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Nacole Heckel

Olympia,Washington

Summary

Seasoned project manager with over 10 years of experience in the landscape and construction sectors, specializing in managing high-budgeted projects and leading cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional results. Expert in budget management, vendor negotiations, and risk mitigation, with a proven track record of enhancing operational efficiency by integrating current industry trends and practices

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Manager

Teufel Landscape
Kent, WA
05.2022 - 08.2024
  • Led weekly status meetings to track project milestones, enhancing team coordination and partner communication.
  • Spearheaded strategic planning initiatives, aligning project goals with company objectives for streamlined execution.
  • Managed projects valued at $100,000 to $2M, overseeing annual budgets exceeding $11.6M.
  • Directed teams of up to 30. Optimizing resource allocation and project staffing for peak efficiency.
  • Developed accurate monthly billing projections for corporate entities.
  • Managed monthly CWIP tracking process for various ongoing projects.
  • Negotiated vendor contracts and managed supplier relationships to adhere to budget constraints and project timelines.
  • Maintained records of all documents related to each project including specifications, change orders, invoices.
  • Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures throughout the life cycle of each project.
  • Implemented effective communication protocols between internal teams working on different aspects of a given project.
  • Communicated effectively with stakeholders to ensure project goals are met on time and within budget.
  • Developed and maintained project plans, timelines, and budgets.
  • Identified risks associated with each project and developed strategies for mitigating those risks.
  • Built and established strong partnerships with teams, vendors and contractors.
  • Forecasted, scheduled and monitored project timelines, personnel performance and cost efficiency.
  • Managed contracts with vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables. Scheduled and coordinated subcontractor and vendor activities to ensure timely installations.
  • Conducted periodic inspections of job sites for quality and progress.
  • Prepared cost estimates for projects of varying sizes.
  • Made changes to project scope and cost, and implemented the most effective change management processes to keep the project up-to-date.
  • Generated and tracked change orders and other contractual modifications affecting budget and schedule.
  • Assisted with bid reviews and project compliance prior to award of project.

Project Manager

SS Landscaping
Tacoma, WA
10.2017 - 05.2022
  • Implemented standards, methods, and tools for project completion and constraint management
  • Forecasted requirements, budget preparation, and expenditure scheduling were conducted to meet financial targets
  • Oversaw team members to ensure timely completion of projects within product life cycles and delivered exceptional outcomes.
  • Reviewed contracts for compliance and compared scope of work versus agreed upon terms.
  • Prepared bid documents and negotiated changes when necessary
  • Collaborated with Project Coordinators to ensure efficient project submittals and buy outs offering support when necessary
  • Performed material order takeoffs and estimated change order work prices
  • Reviewed invoices for accurate pricing and forwarded to AP for processing
  • Managed and monitored credit requests
  • Scheduled manpower, subcontractors, equipment, and materials according to project schedules.
  • Scheduled and managed cranes and hoisting of materials for roof top projects.
  • Efficiently managed multiple high-profile projects concurrently
  • Prepared project safety information
  • Performed weekly site visits for all projects and generated comprehensive reports distributed to contractors and internal stakeholders.

Project Manager

Johnson Brothers Landscape
Olympia, WA
01.2013 - 09.2017
  • Review contracts for compliance and scope of work
  • Process all insurance, union agreements, safety programs, & prevailing wage information in accordance with contract documents
  • Estimating of new projects and change orders
  • Schedule crews and materials to adhere to contract schedule
  • Create and process submittals in compliance with specifications and other contract documents
  • Create and process all progress billings based upon costs associated with project
  • Complete takes off' s to ensure accurate orders of materials
  • Work closely with general contractors throughout project to ensure job costs are within budget constraints
  • Provide value engineering options for owner throughout project if requested
  • Prepare owners and maintenance manuals, as-builts, controller charts and perform all training' s on systems for owner
  • Job site meetings, and visits as needed
  • Many other duties and responsibilities as needed or assigned
  • Created and implemented project tracking spreadsheets and files.

Project Coordinator

SS Landscaping
Tacoma, WA
01.2005 - 01.2013
  • Facilitated project safety by preparing accurate safety packets and necessary lien notices, insurance, and bonding documentation.
  • Reviewed project documents meticulously to ensure compliance with contracts
  • Managed procurement of materials for multiple projects.
  • Managed and oversaw all submittals and close outs
  • Received and reviewed all invoices, ensuring accurate pricing.
  • Create accurate and timely job costs reports on a monthly basis for project managers.
  • Created and updated project files consistently to ensure organized documentation
  • Provided support to estimating, maintenance, and special projects departments.

Education

AUBURN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Auburn, WA

GREEN RIVER COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Auburn, WA

Skills

  • Construction & Project Management
  • Risk Management
  • Budgeting & Forecasting
  • Contract Negotiation & Management
  • Schedule Management
  • Vendor Sourcing
  • Project Planning
  • OSHA 30
  • Document Management
  • Resource Allocation
  • Project scope analysis
  • Purchasing and procurement
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Team Leadership

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Project Manager

Teufel Landscape
05.2022 - 08.2024

Project Manager

SS Landscaping
10.2017 - 05.2022

Project Manager

Johnson Brothers Landscape
01.2013 - 09.2017

Project Coordinator

SS Landscaping
01.2005 - 01.2013

AUBURN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

GREEN RIVER COMMUNITY COLLEGE

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