Hi, I’m
Mindy Warren
Wichita,KS
People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.
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Summary
Innovative Construction Manager with 15 years of successfully execution of multi-site restaurant and retail construction projects, with a keen ability to excise judgement on the behalf of others and exceed expectations.
Overview
16
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Cotti Foods Franchise Of The Wendy's CompanyWichita, KS
Construction Manager
11.2019 - Current
Job overview
- Managed construction activities for multiple Wendy's Restaurant locations Midwest Region.
- Reviewed proposed plan sets against Wendy's corporate approved designs for build and scope accuracy.
- Logged and tracked all RFI data for projects.
- Supplied management for 32+ personnel, contractors, and vendors.
- Remained on-site 3-5 days per week during projects thru completion to mitigate schedule delays and ensure quality performance.
- Improved process efficiency and workflow by implementing productivity initiatives on site and proactively naming and resolving problems.
- Streamlined "maintenance process" for region to sole source contact on all warranty repairs.
- Monitored subcontractor operations and applied effective time, resource and money management strategies to delivery under-budget project completion.
- Verified completed projects met approved time, quality and cost estimates.
- Requisition supplies or materials to complete construction projects
- Evaluate construction methods and decide cost-effectiveness of plans, using computers.
- Direct and supervise workers.
Pfizer, Inc.McPherson, Kansas
Project Engineer Consultant
05.2018 - 10.2019
Job overview
- Engineering support for remediation change control and CAPA related capital projects, working as liaison between site engineering and remediation to ensure projects related to remediation completed on time
- Tracking CAPAs (Corrective and Preventive Action), Capital Projects, Change Requests associated with remediation effort - as associated with equipment upgrades, improvements, modernization (including new equipment) facilities & utilities upgrades, improvements, modernization (including expansions / new construction)
- Managed and CAPA projects tied to Capital Engineering from fruition to project completion and closeout
- Ensuring that all project aspects continue while adhering to internal company SOPs as well as external regulations and laws – this includes maintenance of project documentation
- Managed full life cycle of assigned audits in alignment with departmental procedures, delivering progress reports as well as closing reports to senior management and clients
- Collaborated with contract team to review client contracts and ease personnel compliance training
- Made recommendations to improve design, construction means, and methods and materials based on field or changing conditions
- Controlled engineering activities to support work standards, adhere to timelines and meet quality assurance targets
- Coordinated project plans to execute major upgrades and successfully guided technical teams in achieving project goals.
- Generated change orders for project using Primavera software.
Jones Lang LasalleChicago, Illinois
Construction Manager
07.2016 - 02.2017
Job overview
- Managed all construction activities for Walgreen’s retail re-branding program, consisting of 310 retail stores throughout US averaging 75K per location within 6-month period
- Managed commercial construction projects by collaborating effectively with general contractors, subcontractors, engineers, and architects
- Reviewed and analyzed blueprints and specifications to decide scope and design requirements
- Consistently prioritized tasks to ensure successful delivery of quality projects on time and within budget
- Communicated best practices among on-site and external personnel to align efforts and goals
- Scheduled workforce needs with superintendents and distributed company resources to meet project requirements
- Resolved installation inefficiencies to reduce project lags and promote on-time deliverables
- Held construction progress and regular status meetings with project teams
- Reduced costs by driving competitive subcontractor bids and effective contract execution.
Quality Solutions, IncWichita, Kansas
Project Director
01.2005 - 03.2016
Job overview
- Single point of contact while successfully executing projects nationwide in fast-paced, high functioning environment.
- Including Administering full life cycle contract and subcontract management, pre-award, post-award, and closeout activities.
- Executed RFP analysis, contract negotiation with sub contractors.
- Established baselines, project schedules and kept live updates throughout project.
- Sole ownership of budgets and P&L analysis of $120 million annual line of business consisting of 20-300 simultaneous multi- site projects ranging from 10K-400K per site location.
- Created self-driven business goals and processes resulting in maximum gross profit and revenue generating department within company while keeping lowest overhead.
- Single largest producer of generated revenue while doubling profitability quotas consecutively every year of employment.
- Obtained building and specialty permits from local jurisdictional agencies.
- Performed regular job site observations to supply direction for general contractor personnel and subcontractor laborers.
- Reduced process downtime by restructuring ongoing projects, ensuring quality and compliance.
Education
Pittsburg State UniversityPittsburg, KS
Bachelor of Science from Construction Management
01.2017
Butler County Community CollegeEl Dorado, KS
Associate of Science from Business Administration
01.2004
Skills
- Restaurant Construction
- Subcontractor management
- Project Coordination
- Scope Development
- Specification and Blueprint Interpretation
- Construction Scheduling
- Energetic and Positive
- Contractor Oversight
- Project Close-Out
- Risk Mitigation
- Retail Construction
- Bid Qualification
- Tenant Improvement
- Plan Modifications and Takeoffs
- Commercial Projects
- New Construction and Remodeling
- Materials Delivery Coordination
- Project Records
- Team Meetings
- Construction Permits Application
- Project Schedule Adherence
- Time Management
- Scope Management
- Schedule Coordination
- Specifications Review
- Contract Negotiation
Certification
Project Management Certification (PMP)
OSHA 30
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Timeline
Construction Manager
Cotti Foods Franchise Of The Wendy's Company
11.2019 - Current
Project Engineer Consultant
Pfizer, Inc.
05.2018 - 10.2019
Construction Manager
Jones Lang Lasalle
07.2016 - 02.2017
Project Director
Quality Solutions, Inc
01.2005 - 03.2016
Pittsburg State University
Bachelor of Science from Construction Management
Butler County Community College
Associate of Science from Business Administration
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