Jennifer Albrand
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
To leverage my mechanical systems contract management knowledge and leadership skills as Assistant Mechanical Superintendent, aiming to support and enhance operation efficiency and trade coordination while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. I am committed to ensuring the optimal performance of all mechanical systems, collaborating effectively with teams, aligning tasks with overall project goals, and driving continuous improvement within a dynamic and challenging commercial environment.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager’s Assistant
Andersen Construction, Inc.
02.2024 - 02.2025
- Assist PM and Superintendents in managing labor crews and Subcontractors ensuring adherence to safety standards, schedule and quality
- Facilitates all permitting and inspections
- Manage material deliveries and storage
- Keep meticulous records of all construction related documents, including meeting minutes, progress tracking, safety incidents, contracts, plans and permits
- Issue non-compliance letters to subcontractors
- Submits AIA’s, works closely with PM, Superintendents and Accounting to guarantee all project costs are captured
Buyer
United Integrated Services (USA)
02.2022 - 11.2023
- Assisted with Subcontractor, Supplier and Vendor qualifications, evaluations, setup and negotiations
- Analyzed and leveled quotations
- Created, prepared and processed Purchase Orders
- Maintained cooperative professional relationships with Subcontractors and Vendors effectively and collaboratively driving continuous performance improvement via relevant contract key metrics
- Authored, Executed and Managed Mechanical, Life Safety, Common Support and various other systems Subcontracts
- Change Order Management
- Crafted intricate fueling plan for rental equipment, to include Temporary Power
- Managed equipment rentals, led grading and upkeep for laydown yards and access roads
- Supported Taiwanese Engineers with US Subcontractors, AIA Submittals and Substantiation
- Trained Assistant Buyers on daily tasks, best practices and internal processes
Import Logistic Specialist
Thunderbird Logistics/CFA Cabinetry
12.2019 - 01.2022
- Coordinated purchasing timelines for international CFA cabinet manufacturers, hardware suppliers and lock manufacturers aligning order dates with Steamship Lines/Ocean Carrier bookings to accelerate lead times by 25%
- Orchestrated $18M ocean/air shipments annually, overseeing every region globally; directed routes raising on-time delivery to 95%
- Audited 100% of pre-departure import forms verifying precise data to eliminate costly ISF violations
- Verified and submitted all documents to ensure everything was precisely processed and sent to SSL, customs broker, freight provider and customers in a timely manner
- Managed all ocean, rail and air shipments from China, Malaysia, Thailand and Canada updated ETA’s, paid all freight charges, including pier pass and cleared any freight and/or customs holds prior to shipment arrival
Buyer/Project Admin
W.R. Meadows of Arizona
08.2007 - 03.2014
- Strategized over $32M inventory for sealing manufacturing, reactively adapting to weekly production shifts while elevating 20% output
- Directed 750+ annual purchase orders and verifications valuated at $100M+ scrutinizing requests vs
- Currents to stabilize unpredictable demand shifts
- Spearheaded plant upgrades and new construction valued at $1.5M that expanded productivity 20%: strengthened vendor/contractor/customer rapport via ROI evaluations
Education
Associate of Business Administration -
Estrella Mountain College
Goodyear, AZ01.2000
General Studies -
Glendale Community College
01.1993
Skills
- Project Controls and Budgeting
- Documentation and Reporting
- Leadership
- Conflict Resolution, Problem-solving
- Analytical thinking, Detail Oriented
- Subcontractor and Client Relationships
- Best Practices, Performance Monitoring
- KPI’s
- Purchasing and procurement
- Scope management
- Site logistics, Importing, Freight Forwarding
- Meeting coordination
- Project planning and reporting
- Schedule coordination
- AIA/Billing management
- Milestone management
Timeline
Project Manager’s Assistant
Andersen Construction, Inc.
02.2024 - 02.2025
Buyer
United Integrated Services (USA)
02.2022 - 11.2023
Import Logistic Specialist
Thunderbird Logistics/CFA Cabinetry
12.2019 - 01.2022
Buyer/Project Admin
W.R. Meadows of Arizona
08.2007 - 03.2014
Associate of Business Administration -
Estrella Mountain College
General Studies -
Glendale Community College
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