Project Manager Construction

Kathleen Stillson-Perley

** ******** *** #*** *****, Florida 32922

(H) 321-***-****, (C) 321-***-**** *****.********@**********.***

Qualifications Profile

Dynamic, innovative Project and People Executive/Manager with 25+ years experience in planning and executing complex construction, operational, infrastructure, technical, and business development projects and teams.

Unparalleled ability to assemble, build, motivate, and manage high-performing teams in fast-paced, high-pressure environments involving multimillion-dollar projects. Largest budget/business unit $250+ million.

Exceptional strengths in building and managing relationships internally, among hierarchical levels, and among customers, external groups, and third-party vendors.

Astute ability to analyze existing processes and procedures, develop and implement major internal changes, and engage employees in change.

Proven ability to streamline organizational structures to maximize return on investment (ROI), including retention of quality personnel.

Experienced in developing and administering budgets as well as containing and reducing costs.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, coupled with ability to communicate accurately and clearly among technical and non-technical personnel (skilled and unskilled) as well as across borders with both national and international teams.

Comfortable and familiar with high-profile positions and projects, reporting directly to Senior Executives and Executive Boards.

Professional Experience

CONFIDENTIAL COMPANY, ORLANDO, fl 2014- present

Project Manager

Construction Management company

Report to Senior Project Manager on all aspects of running National hotel chain construction project ($26 million). Perform Senior Project Manager duties in his absence. Reedy Creek district. Responsible for project documentation including submittals, RFI’s, drawings, ASI’s, Proposal Request’s, Change Orders, and Close-Out documents. Work closely with architect, engineers, building officials and owner. Attend owner and subcontractor weekly meetings, take notes, and write minutes. Negotiate change orders with subcontractors, architect, and owner. Assist with field supervision including preparation and management of punch list as well as supporting Superintendent with subcontractor coordination.

Business Development consultant, construction/engineering, brevard, fl 2013- present

Business Development Consultant

Consultant for engineering, architectural and construction companies

Report to President of multiple firms. Respond to Requests for Qualifications (RFQs) and Requests for Proposals (RFPs). Formulate strategic teaming partners to pursue business opportunities. Coordinate said teams to provide solutions to RFQs and RFPs. Research opportunities and prioritize which ones to pursue for best ROI (Return on Investment). Author RFP’s. Lead and landed the firms over $250 million (combined) in construction/engineering/architecture projects to date and am pursuing another $100 million.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FL, 2011-2012

Senior Project Manager (OT Trans)

Design-Build and Construction Management

Reported to President for $9 million Underground construction project. Coordinated, planned, and problem-solved the management and operational actions of project including Superintendent and field staff, Quality Control, Safety, Inspection Services, Survey Services, Material Acquisition, Purchasing, and Environmental situations. Maintained and updated project schedule. Set all priorities for project. Produced pay applications, purchase orders and approved all payments, including payroll. Negotiated all sub-contract relationships and ensured compliance with those contracts. Interfaced with end customer, architects, engineers, vendors, sub-contractors, security, quality, and environmental. Laid Off after project completion.

MET-CON, INC, Cocoa, FL, 2008-2009

Project Manager

Subcontractor

For Ares I – NASA Constellation Program - Mobile Launch Pad Base (for manned rocket for Kennedy Space Center). Responsible for $37 million of $280 million project. Reported to Senior VP. Coordinated, planned, and managed project including Superintendent and field staff, Quality Control, Safety, Project Engineers, Inspection Services, Survey Services, Documentation Control, Detailers, Shop and Fabrication output, Material Acquisition, Purchasing, and Environmental situations. Maintained and updated project schedule. Ensured proper filing of submittals, RFI’s, Deviation Waivers, Mandatory Inspection Points, Non-Conformance Reports, Change Orders and all other project paperwork. Produced pay applications. Produced purchase orders and approved all payments, including payroll. Negotiated all sub-contract relationships and ensured compliance with those contracts. Interfaced with end customer, architect and construction management company. Submitted formal lift plans and Job Hazard Analysis reports to erect over 4 million pounds of steel. Directed background checks for all staff. Personally cleared to work ITAR/secured jobsites for government. Technical expert for project (database interface). Laid Off after project completion (recession so company laid off).

SKANSKA USA BUILDING INC, Orlando, FL, 2007

Project Manager

Design-Build, Construction Management and General Contractor

Reported to Project Executive on all aspects of running construction projects. Lead project set-up and client relationships. Represented operational side of design-build project and worked closely with client, architect, and estimating department. Established costing (budgets) for project. Established bid packages and scopes of work. Established final construction schedule, working with scheduler. Filed all relevant permits and worked closely with both permit and inspection teams. Procured subcontractors and finalized contracts. Lead project meetings. Lead pre-bid meeting and site tours. Produced pay applications and monthly reports. Determined site logistics plan and ensured safety, during construction, of occupied campus members. Red lined (Redi-Check) drawings and worked with architectural team on corrections and producing final prints. Interviewed and hired fellow project team members (Superintendents and Assistants). Instigated, facilitated and encouraged local subcontractor participation for more competitive bid process, via local ABC chapter, resulting in more effective use of funds. Laid Off after project completion (no more local business).

Melbourne High School Renovations and Additions – Melbourne, Florida (Customer: School Board Brevard County). $22 million.

Palm Bay High School Renovations and Additions – Palm Bay, Florida (Customer: School Board Brevard County). $24 million.

