Spencer Owen
San Francisco,United States
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented project manager with over a decade of construction experience. Passionate about managing high-end residential and commercial construction projects across the Bay Area and Napa Valley. Adept at fostering collaborative relationships with architects, designers, engineers, and stakeholders to ensure seamless project execution from conception to completion. Proven track record of delivering complex projects on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality. A dedicated team player with strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills, consistently driving efficiency and excellence in all phases of project management.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Operations Manager
Silvermark Construction
Green Valley, United States
09.2024 - Current
- Review deliverables for accuracy and completeness before submission to clients and/or stakeholders
- Coordinates change management efforts to minimize disruptions during implementation phases
- Communicate project updates and progress reports to clients & company principals weekly
- Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation
- Overseeing a 40 home tract development in Plumas County California
- Currently managing several custom home projects in Sonoma County
- Manages General Company Operations
- Collaborates with leadership in planning company road map through the next few years of building, with understanding of closing, current, & potential projects
Project Manager
Peninsula Custom Homes, Inc.
San Carlos, CA
05.2022 - 08.2024
- Developed project control roadmap to guide various projects
- Monitored project progress, identifies risks and took corrective action as needed
- Oversaw numerous projects simultaneously without sacrificing standards
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives
- Maintained strong connections with Architects, Engineers, & other project consultant
- Worked with various colleagues for training, I.e; Project Engineers, APM's, Superintendents
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance
- Communicated clearly, fully, and honestly with clients always
- Prepared and submitted project invoices for review and approval
Project Manager
Silvermark Construction
Napa, CA
06.2020 - 06.2022
- Involved in all phases of custom home building from site development, to final inspection & homeowner walk through
- Managed & Directed construction of over 20 new construction residential projects with budgets ranging from $2.5 million to $8.5 million
- Collaborated with company partners, architects, clients, subcontractors, structural, mechanical, & civil engineers
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance
- Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines
- Planned, worked closely with architects, engineers, designers & consultants to scheduled phases for large projects
- Provided detailed project status updates to partners, design team, & clients
- Fostered positive relationships between Architects, Engineering Firms, Clients, & Subcontractors
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments
- Worked with Preconstruction to develop budgets and schedules
- Evaluated change order requests in response to out-of-scope work activities
- Assisted Superintendent & Project Engineer on a daily basis
- Executed buy-out through subcontracts and purchase orders in a timely manner
- Conducted effective meetings with owners, architects, consultants, inspectors, utility companies, and subcontractors
Project Manager
Cello & Maudru Construction
Napa, CA
02.2019 - 06.2020
- Maintained extremely positive and collaborative relationships between the design team, the engineers, and the general contractor to avoid any confusion and scope of work before the project starts.
- Gained experience in mechanical engineering of numerous winery facilities, production areas, and tasting rooms, in addition to several high-end residential projects.
- Ensure, by working with preconstruction, that the budget we sign up for under our prime contract either comes in lower, ahead of schedule, or both.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks, and took corrective action as needed.
- Sourced, vetted, and managed subcontractors are needed to accomplish project goals.
- Developed project plans outlining scope, goals, deliverables, resources, and timelines.
- Encouraged innovation in problem-solving approaches among team members
- Lead O.A.C Meetings & ensured minutes were published in a timely manner & based on the client & design team's needs
Project Engineer
Cello & Maudru Construction
Napa, California
05.2016 - 05.2020
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive project success
- Established change management processes to handle alterations in scope or direction during various stages of projects
- Evaluated vendor proposals for outsourced services to optimize cost-efficiency while maintaining quality standards
- Closed out completed projects by conducting post-mortem evaluations identifying areas of improvement for future initiatives
- Fostered positive working environment through effective team building activities and conflict resolution techniques
- Closed out projects successfully upon completion by ensuring all documentation was submitted accurately and promptly
Project Superintendent
Blue Mountain Communities
Vacaville, CA
09.2013 - 05.2016
- Resolved issues that arose during course of projects by coordinating with relevant parties until satisfactory resolution was achieved
- Monitored changes in scope or requirements, updating project plans accordingly to maintain alignment with goals
- Established relationships with key stakeholders to gain buy-in and support for project initiatives
- Ensured all projects met schedule
- Managed project timelines and resources to ensure timely completion of deliverables
Apprentice Carpenter
Blue Mountain Enterprises
Vacaville, CA
10.2012 - 10.2013
- Assisted lead carpenter in constructing and repairing building frameworks
- Assembled pre-fabricated parts for installation on job sites
- Ensured accuracy of work using levels, rules, plumb bobs, and framing squares
- Disassembled damaged structures for repair or replacement purposes
- Operated power tools such as saws, drills, routers, planers, sanders, jointers, hammers, and chisels safely
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Business & Managerial Economics, Photojournalism
Sierra Nevada College
Incline Village, NVSkills
- Project framework engineering
- Client relationship management
- Team collaboration
- Schedule development and updates
- Financial analysis and cost control
- Quality assurance
- Multi-Project Management and Accounting Software Proficient
- Bluebeam Proficient
- Pre-construction, design development, to project contract execution
- Entitlement Coordination and Management
- Change management
Certification
- SWPPP - QSP
- CHEERS Certified HERS Rater
- In Progress: NCCER Core Heavy Equipment Training
References
- Jon Renn, Project Manager, Peninsula Custom Homes, Inc., 408.612.6449, jrenn@pchi.com
- Kevin Chen, Vice President, Silvermark Construction, 707-803-7828, kevin@silvermarkcs.com
- Duong Tra, Project Engineer, Cello & Maudru Construction, 510.866.5167, duongt@cellomaudru.com
Volunteer Experience
- Bay Area Ridge Trail, Donor, volunteer, & avid user of the trails they maintain all over the Bay Area.
- Habitat for Humanity Build, Anchorage, AK, 2013, Worked with team to build housing for low-income families. Worked in most trades in various phases on a multi-family residential project. Spent time with HFH partnership families understanding how our efforts helped change their lives.
- Shiba Inu Rescue Association
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Limited
Timeline
Project Operations Manager
Silvermark Construction
09.2024 - Current
Project Manager
Peninsula Custom Homes, Inc.
05.2022 - 08.2024
Project Manager
Silvermark Construction
06.2020 - 06.2022
Project Manager
Cello & Maudru Construction
02.2019 - 06.2020
Project Engineer
Cello & Maudru Construction
05.2016 - 05.2020
Project Superintendent
Blue Mountain Communities
09.2013 - 05.2016
Apprentice Carpenter
Blue Mountain Enterprises
10.2012 - 10.2013
Some College (No Degree) - Business & Managerial Economics, Photojournalism
Sierra Nevada College
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