YEKATERINA KOVBASA
Peabody,MA
Summary
Experienced in managing the full lifecycle of complex cross-functional programs, developing program strategies, setting objectives, and driving improvements with quantifiable metrics. Proficient in working autonomously in ambiguous environments, partnering with stakeholders, overseeing team gaps, solving ambiguous problems, managing budgets, and conducting statistical data analysis.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
GSA- Project Manager
GSA
08.2020 - Current
- Assist with lease acquisition and review.
- On-Site Project Experience.
- CAD, Actively collaborate with cross-functioning agencies and teams with the established criteria and measurements that help in the evaluation of the existing projects or projects in the initiation phases
- Ensure all aspects of project finance are documented with all the proper directives including change order request review and submission for additional finances when deemed necessary
- Develop and maintain effective relationships with all major stakeholders within the cross-functional departments including Federal, State, and local organizations to ensure that the requirements of the projects are met
- Actively support as a trusted advisor to the agency-client during the phases of lease negotiations, programming, design, and construction to help and meet the goals and functions and provide innovative solutions to address unanticipated project complications by using the latest trends in facilities design, construction, alterations, and space management
- Prepare and assist with the requests for proposals and scope of work with the Contracting Officer and client-agency, analyze and create a leveling matrix, and provide recommendations to the client-agency based on the objectives for the project
- Review all construction documents and drawings pertaining to the project and coordinate necessary reviews with client agency representatives
- Understand and convey any changes in budget and schedule to the client-agency and ensure that the project runs according to schedule and budget
- Provide constant support to the upper team leadership in project development and execution while consistently improving skills and work knowledge.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
- Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
- Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements.
- Prepared and submitted project invoices for review and approval.
- Developed and implemented strategic project plans to meet business objectives.
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables.
- Drafted project reports to identify successful outcomes, insights and future recommendations.
- Facilitated workshops to collect project requirements and user feedback.
- Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients.
- Analyzed project performance data to identify areas of improvement.
- Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress and technical problems.
- Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
Owner’s Project Manager
Hereva Consultants, Inc
05.2019 - 08.2020
- Develop and maintain effective relationships with all major stakeholders within the cross-functional departments and business units to ensure that the requirements of the projects are met
- Actively support as a trusted advisor to the client during the phases of lease negotiations, programming, design, and construction to help and meet the goals and visions of the organization
- Assist in the contracting process and oversight of design and construction management teams and other consultants that are pertinent for each project
- Prepare agenda, monitor and maintain master schedule and budgets as required for each project and project phase to ensure overall objectives and the client needs are met
- Prepare and coordinate requests for proposals with the outside vendors, analyze and create a leveling matrix, and provide recommendations to the client based on the objectives for the project
- Review all construction documents and drawings pertaining to the project and coordinate necessary reviews with client and business unit representatives
- Understand and convey any changes in budget and schedule to the client and ensure that the project runs according to schedule and budget
- Provide constant support to the upper management team in business development and consistently improve skills and work knowledge.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
Manager
Cushman and Wakefield, Inc, Akamai Technologies
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Inc), Global Real Estate Project, Assisted in developing reports outlining needs and requirements pertaining to extension, contraction, and new leases for a global portfolio consisting of 42 offices
- Developed and prepared materials for existing portfolio and transaction pipeline
- Coordinated necessary internal services between HR/IT/Legal/RE teams to ensure the scope of the pilot program is met
- Engaged with internal and external stakeholders by offering solutions to ensure delivery of the wanted results
- Supported communication on the change strategy and its implementation with internal and external stakeholders
- Actively provided support to the overall objectives and goals of the organization by creating value in the day to day operations.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
Project Manager
Structure Consulting Group, Inc
03.2017 - 08.2018
- (VZW)— Real Estate, Diligent at monitoring all projects from inception to completion in an efficient and timely manner
- Excelled at monitoring internal and external stakeholders’ concerns and proactively offered solutions to ensure all operations ran smoothly
- Worked closely with regulatory authorities on obtaining permits and certificates by obtaining approvals, completing zoning, building applications with state and municipal inspectional services
- Reviewed all construction drawings material and specifications, ensuring that all design specifications and safety standards were followed properly
- Appraised potential scope changes with all stakeholders
- Certificate in Facilities
- Management
- OSHA 10
- Adept at working with available resources while trying to adjust and make improvements to the performance process.
Assistant Property, Manager/Leasing Manager
Advanced Property Management, LLC
07.2015 - 12.2015
- Monitored accurate execution of legal documents for real estate transactions and processing of accounting records
- Oversaw and controlled unit turnover and its construction
- Provided assistance in developing a 1 and 5-year capital plan, monitored annual capital budgets on a regular basis to the leadership team
- Ensured that all units were up to municipal and state code
- Executed marketing plan to maximize prospect traffic weekly.
Sales Agent
Advantage Realty, LLC
08.2011 - 05.2014
- Organized and assisted stakeholders with the location of housing needs;
- Monitored and completed execution of legal documents with accuracy and detail
- Worked with established stakeholders and expanded the business by 25%.;
- Oversaw and controlled unit turnovers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Salem State University
SalemMaster of Science - Construction Management
Wentworth Institute OfTechnology
Boston, MASkills
- Project Management and Operations
- Business Development/Client Relations
- Project Lifecycle Management
- Vendor Management
- Strategic
- Planning/Analysis
- Budget and Schedule Development
- Contract Negotiations
- KAHUA
- Primavera 6
- QuickBase
- Site Tracker
- Microsoft Project
- Smartsheets
- Disaster Recovery Methodologies
- Installation Scheduling
- Cost Containment
- Lean Manufacturing and Design
- Workflow Planning
- Project Scope Analysis
- Budget Administration
- Processes and Procedures
- Project Development and Planning
- Client Relations
- Contract Management
- Job Bidding
- Strategic Account Development
- Quality Assurance and Control
- Contract Negotiation Expertise
- Forecasting
- Sales and Marketing
- Managing Multiple Projects
- Expense Reports
- Punch Lists
Additional Information
- CAD CERTIFICATE , Real Estate License
Timeline
GSA- Project Manager
GSA
08.2020 - Current
Owner’s Project Manager
Hereva Consultants, Inc
05.2019 - 08.2020
Manager
Cushman and Wakefield, Inc, Akamai Technologies
08.2018 - 05.2019
Project Manager
Structure Consulting Group, Inc
03.2017 - 08.2018
Assistant Property, Manager/Leasing Manager
Advanced Property Management, LLC
07.2015 - 12.2015
Sales Agent
Advantage Realty, LLC
08.2011 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Salem State University
Master of Science - Construction Management
Wentworth Institute OfTechnology
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