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Donna Proctor
Summary
Organized professional with 10 years of construction administration support
from site acquisition through closeout, 7 years of construction accounting
experience; critical thinker and team player.
Experience
Krahl Construction - Chicago, IL
February 2009 - January 2010
General Contractor specializing in the building of healthcare facilities;
serving as construction manager; design build or general contractor.
Project Manager Assistant
. Assistant to Project Manager
o Oversee administration of construction project from bidding phase
through closeout.
o Interaction with client, architect, engineer, and subcontractor
through duration of project.
o Coordination of meetings; preparation of meeting materials.
o Maintaining accurate records of project documents; obtaining
appropriate signatures; distribution and filing.
o Review/approval of subcontractor invoicing; verifying percentages
complete; release of retention.
o Overseeing preparation of AIA G702/G703 to client; tracking of
payments, collections.
o Soliciting subcontractors for bidding process; tracking and follow
up.
o Utilize Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Focus Development, Inc. - Northfield, IL
August 2006 - July 2008
A north shore developer and premier builder of residential real estate,
specializing in upscale condominium and town home developments.
Executive Assistant to VP - Director of Construction
. Construction Accounting Functions
o Set up budget on Timberline System at project start up.
o Maintain budget line items with contingency adjustments.
o Gather information from Project Managers for quarterly reports;
prepare reports for review.
o Coordinate quarterly WIP meetings; restructure as needed.
o Process subcontractor pay requests; verify pay request is per
contract terms/verify insurance is compliant and current.
o Prepare construction draw to submit to Title Company.
o Request and verify subcontractor lien waivers.
o Code payable invoices; obtain Project Manager approval for payment.
. Support to Vice President of Construction
o Preparation of correspondence; coordination of VP's schedule for
meetings; prepare meeting agendas and meeting minutes.
o Maintain calendars on Outlook for senior management.
o Liaison between field construction personnel and corporate office;
liaison between subcontractors and architect.
o Coordinating travel arrangements for individuals and groups.
o Maintain Quarterly Reports on Excel spreadsheet.
o Organize and maintain necessary OSHA training for field personnel.
o Supervision of receptionist/administrative assistant.
General Dynamics - Elmhurst, IL October 2005 -
August 2006
Satellite office managing site acquisition of the construction of cell
towers. Worked through duration of project and closing of satellite
office.
Site Acquisition Coordinator
. Management Responsibilities
o Managed the preconstruction process for approximately forty cell
tower sites from candidate identification through issuance of
building permit.
o Managed seven site acquisition agents in three different states.
o Held training sessions for various Excel processes.
o Introduced new procedures for efficiency of tracking progress of
preconstruction documentation and held training sessions to put the
procedures in place.
. Project Management Responsibilities
o Ordered environmental reports such as NEPA, Phase I and SHPO
letters.
o Ordered all architectural and engineering documents; construction
drawings, 2c letters, surveys, structural analysis, and
geotechnical reports.
o Ordered FAA determinations.
o Interacted with architects, engineers, environmental vendors, city
municipality personnel.
o Follow up on all documentation needed for site acquisition and
preparation for construction.
o Presented updates on assigned sites during deployment call;
interacting with client.
International Contractors, Inc. - Elmhurst, IL
September 2000 - October 2005
General contractor generating approximately $75 million annually in
commercial building.
Project Administrator
. Construction Accounting Functions
o Review and approval of subcontractor invoicing, including posting
into Timberline accounting system.
o Maintained project accounting, payables and receivables on
Timberline. Generated reports for progress review.
o Preparation of client progress billings using AIA documents, G702
and G703. Follow up and collection calls on these billings if
necessary.
o Gathering of project income/expenses/profit for audit.
. Project Assistant Responsibilities
o Coordination of construction projects from bidding process through
closeout documentation.
o Attend bid openings, documenting results and distribution of those
results.
o Complied specification books for projects.
o Review of submittals/obtain approvals from architects and
engineers.
o Ordering of Certificates of Insurance per project.
o Preparation of Owner contracts and change orders utilizing AIA
documents.
o Preparation of subcontracts and subcontract change orders.
o Attend weekly progress meetings; recorded and distributed meeting
minutes.
Education
College of DuPage - Glen Ellyn, IL, Associates Degree; 1986
10 Hour OSHA Certification
Nuts and Bolts of Construction - LEED Intro
Skills
. Excellent Interpersonal and Organizational Skills
. Critical and Creative Thinking Skills
. Proficient in Prolog Project Management Software
. Proficient in Timberline Project Management and Construction Accounting
Software
. Proficient in Microsoft Office; Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook
. Proficient in Siterra Software
. Proficient in Grade Beam