Voss, Alice, Project Manager_Procurement Specialist Resume

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A LICE V OSS PO Box 8585 Phone: 406-396-5250 Missoula, MT 59807 Email: [email protected] P ROJECT M ANAGER / P ROCUREMENT S PECIALIST A resourceful and self-motivated Project Manager / Procurement Specialist with progressive experience coordinating and managing complex construction projects. Proficient in all phases of project management lifecycle related to construction, from planning and scheduling to timeline and million-dollar budget management. Recognized for ability to reduce costs, streamline processes and improve overall team cohesiveness. AREAS OF EXPERTISE Project Management Cost Control / Budgeting Streamline Processes OSHA Compliance Procurement / Purchasing Contract Management Analysis and Reporting Vendor Negotiation Planning & Project Scope Quality Control Increase Productivity Risk Assessment PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE BRISTLECONE DEVELOPMENT, MISSOULA, MT Sept. 2013 – PRESENT ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER Provide high-level support in the management of large-scale residential construction and building projects valued at $2-$5M each. Coordinate, manage and monitor all phases of the project lifecycle, including planning, developing scope, risk assessment, evaluating funding source requirements and scheduling meetings to ensure that budgets and timelines are met. Manage contracts related to building projects, including drafting, execution, procurement, and more according to HUD and Davis Bacon regulations. Plan, lead and execute the procurement process of various goods and services while managing risks and controlling costs. Ensure compliance with local, state and Federal regulations. Obtain project cost estimates, building permits and worksite safety reviews, according to OSHA. Process Requests for Proposals, Requests for Qualifications, procurement packages, contracts, and more. Conduct research, analysis and prepare reports related to project development. Key Achievements: o Authored, maintained and documented Missoula Housing Authority's Procurement Policy, which was adopted in July 2016. o Decreased building costs by negotiating with vendors in the bid/contracting process. o Streamlined and improved cross-team communications, which has reduced legal costs, improved problem solving, and enabled teams to better work together to achieve their goals. Communicate and maintain the project schedule by enforcing contract clauses and payment requirements. Educate contractors on the payment application process to ensure timely payment. In a quality control capacity, cross check internal documents with federal and legal documents and bank requirements. Coordinate submittals among engineers, consultants, contractor and others for approval. Help prepare applications for re-zonings, permits, maps, and more for project development. Create, document and facilitate lien release waivers and notices of rights to lien an MHA property.

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A L I C E V O S S PO Box 8585 Phone: 406-396-5250 Missoula, MT 59807 Email: [email protected]

PROJEC T MA NA GER / PROC UR EME NT SPEC I AL I ST

A resourceful and self-motivated Project Manager / Procurement Specialist with progressive experience coordinating and managing complex construction projects. Proficient in all phases of project management lifecycle related to construction, from planning and scheduling to timeline and million-dollar budget management. Recognized for ability to reduce costs, streamline processes and improve overall team cohesiveness.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Project Management Cost Control / Budgeting Streamline Processes OSHA Compliance

Procurement / Purchasing Contract Management Analysis and Reporting Vendor Negotiation

Planning & Project Scope Quality Control Increase Productivity Risk Assessment

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

BRISTLECONE DEVELOPMENT, MISSOULA, MT Sept. 2013 – PRESENT ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER Provide high-level support in the management of large-scale residential construction and building projects valued at $2-$5M each.

Coordinate, manage and monitor all phases of the project lifecycle, including planning, developing scope, risk assessment, evaluating funding source requirements and scheduling meetings to ensure that budgets and timelines are met.

Manage contracts related to building projects, including drafting, execution, procurement, and more according to HUD and Davis Bacon regulations.

Plan, lead and execute the procurement process of various goods and services while managing risks and controlling costs. Ensure compliance with local, state and Federal regulations.

Obtain project cost estimates, building permits and worksite safety reviews, according to OSHA. Process Requests for Proposals, Requests for Qualifications, procurement packages, contracts, and

more. Conduct research, analysis and prepare reports related to project development. Key Achievements: o Authored, maintained and documented Missoula Housing Authority's Procurement Policy,

which was adopted in July 2016. o Decreased building costs by negotiating with vendors in the bid/contracting process. o Streamlined and improved cross-team communications, which has reduced legal costs,

improved problem solving, and enabled teams to better work together to achieve their goals. Communicate and maintain the project schedule by enforcing contract clauses and payment

requirements. Educate contractors on the payment application process to ensure timely payment. In a quality control capacity, cross check internal documents with federal and legal documents

and bank requirements. Coordinate submittals among engineers, consultants, contractor and others for approval. Help prepare applications for re-zonings, permits, maps, and more for project development. Create, document and facilitate lien release waivers and notices of rights to lien an MHA property.

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE – CONT.

Work with finance to manage construction accounts and invoices, process and disburse receipts. Ensure that engineers, contractors, subcontractors, and others deliver required specifications. Provide quality customer service and build and maintain relationships with architects, engineers,

consultants, contractor and other stakeholders. Perform wide range of administrative duties related to project management, including

maintaining digital photo library, processing vendor payment, scheduling meetings, and facilitating change orders. Maintain corporate documents, files and records of confidential nature.

OTHER EXPERIENCE – CONT.

WORKFORCE, MISSOULA, MT Dec. 2012 – April 2013 DATA ENTRY / OFFICE WORK

Entered data according to payroll specifications maintaining appropriate speed and accuracy. Trained and coached new employees on the data entry role.

CANDY BAR RANCH, KALISPELL, MT Summers 2008 – 2012 LANDSCAPER

Oversaw the planning and execution of landscaping on the property designing, supervising and maintaining scenic organic gardens.

Provided top-notch customer service to high level guests helping them retrieve luggage, obtain shuttle services and ensure comfort and overall satisfaction.

BODEGA BAY LODGE, BODEGA BAY, CA 2009 – 2010 FRONT DESK AGENT

Registered guests, processed check-outs, assigned rooms and performed cash / credit transactions.

Used suggestive selling techniques to meet monthly sales quota. Maintained guest storage, mail and safe deposit boxes.

EDUCATION, TRAINING & SKILLS

Psychology, Santa Rosa Junior College, Santa Rosa, CA; 2009 – 2010 University of Montana, Missoula MT; 2004 – 2006

CERTIFICATES: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 30-Hour Certification

TRAINING & COURSES: HAPA Federal Procurement (2014); Contract Management, State of Montana (2015); Grant Writing (Grants You Magic, online); and MT Construction Law, CLE Institute (2015)

COMPUTER SKILLS: Microsoft Office (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint), Microsoft Project, Yardi (accounting system) and Dropbox