Frankie Lara

As the project manager, my responsibilities are effective and efficient coordination toward project goals in a dynamic and demanding environment .

• Serve as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders regarding status updates, schedule changes, and problem-solving.
• Assist in project planning, budgeting, and identification of resources needed.
• Oversee daily site operations and workforce activities including; Estimating, Bidding, and Quoting/ rough estimate of total job cost utilizing construction software
• Manage contract reviews to identify scope gaps or risks before finalizing bids.
• Prepare various forms as directed (Subcontracts, Purchase Orders, Change Orders, AGC Agreements, Professional Service Agreements, and transmittals)

• Set-up project folders/work packets. Maintain project files throughout the course of the project (from planning through close-out).
• Review and track vendor invoices for accuracy and compliance with the contract terms.
• Support subcontractor onboarding, documentation collection, and purchase order processing.
• Ensure compliance with bond and insurance requirements.
• Ensure that subcontractor enforces their safety programs
• Ensure compliance with all safety requirements and company policies
• Ensure certificates of insurance are obtained from primary and tiered trade partners.

Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the rental center business unit. This includes leading all aspects of Customer Service, Fleet Maintenance, Sales, and Logistics, including financial and performance goals.

• Have overall responsibility for the performance of a multi-million dollar revenue business
• Managed the repair and maintenance of company owned and customer equipment to include the organization of yard (Ready to Rent, Returned, Down)
• Reporting to include: - Equipment due for service - Fleet status Reporting - Equipment Service Record Reporting - Open work order report - Inventory management - Parts & merchandise detail reporting - Financial and historical trending - Service department financial summary - Shop foreman performance tool - Work order chargeback - Halt report - Open PO report
• Prepared work schedules and handled service calls to meet customer needs and assure that equipment is available as required.
• Ordered parts in order to maintain adequate supplies.
• Provided training and assistance to staff mechanics.
• Worked with equipment vendors to learn the maintenance requirements and capabilities of new equipment added to inventory.
• Documented equipment status before and after rental.
• Handled customer complaints regarding equipment condition or operation.
• Performed quality control checks
• Created, updated, closed and billed work orders
• Commission New Equipment
• Order parts, return parts, and perform parts inventory
• Knowledge of work planning and scheduling and other supervisory activities
• Ensure teammates and contractors adhere to site and safety requirements.
• Provide assistance to management staff as needed.
• Review and analyze management and equipment reports.
• Review and analyze merchandise inventories.
• Preparation and negotiation of subcontracts, review of pay applications, and management of change orders and claims.
• Developing and managing project budgets, schedules, procurement strategies, and quality control.

Managed overall theater operations and directly oversaw 20+ employees with exemplary performance

• Trained and mentored staff on operational procedures and best practices.
• Developed employee training programs to improve team performance and engagement.