Jenni Poffenberger

PG Construction - Fort Wayne, IN                                                                                                Project Manager/Designer 2024 - 2025

• Oversee day-to-day construction activities, coordinating subcontractors, vendors, and on-site crews to maintain project timelines and quality standards.
• Develop & manage detailed project schedules, estimates, designs, & scopes of work to translate clients visions into actionable items for the project. 
• Serve as the primary point of contact for homeowners, providing regular updates, resolving concerns promptly, and managing expectations to ensure client satisfaction.
• Secured all necessary permits & construction documents to follow local building codes for both residential & commercial build outs.

DGI Design Build - Chicago, IL                                                                                                        Project Manager 2021 - 2024

• Directed full-cycle management of residential remodel projects ranging from $500K to $3M, ensuring on-time and within-budget delivery.
• Coordinate trades & vendors for specific projects, followed by bid walkthroughs to create budget.
• Lead weekly staff meetings to collaborate, delegate, & execute on projects between PM & design team.
• Oversaw project coordinators as they maintained the logistics of invoicing, ordering, & deliverables.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between the design firm, clients, architects, and contractors.
• Responsible for assessing risk, problem solving during sequential moments, & delivering strategic solutions.
  
   

515 Group - Chicago, IL                                                                                                               Project Coordinator/Design Assistant 2020 - 2021 

• Development of project proposals, scope of work, estimates, & overall schedules for prospective clients.
• Prepared and maintained project files to include RFIs, submittals, permits, and change orders to ensure accurate
• and organized records.
• Coordinate design meetings, sample library, mood boards, & overall material selection prior to project kick off.
• Assist PM/GC in creating design & construction materials, followed by procuring & coordinating deliveries.
• Communicate frequently & update clients to complete projects accurately, resulting in high levels of customer satisfaction & repeat business.

Interior Design Certificate - Art Institute of Chicago 

Bachelor of Science - Ball State University