Riley Zinio
CORE Construction
RENO,NV
11
years of professional experience
Experienced Project Director with a track record of leading complex construction projects, managing budgets, and driving on-time delivery through strong team leadership, schedule control, and client relations.
Work History
Project Director
3 Years- Involved in all projects within the Northern Nevada Region ranging from $1.2M to $125M.
- Directed project planning, scheduling, and coordination across subcontractors, architects, and clients.
- Managed budgets, contract documents, and change order reviews to maintain project control.
- Oversaw preconstruction activities, including constructability reviews, estimating input, and procurement planning.
- Cultivated a positive work environment, fostering open communication channels and encouraging team members to share ideas for continuous improvement.
- Enhanced team productivity through regular progress tracking and performance evaluations.
- Achieved consistent on-time project completion by establishing clear goals and timelines for team members.
- Oversaw budget development and financial tracking, ensuring cost-effective execution of complex projects.
- Identified opportunities for process improvement, implementing changes that led to increased efficiency within the organization.
- Communicated project status, risks, and action items to internal leadership and client teams.
Senior Project Manager
3 Years 4 Months- $45 Million, 80,000 SQFT Veterans Home for Idaho Division of Veterans Services
- Directed project planning, scheduling, and execution across complex construction scopes.
- Coordinated subcontractors, vendors, and field teams to maintain workflow alignment.
- Reviewed contracts, drawings, and specifications to resolve scope and constructability issues.
- Led progress meetings and communicated status updates to clients, architects, and internal teams.
- Managed budgets, change orders, and cost controls to protect project profitability.
- Presented regular status reports to executive leadership, providing insights into progress made toward achieving key milestones.
- Mentored junior project managers and team members to enhance their skills and career growth.
Project Manager
2 Years 8 Months- Various Projects Including: South Reno DMV, TMCC Fitness Center, South Lake Tahoe Events Center.
- Directed project schedules, budgets, and subcontractor coordination for commercial construction delivery.
- Reviewed plans, specifications, and scope documents to align execution with client requirements.
- Managed RFIs, submittals, and change orders to maintain project accuracy and continuity.
- Facilitated coordination meetings with field teams, architects, and trade partners to resolve issues.
- Collaborated closely with senior management to align project objectives with strategic company initiatives, ensuring that efforts contributed to overall business growth.
Project Engineer
2 Years 4 Months- Reviewed construction drawings and specifications to identify conflicts before installation.
- Managed subcontractor communication to align field activities with project schedule and milestones.
- Tracked change orders and procurement status to support timely project execution.
- Coordinated submittals, RFIs, and design documents to maintain accurate project records.
- Monitored punch list items and closeout documentation to ensure complete turnover packages.
- Resolved field issues with superintendents and design teams to keep work moving efficiently.
- Maintained document control systems to support compliance, accuracy, and organized project files.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
Skills
Scope development
Schedule management
Budget administration
Financial oversight
Progress tracking
Contract management
Financial management
Process improvement
Team leadership
Innovation and creativity
Timeline
Project Director
CORE Construction
10.2023 - 10.2026Read More
Senior Project Manager
CORE Construction
06.2020 - 10.2023Read More
Project Manager
CORE Construction
10.2017 - 06.2020Read More
Project Engineer
CORE Construction
06.2015 - 10.2017Read More
Northern Arizona University
Bachelor of Science from Mathematics
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