Project Manager Construction

Kelly kristiansen

**** ******** ****, ***** ****, MN 55123

651-***-**** ****@*.***

Project manager

Vendor Management / Contract Negotiations / Change Management / Contractor

Relations

Team Building & Development / Risk Management / Quality Control / Cost

Control

I am an experienced project manager with a proven track-record of managing

expansion, remodel, and renovation projects in both residential

construction and retail environments. My work history includes, national

expansion, multiple sites, and total structural rebuilds for builders and

national retail chains.

Throughout my career, I have effectively managed project teams in start-up,

turnaround, and downsizing operating modes. I am astute at organizing tasks

and schedules for various sized teams, as well as negotiating contracts for

subcontractors. Additionally, I thrive in bringing order out of chaos,

while leading others to top performance.

My strengths include:

. Preparing project plans and communicating with customers and

subcontractors

. Developing detailed labor consumption plans and establishing

resource plans

. Keeping constant communication with customers and internal company

representatives

. Communicating cost changes to executives in organizations based on

magnitude of deviation

. Drafting and submitting documentation, as necessary, to validate

invoicing of customers

I earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Wisconsin,

River Falls. Others have said that I am reliable, self motivated, and am

able to get things done quickly. Additionally, I can relate easily to

people at all levels and have am willing and eager to roll up my sleeves

and manage hands on.

Selected Accomplishments

Eliminated Initial Costs, Spiking Growth. Roberts Residential paid out too

much money for project materials, prior to completion. Negotiated with sub-

contractors to cover all material costs until 90 days following completion.

Dramatically increased productivity, providing breathing room and allowing

growth of $4.5M.

Organized Master Schedules, Resulting in Satisfaction. Renovation Systems

lacked a schedule publication system for clients and subcontractors.

Introduced chart scheduling for ordering, producing, and installing

material for each project. Grew division by 35% through processes, vendor

term negotiations, and client satisfaction.

Defended Project Against Allegations, Saving Thousands. Lifetime Fitness

faced a Minnesota Pollution Control Agency fails allegation against a $15M

remodel. Drafter and produced proper LEAD MSDS, and recycling documents,

allowing a swift and conclusive end to false claims. Saved the project $10K

in fines and lost time.

Negotiated Terms, Leading to Expedited Payments. Lifetime close out

procedure showed that the budget was going to miss due to unforseseen

circumstances. Negotiated 15% savings with subcontractors at closing, as

well as moving up pay out timeline from 90 to 15 days. Saved $50K, and

enhanced relationships with subcontractors

Reduced Costs, Transferring Liability. Lifetime's special order material

had lengthy lead time and was damaged during the shipment, causing a

financial and timeline challenge. Transferred financial liability to

subcontractors via contract negotiations. Presented design team with more

inexpensive and accessible materials, saving $8K in costs.

Career History

Senior Project Manager, 2009 to 2010. Renovation Systems, Incorporated.

Hired to oversee development of processes and procedures for new division

in the multi-family housing industry. Negotiated terms with vendors and

subcontractors, ensuring project delivery on time and budget. Supervised

team of 15 and managed budget of $3M.

Project Manager, 2007 to 2009. Lifetime Fitness. Brought on to manage the

development of new construction, remodels, and restorations for fitness

club chain. Completed $1M to $25M projects on time and within budget.

Interfaced with associates, contractors, general managers, architects, and

city officials throughout projects.

Project Manager, 2002 to 2007. Roberts Residential. Hired to direct the

development and completion of home remodeling and home construction.

Ensured that customer satisfaction was maintained throughout the process,

leading to repeat business. Trained associates, supervised subs, managed

team of 15 and budget of $6M.

Earlier: Associate Project Manager and Superintendent, M.A. Mortensen

Construction Company. Hired to serve in union carpentry and project

management roles for construction company.

Additional: I am highly active, and enjoy coaching hockey, camping,

mountain biking, skiing, baseball and soccer. When I'm not working, I like

to travel around the United States.

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