HJ High CONSTRUCTION, Orlando, FL, 2005-2006

Assistant Project Manager/Project Engineer

Design-Build, Construction Management and General Contractor

Reported to both President and Senior Project Manager on all aspects of running construction projects. Responsible for project documentation including submittals, RFI’s, drawings, ASI’s, Proposal Request’s, Change Orders, ODP’s (Sales Tax Savings Program) and Close-Out documents. Worked closely with architect, engineers, and owner. Attended owner and subcontractor weekly meetings, took notes, and wrote minutes. Negotiated change orders with subcontractors, architect, and owner. Performed Senior Project Manager duties in his absence. Assisted with field supervision including preparation and management of punch list as well as supporting Superintendent with subcontractor coordination. Coordinated and reviewed invoices for testing laboratories. Prepared necessary correspondence. Laid Off after project completion (and no more local work)

Viera High School – Viera, Florida (Customer: School Board Brevard County). $100 million.

Sunrise Elementary – Palm Bay, Florida (Customer: School Board Brevard County). $20 million.

W&J CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION, Rockledge, FL, 2003-2004

Project Engineer/Business Development

Design-Build, Construction Management and General Contractor

Reported to both President and Vice-President on all aspects of running construction projects as well as landing business. Met with prospective customers and coordinated efforts for estimating/bidding/requests for qualifications. Once winning the business interacted with all parties to define project schedule then worked onsite with Superintendent to manage day-to-day operations of construction job. Wrote daily reports; performed walk-thrus; coordinated Requests for Information and Change Orders; held meetings with customer, architect and engineer; interacted with all levels of management and subcontractors; coordinated close-out requirements; assisted with financial aspects of job, and produced Punch List and ensured their completion. Moore Justice Center Addition – Viera, Florida (Customer: Brevard County Facilities Construction). $8 million.

Monster (TMP Worldwide), Maynard, Massachusetts, 2002

Senior Project Manager – Resume Upload Project

Provided project-management expertise for large, complex projects involving internal / external coordination and cross-functional, multidisciplinary teams for large career-centered Internet firm.

Collaborated with upper management to define scope of projects; planned, designed, budgeted, scheduled resources, defined milestones, and oversaw all phases of project development and implementation. Coordinated activities across multiple sites, including international groups; managed multi-vendor, multi-organization project teams of up to 50, including such disparate units as Creative/ User Experience, Testing, Development, and Customer Support, to achieve project goals. Identified and resolved inter-group issues and maintained proactive problem-prevention stance. Liaised with clients, partners, and business units to achieve defined objectives and ensure top-quality performance, with strong focus on superior customer service. Moved to Florida.

K.A. Management Solutions, Inc., Bedford, New Hampshire, 2001-2002

Infrastructure and Operations Consultant

Defined, organized, and led start-up firm, providing operational, project-management, and personnel-management expertise to wide variety of companies.

Provided broad range of services, including interim and transition management (bridge management), process and procedure leadership, downsizing, budgetary leadership, and expansion teams. Oversaw all administrative, financial, marketing, and operational functions, ensuring strong goal definition and achievement. Secured and managed client relationships and provided exceptional customer service to assure positive, long-term partnerships.

LiveVault Corporation, Marlborough, Massachusetts, 2000

Vice President, Operations and Support

Recruited to build and manage new real-time data-protection service business unit within established high-tech software product company.

Reported to President and worked closely with CTO (Chief Technology Officer). Recruited, hired, built, and managed unit involving 19-person team across 9 departments and 24/7 operations center to provide security for clients and accomplish project goals. Performed all project-management functions as well as managing operations. Led development, test script, and customer-service teams; managed key strategic-partner accounts to ensure success as channel partners. Cultivated client relationships to ensure smooth workflow and satisfaction.

ZipLink Internet, Lowell, Massachusetts, 1996-1999

Chief Operating Officer

Provided management across 13 departments to ensure smooth, efficient workflow for start-up Internet service provider (ISP), leading it to 8th-ranked status nationally and IPO.

Reported to President and CEO of company. Managed all operational functions for dynamic company during period of explosive growth, ensuring consistency in performance, adherence to established policies, and forward focus among teams. Primary leader during IPO, keeping company operationally running while CEO/President on-road for initial offering. Developed and managed processes and procedures to ensure customer satisfaction, operational efficiency, timely delivery, and cost effectiveness. Defined issue resolution and escalation processes to improve team response and customer satisfaction. Developed and administered budgets enterprise-wide of up to $21 million. Trained, managed, mentored, and evaluated team members.

EDS Personal Communications, Waltham, Massachusetts, 1990-1996

While on fast promotional track, performed in capacity similar to above in positions involving definition of production goals and meeting customer commitments for cellular phone company with revenues of $250 million.

Director, Operations, 1995-1996

Manager, Operations, 1994-1995

Project Manager, 1992-1994

Data Analyst, Operations, 1990-1992

Supervised 33-person team and $10+ million budget in supplying production services to 1.5+ million cellular customers. Led and managed process reorganizations for multiple departments. Negotiated and administered contracts and managed third-party vendor relationships. Participated in capacity planning, customer management, and change management activities. Forged and directed strong, cohesive, customer-centric team.

Educational and professional Background

Bachelor of Arts, Political Science / Business Administration / Economics

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Professional Development

Project Management Development Life Cycle Effective Leadership Vendor Management

Budget Development and Management Effective Business Writing Managing Conflict

Effective Listening Skills Situational Leadership Effective Facilitation

MS Project, Word, Excel, Visio, and PowerPoint Primavera Expedition ProLog ProjNet

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