Project Coordinator
Qualifications Profile
Versatile, detail-oriented, and success-driven professional, offering progressive background in project management. Armed with comprehensive knowledge in coordinating project schedules, resources, equipment, and information, as well as preparing reports and financial statements. Highly capable of working within stressful and critical environments without compromising the quality of work and performance. Equipped with articulate communication and interpersonal aptitudes, essential in establishing strong rapport with professionals at all levels; multilingual in English and Croatian with working knowledge of Spanish, and French.
Core Competencies
Project Development Life Cycle Contract Agreement Development Regulatory Compliance
Requirements Analysis Cross-functional Collaboration Conflict Resolution
Relevant Experience
Century 21 Construction Corp. Newark, NJ
Project Administrator Apr 2015–Present
Hold responsibility for the formulation, distribution, and monitoring of requests for bids
Administer drafting, finalizing, and proofing of subcontract agreements, as well as execution of subcontract agreements
Employ keen attention to detail in reviewing insurance certificates for compliance
Perform a wide array of functions, including gathering and processing subcontractors’ monthly billing, checking calculations for accuracy, and running accounting reports in Sage
Carry out the preparation of lien waivers and other financial documents for draw payments
Demonstrate proficiency in authoring meeting minutes, change orders, and daily field reports
Serve as a liaison among engineers, subcontractors, and the corporate office
Take charge of organizing subcontractors’ work schedules to fulfill project schedule, as well as meetings on Outlook
Exemplify competency in writing and submitting reports on the certified payroll to the state
Significantly decreased turnaround time in subcontractor billing cycle by initiating a new procedure
Successfully met New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) requirements on publicly-funded projects
Made significant contributions in accomplishing seven projects, including Estling Village Condominium Complex; Cablevision’s headquarters in Newark, NJ; Verona Multifamily Development; The AVE at Florham Park; Fairfield Executive Inn; and currently operating AMAZON/AUDIBLE’s world headquarters in Newark, NJ while assisting project managers
Borough of Demarest Demarest, NJ
Zoning Board Assistant 2013–2015
Assumed accountability for receiving, checking, and processing of variance applications
Actively participated in zoning board meetings while taking minutes of the meeting and preparing agenda
Handled the publication of required notices in newspapers
Other Experience
Bergen Community College Paramus, NJ
Writing Instructor 2001–2012
Education
Master of Arts in Education, Monmouth University West Long Branch, NJ
Bachelor of Arts in English, Rutgers University New Brunswick, NJ
Professional Development
Blueprint Reading Course, 2017
Technical Acumen
Sage Timberline Expedition/Primavera Buzzsaw Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)