Ellen Bower
About Ellen Bower
Ellen Bower serves as a Senior Project Coordinator at Barry-Wehmiller Design Group in Concord, NH, where she has worked since 2008. She trains new employees and provides administrative support for project managers while managing various project documentation and budgets.
Work at Barry-Wehmiller Design Group
Ellen Bower has served as a Senior Project Coordinator at Barry-Wehmiller Design Group since 2008. With over 16 years of experience in this role, she operates from the company's Concord, NH office. Bower is responsible for a variety of project coordination tasks, including administrative services for multiple project managers. She assists with essential functions such as bidding, budgeting, scheduling, and correspondence, ensuring that projects run smoothly and efficiently.
Training and Employee Development
In her role, Bower trains new employees, including Project Managers, Project Coordinators, Project Engineers, Design Staff, and Site Managers, on the firm's processes and procedures. This training is crucial for maintaining consistency and quality across projects, allowing new team members to quickly adapt to the company's operational standards.
Education and Expertise
Ellen Bower studied at the University of Massachusetts, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Management from 1977 to 1982. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her role in project coordination, where she applies her management skills to oversee various aspects of project execution.
Project Management Responsibilities
Bower's responsibilities include creating, processing, and maintaining contracts with owners and subcontractors, as well as managing change orders, RFIs, submittals, project schedules, and LEED project tracking. She works on projects with budgets ranging from $300,000 to $50 million, demonstrating her capability to handle a wide range of project scales.
Technical Proficiency
Ellen Bower is proficient in various software tools essential for project management. She utilizes Microsoft Office Suite, Procore, HeadsUP, Prolog, and Timberline to support her work. Her technical skills enhance her ability to manage project documentation and facilitate communication among stakeholders.