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Work Draper and Kramer, Inc. – 2002 to Present Date
Experience • In-House Construction Manager, Owner’s Representative, Project Closing Manager
• Project Programming/Product Development Manager
• Architectural and Construction Estimator and Scheduler
• Property Procurement Reviews
• Corporate Litigation Representative
• In-House Designer/Specifier/Projects Coordinator
Walsh Construction Company of Illinois – 2000 to 2002
• Project Manager, 2000 through 2002
• Architectural Estimator, 2000
DePaul University – 2000
• Facilities Manager, Construction Department - Lincoln Park Campus
CNA Insurance – 1980 to 2000
• Director of Construction Services, 1997 to-2000
• Property Manager of the 55 East Jackson Building, 1995 to 1997
• Manager of Home Office Construction, 1991 to 1997
• Manager of Home Office Planning and Design, 1988 to 1991
• Designer/Specifier, Senior Project Planner, 1986 to 1988
• Designer/Specifier, Facility Planner, 1980 to 1986
Career Project Administration Overview
Achievements • Define project scope and objectives and create feasibility studies, develop project control budgets and present for approvals
• Supervise and participate in property reviews
• Bid labor and materials, write up and or negotiate purchase agreements and lump sum contracts
• Structure project programming criteria, participate in the design development process
• Supervise the preparation of construction documentation, construction specifications, finish selections, and furnishing selections
• Seek out bidders and award work
• Prepare implementation schedules, coordinate the work, and supervise the project execution
• Review and approve progress payments and contract change orders. Perform in-progress pay application audits.
• Perform project reconciliations and negotiate project closings Perform post project forensics.
Supervision of Corporate Employment & Unit Operations
• Recruit, hire staff employment and supervisory management
• Setting goals, duties and expectations for employees within the areas of Design, Procurement, Coordination, and Construction
• Re-engineer job functions, work duties, and project implementation concepts to fit fiscal plans
• Coaching and develop career growth within employees
• Write and administer performance reviews, salary increases, performance bonuses, and employee job advancements
Direct Administration Duties
• Prepare and monitor fiscal budgets in the areas of building operations and tenant improvements
• Implemented and maintained a billing program for corporate tenant occupancies and external tenant leases
• Implement and supervise accounting routines for building operations and project management
• Supervised the development of an internal work issuance tool that communicates work transmittals, purchase orders, and billings
• Supervised the development of a Time and Material database that tracks internal and external tradesmen assignments
• Overseen the space utilization for the 1.5 million sq. ft. headquarters facility in Chicago
• Supervised the development and implement operational policies and procedures for a manage in place Asbestos O&M program
• Performed analysis for peer company bench-marking and best in class initiatives
Education Illinois Licensed Interior Designer
• 1979 graduate, Harrington Institute of Interior Design with an Associates Degree in Fine Arts
Continuing • Positive Negotiations • Interpersonal Problem Solving
Education • Managing Through Excellence • Teaming and Re-engineering
• Management Development, One through Four • An AWI Affiliate Member
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Project List The projects listed below represent the following types of work
• Corporate Facility Work – renovation, realignments and new construction
• Commercial work
• Retail Build-outs
• Residential Work – new construction and property conversions
• Institutional Work such as schools
• Façade Repair work and Base Building Maintenance Work • New Building Construction
• Interior fit out Work
• Renovation Work
• Remodeling Work
• Restoration/Refurbishment Work
• Landmark Preservation Work
• Automation and Data Center Fit out Work
• Design Build Projects
Draper and Kramer, Inc. – 2002 to Date
1. The Palmolive Condominium Conversion Project
2. The Palmolive Building Tennant Consolidation
3. The Palmolive Project Model Build-out of 3 Apartments
4. The Palmolive Project Design and Build-out of the Sales Center
5. Tennant Build-out for St John Knits - Michigan Ave Store
6. Tennant Build-out for Louis Vuitton – Michigan Ave Store
7. Tennant Build-out for Private Bank - The Gold Cost Facility
8. The Palmolive Project - Completion if Pepper Construction’s work after their Walk Off
9. Penthouse Build-out at the Palmolive Building
Walsh Construction Company of Illinois – 2000 to 2002
1. Plaza Remodeling Entry Enhancements to the 333 South Wacker Building
2. Tennant Build-outs for the 3 Charles Schwab Stores
3. Entry and First Floor Renovation to The Art Institute of Chicago
4. Project Estimating for several High Rise Properties in the Chicago Land Area
5. Project Estimating for the Palmolive Project
DePaul University – 2000
1. Department Build-out for The School of Data and Technical Learning’s
2. Lincoln Park Campus – Closeout of the Athletics Administration Building
3. Lincoln Park Campus - Dorm Room Renovation
CAN Insurance – 1980 to 2000
1. Complete Renovation Project of the 333 South Wabash Property
2. Numerous Departmental Consolidation and Expansion Projects
3. Departmental Relocation Projects - in and out of state work
4. Conference Center Build-out
5. Main Office Food Court Build-out
6. Numerous Tennant Build-outs in the 55 East Jackson Building
7. Numerous In-house Design Build Projects
8. Build-out of CNA’s Teleconferencing Center
9. Build-out of CNA’s Software Research and Development Center
10. Design and Implementation of CNA’s Automated Work Station Project
11. Design the Reading Pennsylvania Branch Facility
12. Design the Nashville Tennessee
Early Career and Free Lance Projects
1. East Bank Club Locker Room
2. Lobby Design Project for the 110 East Delaware Property
3. Design Concepts for the Cole Showroom in the Mart
4. Martin Luther King Condo Sales Brochure
5. Assisted in the Interior Design of the Harold Washington Residence
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