Irina Makarova
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Qualifications Brief
Dedicated, enthusiastic and detail oriented senior project manager/project lead with outstanding leadership and management skills. Over 20 years of experience in all phases of the commercial construction industry. Well versed in cost estimating as well as DOB, FDNY, ICAP and State Grant requirements. Excellent oral and written communication skills including presentations. WORK EXPERIENCE:
JLL, New York, NY
Project Lead/Senior Project Manager, 2018-Present
Manage pre-construction and construction of Cisco HQ at 1 Penn Plaza 59,000 RSF with implementation of latest technology including PoE lighting and Intelligent desks Manage pre-construction and construction of Streaming Services (company Confidential) including coordination with Developer, Code and Zoning reviews and Permit strategies Manage pre-construction and construction of One Vanderbilt Place project team for Fit Out of 5 full floors of 160,000 RSF
Manage pre-construction and construction of 132 West 125th Street project team for Enterprise Asset Management Infrastructure upgrades
Manage pre-construction and construction of Methodist home project team for new Dialysis unit and renovations of 86,000 RSF facilities
Participate in presentations for upcoming projects and general business development JLL, New York, NY
Senior Project Manager, 2016-2018
Manage multiple projects from preconstruction to close-out, including budget, schedule and risk management
Coordinate design, construction, and move management activities Develop strategic approach for contract negotiations, conflict resolutions, and risk mitigation to cost exposures
Provide cost management and review consultant invoices and contractor applications for payment and lien waivers
Negotiate vendor contracts and labor rates; review PLAs and leverage market conditions for buyouts Oversee expediting process, change of Certificate of Occupancy, resolution of violations, DOB and FDNY filings
Oversee compliance with Local Laws and associated work Oversee ICAP, State Grants, and associated work
Review quality control and adherence to codes, means and methods, safety procedures, and best practices Provide proactive decision-making support to clients Develop collaborative relationships with internal staff and external partners JLL, New York, NY
Cost Estimator/Senior Project Manager 2014-2016
Oversaw project cost data tracking for the New York market Identified trends for construction types, escalation, and labor agreements Developed budget estimates for various industries, including Financial, Law, Trading, Technology, Media, Advertising, Landlords, Developers, Retail, Healthcare and Education Developed bidder lists, based on project size, schedule and complexity Reviewed productivity rates, means and methods, labor laws, building PLAs for proposals, and change order review
Analyzed and negotiated change orders with Project Management team Collaborated with brokerage in pursuit of new projects Assist with lease negotiations, review of Landlord’s Scope of Work Participate in presentation for new projects/client and introduction of Project Development Services Identified opportunities to streamline productivity and improve quality control for ongoing projects Petretti & Associates, New York, NY
Senior Estimator/Project Manager, 2010- 2014
Managed and negotiated Lump Sum, CM, and GMP projects (union and non-union). MSA work for BoA in Tri-State area
Prepared Conceptual Budgets utilizing on-screen take off software Negotiated subcontractor agreements and change orders Presented to Clients, including Sage Realty Corp., Boston Properties, NWSC, Tudor Investments, and BoA
James G. Kennedy, New York, NY
Senior Estimator, May 2009-July 2010
Estimated high volume of bids for lump sum and construction management projects Developed and presented budgets for Fortune 500 Clients, including agency, healthcare, higher education and retail
Hunter Roberts Construction Group, New York, NY
Lead Estimator and Purchasing Agent, April 2005- May 2009 Estimated and evaluated subcontractor bids, labor rates, and unit pricing Quantified scope and developed value engineering solutions Fisher Development Inc., New York, NY
Estimator, March 2003 - April 2005
Oversaw estimating and cost management for all regional office projects for retail projects (Gap, Limited Brands, boutique stores)
Managed sales force database
SRC Industries, Inc., New York, NY
Chief Estimator, Dec 2001 –March 2003
Managed operations of estimating department
Collaborated with Sales and Marketing for client presentations JM Dennis Construction Corp., New York, NY
Estimator, May 2000- Dec 2001
Oversaw estimating and cost management of design/build projects Managed all stages of bidding process
EDUCATION: SKILLS:
Institute of Economics and Statistics, Moscow, Russia, 1999 Institute of Design and Construction, Brooklyn, NY Mechanics Institute, New York, NY Ongoing
OSHA 30 Hours Certification
Software: Clarizan, Timberline, Procore, PlanSwift, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Language: Fluent in Russian