EXECUTIVE SR. CONSTRUCTION MANAGER
13 years of increasingly responsible national and international construction management experience.
Accomplished professional with a consistent track record of successfully managing multiple projects concurrently. History of recruitment by company executives for new challenges. Excel in fast-paced, dynamic environments. Proven organizational, analytical, and planning abilities with strong attention to detail. Skilled at selecting and managing general contractors and vendors for retail development and franchise restaurant projects. Able to partner cross-functionally and communicate well with all levels of management. Solid negotiation, communication and presentation skills to target audience. Aligning individual store brands with company marketing initiatives. Nurturing relationships with store operators and internal departments to build a team determined to produce complete project success.
KELLY CASEY
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Horizon Retail Construction, Racine, WI 2009 – Present
Provider of construction services
Consulting Construction Project Manager — Attend pre-bid and pre-construction meetings with national retail clients as a representative of Horizon. Confirm plans, schedules and take offs for construction project are accurate. Complete all pre-bid meetings with plan corrections, power point presentation and project site survey.
CVS/CAREMARK, North Richland Hills, TX 2006 – 2009
Provider of pharmacy services
Construction Project Manager — Administer $100,000,000 annual construction budget. Manage selection of potential Real-Estate sites for construction of 29 to 35 annual projects. Evaluate all sites for possible new construction, relocation or remodel projects, develop scopes of work for plan options and estimate costs. Keep all levels of management informed through weekly project reports.
• Site Evaluation & Development: Assess sites’ operational effectiveness, determine and approve best site layouts, approve exterior building elevations and ensure they meet local government specifications.
• Efficiency & Expense Initiatives: Collaborate with general contractors to bring contracts in ahead of schedule, influence A&E team to consider cost and time savings in building design.
• Relationship Improvements: Significantly improve relationships with store operators by keeping them informed of project progress on a weekly basis, making scheduled and non-scheduled site visits to ensure project milestones are being accomplished.
• Vendor Management: Direct team of developers, general contractors, architects, civil, mechanical and environmental engineers in development of sites. Confirm suppliers are delivering quality product on time and to corporate standards.
ZALE DELAWARE, INC., Irving, TX 1998 – 2006
Fine jewelry retailer
Director of Construction — Hired as Construction Project Manager to play role in company’s aggressive growth strategy. Promoted to Director of Construction in 2002. Direct staff of Construction Project Managers and accountable for support groups: Leasing, Architecture & Engineering, Procurement, Merchandising, Loss Prevention, Data & Communications, Maintenance and Operations assuring all budgets are in align with management approval. Direct weekly property development status meetings for all levels of management. Evaluate and determine best construction methods and schedules.
Directed development of multibrand retail portfolio, completing over 300 construction and remodeling
projects annually in Canada, North America, Puerto Rico and Hawaii
Continued
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• Branding: Directed rebranding of acquired competitor and existing sites to ensure alignment with marketing initiatives. Oversaw design and development of new store fixtures, store signage and interior marketing.
• Vendor Management: Recruit and develop team of pre-qualified general contractors and subcontractors. Qualified and evaluated existing contractors annually; develop bench strength by qualifying new general contractors.
• Budget Management: Developed design, procurement and construction budgets. Qualified and approved all change orders.
• Process Improvement: Ensured accuracy of all change orders by comparing them with lease terms, plans, and bids. Kept all departments current by developing weekly progress reports for all sites in construction pipeline.
SOUTHERN MULTIFOODS, INC., Jacksonville, TX 1996 – 1998
Fast-food restaurant chain
Construction Project Manager — Recruited by CEO for new position and challenged with developing and building franchised operations for Taco Bell, Kentucky Fried Chicken and Pizza Hut restaurants. Assimilated several Taco Bell corporate restaurants into franchise portfolio.
• Site Planning & Facilities Design: Provide A&E firms with preliminary design criteria and approve all final construction plans and documentation.
• Permitting & Procurement: Submit plans to city and state agencies for required permits. Order all material not provided by general contractors, including kitchen equipment, seating, cabinetry, signage and proprietary construction materials.
• Construction & Vendor Management: Resolve field issues by communicating and collaborating with general contractors. Ensure timely installation of critical infrastructure by working closely with utility providers. Direct architects civil engineers, environmental engineers and general contractors to ensure project completion with 100% customer satisfaction.
• Renovations: Direct renovation and updating of existing and acquired facilities.
• Franchise Relations: Ensure continuing communication by meeting with franchise owners to discuss corporate and franchise initiatives.
• Branding: Convert existing franchise facilities to new brand as needed and collaborate with corporate A&E Department to ensure brand standards were met or exceeded.
• Budget Management: Create, refine and submit construction budgets for all projects in pipeline.
• Warehousing & Inventory Management: Keep accurate inventory of equipment warehoused after retrofits, remodels or closings; used equipment for repairs and deployment in new facilities.
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Bachelor of Science, Environmental Science, Stephen F. Austin State University
Partnered with senior management to develop Zale Corporation Mentor Program.
Lead corporate seminar at CVS Project Management University to instruct all Project Managers on current construction methods.
Served as representative on regional development committee devoted to the rebuilding of Louisiana after Hurricane Katrina.
Proficient in MS Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access and Oracle.
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