Celena Vandegrift

WORK OBJECTIVE:
To obtain a Project Manager and/or Construction Manager position in the Construction or Real Estate industry.
I am a self-starter that has the ability to complete projects in a timely matter while maintaining budgetary control.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Construction Manager
7/2007 to 2/2009 LBA Realty, San Diego, CA
Managed tenant improvements from contractor selection to project completion, including aiding in Architectural and MEP design and permit processing.
Maintained tenant relations and oversaw Capital improvements after lease negotiations.
Prepared Capital budgets, project budgets, A/P and A/R review and variance explanations.
Worked as a team with Building Engineers on trouble shooting building issues, including HVAC, electrical, and fire/life safety.
Maintained relationships with contractor and sub-contractors. Issued, reviewed, negotiated, and approved all contracts and change orders.
Oversaw accounting staff.
Project Manager
3/2005 7/2007: Johnson and Jennings, San Diego, CA
Prepare budget analysis for potential clients, including value engineering options and plan interpretation.
Communicate scopes of work for sub-contractors for bidding and change order work
Process and maintain all aspects of RFIs, Change Estimates, and Submittals
Coordinate ordering, lead times, and schedules with sub-contractors
Set-up schedules on Project software
Prepare change orders and billings for accounting
Maintain additional client requested work at end of project duration.

Project Engineer
10/2003 - 3/2005: Roel Construction, San Diego, CA
Performed take offs
Processed all owner change orders for owners and subcontractors
Processed all submittals, RFIs, and change requests
Lead owner meetings when required
Managed sub-contractor contracts
Worked closely with subcontractors on all outstanding construction issues on the job-site
Coordinated pricing and submitted change estimate to owner

Project Manager

8/1997 - 5/2002 THE SALVATION ARMY, San Diego, CA
Oversaw property projects including accounting, budgeting, design, development, bidding process, and compliance.
Negotiated and maintain lease agreements for 5 facilities.
Supervised small staff
Negotiated office equipment contracts
Analyzed property for proper maintenance and upkeep
Managed asset protection program
Oversaw risk management for all facilities as it relates to property insurance.

EDUCATION:
Webster University, San Diego, CA
MA in Business Management
University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS
BA in Spanish and Social Work
ADDITIONAL JOB SKILLS:
Fluent in Spanish
Extensive Knowledge of Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, Project)