PATRICE MILLER
NORTH PORT
Summary
Dynamic Preconstruction and Construction Administrator with a strong background in project estimating and contract administration within the commercial contracting sector. Expertise includes preparing and distributing owner change orders, subcontracts, and subcontractor change orders, along with effective subcontract coordination and correspondence. Proven ability to manage bidding processes, collate proposals, create budgets, and oversee the application and processing of permits. Committed to exploring new horizons, demonstrating resilience and adaptability in navigating life's challenges.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Preconstruction / Construction/Permit Coordinator
KS Contracting Services
Sarasota, FL
02.2023 - Current
- My responsibilities include office supply procurement, contract administration, project bid coordinating, documentation and estimating.
- I assist in information dissemination, RFI and Submittal submission and distributions, maintenance of drawing and specification log.
- I was responsible in setting up our Procore software for company-wide use including setting up the approval workflow for all contracts and change orders, company-wide permissions for Procore use, maintenance of our directory.
- I also spearheaded the development of our subcontractor templates.
- I was also responsible for maintenance of contractor registrations and renewals, permit application and issuance.
- My administration duties included maintenance of our Preconstruction tracking log, files and folders.
- I was also in charge of processing all permit applications and issuance of certificates of completion and occupancy.
Construction Project Administrator
Stevens Construction, Inc.
Sarasota, FL
10.2021 - 02.2023
- My responsibilities included the creation and maintenance of project files, preparation of subcontracts, purchase orders, and all contract documents, contract administration (tracking and routing of above), correspondence and its distribution, processing of all Owner change orders, preparation, processing and submission of Owner application for payment, scanning/document retention, initial review of subcontractor pay applications prior to processing by the accounting department, assistance to other departments, procurement of supplies, preparation and filing of permit forms, recording of notice of commencement, coordination between Owner, Architect and General Contractor, preparation of closeout documentation.
Estimating Coordinator
Kellogg & Kimsey, Inc.
Sarasota, FL
01.2021 - 09.2021
- I was transferred to the estimating department from my position in operations to fill an internal position left vacant when the estimating coordinator left.
- I reported directly to the President, helping maintain bid documents and physical files, logging in proposals, creating and submitting bid forms and client proposals.
- I was also tasked with sending out bid invitations and maintaining the subcontractor database on Isqft and preparing the turnover packet for operations once a project has been confirmed to be contracted by the company.
- Part of my duties was maintaining a log of all active preconstruction projects which was updated during a weekly preconstruction meeting.
Contract Administrator/Construction Coordinator
Kellogg & Kimsey, Inc.
Sarasota, FL
09.2019 - 09.2021
- As a contract administrator, I was responsible for creation and maintenance of projects in Procore and the company drive.
- This includes uploading and maintaining project documents, drawing, specifications, correspondences, issuance of subcontracts, owner change orders.
- I processed subcontractor contracts as well as Owner change orders and kept allowance/contingency logs required for monthly Owner progress reports.
Project Engineer and Coordinator
DM Constructors, LLC (previously Dooley Mack)
Sarasota, FL
09.2016 - 09.2019
- I started as a Project Coordinator and was promoted within 1-1/2 years to Project Engineer and Assistant to our President by handling the preparation and submission of RFI's and Submittals/Shop Drawings to AOR/EOR, maintaining Architect-Owner-Contractor Meeting Minutes, Assisting in Project Cost Management and Financial Reports, Budget Creation from Estimate, Subcontract Coordination, Assisting in Requests for Pricing, Preparation of Owner Requests for Payment and Coordination of Subcontractor Pay Applications.
- I managed the Closeout process with the preparation of the O&M Manuals, Subcontractor Warranties and Punch Listing.
- I effectively maintained logging in and documentation of Project Documents, Submission of Subcontractor Forms to the Building Department, NOC's and other Documentation.
Estimator and Detailer
Cook and Boardman, Inc dba Hollow Metal Specialists, LLC
Sarasota, FL
11.2007 - 12.2012
- I estimated costs to provide commercial grade door, frame and hardware materials for different functions of buildings and sometimes determine what kind of hardware needs to be used in facilities such as retail buildings, schools and hotels being successful in contracting Projects like the Ringling School of Art and Design Student Housing and Ringling Circus Museum Tibbals Learning Center II.
- I was also, prior to being promoted to Estimator was a Door and Hardware Scheduler/Detailer responsible for creating submittals for each type of door, frame and hardware used for commercial openings.
Designer/CAD Technician
KSI Engineering Inc.
Englewood, FL
10.2006 - 09.2007
- Conceptual Design of Residential for presentation to clients, Creation of working drawings that include but is not limited to architectural, structural and electrical plans.
- I created renderings & perspective for client presentations to help them visualize the final product.
Designer/CAD Technician
A. Phipps Design, Inc.
Sarasota, FL
01.2006 - 10.2006
- Conceptual Design of Residential for presentation to clients, Creation of working drawings that include but is not limited to architectural, structural and electrical plans.
- I created renderings & perspective for client presentations to help them visualize the final product.
- I was tasked with coordinating with clients & engineers.
- I created correspondences for clients, permitting and other agencies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Architecture
University of Santo Tomas
Manila, Philippines01.2015
Skills
- Project Management Software Procore
- Textura
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Bluebeam
- Docusign
- Adobe Reader
- Adobe Editor Pro
- Photoshop
- Autocad
- Hardware Scheduling Software Specworks
- Comsense
- Blueprint reading
- Residential planning
- Permit drawings
Projects
- Popstroke, University Town Center, Sarasota, FL, Ground up construction of a two-story 10,934 mini golf facility which includes an open-air restaurant with multiple open decks and covered dining areas and bars, commercial kitchen, restrooms, covered playground, beer garden and lobby with retail space.
- Popstroke, Wesley Chapel, Lutz, FL, Ground up construction of single story 10,000-square-foot building which includes an open-air restaurant with multiple open decks and covered dining areas and bars to serve the greater Tampa area.
- Terrace Building, 10th Flr Renovation, 101 S. Washington Blvd., Sarasota, FL, 34236, Removal and replacement of exterior windows and doors, HVAC system as well as general renovation of the 4,250 sq. ft. interior space.
- Sarasota Municipal Auditorium, 801 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL, 34236, Rehabilitation of existing restrooms, storage area and kitchen facility, ensuring all areas are ADA Compliant.
- Aravilla Assisted Living Facility, 3251 Proctor Road, Sarasota, FL, 34231, A 109,033 SF 3-story elderly care/assisted living facility.
Timeline
Preconstruction / Construction/Permit Coordinator
KS Contracting Services
02.2023 - Current
Construction Project Administrator
Stevens Construction, Inc.
10.2021 - 02.2023
Estimating Coordinator
Kellogg & Kimsey, Inc.
01.2021 - 09.2021
Contract Administrator/Construction Coordinator
Kellogg & Kimsey, Inc.
09.2019 - 09.2021
Project Engineer and Coordinator
DM Constructors, LLC (previously Dooley Mack)
09.2016 - 09.2019
Estimator and Detailer
Cook and Boardman, Inc dba Hollow Metal Specialists, LLC
11.2007 - 12.2012
Designer/CAD Technician
KSI Engineering Inc.
10.2006 - 09.2007
Designer/CAD Technician
A. Phipps Design, Inc.
01.2006 - 10.2006
Bachelor of Science - Architecture
University of Santo Tomas