Isabel Yanes

Experience

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  University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

  Sept 2011 - Dec 2012

  Research Assistant

  Geotechnical Research Assistant under Professor Youssef Hashash. Our research involved monitoring soil settlement and boring samples for the now site of the Transbay Transit Center during excavation. The findings were shared with Arup, the geotenical engineer.

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  Hayward Baker

  May 2012 - Aug 2012

  Project Intern

  The Thornton Quarry projected consisted of converting part of the quarry into a reservoir of sewage water to mitigate the leakage into the groundwater. As part of the HBI team, I helped with layout of the perimeter holes that were to be injected with grout to reduce the permeability of the bedrock.

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  Clark Construction Group

  Feb 2013 - now

  Project Management of design-build MEP trades from procurement, design and coordination management, through installation and commissioning. Management of project financials, all change orders, pay applications, and close-out.-Project Finances-Project Change orders-Subcontractor Management-Purchasing and Procurement-Design Management-MEP BIM Coordination-MEP Scheduling-Field Coordination and Supervision-Quality Control-Payment Application Review and Processing-Change Order Review and Negotiation-Punchlist-Commissioning-Occupancy Inspection supervision Show less Managing MEP trades through coordination, install, commissioning and completion. -Subcontractor Management-Purchasing and Procurement-RFI/Submittal Processing-MEP BIM Coordination -MEP Scheduling-Field Coordination and Supervision -Quality Control-Payment Application Review and Processing -Change Order Review and Negotiation-Punchlist-Commissioning -Occupancy Inspection supervisionPast experience:Confluence Park - Denver, CO - June 2017- August 2017215 W Lake - Chicago, IL - February 2016 - June 2017 Show less Malcolm X College - Chicago, IL -- February 2014 - February 2016 -- $250 MillionManagement of the MEP trades from the coordination and submittal process to completion of commissioning. Effective and early coordination with the MEP trades and the Owner/Design team ensured successful implementation of the design and intent for the functionality of the different spaces housed at the college. Accurately projecting challenges with manpower, coordination with different trades, and project schedule prevented delays and assured quality work. Review of changes orders allowed for cost-effective solutions that provided equal or superior value. Successful management of subcontractor work with constant adaptation and changes to design resulted in a timely turnover. Organized strategic MEP Walks identifying conflicts in the field and contract drawings and communication with the design team to rapidly resolve issues provided a complete client-oriented service. Conscientious execution of functional performance testing prior to engaging of the Commissioning Agent allowed for quick acceptance of completed systems. Efficient negotiation of change orders guaranteed fair compensation for additional work. Meticulous analysis of pay applications culminated in prompt payment which allowed for progression of the job. Supervision of City Inspections resulted in quick achievement of Occupancy. East/West Baggage Basement at Dulles Airport - Virginia -- February 2013 - February 2014 -- $100 MillionCareful management of waterproofing and roofing trades through challenging submittal process to putting work in place. Timely review of pay applications to ensure prompt payment. Coordination with project schedule and field prevented delays. Show less

  • Senior Systems Manager

    Feb 2013 - now

  • Systems Manager

    Oct 2017 - Jun 2022

  • Project Engineer

    Jun 2015 - Nov 2017

  • Office Engineer

    Feb 2013 - Jun 2015