Tara Fiddler 918-***-****
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Springdale, AR 72764
EXPERIENCE
Project Manager, Hartley Commercial JUN 2020 – Current Lowell, AR
Promoted into project manager role in 2023, responsible for successful delivery for awarded $3M in projects. Top customers represent the following industries: education, commercial real estate, health care, hospitality and retail. Oversee all aspects of awarded scope of work in regards to both production and administrative responsibilities while maintaining focus on schedules and budgets. Currently overseeing 12 flooring, painting and wallpaper crews. Other responsibilities include estimator staff training and management as well as warehouse staff management. Previous Role: Estimator
Estimated $18M in projects determining costs for general conditions, labor and materials. Proficient in reading architectural and finish plans as well as specification books, construction manuals and all other available bid documents.
Project Sizes range from $3000 to $285K
Helped support growth of company from $600K to $3M
Estimated $18M in 2022
Currently Managing 29 projects: various stages of production Core Skills: Architectural plan reading, Planswift Take-Offs, Pipedrive Project Management program, Knowledge of construction process and terminology, Communicate well with owners, production crews, PM’s and superintendents, Set appropriate expectations, Review RFI’s, addenda and revisions, Process submittals, standard invoicing, AIA pay applications, change orders, close-out documents, Basic skills in Procore, Building Connected, Builder Trend, iSqFt Estimator, CertaPro Painters of NWA APR 2017 – MAY 2020 Fayetteville, AR
Estimated labor, material, general conditions and travel costs for all painting and wallpaper projects ranging from $5K-$600K. Worked directly with direct building owners, building managers, maintenance managers and general contractors. Successful bid to high profile customers like Bass Pro’s remodel program.
Added commercial project estimating to primarily residential contracting company
Learned to review plans in more detail for sub-contractor scope Core Skills: Read architectural floor plans, Physical site measurements, Generate and submit RFIs, Review addenda, revisions and ASIs
Project Manager, Oelke Construction Company APR 2015 – FEB 2017 Springdale, AR
Regularly and simultaneously managed 4-14 construction and tenant in-fill projects, in the $100,000 to $2M projects range from start to completion. Worked directly with engineers, architects, and city officials for each project. Maintained close communication and accountability with owners to meet their project goals (e.g., schedule and budget).
Introduction to Commercial Construction
Responsible for Full Cycle Commercial Construction Projects Core Skills: Microsoft Project, contracts, sub-contracts, building permits, RFI’s, RFQ’s, RFP’s, submittals, shop drawings, standard invoicing, AIA Pay Applications, change orders, close-out documents, plan revisions, site walk-throughs with superintendent, minor estimating for TI projects
MELODY POINT BUILDERS, LLC, Grove, OK DEC 2001 – MAR 2015 Promoted to General Manager in 2013, served as primary liaison between buyer, architects/designers and tradesmen for construction of homes ranging from $500K - $2M. Oversaw home owners’ association maintenance requirements for homes, boat docks, club house and security gate. Maintained professional relationships with bank executives, title company associates, local real estate agents, lawyers and accountants. Previous Roles: Partner/Property Manager, Assistance Project Manager, Accounting Manager, Sales
Built Up-Scale Lake Homes
Melody Point Home Owners’ Association Board Secretary
Partner in 16-Unit apartment complex
Core Skills: Material purchase and scheduling, Sub-contractor scheduling, Punch lists, Take-offs, Management of construction packages, Generate job costing reports, Produce custom home draw packages, Quickbooks, Excel, Payroll, Payroll taxes, Accounts receivables/payables, Organize insurance for subs, boat slip renters and Melody Point policies, Processed settlement statements on sales and loans
Education
Emporia State University
Bachelor of Fine Arts: Communication
Honors Graduate: Cum Laude
Certifications and Accomplishments
OSHA 10 Certified
SWPPP: NWA Stormwater Management and Compliance on Construction Sites training
Member of National Association of Women in Construction
Volunteer: Habitat for Humanity home building and repairs, early age tutoring
Two-time Boston Marathon qualifier
Collegiate Cross Country, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track: recipient of multiple MIAA awards and athletic recognitions