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Lena Ortiz

Construction Project Manager
Dallas, TX, United States

Professional Summary

Construction Project Manager with 10+ years of experience delivering commercial fit-outs and mid-rise developments valued at $8M–$25M. Lead projects from preconstruction through closeout with disciplined schedule, budget, subcontractor, and safety management. Reduced change-order costs approximately 12% through early owner and architect coordination, and known for clear communication, rigorous cost control, and dependable field execution.

Employment History

Construction Project Manager
Meridian Build Group · Dallas, TX
2021 · Present
• Lead commercial fit-out and mid-rise projects valued at $8M–$25M from preconstruction through closeout. • Own master schedule, budget, subcontractor coordination, procurement, and safety compliance across active sites. • Cut change-order costs approximately 12% through early owner/architect coordination and constructability reviews. • Run progress reviews, forecast risk, and maintain client reporting to keep milestones on track.
Assistant Project Manager
Lone Star Commercial Contractors · Dallas, TX
2017 · 2021
• Managed RFIs, submittals, procurement logs, and document control for office and retail builds. • Coordinated weekly OAC meetings, distributed action items, and tracked decisions through closeout. • Partnered with superintendents and trade partners to resolve field issues and protect schedule milestones. • Supported monthly pay applications, cost forecasting, and owner reporting.
Field Engineer / Project Coordinator
TexasBuild Site Services · Dallas–Fort Worth, TX
2014 · 2017
• Maintained field reports, quantity takeoffs, daily logs, and cost documentation for commercial construction teams. • Coordinated inspections, material deliveries, punch-list tracking, and closeout documentation. • Supported project engineers and superintendents with plan reviews, site walks, and subcontractor communication.

Education

B.S. Construction Science
Texas A&M University · College Station, TX
2010 · 2014
Coursework in estimating, construction methods, scheduling, contracts, and safety management.

Skills

Procore
Autodesk BIM 360