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Trisha Orjales

Chicago Lightworks
Westmont,IL
21
years of professional experience

Senior Project Manager with 15 years of experience overseeing multimillion-dollar commercial construction and electrical infrastructure projects. Specializes in project scheduling, budgeting, procurement, and contract administration. Manages multiple complex projects while ensuring compliance with quality standards and deadlines. Collaborates effectively with contractors, engineers, and executive leadership to achieve project objectives.

Work History

Project Manager

6 Years 3 Months
Chicago Lightworks | 05.2020 - Current
  • Manage multiple commercial electrical construction projects simultaneously from project award through closeout.
  • Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, procurement plans, and project documentation.
  • Coordinate with contractors, engineers, architects, manufacturers, and owners to ensure successful project execution.
  • Review project specifications, shop drawings, submittals, and engineering documents for compliance.
  • Manage purchase orders, change orders, vendor contracts, and material procurement.
  • Monitor project budgets, schedules, and risks while recommending corrective actions to maintain project objectives.
  • Lead project meetings with internal teams, contractors, consultants, and clients.
  • Resolve construction issues through collaboration with manufacturers and field personnel.
  • Coordinate material deliveries, logistics, commissioning activities, and final project closeout documentation.
  • Review warranty documentation, owner manuals, and turnover packages.
  • Investigate freight damage claims and coordinate replacement materials.
  • Maintain compliance with contract requirements, quality standards, and customer expectations.

Project Manager

9 Years 10 Months
PG-Enlighten | 04.2010 - 02.2020
  • Managed commercial construction projects from estimating through project completion.
  • Prepared project budgets, cost estimates, specifications, and project documentation.
  • Coordinated with architects, engineers, contractors, and subcontractors throughout project lifecycles.
  • Managed procurement activities and monitored project schedules.
  • Produced executive-level project status reports and communicated project risks.
  • Maintained project documentation and contract records.

Account Manager

4 Years 10 Months
Hair Club For Men And Women | 06.2005 - 04.2010
  • Client relationship management
  • Negotiations
  • Team leadership
  • Problem resolution

Education

Associate of Science

Wilbur Wright College | Chicago

Skills

Project Management
Site management
Capital Projects
Budget Development
Cost Estimating
Scheduling
Vendor Management
Stakeholder engagement
Documentation management
Quality Assurance
Project Closeout
Engineering Coordination
Microsoft Office 365
Team Leadership
Submittals

Timeline

Project Manager

Chicago Lightworks
05.2020 - CurrentRead More

Project Manager

PG-Enlighten
04.2010 - 02.2020Read More

Account Manager

Hair Club For Men And Women
06.2005 - 04.2010Read More

Wilbur Wright College

Associate of Science
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Trisha Orjales