Scott Kasper
Temecula,CA
Summary
Responsible Project Coordinator focused on maximizing team productivity with proactive, cross-functional communication and organized approach. Demonstrated track record of accomplishing projects on time and under budget. Offers valuable insight earned over 21-year career. My ultimate goal is to support the district and provide a positive learning environment for students.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Coordinator Facilities Construction & Development
Temecula Unified School District
Temecula, CA
06.2023 - Current
- Facilitated communication between different departments in order to resolve issues quickly.
- Managed submittals and processing of Requests for Information between general contractor, owner, and owner's consultants.
- Led cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration between architects, engineers, and construction personnel.
- Inspected sites before and after construction projects.
- Completed projects on time and within allocated budget.
- Monitored daily construction and evaluated project progress, contract compliance and safety.
- Monitored and assessed schedule performance and quality workmanship of contractors.
- Eliminated project lags by organizing work-in-progress and delegating tasks.
- Established and enforced procedures and work standards, promoting team performance and safety.
- Interviewed and hired top contractor talent to promote on-time and under-budget project completion.
- Identified potential problems that may arise during the course of construction.
- Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal building codes and regulations.
- Liaised with contractors, engineering teams, designers, and clients to drive successful construction projects.
- Analyzed cost estimates to determine if they are within budget constraints.
- Coordinated phases of construction projects from inception to completion.
- Organized and participated in monthly on-site meetings with clientele and subcontractors.
- Implemented quality assurance and safety standards and maintained compliance with construction contract documents and contractor safety program.
- Conducted site pre-inspections and coordinated post-construction audits.
- Addressed and resolved onsite conflicts or discrepancies, ensuring minimal impact on project timelines.
- Prepared and submitted daily work-site reports, weekly invoices, payroll and overtime requirements.
- Monitored job sites to analyze problems and recommend and implement solutions.
- Mitigated risk, coordinated plans and updated specifications to maintain safety and OSHA compliance.
- Coordinated construction planning, material resources, and staff scheduling for simultaneous jobs.
- Maintained daily communication with subcontractors and inspectors to drive forward progress of project.
- Assessed project risks and developed mitigation strategies.
- Ensured compliance with local building codes and safety regulations.
- Reviewed architectural plans for accuracy and completeness.
- Facilitated stakeholder meetings, providing updates on project status, timelines, and budget considerations.
- Implemented rigorous quality control procedures to uphold high standards of construction and compliance.
- Monitored changes in scope or design, managing any necessary contract adjustments.
- Advised clients on innovative ways to reduce overall costs while maintaining quality standards.
- Monitored project progress to enforce adherence to deadlines and quality standards.
- Kept detailed progress records to hit strict deadlines and adjust plans.
- Utilized project management software to plan, track, and manage construction activities efficiently.
- Conducted site inspections and audits to assess progress and identify potential issues early.
- Developed and implemented project plans, budgets, and schedules.
- Prepared reports detailing progress updates for senior management.
- Communicated safety standards to laborers and sub-contractors and enforced safety regulations on job sites.
- Coordinated extensive planning, development of project milestones and budget for complex contracts.
- Oversaw daily on-site construction operations, ensuring projects met design specifications and safety standards.
- Directed the preparation of site before construction, including land clearing and grading.
- Resolved conflicts between various parties involved in the construction process.
- Built relationships with engineering staff and coordinated with vendors and contractors to align timelines, phases and work to be performed across projects or shutdowns.
- Conducted site inspections to ensure compliance with safety regulations and building codes.
- Investigated any site issues that could affect the success of the project.
- Created a timeline for completing tasks related to the project.
- Managed project operations, budget and timeline and collaborated with stakeholders to review status.
- Conducted post-construction evaluations to assess project successes and areas for improvement.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction ratings by resolving issues effectively and efficiently.
- Scheduled and coordinated all phases of construction projects from initiation to completion.
- Coordinated with architects, engineers, surveyors, inspectors, and other specialists throughout the duration of the project.
- Maintained safe work environment with zero accidents or lost work days.
- Read and interpreted drawings and assessed construction against plans.
Project Coordinator
Mt San Jacinto Community College
San Jacinto, CA
09.2001 - 06.2023
- Utilize the Chancellor’s Office system (FUSION) for assessing facilities utilization, physical resource needs, and maintenance
- Identify opportunities and present recommendations to improve scheduled maintenance activities.
- Coordinate logistics for the Facilities Planning, District Construction & Support Services and Maintenance and Operations departments in the best interest of the District
- Establish, facilitate, and evaluate projects and long and short-term goals using project management tools and techniques, ensuring they are closely tied to the overall vision of the project and completed on time
- Lead team projects from project initiation to delivery of the service or solution and project closure
- Assess and identify resources and time constraints in the planning and delivery for projects, adjusting processes as appropriate
- Demonstrate continuous improvement through post project reviews and incorporation of lessons learned
- Establish and maintain cooperative and and effective working relationships among cross functional groups; both internal and external
- Ability to present/communicate to audiences that are comprised of Senior and Executive Management
- Participate in conferences and activities related to Facilities improvements and scheduled maintenance
- Initiate opening and closeout of DSA projects
- Maintain district records, plans, drawings and inspection reports
- Work closely with DSA inspectors to maintain compliance and fluidity on projects
- Work along side of Facilities / M&O to coordinate projects and identify potential ADA or Fire Life Safety issues.
- Track and enforce warranty items for projects
- Provide oversite of Facilities Projects
- Work along side of procurement to assist with project bidding.
- Work as a liaison between Facilities and Planning to effectively plan, oversee and closeout scheduled maintenance and capital projects.
- Coordinate with inspectors, architects and contractors to seamlessly keep projects flowing to completion
- Interpret and understand federal, state and local building codes.
- Ensure that projects are properly reviewed for DSA involvement
- Read and interpret blueprints, plans and specifications.
- Ensure that Ed code is followed
- Keep District Design Standards current and up to date
Company Owner
Kasper Electric
San Jacinto, CA
02.2002 - 02.2016
- Kept records for production, inventory, income and expenses.
- Established strong relationships with suppliers and vendors to secure best prices on resources needed for business operations.
- Led startup and creation of operational procedures and workflow planning.
- Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
- Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Monitored progress by establishing plans, budgets and measuring results.
- Provided all aspects and phases of residential, commercial and industrial electrical work
Education
High School Diploma -
Belford High School
California02.2006
Some College (No Degree) - Business Management
MSJC
San Jacinto, CACertificate in Facilities Management -
UCR
Riverside, CASkills
- Stakeholder relationship management
- Schedule oversight
- Team coordination
- Good work ethic
- Troubleshooting
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Conflict resolution
- Computer skills
- Team management
- Planning & organizing
- Problem resolution
- Decision-making
- People skills
- Project budget and timeline awareness
- Defining system scope and project objectives
- Space inventory and utilization management
- Project Management Frameworks and Delivery methods
- Capital movement
- Department of State Architecture capital planning processes
- Strong attention to detail, time management, project planning, problem solving, tracking project progress, and task management skills
- Handling multiple assignments simultaneously and set priorities based on district needs
Timeline
Coordinator Facilities Construction & Development
Temecula Unified School District
06.2023 - Current
Company Owner
Kasper Electric
02.2002 - 02.2016
Project Coordinator
Mt San Jacinto Community College
09.2001 - 06.2023
High School Diploma -
Belford High School
Some College (No Degree) - Business Management
MSJC
Certificate in Facilities Management -
UCR
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