Construction Project Manager & Grant Administrator

Kristin Martin

760-***-**** • Anza, Ca. *****• *****************@*****.*** •

www.linkedin.com/in/kristin-martin1965

PROJECT MANAGER

LEADERSHIP COMMUNICATION CLIENT RELATIONS

Experienced Project Manager with broad expertise in Construction Management across various sectors including Commercial, Industrial and Residential and Utility. Genuinely interested in opportunities that support a positive work environment and welcome forward progress of operational procedures and or processes to achieve continuous improvement and efficiencies. Highly focused on building and driving high-performance teams that share a common mindset, work ethic, and desire to deliver excellence and successful project outcomes.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Anza Electric Cooperative – Rural Power Provider - Anza, CA 06/2024 – 08/2026

PROJECT COORDINATOR / GRANT ADMINISTRATOR

Acquired all permits from Riverside County Planning, Building, Fire, Environmental, Land Use, Transportation, and Parks departments for all Construction projects. Also managed two Department of Energy (DOE) Energy grants.

Big Red Rooster Flow – Business Mgmt. Consultants - Northfield, Illinois 06/2023 – 09/2023

REMOTE TRAVELING PROJECT MANAGER

Contract assignment with Walgreens Store Reinvestment program to make site visits to stores under construction, to mitigate problems, provide leadership to field teams and communicate with regional directors, ensuring smooth project execution.

•Closed out twelve store remodels within three months.

•Key player in achieving an Award of Excellence in Execution

SDI, Int. – Business Mgmt. Services - Boca Raton, Florida 05/2022 – 01/2023

REMOTE CONSTRUCTION MANAGER

Contract assignment with Target Stores Remodel Program to represent the owner by maintaining a clear understanding of project goals and objectives and effectively manage project teams.

•Developed and managed contracts with Prime Contractor, including negotiation of award amount and ensuring a correct Scope of Work

•Minimized risk with accurate forecasting and minimizing Change Orders

•Responsible for scheduling and managing Vendors and coordinating Design Consultants

Urban Habitat – Landscape Contractor - La Quinta, California 06/2021 – 02/2022

ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER / PROCORE ADMINISTRATOR

Successfully rolled out and implemented PROCORE Software into existing company operations which allowed the company to pivot from an outdated system and manage projects and financials more efficiently, increasing bottom-line profitability.

•Instructed all Office and Field Teams in Procore Training.

•Utilized my multiple certifications in PROCORE to effectively manage Projects and streamline Document Control processes.

•Improved job cost by creating more defined Budgets and performing cost to complete forecasting.

Ruhnau Clarke Architects– Riverside, California 05/2020 – 01/2021 CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATOR

Represented Ruhnau Clarke Architects as the approving authority and field representative for multiple K-12 School Improvement projects in Riverside, Orange and San Diego County school districts.

•Conducted weekly site visits to oversee construction activities on behalf of the owner to ensure that project deliverables were achieved in excellence.

•Collaborated with School District executives and provided document control to effectively manage project budget and schedule.

•Teamed up with RCA’s in-house DSA division to expedite and obtain final DSA Certification.

Closed out over 30 pending projects.

SR Construction – Gen. Contractor - Palm Springs, California 01/2019 – 10/2019

ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER

Managed and coordinated work for thirty construction crews. Facilitated all progress meetings and provided status updates to Project Executives and owners.

Watkins Landmark Construction – Gen. Contractor - Indian Wells, California 10/2017 – 06/2018 PROJECT ENGINEER

Worked with the Pre-Construction team in Planning, Preparing RFP’s and job site setup.

PENTA Building Group – Gen. Contractor - Palm Springs, California 10/2016 – 06/2017

PROJECT ENGINEER

Responsible for job start-up tasks including acquiring permits, coordinating job site preconstruction tasks, SWPPP management, and creating schedules in Primavera P6.

Lennar Homes – Developer - Palm Desert, California 05/2005 – 11/2005

LAND ACQUISITION CONSULTANT

Successfully prepared feasibility reports and site development budgets, for standard entitlement and land acquisition processes on multiple proposed developments.

Turner Construction – Gen. Contractor - Irvine, California 04/2004 – 05/2005

PROJECT ENGINEER

Owner: City of Orange - Project: John Wayne Airport New Passenger Screening Lane and Baggage System Security Upgrade with Controls Integration

Martin Trenching & Excavating – Excavating Contractor - Pueblo, Colorado 05/1995 – 01/2004 PROJECT MANAGER

Managed projects for Water, Sanitary Sewer and Storm Sewer Rehab. contracts with the City of Pueblo and Board of Water Works.

Architectural Apprenticeship 06/1983 – 06/1989 Milton C. Chambers Architect, A.I.A. –

Projects included: “The Springs” and “Morningside” Country Clubs Holden & Johnson Architects, A.I.A.

Projects included: Exclusive and Custom homes at "The Vintage" and "Thunderbird Cove Country Clubs

EDUCATION

Pueblo Community College – Pueblo, Colorado

AAS Degree – Industrial Maintenance Program/Semiconductor Mfg./Electronic Technology, 2003

•Served a 12-wk paid Internship in the Photolithography Bay at Intel-Fab 23, Col. Springs, CO

•Recipient of: “Presidential” & “Intel” Scholarships & Honored in the National Dean’s List

•Project Manager and advisor for the “Intel-sponsored “Battlebots IQ” program

•Spokesperson for Pueblo Community College” in promoting “Women in Technology”.

•Instructor at the “Lego’s Mindstorms” workshop offered at “Girls in Technology” Day Symposiums sponsored by Boeing.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

•Advanced ability in Plan Reading with the ability to sketch issues in the field

•Technical Writing; Manuals, Procedures, Process Control, Methods Engineer

•Proactive in Safety and Quality

•Employee Training

•Ability to Lead

•Excellent Communication skills

•Multiple Certifications in PROCORE

•Advanced in Bluebeam Revu, Excel, Outlook, Teams, Microsoft Project and Smartsheet

•Budget Management / Forecasting

•Contract Negotiation and Management

•Expertise in Client Relations and high confidence when in roles such as “Owners Rep”

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