Construction Project Manager

KEVIN PAJA

**** ***** ***.

Ames, IA *****

Cell: 623-***-****

Email: *****.****@*****.***

EDUCATION

ACE Project Management Program through ASU

Project Management Certificate Program

April 18, 2007 – August 8, 2007

Tempe, AZ

Stockton High School

540 North Rush Street

Stockton, IL 61085

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

PROJECT MANAGER

November 2007-November 2009

TynanGroup, Inc. – Phoenix, AZ

(Leading Provider of Real Estate Development and Project Management Services)

•Served as a project manager for the development of Gila River Indian Community’s Wild Horse Pass Hotel and Casino, as well as the Lone Butte Casino in Chandler, Arizona.

•Reviewed construction documents and ensured construction quality.

•Communicated with architects, property owners, building occupants, trades staff and contractors.

•Presented progress reports to project board members.

•Directed consultants and contractors, attended regular meetings, and monitored overall design & construction of projects.

•Maintained schedule and budget for complex projects (over $300 million) and directed the monthly pay application process.

•Concurrently managed multiple, complex construction projects, from inception through closeout.

•Achieved budget and schedule objectives by motivating and leading teams, improving systems and procedures, and handling multiple priorities in a complex environment.

ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER

July 2004-October 2007

TynanGroup, Inc. – Phoenix, AZ

•Served as an assistant project manager for the new construction and renovation of the five-star St. Regis Aspen Resort (rated among the 500 World's Best Hotels in 2009 by Travel + Leisure magazine), the Fry Sky Resort in Scottsdale, Arizona & Spa and the Montelucía Resort & Spa in Paradise Valley, Arizona.

•Supported project managers by focusing on purchasing, warehousing and installation of Furniture Fixtures and Equipment (FF&E).

•Assured that projects were compliant with contracted documents and that building inspections were completed.

•Prepared for specification and purchase order reviewing.

•Created delivery tracking tactics.

•Conducted all ownership punch list preparation for the general contractor and for FF&E installation.

PROJECT COORDINATOR

April 2004-June 2004

Infranext – Santa Barbara, CA

(Cellular Network Project Management Firm)

•Answered high volumes of incoming calls and provided basic troubleshooting support.

•Assisted with cellular clients to develop new cell sites

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS

•Adept in all phases of project administration.

•Excellent written, oral and social communication skills.

•Strong background in Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, and Excel.

•Detail oriented and able to self-start, prioritize, and manage duties accordingly.

•Proven track record of successful team participation and excellence in construction management.

REFERENCES

•Scott Paja

Graduate Assistant, Engineering Graduate Programs

College of Engineering at Iowa State University

Email: *****.****@*****.***

Cell: 815-***-****

•John Tynan, President

TynanGroup, Inc.

2927 De la Vina Street

Santa Barbara, California 93105

Email: ******@**********.***

Cell: 805-***-****

•Phil Becker, Vice President

TynanGroup, Inc.

1702 East Highland Ave, Suite 406

Phoenix, AZ 85016

Email: *******@**********.***

Cell: 714-***-****

•Curtis Johnson, Senior Project Director

Parsons

2111 East Highland Avenue, Suite 402B

Phoenix, Arizona 85016

Email: ******.*******@*******.***

Cell: 602-***-****

•Brad Leavitt, Project Manager

Rowland Luxury Homes

8324 E. Hartford Drive, Suite 125

Scottsdale, AZ 85255

Email: ****.*******@****************.***

Cell: 602-***-****

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