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Sarah McFarland

Palm Bay,FL

Summary

Proficient Project Coordinator with strong construction background and specialized experience in high-end residential, commerical, and government properties. Familiar with understanding codes and standards. Successful in keeping work in line with regulations. Expert in managing contracts, communication, technical support, and timelines.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Office Manager

JD Signature Plumbing, Inc
11.2021 - Current
  • Prepared and reviewed operational reports and schedules
  • Collaborated with departmental leaders to establish organizational goals, strategic plans and objectives
  • Worked with coworkers to complete tasks
  • Participated in ongoing training to enhance own job skills and knowledge
  • Committed to delivering excellent customer service while working in a fast-paced environment
  • Managed and coordinated multiple projects while ensuring timely completion
  • Communicated with and provided guidance for external vendors and service providers to ensure organization, department and work unit's business needs were met.

Construction Project Specialist

Westmark Construction Company
05.2018 - 11.2021
  • Conferred with customers to assess strategic goals and property needs
  • Followed plans, orders and technical specifications to complete accurate work that met project specifications, codes, and quality standards
  • Used organizational skills to meet productivity requirements
  • Measured and marked openings and distances to prepare sites for installation work
  • Controlled traffic movements near, in and around work zones
  • Worked closely with General Contractor to design effective construction schedules, maintaining customer satisfaction and meeting deadlines
  • Issued all Owner Change Orders, Subcontract Agreements, and Subcontract Change Orders.

Project Coordinator

Concepts In Millwork
10.2017 - 05.2018
  • Engaged with vendors and suppliers to obtain quotes for materials needed for projects
  • Produced and distributed project documents for LEEDs and FSC jobs
  • Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, standards, or procedures related to the project
  • Partnered with the Project Manager in preparing comprehensive action plans, including resources, timeframes, and budgets for assigned projects
  • Ensured applicable documentation is properly completed and terms and conditions of purchases are appropriate in order to administer contracts
  • Assisted with field verifications for material take-offs and installation
  • Reviewed architectural plans and specifications to identify scope per contract
  • Skilled in BlueBeam software
  • Conducted project material research (i.e
  • Distributors, cost, lead times, and spec requirement compliance)
  • Issued Requests for Information and created Engineer Request Forms
  • Communicated with subcontractors on items including but not limited to scheduling, deliveries and project modifications.

Project Site Admin

David Boland, Inc
11.2016 - 05.2017
  • Prepared documents for meetings including agendas, handouts and other materials
  • Experienced with government regulations and compliance issues for multi-million dollar projects
  • Prepared official correspondence between project site and USACE representatives, vendors, subcontractors, and home office
  • Reviewed and submitted submittal and request for information documentation to USACE as well as entered related information into ProLog and QCS software
  • Completed reports such as daily construction reports, quality control reports, meeting minutes, and meeting agendas.

Construction Project Coordinator

Westmark Construction Company
05.2014 - 08.2016
  • Recommended department workflow and process improvements to project manager and leadership
  • Conferred with project personnel to identify and resolve problems
  • Produced and distributed project documents and permit packages
  • Coordinated construction planning, material resources and staff scheduling to complete million dollar projects on-time and under-budget completion
  • Obtained completion notices and compliance certifications from construction administration consultants
  • Conducted walk-through inspections and other scheduled inspections with homeowners
  • Served as information resource by coordinating tenant's work, participating in meetings, resolving disputes and coordinating project punch list
  • Created all Owner Change Orders, Subcontract Agreements, and Subcontract Change Orders in ProContractor.

Education

MBA - Project Management

Amberton University
Garland, TX

Bachelor of Science - Organizational Management

Indian River State College
Ft. Pierce, FL

Skills

  • Project Management Process
  • Planning and Prioritization
  • Workflow Processes
  • Superior Communication
  • Electronic Filing System
  • Team Coordination
  • Technical Support
  • Project Organization
  • Warehouse & Inventory Management
  • Contract Administration

Timeline

Project Office Manager

JD Signature Plumbing, Inc
11.2021 - Current

Construction Project Specialist

Westmark Construction Company
05.2018 - 11.2021

Project Coordinator

Concepts In Millwork
10.2017 - 05.2018

Project Site Admin

David Boland, Inc
11.2016 - 05.2017

Construction Project Coordinator

Westmark Construction Company
05.2014 - 08.2016

MBA - Project Management

Amberton University

Bachelor of Science - Organizational Management

Indian River State College
Sarah McFarland