Melissa Lopez
Mill Village,NS
Summary
Resourceful Project Manager with 10 years of expertise in organizing business operations, financial oversight and resource management to achieve smooth flow and project operations. To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Experience in managing multiple projects and adhering to tight deadlines.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Estimator/Project Manager
System Care
07.2023 - Current
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for insurance claim projects
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety
- Provided detailed project status updates to insurance providers and executive management
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance
- Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers
- Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals
- Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution
- Create and submit estimate reports or bids to appropriate persons (project managers, clients, insurance companies, bidding competitions etc.)
- Preparing changes to costs estimates when customers change their plans, or when availability of materials or labor changes
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments
Site Supervisor
Precision
10.2022 - 07.2023
- Inspecting construction sites regularly to identify and eliminate potential safety hazards
- Supervising and instructing construction team as well as subcontractors
- Educating site workers on construction safety regulations and accident protocol
- Enforcing site safety rules to minimize work-related accidents and injuries
- Handling site accidents in accordance with established accident protocol
- Maintaining accurate record of construction employee attendance
- Evaluating performance of construction employees and instituting disciplinary measures as needed
- Analyzing blueprints to ensure that construction projects meet design, safety, and budget specifications
- Recommending changes to construction operations or procedures to increase efficiency
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced environment
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships
- Trained new team members on site policies and procedures.
- Oversaw personnel safety and efforts at work site.
- Maintained records and logs of work performed and materials and equipment used.
- Collaborated with management and fellow supervisors to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
- Supervised material usage and contractor man-hours to keep projects in line with budgetary restrictions.
- Guided employees and contractors in task completion, offering assistance to meet tight deadlines.
- Prioritized and delegated workload based on available materials.
Project Manager
First Onsite Restoration
04.2018 - 10.2022
- Meet with new and existing clients and adjusters
- Develop quality and competitive estimates using Xactimate software
- Manage work through to completion
- Review budgets and communicate progress with clients, insurance adjusters and management
- Review invoices and labor hours to ensure costs are included in job costs monthly
- General office duties, prioritize tasks and meet tight deadlines for submitting estimates and insurance score cards
- Plan and organize tasks/schedules with sub contractor's and employees
- Assist with purchase of building materials, rental equipment needed, accounts payable and receivable
- Review job costs and invoice upon completion of projects
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed
- Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments
- Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives
- Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements
- Drafted project reports to identify successful outcomes, insights and future recommendations
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts
Project Manager
Belfor Restoration
06.2015 - 03.2018
- Meet with new and existing clients and adjusters
- Develop quality and competitive estimates using Xactimate software
- Manage work through to completion
- Review budgets and communicate progress with clients, insurance adjusters and management
- Review invoices and labor hours to ensure costs are included in job costs monthly
- General office duties, prioritize tasks and meet tight deadlines for submitting estimates and insurance score cards
- Plan and organize tasks/schedules with sub contractor's and employees
- Assist with purchase of building materials, rental equipment needed, accounts payable and receivable
- Review job costs and invoice upon completion of projects
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
- Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements.
Education
Moderate Risk Abatement
RJ Environmental
New Westminster, BC06.2021
High Risk Abatement
RJ Environmental
New Westminster, BC05.2021
AHERA Training -
RJ Environmental
New Westminster, BC03.2021
Fire And Smoke Restoration Technician -
RJ Environmental Services
New Westminster, BC11.2020
Water Damage Restoration Technician -
IICRC
New Westminster, BC02.2018
Marketing – Online Courses - Business
Dalhousie University
Halifax, NS04.2013
High School Diploma -
Vernon Secondary School
Vernon06.2002
Skills
- Problem solving
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Leadership and teamwork
- Time management and organization
- Performance monitoring
- Risk and cost management
- Business administration
- Project coordination
- Project Management
Timeline
Estimator/Project Manager
System Care
07.2023 - Current
Site Supervisor
Precision
10.2022 - 07.2023
Project Manager
First Onsite Restoration
04.2018 - 10.2022
Project Manager
Belfor Restoration
06.2015 - 03.2018
Moderate Risk Abatement
RJ Environmental
High Risk Abatement
RJ Environmental
AHERA Training -
RJ Environmental
Fire And Smoke Restoration Technician -
RJ Environmental Services
Water Damage Restoration Technician -
IICRC
Marketing – Online Courses - Business
Dalhousie University
High School Diploma -
Vernon Secondary School
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