Tekla Nakazibwe

Construction Project Manager with 10+ years of experience leading commercial, healthcare, retail, renovation, tenant improvement, and capital construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. Expertise in project planning, budgeting, scheduling, contract administration, procurement, change management, cost control, and stakeholder management. Proven ability to coordinate owners, architects, engineers, general contractors, subcontractors, and facility teams while delivering projects safely, on schedule, and within budget.

Project Manager – Healthcare Construction & Installation - STERIS - Southern California

(2025-01)

• Manage multiple healthcare construction and capital equipment projects throughout Southern California from planning through closeout.
• Coordinate project execution with hospital owners, architects, engineers, general contractors, subcontractors, and facility stakeholders.
• Lead project scheduling, forecasting, procurement activities, risk management, and project reporting.
• Review construction documents, site conditions, and installation requirements to ensure project readiness and successful execution.
• Facilitate project meetings, site walks, and coordination meetings with project stakeholders.
• Manage project budgets, cost tracking, contract compliance, and change management activities.
• Resolve field conflicts and construction issues impacting project scope, schedule, and project delivery.
• Oversee project commissioning, turnover, documentation, and closeout activities.
• Maintain strong client relationships while supporting successful project delivery in active healthcare environments.

Construction Project Manager - ROSS STORES

(2018-01 - 2025-01)

• Managed commercial retail construction projects from preconstruction through closeout while maintaining budget, schedule, quality, and safety objectives.
• Coordinated owners, architects, consultants, contractors, subcontractors, and vendors throughout all phases of construction.
• Performed constructability reviews and collaborated with estimating teams on project budgets and cost forecasting.
• Led project turnover activities including scope review, bid analysis, subcontract preparation, and purchase order issuance.
• Prepared and maintained project budgets while monitoring expenditures and implementing cost-control measures.
• Facilitated preconstruction meetings and coordinated project startup activities.
• Monitored project schedules and worked closely with field teams to ensure timely project completion.
• Managed change orders, contract modifications, and project documentation.
• Reviewed and approved contractor invoices, payment applications, and financial reporting.
• Directed project closeout activities including turnover documentation and occupancy coordination.

Project Coordinator - ROSS STORES

(2015-01 - 2018-01)

• Coordinated commercial retail construction projects and supported on-time store openings.
• Managed project documentation, closeout packages, contracts, permits, and reimbursement processes.
• Reviewed contractor payment applications, invoices, lien waivers, and supporting documentation.
• Coordinated bid packages and facilitated communication with contractors, architects, and vendors.
• Maintained project schedules, utility coordination, possession dates, and project reporting.
• Supported senior leadership with project administration and construction operations.

Associate of Science - ABCO Technology, Los Angeles, California