Nicholas Aiken Weeks
Bakersfield,CA
Summary
Hardworking Construction Project Manager with seven years of experience in the Multi Family industry as well as seven years in Residential/Commerical industry and proven leadership skills. Successful at completing projects on-time and under budget without sacrificing quality. Skilled in motivating construction teams to exceed expectations and maintain high standards. Outstanding record of meeting project deadlines and quality benchmarks. Experience working with teams to accomplish short- and long-term project goals. Managed budgets and monitored project costs. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Capital Project Manager
Waterton Residential LLC
04.2021 - Current
- Receive and analyze bids from multiple different contractors for projects in multi-family industry, including remodels and capital expenditures projects in the Denver, San Diego, Hawaii, Los Angeles and Bay Area markets
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Orchestrated projects within strict timeframes and budget constraints by solving complex problems and working closely with senior leaders.
- Fostered relationships with vendors to promote positive working relationships.
- Provided management for internal personnel, contractors and vendors.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
- Adhered to budget requirements with excellent planning and consistent expense monitoring.
- Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets.
- Negotiate pricing with vendors in order to hit budgets set by company
- Responsible for reviewing bids, negotiating bids and submitting them for contract
- Responsible for relaying information to stakeholders across the nation
- Responsible for finding new contractors and consultants to help with various projects across California and Denver.
- Responsible for communicating with engineers, architects, inspectors and relaying information to stakeholders
- Responsible for mentoring and training new hires on the West Coast and guiding them through processes and problem solving
- Work with Capital Program Manager to understand the requirements and goals of each project such as scope and specifications, timeline, budget, stake holders, and communication and reporting expectations
- Travel to newly acquired properties to assess and understand current conditions as they pertain to the finalized scope and specification documents, identify and report potential pitfalls, and meet with potential Contractors
- Manage underwritten unit renovation and capital projects at one or more communities, simultaneously, and assume responsibility for activities including but not limited to: initiating and maintaining contractor relationships, drafting and disseminating RFP’s, evaluation bids, initiating contract requests and PO creation, prioritization and scheduling, remotely managing contractor execution, risk mitigation, budget maintenance, communication and reporting
- Work collaboratively with PM to ensure overall success of the Capital Improvements Program
- Work with the Service Manager and Property manager, to coordinate on-site activities occurring inside units and throughout property such as inspections, contractor escorting, punch list verification, and close out of projects
Senior Project Manager
West Peak Construction
04.2020 - 04.2021
- Responsible for business development
- Ownership of all aspects of the project from pre-construction through closeout and beyond
- Lead and implement new technology company wide so the company can streamline the inhouse workers to project managers to keep track of budgets and costs
- Responsible for scheduling workers and doing quality control
- Perform subcontractor bidding and negotiations as appropriate
- Responsible and accountable for day-to-day contact and coordination with project owner and design team
- Meet regularly with client and designers to ensure ongoing satisfaction
- Control and anticipate project costs
- Prepare monthly total cost projections and review with direct report
- Responsible for client face to face interaction and communication on residential projects
- Responsible for communicating with engineers, architects, inspectors and relay information to clients
- Responsible and accountable for timely project closeout
Project Manager
Unicorn Consulting
03.2016 - 04.2020
- Receive and analyze bids from multiple different contractors for projects for multi family remodels
- Negotiate pricing with vendors in order to hit certain client budgets
- Lead the implementation of an emergency program for the largest landlord in San Francisco in order to help with emergency work including abatement, notice of violations, fire and floods
- Responsible for understanding San Francisco building codes and regulations as well as relaying detailed information from vendor to clients
Resident Manager
Greentree Property Management
11.2016 - 09.2020
- Responsible for vendor relations for the largest landlord in San Francisco including onboarding and vetting of new vendors, and use and following up on current vendors to determine the best fit for the client and project manager
- Proficient in Lead, Asbestos and Mold Abatement in relation to multi-family buildings and units, Perform daily inspections of the property and its ground
- Ensure the property operates in accordance with set policies and procedures
- Monitor work to ensure maintenance items are completed timely and accurately
- Schedule, coordinate, and monitor all move-ins and move-outs of the designated property
- Receive maintenance requests from residents, verify work, and coordinate vendors
- Enforce all rules, policies and procedures relating to the property
- Coordinated vendors such as carpet cleaners, tilers, cable suppliers and satellite and phone service providers.
