Project Manager Administrative Assistant

***** **** ****** **., ****** Terrace, FL *****

813-***-**** / *******.********@*****.***

Hillery Lovering

PROFILE

Results oriented, hands-on development and construction management professional with ten years experience in

successful projects, from inception to completion, approaching each project with unparalleled enthusiasm and attention to

detail.

SKILL SUMMARY

• Accurate Estimating & Blueprint Reading Skills • Extensive Design/Build Experience

• Detail-oriented Project Manager • Precise & Logical Scheduler

• Exemplary Presentation & Problem-Solving Skills • Unyielding Advocate of Jobsite Safety

EDUCATION

University of Florida, M.E. Rinker School of Building Construction Gainesville, FL

Bachelor of Science, Building Construction Spring 2005

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

DUKE REALTY CORPORATION Orlando,

FL

Preconstruction Manager / LEED AP 4/07 – 6/09

• Preconstruction Manager

Orchestrated subcontractor bidding on each project, including preparation of scope-specific bid

packages and front-end documents. Bid packages included detailed accountings of cost-savings

options (both owner and subcontractor initiated) for each project. Negotiated and issued all

subsequent contracts and purchase orders.

Prepared detailed estimates, including quantity take-offs and narratives. Produced accurate

estimates based on documents ranging from conceptual drawings to full project documents.

Created all front-end construction documents, including estimates, building descriptions,

preconstruction schedules, and conceptual drawings. Additionally, assisted Preconstruction Director

with the continual overhaul of all associated templates for these documents

Led all design meetings, from conceptual design to complete construction documents, including

directing architects, engineers and other consultants, ensuring the original design intent and budget

were preserved.

Responded to all Requests for Qualifications (RFQ) and Requests for Proposals (RFP), including

accurately and meticulously meeting the requirements of each request and compiling all information

exactly as requested.

Navigated projects through all stages of the permitting process and other related government

entities’ construction requirements.

• LEED AP

Generated all LEED-related templates and processes for the Florida business unit.

Launched a LEED training program for construction personnel which emphasized the importance

of LEED-required jobsite documentation and other issues of note for projects pursuing LEED

Certification.

Initiated, managed, and successfully completed the first LEED project pursued by the Florida

business unit, which has been awarded LEED Gold status.

• Other Accomplishments

Conducted numerous training courses for managerial and administrative staff including

GradeBeam, LEED, Word, and Excel.

Served as chairperson of Company Employee Committee; met with Business Unit Director on a

monthly basis to review budget items and upcoming events, including all office-sponsored

philanthropic events.

DOOLEYMACK CONSTRUCTORS, INC.

Sarasota, FL

Estimator / Project Manager 5/05 – 4/07

• Estimator

Prepared estimates for a variety of project types, including multi-family, institutional, office, multi-

purpose, tenant build-out and industrial.

Led awarded projects through the permitting process.

Tracked cost history reports for all completed estimates and bids.

• Project Manager

Managed numerous commercial construction projects from inception to completion, including

issuance of contracts and change orders, schedule updates, weekly jobsite meetings, and forecast

reports.

Served as owner liaison and held weekly update and budget meetings. Produced detailed meeting

minutes and resolved all issues expeditiously.

Worked with project team to ensure project was delivered on time and within budget.

Worked with Director of Safety, superintendent, and all field personnel to promote a safe jobsite

environment.

Hired and managed on-site Project Administrative Assistant.

• Other Accomplishments

Elected to Company Employee Committee and worked with the Board of Directors and Director of

Human Resources with regard to employee benefits, incentive programs, insurance policies, and

recruiting.

Instituted and taught scheduling course for all Project Managers, which became compulsory for all

Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, and Superintendents.

HARDIN CONSTRUCTION, LLC Tampa,

FL

Administrative Assistant / Project Engineer 1/00 – 11/03

• Administrative Assistant

Worked as on-site administrative assistant for Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) projects.

Issued and tracked all contracts, change orders, RFI’s, PCO’s, meeting minutes and all other job-

related documentation.

Tracked MBE participation, and submitted monthly reports to HCPS.

Administered on-site Owner Direct Purchase Order (ODPO) program, which included tracking and

logging invoices, producing monthly reports, and reconciling subcontractor and vendor records.

• Project Engineer

Assessed need for change orders and RFI’s and issued documents, as necessary.

Processed and tracked submittals.

Oversaw all project close-out activities including owner training, compilation of O&M manuals,

contract finalization, and punch list completion.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Mastery of all construction-related software including Expedition, Timberline, ProLog, Gradebeam, and

scheduling programs (MS Project, Primavera)

• LEED Accredited Professional

• Exemplary presentation and instructional skills

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

• Girl Scouts “Get Real” Mentoring Program

• Future Cities Engineering Competition

• Habitat for Humanity

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