Lissette Bajra

About Lissette Bajra

Experienced Manager of Contracts & Administration with over 18 years of progressive responsibility in construction administration, contract management, and commercial real estate operations for large REITs. Recognized as a driven, creative, and energetic leader with deep expertise in contract development, project management, and financial oversight. Committed to excellence through strong leadership, continuous improvement, and fostering a culture of accountability and professional growth across all organizational levels.

Experience

1. Manager Contract Administration

   Regency Centers

   Mar 2017 — Present · Boca Raton, FL, US

   Responsible for the preparation of proposals, contracts, change orders, RFI\'s, and master service agreements for Development/Construction Department, in accordance with company policies and legal requirements. Manage all payments, budget entries & budget revisions in company software; prepare cost projection packages, quarterly contractor accruals, maintain relationships with tenants when a shopping center is under-going a major renovation ensuring all of their needs and concerns are addressed during the construction process. Manage COI logs, and prequalification of contractors; responsible for the processing of all legal invoices related to development projects in Serengeti software, & maintenance of the development chart of accounts, & project set-ups, responsible for the maintenance of the MOD file which is used as a forecast for all redevelopment/ground-up projects. Liaison with city and other governmental officials, including the organization of meetings as required per project. Assist in the coordination of zoning matters with appropriate consultants, legal and governmental bodies. Responsible for the coordination of land and boundary surveys, easements, working with Surveyors, Engineers, Architects, to ensure work is done as required by respective county/city. Coordinate environmental reviews and remediation efforts in redevelopment projects, monitor and coordinate work efforts with project Architect, Engineers and other consultants to ensure they deliver timely and within budget, maintain project records; assist in the preparation of weekly reports regarding status of each individual development. Coordinate a wide variety of company’s construction activity, including the organization of all Landlord related work, review and coding of contractor/vendor invoices; respond to urgent off/on-site property issues when necessary, oversee local permitting efforts for tenant build-outs & new developments.

Education

• Glendale Community College

  General Studies

• California State University, Los Angeles

  BAOM, Bachelor of Art in Organizational Management

  1997 — 2000

• Glendale High School

  High School Diploma

Skills

• Real Estate
• Corporate Real Estate
• Disposition
• Dispositions
• Listings
• Working with Landlords
• Working with Tenants
• Real Estate Economics
• Contract Negotiation
• Sales
• Commercial Real Estate
• Real Estate Development
• Real Estate Transactions
• Investment Properties
• Lease Negotiations
• Short Sales
• Lease Administration
• Sellers
• Property Management
• Shopping Centers
• Property
• Brokerage
• Foreclosures
• Relocation
• Construction
• Tenant
• Yardi
• Residential Homes
• Apartments
• Location Intelligence
• Landlords
• Investors
• Negotiation
• Leases