Results-driven leader eager to contribute exceptional business management, contract administration, and project management expertise toward supporting a dynamic company in optimizing bottom-line performance.  

 

 

Methodical problem solver with ability to create and execute innovative solutions to meet defined business goals and needs. Strategically develop schedules to maximize use of human, financial and physical resources and ensure on-time, budget-compliant delivery of projects from launch through completion. Demonstrated success in goal setting, workload planning, and facilitating quality assurance. Excel in training, team building and staff management; empower, motivate and inspire personnel, consistently focusing on accountability and team cohesiveness.  Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Project.

 

Selected Achievements:

 

         Devised and administered budgets for multimillion dollar initiatives, diligently and consistently ensuring cost containment for RTM Commercial Builders.

         Partnered with local governing jurisdictions and utilities to expedite required inspections and obtain necessary clearances.

         Considerably advanced invoice processing and payments to consultants by instituting invoice tracking system for Pulte Homes.

         Employed strong communication and interpersonal skills to establish effective relationships with county officials and other regulatory agencies, essential to accelerating plan reviews.

         Resourcefully formulated database with Microsoft Access to track available property for Richmond s Land Department, significantly enhancing and streamlining property search times.

         Optimized labor cost control for GEICO by analyzing call volume trends, preparing forecasts, and devising appropriate staffing schedules.

 

 

RTM Commercial Builders, Scottsdale, AZ, 2007 to 2009

Project Manager

         Spearheaded project management activities inclusive of bidding process, developing scopes of work, negotiating and evaluating bids, and selecting subcontractors.

         Drove cohesive and collaborative efforts between project superintendent, owner, architect, subcontractors, city inspectors and plan reviewers, vital to ensuring adherence to timelines.

         Exercised sharp multi-tasking and prioritization skills to analyze and oversee change orders, manage RFIs, and efficiently administer submittal process for each initiative.

         Applied dynamic leadership talents toward supervising and directing Project Superintendent, Project Engineer, and subordinate team members, consistently focusing on and ensuring 100% client satisfaction.

 

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Professional Experience continued

 

Pulte Homes, Tucson, AZ, 2005 to 2007

Land Assistant Project Manager

         Leveraged exemplary fiscal management strengths to maintain budgets and prepare cost forecasts for several projects such as Red Rock Village, a master-planned community featuring up to 4,000 homes and several acres of commercial development at build-out.

         Participated in preparing accurate plan takeoffs and development schedules, directed efforts of engineers, consultants and trades people, and successfully met project milestones and timelines.

         Sought and obtained approvals to purchase new property from corporate office by conducting due diligence and feasibility analyses.  

 

Richmond American Homes, Tucson, AZ, 2004 to 2005

Land Acquisition Specialist

         Proactively identified possible land acquisitions by searching county maps for vacant land suitable for development, contacting land owners, performing financial feasibility analyses, and presenting findings to management to aid in critical decision-making.

         Exhibited outstanding organizational skills in preparing and compiling comprehensive transaction memorandums encompassing estimated rate of return and profit margin for acquisition approval by head office.

         Relied upon to investigate and uncover environmental hazards and development risks related to possible acquisitions.

 

                   

 

Prior Background includes roles as Claims Information System Coordinator & Regional Workforce Analyst for GEICO Direct, Tucson, AZ.

 

 

BS Degree, Business Administration ~ Major in Management Information Systems

Eller College of Business and Public Administration, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, 2003

 

Arizona Real Estate License

Hogan School of Real Estate, Tucson, AZ, 2004