Marlene Lara
Harlingen
Summary
Detail-oriented Construction Project Coordinator with over 5 years of experience in residential construction, overseeing projects from planning to closeout. Expertise in budgeting, procurement, scheduling, permitting, and vendor management. Manages multiple projects, collaborating effectively with architects, lenders, and subcontractors to ensure timely and budget-compliant project delivery.
Overview
2
2
Languages
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Property Manager
Dals Investments
McAllen
05.2025 - Current
- Maintain strong occupancy through responsive customer service and efficient leasing processes.
- Coordinate leasing activities, including marketing, showings, tenant screening, lease preparation, move-ins, renewals, and move-outs.
- Manage daily operations for a 24-unit residential apartment community.
- Schedule and oversee maintenance requests, apartment turnovers, and vendor services.
- Select contractors, approve repair work, and coordinate repairs following tenant move-outs.
- Serve as the primary contact for residents, resolving concerns and coordinating maintenance with vendors.
Project Coordinator – Renovations & repairs
Home Squad LLC
McAllen
01.2024 - Current
- Coordinate residential renovation and repair projects from initial client consultation through final completion.
- Prepare detailed estimates, develop pricing strategies, and secure client approvals.
- Select subcontractors, purchase materials, obtain permits, and coordinate project schedules.
- Prepare revised estimates and change orders as project scope evolves.
- Conduct site visits, monitor project quality, and perform final walkthroughs with homeowners.
- Managed residential renovation and repair projects ranging from minor repairs to large-scale remodels.
- Coordinate renovation projects for homeowners and nonprofit organizations while maintaining project budgets and client satisfaction.
Construction Project Coordinator / Accountant
PLANAM CONSTRUCTION LLC
McAllen
04.2021 - Current
Project Planning & Financial Management
- Manage approximately 10 concurrent residential construction projects from planning through final closing.
- Develop comprehensive construction budgets and financial feasibility analyses, including land acquisition, labor, materials, financing, commissions, and projected profitability.
- Collaborate with architects to develop home models and floor plans based on market demand and buyer preferences.
- Present project financial analyses and pricing recommendations to company leadership.
- Prepare lender packages, construction loan draw requests, permits, utility coordination, and project startup documentation.
- Lead subcontractor procurement by evaluating bids, selecting trade partners, negotiating pricing, and purchasing construction materials.
- Coordinate with architects, engineers, surveyors, lenders, municipalities, inspectors, vendors, and subcontractors throughout the construction process.
- Develop project schedules and coordinate construction sequencing with the superintendent.
- Monitor project budgets, negotiate vendor pricing, identify cost-saving opportunities, and update financial projections throughout construction.
- Coordinate blue tape walkthroughs, inspections, appraisals, punch-list completion, warranty requests, and project closeout.
- Serve as the primary contact for homeowners during construction, ensuring effective communication and customer satisfaction.
- Coordinated the successful completion of 50+ single-family homes and 6 multifamily fourplex developments.
- Managed construction budgets averaging approximately $150,000 per home.
- Maintained a continuous pipeline of 10 active construction projects.
Education
BBA - Accounting
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
McAllen, TX05-2020
Skills
- Construction Project Coordination
- Project Planning & Scheduling
- Budgeting & cost control
- Feasibility analysis
- Procurement & Purchasing
- Vendor management
- Loan management
- Permitting coordination
- Residential Construction
- Renovations & Repairs
- Quality control
- Project Closeout
- Client management
- Microsoft Excel
- QuickBooks
- Mondaycom
- Effective communication
- Asset Management
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Property Manager
Dals Investments
05.2025 - Current
Project Coordinator – Renovations & repairs
Home Squad LLC
01.2024 - Current
Construction Project Coordinator / Accountant
PLANAM CONSTRUCTION LLC
04.2021 - Current
BBA - Accounting
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley