditions through Construction Documents, Construction Details, and Sections; Energy Code Analysis;Materials Research Document checking and coordination; and Presentation Drawings.

• Prepare design development and construction documents, details, and dimensions; Specifications; materials research; document checking and coordination; construction administration and prepare presentation materials.

• Computer Aided Drafting for high-end residential projects both in 2D and 3D; as-builts; dealing with vendors in order to receive product specifications, pricing and to place client orders; maintain and update product library; client billing; and light bookkeeping.

• Receive visitors, clients, vendors, etc.; operate switchboard; set up files and records; maintain project directory; and assist with plans and specifications for bids.

• Majored in Architecture
• Thesis: “Sweatshops and Fashion Factories Re-Envisioned

through Programming and Design”