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Nikki Russell

Nikki Russell

Plano,TX

Summary

Reliable and proactive project manager with over 20 years of experience in construction administration, project management, and interior design. Expert in interpersonal communication across all service levels and project touchpoints. Brings a hands-on leadership style with a relentless focus on delivering high-impact projects while maintaining high levels of diplomacy, innovation, and productivity. Well-versed in construction and renovation timeline management, project prioritization, and aligning efforts with property management schedules. Outstanding track record of budget management, quality control, and delivering projects on time and within budget.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Construction Administrator

BOKA Powell – Architect and Interior Design Firm
- Current
  • Assist Project Manager in reviewing pay applications, change proposals, and change orders.
  • Coordinate with Project Manager to track construction schedules, ensuring compliance with project timelines and making regular site visits.
  • Monitor and enforce construction quality control programs, ensuring adherence to regulations and preparing documentation to establish quality standards.
  • Assist contractors in evaluating contract documents, identifying deficiencies, and ensuring compliance with design and construction regulations.
  • Document all construction activities, assess project progress, track requests, and participate in construction progress meetings.
  • Support project submittals by managing and tracking the review process for timely responses and returns; review submittals for compliance with project requirements.
  • Manage RFIs, track the process, and review responses for accuracy and completeness.
  • Review construction documents for quality, code compliance, and conformance with firm practices and standards.
  • Perform on-site inspections to ensure compliance with structural, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical codes; coordinate site visits for various disciplines.
  • Communicate construction progress and project issues to the design team for resolution; participate in the in-house quality review process to ensure document completeness and coordination.

Senior Project Manager of Design and Development

LifeSpace Communities – CCRC
04.2022 - 05.2024
  • Led complex design, construction, and redevelopment projects for 15 luxury continuing care retirement communities.
  • Managed 17 simultaneous projects with budgets ranging from $300K–$9.3MM.
  • Oversaw general contractors, architects, engineers, interior designers, and stakeholders.
  • Proficient in project integration, scope, schedule, cost, quality, resource, communication, risk, procurement, and stakeholder management.

Custom Interiors Project Manager

Greenbrier Development – Ventana by Buckner
04.2019 - 04.2022
  • Managed renovations for independent and assisted living residents in a $147MM CCRC community.
  • Coordinated buyer requests, managed contractors/vendors, and ensured project scope and timelines.
  • Led marketing, design concepts, purchase orders, invoicing, and project sign-off.
  • Achieved $230K net profit in 6 months by completing upgrades on 120 presold units; managed up to 40 simultaneous unit upgrades per month.
  • Implemented a project management tool to improve financial tracking.

Custom Interiors Project Coordinator

Erickson Living – Highland Springs CCRC
05.2016 - 04.2019
  • Managed structural renovations for a $132MM multi-site CCRC portfolio.
  • Coordinated project efforts from consultation to final sign-off.
  • Responsible for building acceptance, turnover, FFE, and start-up for new developments.
  • Managed upgrades of 90 units at startup; consistently exceeded sales targets, achieving $2.19MM in sales over three years.

Lead Designer

Wisenbaker Builder Services
10.2014 - 05.2016
  • Conducted appointments for homebuyer upgrades on homes valued at $500K–$2MM.
  • Managed 10 simultaneous projects per week.
  • Ranked #1 in flooring and tile sales; facilitated team sales demos; represented studio on TV.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Interior Design

Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS

Skills

  • Construction project management
  • Quality Assurance & Control
  • Project Scheduling & Timeline Management
  • Budget & Cost Management
  • Vendor & Stakeholder Coordination
  • Interior Design & Custom Upgrades
  • Consultative Selling
  • ADA Standards & Code Compliance
  • Start-up & Turnover
  • Building Management
  • Written & Verbal Communication
  • MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Certification

  • PMP Project Management Training Class
  • Conflict Resolution Certificate

Additional Experience

  • Sales Manager / Lead Designer – Norwalk Furniture, Dallas, TX
  • Sales Manager / Lead Designer / Intern – Furniture Look, Hays, KS

Timeline

Senior Project Manager of Design and Development

LifeSpace Communities – CCRC
04.2022 - 05.2024

Custom Interiors Project Manager

Greenbrier Development – Ventana by Buckner
04.2019 - 04.2022

Custom Interiors Project Coordinator

Erickson Living – Highland Springs CCRC
05.2016 - 04.2019

Lead Designer

Wisenbaker Builder Services
10.2014 - 05.2016

Senior Construction Administrator

BOKA Powell – Architect and Interior Design Firm
- Current

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Interior Design

Fort Hays State University

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