MICHELLE EDWARDS
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Project Manager | Urban Planner| Environmental Planner|
- Versatile and multidisciplinary with experience in environmental assessment, community engagement, comprehensive planning and design and construction project management.
- Forward-thinking project management specialist, confident in leading team members, managing schedules and coordinating resources. Keeps projects on-track with decisive supervision and quick problem-solving. Persuasive in communicating and negotiating with internal team members, vendors and other stakeholders.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Project Manager (Built Ecology)
WSP USA Inc.
New York, NY
10.2022 - Current
- Drive the project delivery for green building projects: LEED, WELL, WELL AP, decarbonization, corporate strategy, etc.
- Conduct meetings and prepared reports to communicate project status with internal and external stakeholders.
- Track financial performance metrics for projects culminating in summary reports to enable forecasting.
- Instructor for LEED Green Associate Training to students and companies.
- Conduct interviews & facilitate stakeholder charettes.
- Support and develop proposals, presentations and interviews for project pursuits and public/private bids.
- Developed trainings and standard of operations for risk management, project management and QA/QC processes.
Assistant Project Manager
Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation
New York, NY
06.2020 - 09.2022
- Managed New York State Authority's program development, planning, design and construction capital projects up to $12 million dollars with in-house project team.
- Sole lead Project Manager for planning, design and construction projects up to $300K.
- Conduct daily site visits and track project progress.
- Developed and tracked project milestones to drive on-time and on-budget project delivery.
- Saved company up to $200K through negotiating change orders on a multi-million dollar community sports facility project.
- Experience implementing energy efficiency, waterfront resiliency and green infrastructure projects.
- Managed and developed public art, community, cultural and open/public space capital projects.
- Review submittals, RFI's and process change orders. Led and performed site visits with contractor, vendors, stakeholders, etc. Submit budget estimates, progress reports and cost tracking reports.
- Develop & issue Request for Proposals (RFP) for design and construction projects. Secure grant funding for projects for landmarked & public sites.
- Present capital projects and master plans to RIOC Board or community groups for approval and improve community engagement efforts.
- Facilitate stakeholder charettes, community visioning sessions for public projects.
- Led and developed sustainability initiatives to ensure sustainable design/practices are met and in compliance to latest local laws for all capital and maintenance projects.
- Performed and submitted annual energy and sustainability NYS Green Reporting to NYS DEC.
- Managed Architect and Engineer (A/E) consultant on project scope and executives' goals. Coordinate with A/E on environmental assessment and permitting/regulatory requirements.
Project Coordinator
Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation
New York, NY
10.2017 - 06.2020
- Procured goods and services for maintenance, facilities and capital projects team while adhering to New York State Procurement (NYS) Guidelines, Office of General Services (OGS) and MWBE requirements.
- Review and approve invoices, AIA requisitions and change orders for contractors and design consulting firms.
- Developed proposal to implement GIS for RIOC operations.
- Co-Writer of RIOC's D+C SOP Manual
- RIOC representative for Engaged RI community grant. Collaborated with community groups that promote awareness and provide programs for environmental awareness, sustainability and community efforts for all ages on the island.
- RIOC representative and liaison to NYS and NYC agencies for construction projects and sustainability initiatives.
- Assign tasks, provide mentorship and track progress on annual interns.
- Supervised and managed facilities team & bus operations for maintenance work tickets, coordination and training for capital projects hand offs.
- Collected energy data on RIOC owned facilities for NYPA EO88 Green Reporting.
- Led meetings to coordinate and assess islandwide transportation logistics and safety impacts on governmental/external agency projects.
- Design graphics, maps, presentations; draft memos for Community Board Meetings.
- Produce project scope, define milestones and deadlines for projects.
- Liaised between departments, vendors and clients to monitor project scope needs and maintenance requirements.
- Assess and review plans and drawings on land-use, boundary lines, pedestrian and traffic safety.
