Amanda Chezem

Background

About Amanda Chezem

As a Construction Coordinator for an government administration my duties include providing project assistance to Construction Project Managers involved with new construction and renovation work on properties within the local and affiliated nonprofit housing portfolios. Prior to this, I worked as a Coordinator for trade contractors, duties included screening then logging estimate requests as well as assisting with estimating needs. Communication with various parties, creation of proposals and project control sheets. Assistance with submittals, permits and closeout documents. Creation and tracking of meeting minutes, contracts, submittals, RFI’s, change orders and purchase orders. Utilization of project management software and maintaining project files. Assisting with safety related items including issuing toolbox talks. Maintaining prequalification’s and safety related websites. Creation of SOP and staff memos as directed. Creation of weekly management reports and participation in related meetings. Prior to that, I supervised a warehouse that operates under the Oregon Bottle Bill and is regulated by the OLCC. This job required me to manage and work in the redemption center while overseeing daily operations in a safe manner. It required communication with a diverse range of people. The primary job functions included communication with customers and staff while providing education on the system and company values. Supervision of the team required completion of the HR forms, interpreting and enforcing regulations, company policies and standards. Employment reviews, promotions, interviews, hiring and disciplinary actions were part of my responsibilities. Additional responsibilities included communicating and reporting activities to appropriate departments, maintaining operations and equipment, cash handling and loading of cash machines, schedules, payroll, inventory, supply orders, hazmat control and phones. Troubleshooting of all equipment was an integral part of this job. Prior to that, I have 10 years experience providing architectural services including 8 years of inspection, assessment and cost estimation. Work performed was mainly on funded occupied residential projects requiring accessibility and exterior envelope improvements. An integral part of this work includes identifying problems, making recommendations and identifying the associated costs for repairs to keep the projects safe and viable. Working for a small local Architect required that I perform many functions.