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Grace A. Vera

Architectural Design Professional 

E-mail:   vera.a.grace@gmail.com

Tel:        619.838.0716

Professional Information

 

Architectural and construction support professional with more than 6 years of experience; adept at working in fast-paced environments demanding strong organizational, leadership and interpersonal skills. Committed to exceptional customer service and driven by challenges. Detail-oriented and resourceful in spearheading, organizing and completing projects; ability to multi task effectively, work well without supervision, bilingual English/Spanish with the ability to translate, and ability to prioritize and remain focused on the essence of an issue.

Work Experience

Assistant Project Manager

Project Management Advisors, Inc., Los Angeles, CA

2015 – Present   

Assist with planning and analysis of conceptual design issues and pre-construction activities. Coordination and review of the development of architectural and engineering construction drawings and bid documents. Review, understand and enforce contractual requirements for design and construction professionals.  Assist project management staff in generating contracts and agendas. Serve as liaison between client and design and construction professionals. Meet with contractors, architects, engineers and consultants to review the project status and resolve issues. Review and analysis of potential changes to budget or schedule. Monitoring of construction budget and schedule including updating and maintaining web based project controls. Understand the building permit process and support the design and construction professionals in securing the permit; assemble and review materials for project draw packages. Observe and report on construction process and construction related issues (field reports, job walks, etc.). Maintain and follow‐up on project open item lists. Manage the project close out process to a successful completion. Prepare documentation for analysis and review of specific issues.   Direct and/or document project meetings. Special projects as required. Promote the highest level of professionalism and ethics.
 

Assistant Project Manager, Planning and Asset Management

The Walt Disney Company, Burbank, CA

2014 – 2015        


Develop department programs and procedures to maximize efficiency of invoicing, contracting, and closeout. Assist project managers during the architect, general contractor and other vendor bid processes. Review of payment applications for general contractor, architect, consultant, and vendor accounts and provide recommendation for approval or revisions. Perform final quality review of all documentation prior to submission for department approval. Assist project managers in coordination with governmental agencies for applications and approvals and meet with relevant agencies to facilitate approvals. Manage in tracking and distribution of directives, tracking of potential change orders, quality control of change order requests, and compiling change order requests. Manage and coordinate selected project vendors in collaboration with project managers. Collaborate with project controls and project managers on monthly cost reports, cash flows, and other reporting as needed. Research and facilitate resolution of project issues in collaboration with project managers. Coordinate with fixed assets for final capitalization of projects. 
 

Assistant Project Manager 

All America Engineering General Contractor, National City, CA

​2013  2014

 

Determine constructability by comparing plans, specifications and drawings to identify any discrepancies or missing details. Issue RFIs to gather necessary information. Assist in obtaining necessary permits and assist with Estimating to ensure quality take-offs. Prepare scope of work, contracts and job orders to necessary subcontractors. Generate, update and track all RFIs, submittals and procurement items with Architects, Engineers and Subcontractors to ensure the project schedule is met. Review and prepared all necessary change order requests ensuring validity of pricing and consistence of presentation to owner. Generate and track all payment applications from subcontractors and to owner. Develop and maintain positive subcontractor relations through establishing and maintaining good communication, communicating on responsibilities, changes and issues, and following up on requests.

Languages

 

Spanish (Fluent)

 

Software

 

+Adobe Illustrator

+Adobe Photoshop

+Adobe Indesign

+Autodesk AutoCAD

+Autodesk Revit

+Autodesk 3ds Max

+Rhino 3d

+Sketchup

+Microsoft Word

+Microsoft Excel

+Microsoft Project

+Microsoft PowerPoint

+Visio

+IBM Tririga

+SAP

+Bluebeam

2010 - present

2010 - present

Education

 

University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ

2010-2014

B.Arch 2014

 

La Jolla High School, La Jolla, CA

2005

Skills

+Project Management +Construction Management 

+Strategic and Tactical Planning +Problem Resolution

+Quality Control

+Time Management  

+Leadership

+Attention to Detail

+Bilingual

+Building Information Modeling +Contract Negotiation

+GMP Negotiations

+Practical and Technical Understanding of Building Materials and Elements, Structures, Construction and Services 

+Imaginative and Creative +Coordination and Interpersonal Skills to Manage a Complex Project Team of Consultants

Recognitions

 

+Design Excellence Award - AIA Southern Arizona 2014

+Academic Year Academic Distinction CAPLA 2014

+CAPLA Deans List 2013

+Gordon H. and Myrtle J. Fremming Memorial Scholarship 2013

+Honorable Mention CAPLA 2013

+Academic Year Academic Distinction CAPLA 2013

+Samuel H. Morris Scholarship 2013

+LULAC National Scholarship Fund Scholarship 2012-2013

+David Walther Memorial Scholarship 2012

+San Diego Mesa College Student Service and Leadership Recognition 2008

+Certificate of National Service 2008

+Backcountry Attendance and Safety Award 2008

+United States Department of Agriculture Certificate of Appreciation 2008

+Certificate Of National Service 2007

Professional Affiliations

 

Commercial Real Estate Women, Los Angeles (CREWLA)

         Communications Committee, and Social Media Coordinator (2015-2017)

Urban Land Institue, Los Angeles (ULI)

Active Member (2015-2017)

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