Engineering Administrative Assistant
Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation
New York, NY
10.2014 - 10.2017
- Contact vendors for supplies, services for Roosevelt Island. Process requisitions and issue purchase orders. Negotiate to secure favorable quotes and contracts for supplies
- Developed and issued, over 100 standardized RIOC construction permits for outside contractors/city agencies and contractors. Permits include projects from Con-Ed, NYC EDC, Verizon, Spectrum, NYC DEP, Crown Castle, etc.
- Reviewed drawing and technical documents to develop logistics and safety measures for construction permitees.
- Developed and fostered relationships with various government agencies and utility companies to streamline future emergency services and comprehensive projects.
- Streamlined RIOC construction permits with standard template on environmental and transportation mitigation measures & safety logistics requirements for vendors and by creating application submission on RIOC website.
- Designated RIOC representative and liaison for the local organizations, New York City and New York State stakeholders.
- Issued memos for project change orders and board memorandums to Roosevelt Island Board Members.
Community Affairs Assistant
Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation
New York, NY
06.2014 - 10.2014
- Provided policy analysis and recommendation on allocating and evaluating Public Purpose Funds to local community and non-profit groups.
- Managed RIOC's Social Media accounts: Facebook and Twitter.
- Increased social media engagement on company's accounts by 40%
- Event Planning services for Roosevelt Island's seasonal events. Coordinated and hired entertainment and food vendors for: Roosevelt Island Day, Outdoor Movie's & Fall for Arts Festival.
- Coordinated with law enforcement, local groups and operations team for site and safety logistics for RIOC seasonal events.
- Collaborated with community groups for community events and assess community needs and requests.
- Proof-read, edit documents and generate visuals and graphics for community notifications.
Public Programs Intern
Urban Green Council
New York, NY
01.2015 - 05.2015
- Created and developed content and graphics for PowerPoint presentations for educational courses on compliance for NYC Green Building Laws Local Law 87 and 88.
- Performed quality control on photos and graphics to promote inclusivity and diversity in Urban Greens educational content.
- Reviewed NYC Local Laws, statutes, and regulations for Energy Efficient and Green Building.
- Conducted research and present finding to with property developers, architects and engineers to ensure educational documents are latest and most accurate.
- Performed Community Outreach and hosted Public Programs with local organizations, unions, and property and operating managers to educate folks on latest LEED, Energy Efficient and Sustainable Design strategies.
- Maintain client relationship with architects, engineers and property developers to inform them on latest sustainable building initiatives.
Education
Master of Science - Urban Planning-Sustainability And The Environment
Hunter College
New York01.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Dual Degree-Philosophy, Politics And Law (Pre-Law)
Binghamton University
Binghamton, NY08.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Dual Degree- Environmental Studies
Binghamton University
Binghamton, NY08.2014
Skills
- ARCGIS/ESRI SOFTWARE
- ADOBE CREATIVE CLOUD
- PROCORE
- MICROSOFT OFFICE SUITE
- PROCUREMENT SOFTWARE- WEB PORTAL
- SKETCHUP
- STAKE HOLDER RELATIONS
- ZONING REQUIREMENTS
- ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
- NYS Procurement Guidelines
Certification
- LEED GREEN ASSOCIATE
- OSHA 30 HOURS- CONSTRUCTION AND SAFETY
- FEMA - INTRO TO HAZARD MITIGATION
- CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGEMENT- PACE UNIVERSITY CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSE
Timeline
Assistant Project Manager (Built Ecology)
WSP USA Inc.
10.2022 - Current
Assistant Project Manager
Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation
06.2020 - 09.2022
Project Coordinator
Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation
10.2017 - 06.2020
Public Programs Intern
Urban Green Council
01.2015 - 05.2015
Engineering Administrative Assistant
Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation
10.2014 - 10.2017
Community Affairs Assistant
Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation
06.2014 - 10.2014
Master of Science - Urban Planning-Sustainability And The Environment
Hunter College
Bachelor of Arts - Dual Degree-Philosophy, Politics And Law (Pre-Law)
Binghamton University
Bachelor of Arts - Dual Degree- Environmental Studies
Binghamton University
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