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Shanna Biesterfeld

New Egypt,NJ

Summary

Project and permit coordinator with 9 years experience in residential and commercial construction projects from in ground, ground up, and tenant fit out type work. Considerable experience with the reading and interpreting of engineered grading plans, surveys, architectural, and MEP plans. Key strengths include extensive knowledge of permitting processes, contract management, customer service, and coordination among my internal team, subcontractors, surveyors, architects, and engineers, and clients and the jurisdiction with which they do business.. Motivated self-starter committed to innovative strategies that contribute to team growth.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Project Coordinator

Berks Construction Group
03.2023 - Current
  • Oversee preconstruction processes for commercial construction projects from utility projects to ground up and tenant fit-outs
  • Research and obtain all necessary permits for the particular project from the AHJ, County, State, utility company, DOT, Health Department, or other.
  • Obtain any business licensing or registration required for construction within the AHJ. Track licensing and registration applications and renewals to guarantee our work within the AHJ for a minimum period of one year from job closing.
  • Coordinate with subcontractors for proposals and work with purchasing and bidding departments to utilize current low bidders to expedite permitting.
  • Request up to date insurance and licensing from subs and clarify scope as it relates to the permit for that trade.
  • Maintain target budget goals and schedule by communicating directly with the project manager and site superintendent.
  • Maintain regular contact with clients, landlords, and property management teams as to the most recent permit status.
  • Provide consistent updated timeframes to internal team members as well as clients according to their contracted start date and to ensure they are on track with rental agreements
  • Internal Insurance/ COI requests as necessary
  • Reading and understanding of Architectural, MEP, Site, and Grading Plans for proper permit submittal based on scope.
  • Ensure any Deferred Fire Alarm and or Fire Sprinkler submissions are later submitted and approved.
  • Coordinate with FA/ FS subs for drawings, submittals, and calculations.
  • Keep Procore and Teamwork system updated with the most recent information.

Permit & Project Coordinator

Pooltown Inc.
07.2016 - 02.2023
  • Oversee 150+ construction projects a year, managing all aspects including site surveys, permitting, project operations, and mitigating unnecessary delays
  • Complete high end construction projects while ensuring both quality and adherence to local, State, and National building standards are met
  • Execute pre and post construction responsibilities with quality assurance and control
  • Ensures conformity to all building plans and layouts while managing safe and productive construction sites
  • Coordinates completion of projects within the state of New Jersey in accordance with all 564 municipalities throughout
  • Anticipate recognize, and identify key issues, establish solutions, and direct their implementation
  • Prepare change orders, RFI's
  • Obtain all necessary permits for completion of over 100 construction projects simultaneously from all state and local levels including NJDEP, Soil Conservation Districts, and the municipality they are in
  • Provide status reports to the client, and report back to the general manager to keep them apprise with the progress
  • Professionally perform multiple detail-oriented tasks all within their individual deadlines.


Education

BACHELORS DEGREE -

KEAN UNIVERSITY
01.2019

ASSOCIATES DEGREE -

OCEAN COUNTY COLLEGE
01.2017

Skills

  • Organized multi-tasker who functions well under pressure
  • Proficient in providing technical guidance to a team
  • Expert in task management & adherence to a strict timeline
  • Google Suite
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Certified across multiple platforms
  • Procore Certified
  • Teamwork
  • Salesforce
  • Spreadsheet Tracking
  • Adobe
  • Teams

Volunteer Experience

During my 2-year BAS education I lead the Kean Ocean Criminal Justice Club. As President I was required to hold regular chapter meetings, prepare the agenda, plan, and implement field trips, and commit myself to service hours in our community and at the University.

Certification

Procore Certified: Project Manager (Core Tools)

March 2023


Procore Certified: Project Manager (Project Management) March 2023


Procore Certified: Project Manager (Quality & Safety) March 2023


Procore Certified: Project Manager at GC (Financial Management)

March 2023


Procore Certified: Project Manager at GC (Preconstruction)

March 2023

Timeline

Project Coordinator

Berks Construction Group
03.2023 - Current

Permit & Project Coordinator

Pooltown Inc.
07.2016 - 02.2023

BACHELORS DEGREE -

KEAN UNIVERSITY

ASSOCIATES DEGREE -

OCEAN COUNTY COLLEGE

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