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NORMA JEAN WELLS

Cornelius,NC

Summary

Experienced, hands-on Project Coordinator with background in IT Solutions Provider specializing in Data Centers, Structured Cabling, Audio Visual Video, Electronic Physical Security, DAS Solutions, as well as Design Engineering (oil & gas), and Construction Management (oil & gas) in the construction industry, successfully executing diverse project tasks to meet deadlines. Adept at creating effective communication with project team, suppliers, management team, internal/external stakeholders, and clients. Strong background in vendor management, project management with expertise in time management, ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy, decision-making, problem solving, and accomplishing projects on time and within budget constraints while focusing on client needs.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Administrator

Liberty Atlantic Group
06.2024 - Current
  • Assist Project Manager with the successful full cycle of assigned projects; from initiation to completion, including receipt of payment.
  • Ensure all project documentation is accurate and uploaded into internal and external systems.
  • Assist with project financials and milestone management.
  • Assist project with customer communication and interactions.
  • Ensure work authorization, completion certificates, COI and all other required documents are obtained from client.
  • Ensure work order tasks and purchase orders are completed and uploaded in a timely manner.
  • Invoicing is completed accurately in line with client protocols.
  • Liaison between the customer and Project Manager to ensure project success.
  • Address questions/concerns throughout the project.
  • Perform tasks required by the Project Manager in support of project needs.
  • Ran month end financial reports and worked with Project Managers to achieve planned financial results.
  • Maintained detailed tracking sheets regarding invoice progress, aging, as well as customer updates.
  • Reviewed invoices for accuracy and the correct requirements to ensure timely payment of invoices.
  • Organized critical documentation for easy access and retrieval, increasing team productivity.
  • Maintained accurate records of all project-related expenses to facilitate budget tracking and financial reporting.

Project Manager Assistant

IES COMMUNICATIONS
02.2023 - 12.2023

• Review/issue new AIA qualification document

• Assist in review of project contract documents

• Create /review Submittal and shop drawing estimate

• Assist Project Managers with any project correspondence

• Prepare, log and manage RFI correspondence

• Responsible for project start-up procedures, including

Permitting and plan review

• Project Meeting Minutes

• Preparation of Subcontracts, Purchase Agreements and Change

Orders, Bid Packages and facilitating bid delivery

• Assemble project closeout documents including operations and

maintenance manuals (O&M), as-built drawings and warranty letters

• requirements to ensure timely payment of invoices

Project Specialist/Project Manager/Electrical

Graybar Electric
10.2022 - 01.2023
  • As Project Specialist/Project Manager, I collaborate with customers on large projects, time-sensitive deadlines, and complex orders.
  • Serve as liaison between vendor and customer to ensure material gets to project site as scheduled; and how it is needed.
  • Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
  • Oversee material purchases, tracking of delivery, invoicing, cost, timeline, risk, and quality issues.
  • Order entry for large projects.
  • Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress and technical problems.
  • Coordinate item deliveries to ensure on-time performance.

Project Coordinator

E2 Optics
07.2017 - 07.2022
  • Coordinate project management activities, resources, equipment, and information.
  • Monitor project progress and handle any issues that arise.
  • Issue all appropriate legal paperwork (contracts and terms of agreement).
  • Organize and maintain project management files, including all electronic files or hard copy documents and other records on each project assigned.
  • Responsible for contract administration startups, insurance certificates, preparing change order requests, process change orders, maintaining project directories and other logs.
  • Responsible for project setup according to contract terms.
  • Managed financials of all active Security projects, as well as supporting other divisions when needed, (Structured Cabling, DAS), including budgets, billing, purchase orders, and invoicing.
  • Responsible for the billing of all invoices to client according to contract terms. (AIA/Textura/retainage).
  • Continuously work with internal accounting and external customers to address any issues and requirements.
  • Built and maintained vendor relationships.
  • Responsible for issuing all purchase orders to be submitted.
  • Managed, monitored, and documented purchase of all material and software purchasing, transport, import and delivery of goods to customer.
  • Responsible for tracking all customer orders and resolving any issues which may arise.
  • Facilitate dissemination of information to vendors, suppliers, clients, and project teams.
  • Collaborated with Project Managers on project schedule, project costs, and project closeout.
  • Administer project closeout activities.
  • Mediated between departments to facilitate communication and keep appropriate parties updated on project developments.
  • Arranged travel and accommodation for team members and project partners.
  • Maintained database and spreadsheets with accurate inventory and status.
  • Responded to requests for information on materials to inquiring parties.
  • Kept corporate and client information confidential, adhering to data safety measures.
  • Established rapport and engaged with stakeholders to build lasting professional relationships.

Document Controls/Project Coordinator

Rooney Engineering
03.2012 - 01.2016
  • Maintained project SharePoint Sites and workflows.
  • Created custom libraries and lists.
  • Performed initial check and evaluation of engineering drawings to ensure accuracy and that requirements are met.
  • Created and maintained project drawing package lists, log and track drawings revisions, track submittals, and maintain electronic files.
  • Created, maintained, and updated distribution matrix for projects.
  • Liaison between Project Managers and client to create project file indices.
  • Foreseeing projects needs coordinated effort to create processes and distribute tasks evenly.
  • Assisted internal and external staff with management and quality of incoming and outgoing data during pre and post construction.
  • Provided project status updates to Project Managers.
  • Ensured capture of project quality records to adhere to DOT requirements (i.e., Material testing records, installation/operation manuals, serial numbers, purchase orders, operator qualifications, weld records, etc.).
  • Compiled documents for project deliverables packages, including obtaining vendor equipment information.
  • Initiated and edited document control/records management procedures.
  • Monitored consultant's progress and created multiple reports to show project progress during weekly client meetings.
  • Created spreadsheets to track survey and plot documentation for permitting purposes.
  • Responsible for building permit application submittals.
  • Assisted in obtaining and tracking procurement/bid documentation.
  • Issued Request for Purchase & Request for Quote packages to client.
  • Tracked Request for Purchase Packages and Request for Quote packages.
  • Tracked Vendor Drawings -Invoice Reconciliation -Assisted departments in record keeping practices.
  • Created standardized forms and checklists.
  • Maintained standards and vendor libraries (ASME/ANSI).
  • Tracked project purchasing and work change order.
  • Established rapport and engaged with stakeholders to build lasting professional relationships.
  • Prepared meeting agendas and minutes for distribution and record keeping.

Education

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Skills

  • Operations support
  • Scheduling and calendar management
  • Team support
  • Client relationships
  • Customer Service
  • Project management
  • Billing and invoicing
  • Deliverables coordination
  • Documentation management
  • Microsoft Office
  • Sharepoint
  • SAP
  • NetSuite
  • Procore
  • Smartsheet
  • Vendor Management
  • Customer relations

Timeline

Project Administrator

Liberty Atlantic Group
06.2024 - Current

Project Manager Assistant

IES COMMUNICATIONS
02.2023 - 12.2023

Project Specialist/Project Manager/Electrical

Graybar Electric
10.2022 - 01.2023

Project Coordinator

E2 Optics
07.2017 - 07.2022

Document Controls/Project Coordinator

Rooney Engineering
03.2012 - 01.2016

Marshall University
NORMA JEAN WELLS