Demetria Whittaker

Assistant Construction Manager at AMCAL Multi-Housing, Inc.
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Los Angeles, California, United States, US

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Experience

    • United States
    • Real Estate
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Assistant Construction Manager
      • Feb 2018 - Present

      · Responsible for helping manage all aspects of residential construction projects including, bidding, create subcontracts, change orders, RFIs, and budget development. · Responsible for interpreting complex detailed construction documents and specification. · Developing and maintaining detailed budgets and schedule of values. · Responsible for supporting efficient and timely completion schedules. · Bidding out jobs to subcontractors by providing all pertinent information and plans. · Communicating with other construction staff, architects, engineers, and development team making a total team collaboration. · Closely monitoring project schedules and providing support to field staff to ensure milestone targets. Show less

    • United Kingdom
    • Financial Services
    • Project Engineer
      • Sep 2015 - Oct 2017

      • Integral part of project management team managing high level, complex construction projects • Monitor financial performance against project cost plan, utilizing understanding of cost implications to meet financial targets • Construction software training to new hires and ongoing training for current employees • Assisting diverse departments such as construction, operations and accounting with resolving issues and completing projects • Thorough understanding of contracts (GMP, Lump Sum, Cost-Plus, etc.) as well as project delivery methods • Reduced consultant costs by 20% by negotiating fee rates and eliminating reimbursable mark ups, while ensuring the continuation and enhancements of services • Exceptional skill set in areas of budgeting, variance analysis, contract and change orders negotiation • Tracking of project document logs (RFIs, Drawings, Submittals, etc.) • Continuously taking on increasing responsibilities to ensure optimal workflow and success of project completion Show less

    • Project Coordinator
      • Mar 2013 - Feb 2015

      • Essential to management team in assisting on ad-hoc projects ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, adhere to high quality standards, and meet end-user expectations • Report financial budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis to senior management • Review RFIs, change orders, submittals, design review comments, scope deviations, for distribution or technical direction • Organizes and maintains library of design documents, plans and closeout documents • Confirm receipt of all lien waivers and certificates, warranties, and other final documents for close out • Provide coordination assistance to all project participants, including Development Department, Contractors, Public Agencies, Architects, and training teams • Coordinate issuance of construction documents and other deliverables with engineering team Show less

    • Fitness Instructor
      • Nov 2009 - Mar 2013

      • Providing members with challenging and well planned personal training sessions • Establishing relationships with members and building a sense of community • Educating clients about sustainable health and fitness lifestyle practices, including diet recommendations • Offering exceptional customer service • Lead small group training sessions • Conduct fitness assessments and consultations • Providing members with challenging and well planned personal training sessions • Establishing relationships with members and building a sense of community • Educating clients about sustainable health and fitness lifestyle practices, including diet recommendations • Offering exceptional customer service • Lead small group training sessions • Conduct fitness assessments and consultations

    • Project Coordinator
      • Mar 2007 - Oct 2009

      • Prepare professional contracts, subcontracts, change orders, and other documents pertinent to the project • Collect/track subcontractor payments and compile monthly pay requisitions for Owner • Assist with the execution and submission of monthly project schedule updates • Assist Project Manager in managing construction projects including project timeline and budget • Log and distribute changes in scope resulting from revisions and bulletins issued • Assist Project Manager in the preparation of proposals during bidding process • Obtain special insurance from subcontractors as required for specific projects • Record, review and distribute submittals for proper approval • Obtain all pertinent drawings, warranties, materials, etc. from subcontractors and suppliers for closeout Show less

    • Senior Project Administrator
      • Jun 2003 - Feb 2007

      • Prepare professional contracts, subcontracts, change orders, and other documents pertinent to the project • Assist Project Manager in the preparation of proposals (solicit, qualify and/or request bids) • Obtain special insurance from subcontractors as required for projects • Record and submit submittals and maintain submittal log • Obtain and compile all necessary documents for closeout. • Assist Director of Construction with monthly Project Status Reports (including: budget, schedules and profit/loss projections) for all projects • Manage subcontractor payment applications and vendor invoices assuring application to proper budgets, receipt of proper approvals and documentation including lien releases, insurance certificates, etc. Show less

    • Project Administrator
      • Jan 2001 - Jun 2003

      • Prepare change orders, contracts, subcontracts and other project documents • Coordinate and schedule tenant moves for JPMorgan Chase • Compile all closeout documents for project close-out • Record submittals and maintain submittal log • Prepare change orders, contracts, subcontracts and other project documents • Coordinate and schedule tenant moves for JPMorgan Chase • Compile all closeout documents for project close-out • Record submittals and maintain submittal log

    • United States
    • Construction
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Project Management Administrator
      • Jun 1997 - Jan 2001

      • Assist Project Manager in overseeing project organization, scheduling, coordination, implementation and completion of projects • Track and monitor all cost management issues and budget • Assist field staff in coordinating and overseeing completion of punchlist items • Submit and follow-up on RFIs, change requests and other pertinent items • Process bid invitations • Review all material submittals and submit for approval by appropriate parties • Prepare correspondence for Project Executives and Project Managers • Schedule appointments and secure travel arrangements for Executives Show less

Education

  • Indiana State University
    Construction Management, Construction Engineering Technologies
    2014 - 2017
  • Southwestern College
    Construction Management, 3.7
    2009 - 2011

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