Tre' Brown Newby
Atlanta,Georgia
Summary
Detail-oriented Contract Administrator and Construction Project Coordinator with 18+ years of expertise managing government and commercial contracts, project schedules, and subcontractor performance. Skilled in contract negotiation, compliance, and administration, with a deep understanding of construction processes, budgeting, and documentation. Adept at coordinating with project teams, vendors, and government agencies to ensure timely, cost-effective, and compliant project execution. Known for problem-solving, clear communication, and delivering high-quality outcomes in fast-paced environments.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Contract Administrator
USCI, Inc.
01.2024 - Current
- Manage all phases of government contracts from awards to closeout while serving as a Prime Contractor including compliance, reporting, modifications, and deliverables.
- Serve as liaison with contracting officers, negotiate contract terms with subcontractors and mitigate contractual risk to ensure smooth contract execution and compliance.
- Manage full lifecycle of over 100 vendor contracts and subcontracts, from creation to closeout, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and performance KPIs.
- Prepare, review, negotiate, and administer contracts.
- Main point of contact for vendors and organizational partners.
- Oversee creation, negotiation, and execution of vendor agreements.
- Evaluate and negotiate vendor proposals.
- Monitor and enforce government compliance with contract terms.
- Track compliance metrics, monitor expiration/renewal timelines, and maintain organized digital records to support audits and reporting.
- Support Business Development efforts through proposal development, market research, and technical writing tailored to federal acquisition standards.
Vendor Relations Specialist
Sylvan Homes LLC
09.2021 - 09.2023
- Experienced Vendor Specialist supported property management operations through effective subcontractor coordination and compliance oversight.
- Managed vendor onboarding, contracts, insurance tracking, and performance monitoring across maintenance, repairs, and facility services.
- Ensured timely service delivery, cost control, and adherence to company and regulatory standards.
- Managed vendor relationships and coordinated subcontractor services for maintenance, repairs, landscaping, and cleaning across 800 residential properties.
- Streamlined vendor onboarding and compliance processes, ensuring 100% up-to-date insurance and licensing documentation.
- Identified underperforming vendors and implemented performance tracking, resulting in a 30% improvement in service turnaround times.
- Consolidated vendor services across properties, saving the company over $1M per year through all inclusive rate agreements.
- Monitor vendor performance and resolve service issues to ensure resident satisfaction and operational efficiency.
- Leveraged property management software to optimize work order tracking and reduce service delays.
- Partnered with property managers to forecast maintenance needs and control vendor-related expenses within budget targets.
Sr. Project Coordinator
Alliance Corp
03.2018 - 08.2021
- Responsible for technical, administrative, and operational oversight of assigned projects, including management of contracts and subcontractors.
- Managed contractual agreements and all related Certificates of Insurance, including additional insured endorsements.
- Prepared and issued bid invitations to General Contractors.
- Defined project tasks and monitored project progress.
- Facilitated coordination and communication with field personnel, clients' representatives, and project managers to address project issues and ensure smooth operations.
- Analyzed and studied problem areas to determine the criticality of schedule activities by presenting potential critical paths on projects.
- Tracked project deliverables using web-based and software management tools and effectively maintained contracts and all documentation.
- Improved company project deadline and budget delivery by 20% by implementing standardized tracking and monitoring procedures to ensure timely completion.
- Worked with company's internal insurance company surrounding Worker's Compensation and Payroll audits.
- Run schedule risk analysis, interpreted results and developed an out brief report to the project management team to include recommendations if needed.
Project Administrator (Construction)
Custom Tools Manufacturing & Construction
04.2006 - 07.2018
- Collaborated with management and fellow supervisors to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
- Managed all incoming pre qualification's and financial requirements from General Contractors.
- Worked closely with Project Managers to build budget plans in excess of $150k and participated in developing monthly/quarterly forecasting.
- Strengthened construction operations by combining critical path objectives simultaneously and coordination of multiple shifts over weeks to complete the project ahead of schedule and under budget.
- Minimized operating cost and increased functionality by proper handling of government and private contracts, pay requests, and certified payroll.
- Slashed cost by over 75% by assisting in the development of an internal custom app that tracked drivers carrying over $150k in tools and equipment.
- Leveraged project control and construction experience to drive better accuracy/reliability of various project schedules to maintain the confidence of clients..
- Monitored job progress and performance of employees and contractors to complete projects prior to deadlines.
Education
Master Of Arts - Instructional Design and Technology
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZBachelor Of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Clark Atlanta University
Atlanta, GASkills
- Insurance & Contract Management
- Vendor Management
- Project Administration
- Construction Project Management
- Process Scheduling
- Scheduling
- Cost Estimate & Bid Proposal Development
- Microsoft Office & Project
- NetSuite
Timeline
Contract Administrator
USCI, Inc.
01.2024 - Current
Vendor Relations Specialist
Sylvan Homes LLC
09.2021 - 09.2023
Sr. Project Coordinator
Alliance Corp
03.2018 - 08.2021
Project Administrator (Construction)
Custom Tools Manufacturing & Construction
04.2006 - 07.2018
Bachelor Of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Clark Atlanta University
Master Of Arts - Instructional Design and Technology
University of Phoenix
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