Management position utilizing my excellent organizational, communication, and project management skills. To be involved with the development of space and/or facility programs which increase creative, strategic or energy driven alternative solutions within given requirements. Manage successful execution of proposed and developed plans and complete projects per schedule and within budget.
EXPERIENCE:
Bear Construction Co. 12/2006 – 12/2008
Rolling Meadows, IL
Project Manager - Responsible for client/building/architect contacts to bid, coordinate, schedule and implement scope of work and follow up through successful project completion. Network to obtain RFP’s and bids for upcoming work, mostly Tenant Improvement work. Project estimator for self performed work and solicit for sub contractor trades. Prepare bid estimates and upon award of work, notify team members, meet with client for weekly progress meeting, structure and coordinate trades and materials for project completion, obtain local permits as necessary. Ensure all project specifications have been identified and executed, providing cost savings options when needed and/or when appropriate for project success.
• Most projects $150,000 - $1,000,000.
• Most projects <30,000 s.f.
• Ability to work multiple projects at one time in various stages of completion.
• Prepare and maintain all project accounting, billing and follow-up.
• Extensive client contact.
• Microsoft Office Professional including MS Project.
Equity Office Properties 2004 – 2006
Chicago, IL
Construction Manager - Responsible for coordination and oversight of day-to-day activities related to construction
projects such as Tenant Improvements and Move-in construction for assigned building portfolio. Assist Tenants, Property
Managers Leasing team and Building Engineers with development of space plans, schedules, and preliminary budget
estimates. Develop schedules and budgets to ensure completion in accordance with the lease. Seek all required
approvals, prepare summary and variance reports. Project Management including plan review and administering the bid
process. Liaison to ensure communication and coordination with the Property team, Building Engineers, peer review,
ordinances, permits and required to manage vendor and tenant expectations. Support move-in process as necessary.
Responsible to communicate local codes and building policies and procedures for a smooth project process. Develop and
maintain project files in accordance with EOP’s Tenant Improvement policies and procedures to comply with audit
requirements. Responsible to follow up with inspections, occupancy permits, as-builts and close out packages. Ensure
proper signature and signoffs are obtained. Manage budget to lease terms and manage costs and invoices to the
approved budget.
• Involved with Property teams and Leasing team specific to (2) CBD properties (1.8M s.f.).
• Most projects $150,000 - $1,000,000.
• Extensive client contact.
• Extensive contact with In-house leasing and external brokers.
• Assist in development and management of Preferred Provider Program.
• Review letters of intent, lease proposals and lease drafts to ensure feasibility.
• Extensive contact and coordination with client Telecomm and IT.
• Microsoft Office Professional including MS Project.
Zurich NA 1999 - 2004
Schaumburg, IL
Project Manager - Involved in all phases of Project Management for Zurich in leased Field Office locations. Project
Manager for Staff Legal, Field Office and Regional Office projects nationwide. Extensive client contact and coordination
with Regional Facilities personnel. Evaluate site locations and budgets and develop schedules for client relocation
requirements. Prepare project cost estimates, budgets and obtain approval requests and create final budget reports.
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Manage processes to implement and complete construction providing readiness for move in. Review and approve
Construction Documents through landlord or architect. Prepare Project Schedule to be utilized by Regional Facilities in
conjunction with Zurich preferred providers and local contractors. Schedule and coordinate Zurich vendor delivery and
installation of various activities. Schedule and coordinate local moves with Regional personnel when needed. Report rent
allocation and research cost justification for relocation/co-location options within Zurich owned Business Units.
• Projects range from $200,000 - $5,000,000.
• Projects range from 3,500 – 120,000 s.f.
• Extensive Internal Customer contact at executive level.
• Extensive contact with in-house leasing and external brokers.
• Review proposed leases and work letters to ensure compliance with Zurich Corporate policies and Office Standards.
• Influential on site selection for new locations.
• National level position, ability to manage multiple projects in multiple cities and states.
• Extensive work with in-house Telecomm and IT.
• Assist with reporting rent allocations.
• AutoCAD 2002, Word, Excel, Access, Lotus Notes, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Project, FDMC Leasing seminar
CNA 1997 – 1999
Chicago, IL
Project Manager – Responsible for all phases of Project Management for Business Unit and Executive Floor projects
within the CNA Plaza, Chicago. Extensive client contact including Department Head and Sr. Executive Management.
Design and develop typicals, standards, floorplans, and schedules to meet the operational needs of the Business unit.
Preparation of project cost estimates, budgets and approval requests for sign-off. Preparation of furniture specification
and construction package. Implementation of construction documents and adherence to construction schedule including
moves adds and changes during full floor abatement and refurbishment. Schedule and implement moves.
• Projects range from $25,000 – $2,500,000.
• Projects range from 1,000 – 35,000 s.f.
• Extensive Internal Customer contact at executive level.
• Special project development for corporate initiatives and outside revenue.
• Assist with rent allocations.
• Assist with the development of stacking plans within CNA Plaza.
• AutoCAD 14, Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, Visio, Archibus.
MetLife 1993 - 1997
Aurora, IL
Sr. Office Design Consultant - Involved in all phases of Space Planning and site preparation for Regional Office Design
team for MetLife owned and leased spaces in the Midwest. Project Manager for three owned and occupied buildings and
all Midwest Regional Field Offices. Assist the local property team with due diligence activities. Responsible to develop
space plans, schedules and office layout for pre-lease evaluation. Develop client requirements, review budgets, lease
agreements and work letters to ensure compliance with MetLife Office Standards. Responsible to prepare construction
documents (working drawings) and secure sign-off. Preparation of finish specifications and project schedules.
Responsible for furniture procurement and move coordination. Maintain inventories and place new furniture within
company standards
• Projects range from $25,000 – 2,500,000.
• Projects range from 1,000 – 130,000 s.f.
• Regional position covering 15 states.
• Participate on national committee to define initiatives, develop typicals and implement corporate standards
• Extensive Internal Customer contact.
• Extensive Internal Customer contact at executive level.
• Influential on site selection for new office locations.
• AutoCAD 12, CAP, Cadvance, WordPerfect, Lotus 123.
EDUCATION:
Kendall College of Art and Design
Grand Rapids, Ml
BFA Degree, 1985; Interior Design, Business Administration
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