- Reported and documented maintenance requests and scheduled appropriate services.
- Provided for peaceful and safe tenant relations through complaint management and conflict resolution.
- Conducted inspections of property grounds, buildings and equipment to identify maintenance concerns and direct timely repairs.
- Kept properties in compliance with local, state and federal regulations.
- Delivered emergency 24-hour on-call service for tenants on building issues.
Laborer and Carpenter
Marin Finished Products
07.2011 - 03.2016
- Prepared and cleaned job site
- Loaded and delivered materials to specific job sites
- Used a variety of tools such as power tools and hand tools
- Framed, remodeled and finished wood and metal structures.
- Used hand tools such as utility knives, hammers and deglazing devices to complete carpentry tasks.
- Maintained variety of hand tools, portable power tools and standard measuring instruments on daily job assignments.
- Installed drywall, ceilings, trim and fabricated replacement trim and moldings.
- Shaped or cut materials to specified measurements using hand tools, machines and power saws.
- Effectively used nails, screws, pneumatic nailing systems, concrete anchors, powder-actuated fasteners and framing connectors.
- Carefully read blueprints, sketches and technical drawings to inform comprehensive understanding of project scope and specifications.
- Selected and ordered lumber or other required materials to keep inventory at sufficient levels.
Carpenter Laborer
Trainer Commercial Construction
08.2010 - 02.2011
- Responsible for organization and cleanliness of job sites
- Assisting carpenters and superintendents in construction work
- On call for emergencies and flexible to be at any jobsite within 24-hour notice
- Framed, remodeled and finished wood and metal structures.
- Used hand tools such as utility knives, hammers and deglazing devices to complete carpentry tasks.
- Maintained variety of hand tools, portable power tools and standard measuring instruments on daily job assignments.
- Planned and laid out work from blueprints, drawings and models.
- Designed, constructed and repaired cabinets, tables and shelves.
- Completed tasks according to technical document requirements and specifications to work with accuracy.
- Carefully read blueprints, sketches and technical drawings to inform comprehensive understanding of project scope and specifications.
Carpenter
SW Construction
07.2007 - 02.2010
- Assisted in carpentry work as well as a variety of other trades including sheet rocking, tile work, and general demolition
- Disposed and recycle leftover job sight materials
- Organized job site including materials and tools
- Completed installations of building structures, trim, flooring and cabinetry.
- Checked measurements and completed accurate cuts to prevent materials waste and maintain cost controls.
- Planned and executed work with proper tools and materials to maximize productivity.
- Followed established job site safety regulations and maintained safe and clean work area.
- Organized project work by reading blueprints and assessing job specifications to determine optimal plans.
- Monitored tool and equipment condition and arranged repairs.
Education
Criminal Justice
College of Marin
Greenbrae, CASkills
- MS Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
- Project Management Software: Microsoft Project, Wrike, Syncrew
- Design and Markup Software such as BlueBeam
- Proficient in Yardi software
- Conflict Management
- Project Planning
- Contract Negotiation Expertise
- Staff Training
- Project Management
- Change Control Processes
- Budgeting and Forecasting
- Managing Multiple Projects
- Interior/Exterior Renovations
- Project Goals and Milestones
Timeline
Capital Project Manager
Waterton Residential LLC
04.2021 - Current
Senior Project Manager
West Peak Construction
04.2020 - 04.2021
Resident Manager
Greentree Property Management
11.2016 - 09.2020
Project Manager
Unicorn Consulting
03.2016 - 04.2020
Laborer and Carpenter
Marin Finished Products
07.2011 - 03.2016
Carpenter Laborer
Trainer Commercial Construction
08.2010 - 02.2011
Carpenter
SW Construction
07.2007 - 02.2010
Criminal Justice
College of Marin
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