MARDI PERRY
Kennewick Irrigation District
Kennewick,WA
1
Certification
37
Years of experience
Detail-oriented Administrative Professional experienced in public-sector engineering and procurement, supporting contract management and construction projects. Coordinated numerous public works procurements and managed commercial contract administration, budgets, and staff supervision. Emphasized team collaboration and operational efficiency through effective calendar management and event coordination.
Work History
Executive Coordinator / Engineering Executive Asst
3 Years 9 Months- Coordinate approximately 12 public works procurements annually and hundreds of small purchases; support bidding, award documentation, contract administration, amendments/change orders, and closeout.
- Collected and tracked construction bonds, maintained contractor insurance requirements, and coordinated contractor documentation for project closeout.
- Tracked contractor progress payments and retainage; coordinated contractors, public-notice and year-end reporting, and Board documentation for retainage release.
- Supported documentation on selected federally funded public works projects; generally familiar with funding-compliance requirements.
- Maintain and update L&I public works filings; work regularly with prevailing-wage forms and closeout documents.
- Support contracts incorporating WSDOT Standard Specifications.
- Apply Washington records retention schedules and Disposal Authority Numbers (DANs) to sorting, filing, and disposal; compile information for public records responses as Risk Manager assistant/backup.
- Maintained procurement and public works files for annual state audits; assisted Finance with project/job code assignments and prepared Board procurement and contract-award materials.
- Assist with revisions to emergency procedures and coordinate an employee fire safety meeting; liaise with staff, contractors, engineers, counsel, and agencies.
Managing Broker / Transaction Coordinator
16 Years- Managing Broker / Business & Transaction Administration
- Administered contracts, amendments, disclosures, compliance records, and deadlines from agreement through closing as licensed real estate broker.
- Coordinated lenders, title staff, inspectors, builders, and contractors; guided clients through custom home construction and tracked contractual deadlines.
Property Manager
2 Years- Directed property operations, leasing, tenant communications, vendor services, and facilities coordination to ensure smooth functioning of office environment.
- Supervised staff and coordinated maintenance with vendors to resolve operational issues and maintain service quality.
- Managed lease administration, renewals, and occupancy records for executive suite tenants.
- Coordinated maintenance requests, vendor scheduling, and facility repairs to protect service quality.
- Reviewed rent collections, invoicing, and account balances to maintain accurate financial records.
Property Manager
6 Years- Managed operations for commercial portfolio exceeding 500,000 square feet; coordinated budgets, facilities, vendors, and capital and tenant improvements to enhance property performance.
- Negotiated, drafted, and administered over 40 commercial leases; maintained accurate records of contracts, finances, and budgets to ensure compliance and financial viability.
- Coordinated construction and improvement projects with architects, engineers, contractors, municipalities, lenders, and owners.
- Coordinated construction and improvement projects with architects, engineers, contractors, municipalities, lenders, and owners to achieve timely project delivery and budget adherence.
- Supervised five staff, including hiring, performance reviews/evaluations, and termination; improved administrative, accounting, and recordkeeping processes.
Administrative Assistant to Airport Manager
7 Years- Maintained public works and airport capital improvement project records, contract files, and correspondence for engineers, contractors, and Port management, ensuring organized access to critical documentation.
- Assisted with public works accounts payable and payment records, coordinating with Finance Manager to prepare files and information for annual state audits.
- Administered lease and account records for 400+ tenants, managing receivables and collections while implementing computerized systems for enhanced recordkeeping and reporting.
Engineering Assistant
2 Years- Supported engineering on a multimillion-dollar resort construction project; coordinated blueprints, change orders, technical records, meetings, and communications involving more than 50 subcontractors.
- Coordinated engineering documentation, ensuring accurate drawings, specifications, and revision control.
- Assisted project managers with schedule tracking, deliverable follow-up, and workflow coordination.
- Reviewed technical documents for completeness, consistency, and compliance with project requirements.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Skills
Public procurement
Bidding support
Contract documentation
Project records and closeout files
Vendor coordination
Construction and facilities coordination
Construction coordination
Meeting facilitation
Microsoft 365
Advanced Excel skills
Excel data management
Certification
- MRSC: Using the Statewide Small Works Roster Platform | Aug. 2024
- MRSC: Making Your Job Easier with MRSC's Services | Feb. 2025
- MRSC: Employment Law Essentials for Every Chapter of Employment | Jan. 2026
- LinkedIn Learning: How to Speak Smarter When Put on the Spot | Feb. 2026
- Cybersecurity Awareness: Phishing in the AI Age | Apr. 2026; The Human Hack | July 2026
- MRSC: Preparing for Washington's 2027 Small Works Threshold Changes | Oct. 2026
Timeline
Executive Coordinator / Engineering Executive Asst
Kennewick Irrigation District
01.2023 - CurrentRead More
Managing Broker / Transaction Coordinator
Self-Employed
01.2007 - 01.2023Read More
Property Manager
Columbia Center Heights Executive Suites
01.2005 - 01.2007Read More
Property Manager
Retail Property Management
01.1999 - 01.2005Read More
Administrative Assistant to Airport Manager
Port of Walla Walla Regional Airport
01.1992 - 01.1999Read More
Engineering Assistant
Takenaka International
01.1990 - 01.1992Read More
Capella University
Bachelor of Science from Business Administration
Read More