Maria A. Malpica
Project Manager
917-***-**** ******@*****.***
EDUCATION
Certificate in Construction
Management. New York
University. NYC, USA.
2000
Bachelor’s degree in
Architecture. Universidad
Central de Venezuela.
Caracas, Venezuela.1991
SKILLS
Microsoft Office
AutoCAD
Procore
Oracle Textura
Bluebeam
InDesign
AWARDS
Lucy G. Moses
Preservation Award
2018(321-323 Canal) from
NY Landmarks
Conservancy.
Design Preservation Award
2018 from the Society of
American Registered
Architects (SARA).
Lucy G. Moses
Preservation Award
2021(55 Reade) from NY
Landmarks Conservancy.
LANGUAGES
Spanish
English
CERTIFICATIONS
OSHA 10H Construction
Safety and Health
Certification
PMP Candidate
PROFILE
- Seasoned professional with a proven track record in leading Architectural Developments.
- Demonstrate exceptional Project Management and Construction Management skills.
- Solid knowledge of building services and local codes.
- Expert in managing multiple projects, driving them to successful completion.
-Team-focused, determined, efficient, and co-operative. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Project Manager
March Associates, New Jersey.
December 2022 - Present
-Led the planning, coordination, and execution of construction projects, ensuring delivering the project on time and within budget.
-Managed subcontractor and vendor relationships, including bidding, award process, negotiation, scope of work, and contract, resulting in efficient contract administration and cost savings.
- Prepared and reviewed project documentation, RFIs, RFQs, submittals, change orders, meeting minutes, and progress reports, improving compliance.
-Implemented effective risk management strategies, minimizing project delays by conducting regular site visits and inspections minimizing project delays.
-Streamlined the payment application process with ownership, contractors, and suppliers.
-Enhanced Communication, project status and reports, and updates to stakeholders leading to improved project transparency and trust.
-Obtained all close-out documents including as-built, warranties, and certificate of occupancy to ensure paperwork and permits are completed. Real Estate Project Manager
United American Land, New York.
Jan 2014- November 2022
-Directed as owner representatives on property developments; built to suit expansion, including capital and tenant improvement projects.
-Implemented and managed tenant’s and property owner’s obligations in their lease and work letter agreements for assigned projects.
-Coordinated with expediters: tracked and obtained DOB permits and resolved violations to ensure compliance with authorities.
-Led Project Management activities; program development, planning and design, budgeting and estimating, scheduling, procurement of design and construction, cost negotiations, and project implementation, to achieve a successful project.
-Coordinated and monitored consultants’ work; architects, designers, expediters, engineers, and any other consultants to warrant projects’ first-class standards.
-Facilitated leasing plans, presentations, and exhibits, enhancing tenant acquisition and retention.
-Approved and monitored cost estimating progress from bid documents, schedule, construction contract, scope of work, payment requisition, and purchase orders. PROFESSIONAL
HIGHLIGHTS
Mixed Used
503 Fulton; 4 Retail
spaces and 141
residential units. 211,000
SqFt, Brooklyn NY
76-80 Court Street; 2
retail & 25 residential
units. 33,400 SqFt,
Brooklyn, NY
321-323 Canal Street; 2
retail & 6 residential units.
12,175 SqFt, New York, NY
Hospitality
Brooklyn Bowl Flagship,
interior design. 77,000
SqFt, Las Vegas, NV
Corporate
New York City Agency of
Human Resources
Administration, offices.
66,000 SqFt, Bronx, NY
Letterman Show - Control
room renovation. 4,000
SqFt, New York, NY
WLTW Radio Relocation.
21,175 SqFt, New York,
NY
Retail/Commercial
Uniqlo Flagship store.
36,000 SqFt, Soho, NY
Comptoir des Cotonniers,
1.200 SqFt, Soho, NY
Equinox Gym. 40,000
SqFt, Paramus, NJ
Distribution Center
490,000,00 SqFt, Jersey
City, NJ
Residential
21-45 44 Drive (70 units,
lobby & amenities).
85,0000 SqFt, L.I.C, NY
11 Broadway (160 units,
lobby & amenities)
201,122 SqFt, Brooklyn,
NY
Arce Residence,
1,700 SqFt. New York, NY
-Managed the successful completion and closeout of construction projects to assure tenant occupancy and rent commencement by required dates.
-Retained Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (TCO) and obtain a permanent Certificate of Occupancy (CO) for properties.
Project Manager
Greenberg Farrow, New York.
Sept 2005-Dec 2013
-Managed design of the interior core portion of high-rise buildings, residential, commercial, and hospital projects, improving design efficiency and client satisfaction.
-Executed design presentations, bidding, and construction drawings securing clients’ approvals and permits.
-Managed meetings with clients and consultants to facilitate decisions in a timely matter.
-Coordinates Clients, Consultants, General Contractors, Expediters, and Brokers to ensure program requirements are met.
-Prepared permits and coordination with the Department of Building (DOB), Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), Landmark Preservation (LPC), and any other authorities.
-Monitored Construction Administration: attending weekly job meetings to monitor job progress, responding to RFI, reviewing submittals and shop drawings, making purchase orders, preparing punch list and payment requisitions. Project Leader
Meridian Design Associates, New York.
Oct 1998-Aug 2005
-Planned and executed all design aspects of corporate offices and entertainment facilities projects, improving design efficiency and client satisfaction.
-Managed client presentations and coordinated drawings from schematic design, design development, bid, construction documents, and specifications, securing client- requested scope of work.
-Interfaced with the client, consultants, and general contractor.
-Selected all interior design finishes materials, prepared FF&E, and coordinated delivery and installation, ensuring timely project completion.
-Oversaw Construction Administration Assignments; site visits, reviewing submittals, response to RFI's, and punch list.
Intern
Haffey Architects and Engineers, New York.
From 1996-Sept 1998
-Assisted in restoring and rehabilitating commercial, residential, and religious structures enhancing building integrity.
-Conducted surveys and prepared presentation drawings for stakeholders’ approval.
-Arrange cost estimates, project manuals, and specifications supporting the project scope of work.
-Prepare drawings for the Department of Buildings and Landmark Preservation, facilitating project approvals.
Portfolio