MICHELLE JOHNSTONE
5436 Residencia (949) 500-1907
Newport Beach, California 92660 michellejohnstone[at]sbcglobal.net
OBJECTIVE
Seeking a leadership position with a Builder / Developer, involved in “Residential and/or Commercial projectsâ€. I would like to be “Positioned†where I can contribute my comprehensive experience, exceptional troubleshooting abilities and personnel / resource management skills.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
 Results-oriented and accomplished Senior Estimator/ Senior Project Manager/ Consultant with over 15 years of diverse experience in Commercial, Industrial and Residential construction.
 Licensed General Contractor experienced in design/build, home and commercial development, and tenant improvement.
 Reputation for attention to detail and high quality workmanship that meets plan specifications as well as project deadlines and budgets; demonstrate a high degree of flexibility in responding to plan changes while offering creative design solutions and addressing cost impact.
 Proficient in estimating, value engineering materials / purchasing, scheduling of installations and final inspections.
 Articulate and confident communicator demonstrating excellent leadership and interpersonal skills; interact and coordinate effectively with other industry professionals, municipal agencies, inspectors, and property owners/developers/leasing agents.
 Strong negotiator with excellent contract administration abilities; skilled at developing clear and concise client presentations.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2004 – Pres. Harlyn Development; Oxnard, California
Senior Estimator/Project Manager
 Currently responsible for estimating all projects located on the West Coast for this home and apartment developer which includes:
 Structural concrete and podium decks, exterior skins, roofing, hardscaping and amenities, all interiors, etc….
 Build and manage onsite and offsite budgets;
 Value engineer plans with developers, engineers and contractors;
 Negotiate and contract onsite and offsite pricing with consulting engineers and contractors;
 Draft contract specifications and scopes of work;
 Review all contract change orders and addendums;
 Review all project submittals;
 Manage and review daily construction logs and weekly construction schedules;
2005 - 2006 PROFESSIONAL BUILDING SOLUTIONS, INC; Long Beach, California
Construction Management Senior Consultant
 Responsible for managing and purchasing numerous multi-family and single family projects for multiple developers including, Pardee Homes, Mastercraft Communities, Pinnacle Communities, Pacific Heritage Communities, Brookfield Homes, Corman Leigh Communities, Harlyn Homes and Laing Luxury;
 Build and manage onsite and offsite budgets;
 Value engineer plans with developers, engineers and contractors;
 Negotiate and contract onsite and offsite pricing with consulting engineers and contractors;
 Draft contract specifications and scopes of work;
 Perform estimating take-offs.
2004 - 2005 JOHN LAING HOMES; Van Nuys, California
Onsite/Offsite Project Manager
 Built and managed onsite and offsite budgets;
 Value engineered plans with purchasing team, engineers and contractors;
 Negotiated and contracted onsite and offsite pricing with consulting engineers and contractors;
 Drafted contract specifications and scopes of work;
 Performed estimating take-offs;
 Reviewed all contract change orders and addendums.
2001 - 2004 ANASTASI DEVELOPMENT; Redondo Beach, California
Director of Project Management – Oversee and manage the daily operations of the Project Management Department for this high-end, multi-family podium developer.
 Responsible for managing and purchasing nearly 2,000 multi-family podium units including active adult and high end luxury condos.
 Managed in-house purchasing team;
 Built and managed house pricing and master house budgets;
 Value engineered plans with purchasing team and vendors;
 Negotiated and contracted house pricing with contractors and vendors;
 Drafted contract specifications and scopes of work;
 Performed estimating take-offs for house plans;
 Reviewed all contract change orders and addendums with purchasing assistants;
 Oversaw monthly payables with contract coordinator;
 Managed and reviewed weekly construction schedules;
 Prepared project feasibility packages with guided specifications;
 Supported in plan design and development interacting with Architect.
1999-2001 WHL CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT LLC; Los Angeles, California
Project Manager
 Managed all aspects of the construction division for this international engineering firm which included the start and completion of a 41 million dollar telecommunications seismic retrofit, management of the project superintendent, assistant project manager and approximately 40 trade contractors.
 Performed project cost analysis, cost report preparation, requisition preparation, submittal review, bid package preparation, evaluation and subcontract awards, and scheduling for multiple concurrent projects totaling 55 million dollars.
Cost Controls:
 Bid Packages – Preparation of Bid Packages, bid process management, review and comparative analysis of bids received and bidder negotiations.
 Trade Contracts Management – Processing of monthly trade contractor requisitions, preparation of Monthly Detailed Cost Reports, review-approval/rejection of trade contractor COR’s.
 Construction Design Documentation – Oversight of all design documentation preparation. Review for constructability and bidability prior to issuance to trade contractors. Value engineering of design documents for greatest cost efficiency.
Schedule Controls:
 Project Schedule Development – develop conceptual as well as detailed project design and construction schedules.
 Project Schedule Management – manage schedule updates at regular intervals.
Construction Documentation:
 Management of all RFI’s, submittals, design documentation, meeting minutes, etc.
Onsite Field Management:
 Trade contractor coordination meetings;
 Trade contractor field coordination;
 Technical problem issue oversight and coordination; and
 Liaison with Owner Client and tenants.
1996-1999 MONARCH INTERIORS, INC; Glendora, California
President / Owner
 Initial start-up of this mid-sized subcontracting corporation;
 Hired, scheduled and managed approximately 45 employees which included the implementation of a new hire training program for rapid assimilation and productivity and, placed a heavy emphasis on team building;
 Negotiated contracts and provided project management for a subcontracting firm specializing in drywall, paint, acoustical ceilings and insulation;
 Negotiated contracts and provided project management for a subcontracting firm specializing in drywall, acoustical ceilings and insulation;
 Ensured efficient and profitable day-to-day business operations;
 Oversaw financial accounts, purchasing, and labor/material cost projections;
 Reviewed project estimates; performed take-offs for multi-level projects, entailing blueprint interpretation;
 Managed the company's sales, marketing, public relations and promotional efforts, including development of collateral materials, the creation/placement of advertising, and active participation in trade and community activities; generated 100% growth in revenue; and
 Built a loyal client base, winning several contracts for various projects in Southern California.
1992-1996 WALLDESIGN, INCORPORATED; Newport Beach, California
Estimator/Project Manager
 Project-managed numerous concurrent jobs, trained and managed all personnel, and oversaw client public relations program;
 Performed take-offs for numerous multi-level projects in the acoustical ceiling division of this large firm; and
 Project-managed all projects from start to finish including contract negotiations, change orders, sales, submittals, requisitions and blueprint interpretation.
EDUCATION AND LICENSES
 A.A. Degree Marymount College
 California Contractors Licenses – B, C-2, C-61/D-06
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