Project Manager Administrative Assistant

OBJECTIVE: To obtain a challenging position in the construction or

administrative management field that will utilize my

professional experience and education in the Western New

York area.

EDUCATION : Erie Community College - Construction Technology

Completed various courses in curriculum

Trocaire College - Administrative Assistant

Associates Degree in Applied Science, May 1991

Iroquois Central High - June 1989, Graduated

AFFILIATIONS: National Assoc. of Women in Construction - Buffalo, NY

Chapter

Board of Directors

EMPLOYMENT:

1/07 - Present M&T Bank - Buffalo, NY

Construction Manager

Responsibilities include: Manage of $2mil. Plaza

Renovation project that includes Harry Bertoia fountain

restoration; $1.6mil renovation of Parking Garage.

Construction Manager for Bank Owned Properties (600,452 sq

ft); leased properties 190,045 sq ft); including various

branch locations

Responsible for coordination of buildout of properties,

floor restacks and moving of people from one location to

another can include 1 to 300 people at a time. Misc.

furniture needs, prepare Construction Expenditure Requests,

approve invoices for payment, prepare budgets for

construction estimates; work with end users on needs.

Signage and acquisition conversion projects

Computer skills include Auto Cadd, Vision FM, Microsoft

Family of programs

8/06 - 10/06 BASKERVILL - Richmond, VA -

Architect, Engineering, Interior Design

Administrative Assistant - Financial Services and

Corporate

Responsibilities include: Process submittals received from

Contractors, maintain submittal and RFI logs, process

Change Issues/Orders and various AIA Documents as required.

Review payment requisitions for accuracy. Review and

process contractor invoices; assist Project Managers with

daily correspondence. Review insurance certificates for

expiration dates and additional requirements. Maintain

project filing. Process various contract documents

including Letter of Understanding, Short Form Agreements

between Owners/ Contractors for Financial Services. Report

directly to Principal, Financial Services Group. Set up

appointments and travel schedules as needed. Assist other

Project Managers as needed.

9/05 - 6/06 NORSTAR BUILDING CORP. - Buffalo, NY

Construction Management

Project Manager

Reason for leaving: Laid off due to slow down in work

Responsibilities included: Overseeing the construction of

multi-unit family homes. Coordination and scheduling of

work between trades. Decision making, purchase and change

orders, onsite review of work -

including progress and punch list items. Approve Change

Orders and AIA Payment Requisitions. Review of project

specifications and

drawings. Project correspondence. Produce meeting minutes

and run project meetings. Daily communication with State,

Owner Representatives and Architects. Work with

Administrative Staff to better organize files, prioritize

work and develop standard office procedures. Report

directly to Vice President of Construction Services.

12/03- 7/05 QUACKENBUSH Co., Inc. /H.B. Plumbing, Inc. - Buffalo, NY

Mechanical Contractor

Assistant Project Manager

Reason for leaving: Laid off due to slow down in work

Responsibilities include: Assisting Project Manager with

day-to-day projects operations: decision making, purchase

orders, change orders, attend job meetings, onsite review

with Project Foreman. Work with Project Manager to assemble

project schedules, review drawings and produce as-builts,

operations and maintenance manuals. Produce complex and

complete layouts, drawings, charts, diagrams or maps

with CAD Software (current software AutoCAD 2000 and

Microsoft Project Manager). Oversight of field activities

as required. Assist in

typing correspondence for President and Project Managers,

filing of project correspondence, setup of monthly project

reviews and

switchboard coverage when needed. Receive and log in

Material

Certification Reports for projects requiring documentation

of

materials.

6/98 - 7/03 BUFFALO & FT. ERIE PUBLIC BRIDGE AUTHORITY -

THE PEACE BRIDGE AUTHORITY

International Bridge Crossing - USA/Canada

Project Coordinator - Construction

Reason for leaving: Position eliminated due to

management reorganization

Responsibilities include: prepare and assist in the

preparation of Request for

Proposals/Quotations, plans, specification and bidding

documents for variety

BUFFALO & FT. ERIE PUBLIC BRIDGE AUTHORITY -

THE PEACE BRIDGE AUTHORITY (con't)

of equipment, materials, projects, etc. Review contracts

and agreements for contractors and consultants to ensure

compliance with Authority policies and procedures. Check

contents of tender documents for accuracy and compliance to

requirements set forth in specifications review and approve

invoices from consultants,

contractors and vendors for compliance and accuracy. Open

tenders and document as opened, review insurance and bonds

for compliance.

Work with vendors supplying equipment and services.

Produce complex and complete layouts, drawings, charts,

diagrams or maps

with CAD Software (current software AutoCAD 2000 and

Primavera SureTrak Project Management V 3.0). Attend

meetings as representative of Authority and oversee

projects to ensure compliance with contract documents and

approve changes in the field. Coordinate

with Tenants for build out of office space and renovations.

Continually monitor project budgets as changes are

incorporated in projects. Maintain daily log of

construction activities. Chair the U.S. Facilities

Improvement Committee and oversee budget of $3 million.

Assist Capital Projects Manager with the setup of

appointments, meetings, travel, and daily correspondence as

required.

4/95 - 6/98 CIMINELLI-COWPER CO., INC. - Buffalo, NY

Construction Management

Field Office Manager /Administrative Assistant

Reason for Leaving: Resigned to accept Peace Bridge

offer

Distribute drawings and specs during bid period, attend bid opening

and document bids as received. Coordinate and setup field

office - purchase office trailers, equipment (postage

meter, copier, fax, phones) and office furniture.

Coordinate with Contractors and Utility Contractors for

hookup of electric and telephones. Setup post office

box/street address and UPS shipping account. Process

submittals received from Contractors and Architect, payment

requisitions; field office invoices and assists Project

Manager with daily correspondence, Change Issues/Orders,

Requests for Information. Review insurance certificates

for expiration dates and additional requirements. Setup

filing system and maintain throughout project. Answer

phones, order office supplies, update construction photo

log showing job progress on a weekly basic and run misc.

errands for field office. Contact with Owner

Representatives on a daily basis concerning on-going

construction and progress.

REFERENCES: Available upon request

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