POONAM SHARMA
Dallas,Texas
Summary
Dynamic and accomplished Project Management professional with over 12 years of extensive experience in design and construction. Proven track record of successfully managing complex projects from conception to completion, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and client expectations. Expertise in planning, coordinating, and executing projects within designated timelines and budget constraints while upholding the highest quality standards. Renowned for strong work ethic, exceptional leadership abilities, and a commitment to excellence that drives successful project outcomes. Adept at fostering collaborative relationships with stakeholders, optimizing resources, and implementing innovative solutions to enhance project efficiency and effectiveness.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Project Manager
Avison Young
Dallas, TX
03.2022 - Current
Senior Project Manager
Avison Young
New York, TX
02.2021 - Current
- Responsible for multiple, simultaneous projects, managing internal and external resources
- Independently develop and manage detailed project budgets from conception through project closeout.
- Independently develop project schedules, incorporating all aspects of the project, including pre-lease/due diligence, design phase, construction phase, FF&E installations, relocation and other related tasks
- Schedule the project in logical steps and budget appropriate time as required to meet deadlines
- Prepare Requests for Proposal (RFP) packages for vendors and consultants, manage bid leveling and provide recommendations to client for awards of contracts
- Coordinate and oversee design process in accordance with the approved schedule
- Interpret and explain plans and contract terms to administrative staff, workers and clients
- Provide value engineering suggestions and project strategy recommendations to keep the project within budget
- Provide frequent reporting to the client keeping them informed of overall project issues including budget and schedule status
- Maintain relationship with primary client contact, ensuring expectations are continuously met and maintained
- Confer with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors and design professionals to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints and construction problems
- Track critical path items to ensure timely project completion and adjust project strategy when needed to ensure compliance with project schedule
- Review and approve monthly subcontractor and vendor requisitions
- Prepare and submit closeout documentation to owner
- Prepare proposals for project management services, including developing fee structure
- Oversee assistant project manager and/or project manager assigned to project(s) for which you are responsible, providing direction and mentorship
- Develop knowledge of internal processes and procedures for tracking and documenting projects
- When requested, attend industry events to represent AY Project Management
- Develop relationships with consultants and vendors
- Develop relationships with AY and outside brokers
Project Manager
Knotel Inc.
New York
06.2019 - 10.2020
- Act as a key member of the project execution team, working closely with Sales, Real Estate, Design and Operation teams to plan, organize, and manage the build and fit-out process from start to finish.
- Review Contracts during contract negotiations and help Legal and Real Estate teams with contract negotiations from constructability standpoint.
- Develop and lead pre-construction activities like cost estimation, scheduling, RFP and vendor selection; manage cost and progressive budgeting to lay the foundation for successful construction.
- Perform QA/QC walkthroughs, due diligence activities and understanding of potential base building issues or unique conditions, pre and post construction.
- Analytically consider critical path decisions and construction methods to maintain schedule, budget, safety and quality.
- Proactively flag any issues that may arise during a project, take ownership and work with teams to resolve them.
- Communicate regularly to upper management and the project team with project updates on each project, upcoming benchmark goals and potential issues.
- Serve as day-to-day contact for internal and external project team members regarding construction progress, risks and schedule/cost exposures.
- Work closely respective teams to ensure smooth project handovers to building operations while simultaneously overseeing punch lists and project closeouts.
Project Manager
Project Risk Analytics
New York
04.2017 - 06.2019
- Managed all facets of project management (budget, schedule, procurement, quality & risk) for Retail, corporate, hospitality and commercial projects including planning, design, construction, occupancy and closeout.
- Interface directly with clients to define project requirements. Prepares project requirements, test-fits, budgets, schedule & milestones, quality control, and risk identification.
- Provided project cost management for all soft and hard costs. Track all budgeted and committed costs and anticipate final costs from inception to close-out.
- Supported the construction activities, provide cost control and schedule monitoring, and attend and take an active role in weekly Owner-Designer-Contractor project meetings
- Managed change orders, perform frequent site visits, review and process subcontractor and vendor payables and provide monthly risk-based project reports on budget, schedule and quality control parameters.
- Projects: TSX Broadway, Times Square – Hotel, Retail, Theater; Santander Bank, Various Retail Branches; Emblem Health Neighborhood Care, Multispecialty Clinic, Brooklyn NY
Assistant Project Manager
Icon Interiors
New York
03.2015 - 03.2017
- Provided ongoing support to project executives and managers in managing, coordinating and administering multiple and concurrent projects with a value of up to $15 Million.
- Managed submittals, RFI’s, design drawings, bulletins, change orders and requisitions.
- Gather required documentation from supers and subcontractors for preparing project ongoing and closeout documents.
- Maintained current Purchase Orders, Change Orders and financial reports to quickly identify potential and existing issues that could lead to subpar financial performance.
- Assisted in preparing project schedule and report potential problems, work interferences, and scheduling difficulties to the project manager.
- Prepared budgets for additional scopes or work.
- Identify materials with long lead-times. Track and procure all necessary materials ensuring they arrive as needed and are in-line with the project schedule.
- Assisted project manager in obtaining LEED information & documents.
- Assisted and mentored new project coordinators to get on-board.
- Projects: LinkedIn - Empire State Building, 24th , 26th & 28th Floors; Penske Media Corporation – 475 5th Avenue, 2nd,3rd, 14th & 16th Floors; Blue Mountain Capital Management LLC, 280 Park Avenue, 12th Floor; Chubb Insurance - 1133 Avenue of the Americas,11th, 35th, 38th, 41st, 44th & 45th Floors; Dropbox – 50 W 23rd street, 4th Floor; Douglas Elliman – 575 Madison Avenue, 3rd thru 6th Floors; Intercapital Management (ICAP), 4 Times Sq., 14 & 15th Floors; …And More.
Construction Management Intern
Barney’s New York
09.2014 - 12.2014
Summer Intern
Department of Design and Construction
New York City
06.2014 - 08.2014
Architect Intern
B.N Shah and Associates
Mumbai, India
06.2011 - 09.2011
Architect Trainee
Designo
Wardha, India
06.2009 - 05.2010
Architect Trainee
Designo
Wardha, India
06.2007 - 05.2008
Education
Master of Science - Construction Management
Stevens Institute of Technology
Hoboken, New Jersey05.2015
Bachelor of Architecture - Interior Design
Priyadarshini Institute of Architecture and Design Studies
Nagpur, India05.2012
Skills
- Smartsheet
- Sage Timberline
- Procore
- MS Office
- MS Project
- PlanGrid
- AutoCAD
- Windows
- Mac OS X
- Analytical
- Decision-making
- Organizational Skills
- Leadership Skills
Certification
OSHA 10 Certified
Timeline
Senior Project Manager
Avison Young
03.2022 - Current
Senior Project Manager
Avison Young
02.2021 - Current
Project Manager
Knotel Inc.
06.2019 - 10.2020
Project Manager
Project Risk Analytics
04.2017 - 06.2019
Assistant Project Manager
Icon Interiors
03.2015 - 03.2017
Construction Management Intern
Barney’s New York
09.2014 - 12.2014
Summer Intern
Department of Design and Construction
06.2014 - 08.2014
Architect Intern
B.N Shah and Associates
06.2011 - 09.2011
Architect Trainee
Designo
06.2009 - 05.2010
Architect Trainee
Designo
06.2007 - 05.2008
Master of Science - Construction Management
Stevens Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Architecture - Interior Design
Priyadarshini Institute of Architecture and Design Studies