DORENE SCHIAVONE, CCM, PMP

2332 Azure Lane, Vista, CA 92081

Phone: (760) 536-9047
Cell: (760) 703-7341
ds5b5ace@westpost.net
OBJECTIVE
Results-focused Senior-Level Construction Manager eager to contribute industry e
xpertise as well as dynamic project management, fiscal administration and client
relation skills toward supporting the employer in maximizing bottom-line perfor
mance.
QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE
Excel in cost estimating, soliciting bids, formulating construction schedules,
securing permits, coordinating subcontractor relations, performing value enginee
ring, and overseeing construction projects from inception to completion.
Substantial personnel management experience; direct and guide project team memb
ers to perform efficiently, safely, and professionally; enforce and ensure stric
t attention to workplace safety rules, regulations, procedures and requirements.
Proactively drive cohesive and forward-moving efforts among general contractors
, architects, engineers, and owners; exceptional talents in client relationship
management.
Possess an impressive blend of interpersonal, multi-tasking, problem solving, a
nalytical, and team-building expertise.
Proficient in all construction-specific computer programs including ProLog and
Primavera, and adept at managing all administrative functions such as procedure
development, logs, and compiling/submitting billings for projects.
Exhibit polished communication skills in representing company among all archite
cts, owners, engineers, OSHPD, DSA and all other governing agencies.
CERTIFICATIONS / CREDENTIALS
Project Management Professional - PMP
Certified Construction Manager - CCM
OSHA 10 Hour Construction Industry Certified
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
La Jolla Development Group, LLC, San Marcos, CA, August, 2007 to June, 2009
Director of Construction and Development
Spearhead new and remodel construction operations for multi-million developer f
rom inception through design and permits.
Direct predevelopment through construction of two high-end single family homes
ranging from 6,200 sq.ft to over 12,000 sq.ft, both requiring massive hillside s
tabilizations.
Oversee value engineering, coordinate cooperative efforts among consultants, an
d demonstrate proficiency in collaborating with all city entities as well as coa
stal commission.
Manage pre-development tasks of new hotel and luxury amenities.
Apply dynamic leadership talents toward facilitating submission and acquisition
of all minor and major use permits for renovations; navigate projects ranging f
rom $60K to $15M.
Partnered with corporate management to complete upgrades to hotel and integrate
fitness facility from inception through to completion.
Analyze and define predevelopment budgets for presentation and acceptance by le
nding institutions.
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Western Pacific Resort Development, Indio, CA, March, 2006 to August, 2007
Senior Project Manager
Autonomously led management and administration for $100M time share vacation re
sort with full accountability for development of working drawings with all consu
ltants and engineers.
Successfully steered development of 473 apartment units, Sales Office, full ser
vice amenities, and numerous water features including a lazy river, lakes, spas
and pools.
Managed, motivated and supervised field staff of five superintendents, project
engineers, field labor and support staff; diligently monitored on-site construct
ion activities for compliance with safety requirements, timeline and budget para
meters, and quality control.
Exercised strong organizational skills to devise construction schedule, RFIs, s
ubmittals, change order requests, and monthly billings for client.
Met and cooperated with all governing agencies from permit acquisition process
through to Certificate of Occupancy.
Skillfully negotiated and awarded all subcontracts for on-site/off-site work.
Sinanian Development Inc., Tarzana, CA, May, 2004 to March, 2006
Senior Project Manager
Championed management and administration of several public works projects excee
ding $30M from contract award through to timely completion, including Ventura Co
unty Fire Dept. Communications Center, three fire stations and a 7-story city fi
re department training facility.
Efficiently delegated tasks to project team members consisting of four superint
endents, three project engineers and support staff.
Oversaw construction schedules, RFIs, submittals, change orders, and preparatio
n and presentation of monthly billings.
Represented company through all dealings with governing agencies, architects an
d consultants, including state and federal prevailing wage agencies.
Held weekly subcontractor meetings to maintain and/or expedite construction sch
edules as required to meet goals and deadlines.
Pueblo Contracting Services, Inc., San Fernando, CA, October, 1997 to May, 2004
Director of Operations
Expertly directed numerous company projects from inception through to client ac
ceptance.
Demonstrated superior multi-tasking expertise in establishing and monitoring co
nstruction schedule, awarding contracts, administering financial documentation,
driving unified efforts with municipalities, and directing project managers, pro
ject engineers, superintendents and other support staff.
Enforced OSHA compliance for projects encompassing $8M primary care facility, $
1.4M medical facility, $5M HUD senior housing project, and $6M affordable housin
g with historical renovation all completed on schedule and under budget.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Vice-President of Construction, Cityworks, Inc., Pasadena, CA
Project Manager, Crown City Construction Co., Pasadena, CA
Project Manager / Purchasing Manager, J.H. Hedrick & Co., San Gabriel, CA
Project Manager, Cantwell Anderson, Pasadena, CA
Purchasing Agent/Project Manager, Crismar Homes, Ontario/Santa Monica, CA