Melissa Tolbert
Peoria,AZ
Summary
Self-driven Assistant Project Manager with strong organizational and problem-solving skills, supporting successful project execution from planning to completion. Experienced in subcontractor oversight, schedule coordination, and financial accuracy, with a reputation for proactive communication and team collaboration.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
8
8
Certifications
Work History
Assistant Project Manager
Dallas Construction
Scottsdale, Arizona
06.2023 - Current
- Coordinate meetings with clients, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and other project stakeholders to ensure alignment and effective communication.
- Work closely with Senior Project Managers to ensure that all projects are completed according to schedule.
- Assist in coordinating schedules and timelines for multiple construction projects to enhance project delivery efficiency.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to tight deadlines.
- Trusted to independently manage small-scale projects with minimal oversight.
- Support budget tracking through compilation of cost estimates and expense reports, contributing to financial oversight.
- Maintain project documentation, including contracts, drawings, and change orders.
- Review and approval of subcontractor pay applications, ensuring billing accuracy and alignment with project milestones.
- Procured and organized project documents, reports, and files to ensure accessibility and compliance.
Project Engineer
AR Mays Construction
Scottsdale, Arizona
12.2019 - 06.2023
- Managed project documentation and maintained accurate records of progress.
- Assisted the Project Manager in analyzing scope sheets, negotiating awards and writing subcontracts/purchase orders for various trades.
- Processed and created documents for owner and subcontractor change orders.
- Facilitated project meetings and documented minutes to promote clear communication and ensure follow-up on action items.
- Coordinated closeout documentation for multiple projects to confirm compliance and completeness.
Sales Associate
Bunger Steel
Phoenix, AZ
09.2015 - 12.2019
- Sold products by explaining features and educating customers on optimal usage, improving overall customer satisfaction.
- Resolved customer complaints and issues, contributing to high levels of customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Provided accurate information about products, prices and services.
- Processed sales transactions and managed cash register operations to ensure accurate financial handling.
- Trained new team members on cash register operations, stock procedures, and customer service, ensuring consistent service quality.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Child Development
California State University, Fullerton
Fullerton, CA05-2010
Skills
- Project management
- Schedule coordination
- Budget tracking
- Risk assessment
- Change order management
- Document control
- Problem solving
- Client communication
Project Experience
- Rapid-Turn & Small Projects I $8K - $200K
- Civil & Site Development Projects I $100K - $4M
- Commercial Tenant Improvement & Renovation Projects I $500K - $5M
- Ground-Up & Interior Build-Out Projects I $5M - $40M
Certification
OSHA 10
Timeline
Assistant Project Manager
Dallas Construction
06.2023 - Current
Project Engineer
AR Mays Construction
12.2019 - 06.2023
Sales Associate
Bunger Steel
09.2015 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Child Development
California State University, Fullerton