Construction Project Management ~ Cost Controls ~ Collaborative Leadership
Highly-accomplished, solutions-driven Construction Professional and take-charge
Project/Operations Management specialist with more than 20 years of demonstrated
success contributing to superior project performance through expert alignment of
advanced construction, management and business/financial knowledge and
experience. Strong record of achievements in construction/reconstruction of
Commercial, Retail, Industrial and Residential properties, identifying critical
construction/operational issues and implementing innovative solutions to
increase productivity and reduce costs. Creative problem-solver with outstanding
communications, client satisfaction and team building attributes.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Operations/Project/Change Management
Construction Operations
Strategic/Tactical Planning
Financial Analysis
Team Leadership
Logistics/Security/Safety
Scheduling
Procurement
Expediting
Cost Controls
Subcontracting
Contract Administration/Compliance
Budgeting
Problem Identification/Resolution
General Contracting
Reporting
Relationship/Team Building
Vendor/Staff Management
Owner Relations
SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS
* Exceptional Management Talents: Devised effective strategies and productive
project/financial initiatives in construction management of multi-million dollar
condominium project. Saved $125K in project costs by introducing improved
construction methods. Led team of owners, architects, engineers, and
construction crews.
* Demonstrated Financial Acumen/Construction Expertise: Capitalized on expert
ability to predict and manage financial performance and assess project
feasibility. Created and deployed due diligence commercial property inspection
systems and procedures for national lender for properties throughout US.
* Outstanding Communications/Relationship Management: Established key
collaborations to analyze ownerÃs/project needs and deliver solutions to
stimulate achievement of project goals/financial growth.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CHARLES C. BRANDT CONSTRUCTION, INC., Indianapolis, Indiana, 2004 ñ 2008
Project Manager, Construction
* Commanded superior leadership and astute project/change management of
construction operations and strategic initiatives for cost/risk reduction and
increased productivity/profitability as general contractor.
* Optimized achievement of operational objectives/responsibilities, including
estimating, subcontracting, scheduling, material purchasing, permitting, unit
build out and cost control, driving increased accountability, job cost control
and reports management to ensure successful on time/on budget completion of
projects.
* Conceptualized policies/procedures and implemented due diligence commercial
property inspection systems for national lender for properties nationwide.
* Fulfilled administrative objectives by performing on site inspections,
creating/approving initial capital expenditure budgets/payment requests and
authoring/compiling reports.
* Improved operational capabilities through creation of emergency repair
plan/management of emergency repair team for reconstruction of multiple sites
damaged by Hurricane Katrina. Rebuilt high-rise office towers, retail, and
multi-family properties in $500 Million property portfolio. Managed
reconstruction projects, including:
> 450,000 SF office tower reconstruction (completed in only 10 months through
effective project management/scheduling and use of internal
crews/subcontractors), Causeway Tower and Metairie Towers office buildings, La
Maison, Covington Square, and Gatehouse Apartments.
* Successfully completed additional projects in diverse areas, including:
> Multiple projects for Indianapolis Power and Light, entryway/handicapped
entrance for Indiana Freemasons, Nothing But Noodles Restaurant, Hallmark Cards.
* Managed construction operations and improved construction methods.
* Realized project goals through effective project management, scheduling,
purchasing, permitting, unit build-out, cost control, and change management for
leading condominium and town home developer in Indianapolis.
* Enhanced operational efficiency and captured savings of $125K in direct job
costs through close collaboration with project architect and efficient project
management for million dollar luxury condominium project. Instituted cost-saving
construction methods and eliminated tower crane.
* Utilized improved construction techniques by substituting panel system for
stick-built methods.
* Achieved success managing multimillion dollar construction projects,
including:
> $11.8 Million luxury condominium project with 4 stories, 62 units and
additional features, including structured parking, 3 hydraulic elevators and 3
common stairs, with upgraded lobby details.
> $1.3 Million 10-unit luxury town home project with historic district
requirements.
THE SULLIVAN CORPORATION, Noblesville, Indiana, 2002
Project Manager, Construction
* Contributed to leadership excellence through expert project/change management
of challenging retail construction project with focus on owner relations,
subcontracting, major material purchasing, expediting, scheduling and budgeting.
* Valued by clients/owners and project crew as trusted advisor and leader
building key relationships and creating ways to work together to develop cost-
effective solutions.
* Demonstrated advanced construction knowledge/expertise in managing the
construction of a two-story retail store for Abercrombie & Fitch, one of the
nationÃs most prestigious retailers, in CaliforniaÃs prominent Stanford Mall,
including the following project:
> $ 1.2 Million 2-story retail store construction project with complex redesign
of stairway/storefront structure in compliance with seismic requirements and
field application of ìfurnitureî grade finish to all woodwork.
> 8000 SF remodel/addition to pre-school and kindergarten classrooms at Hasten
Hebrew Academy.
* Served a significant role as general contractor, managing multiple projects
and increasing operational effectiveness in the areas of project/change
management, estimating, subcontracting, major material purchasing, expediting,
scheduling, problem solving, and owner relations.
* Facilitated successful execution of multimillion dollar construction projects
for retail and apartment buildings:
> $5.6 Million 4-story restoration/conversion of historic pre-Civil War Cotton
Mill into 70 low-income apartments.
> $2.2 Million construction and rehabilitation project totaling 22 units with
one building receiving extensive masonry work and a second newly constructed
apartment building for disabled and low-income tenants.
* Elevated financial/operational performance and optimized operational
capabilities through effective budgeting, cost controls and scheduling, as well
as productive leadership of cross-functional collaborations among owners,
architects, engineers, and construction professionals.
* Increased operational effectiveness as general contractor through informed
negotiations, selection of subcontractors/superintendents, estimating,
purchasing, administration, client services and dispute resolution.
* Devised cost-saving strategies/solutions to achieve project goals for the
following:
> $12 Million major expansion/relocation project for packaging site at Lilly
Technology Center. Performed overall project/change management leading cross-
functional team through design-build process, with contributions from ownerÃs
staff/architecture-engineering team to assess/incorporate project requirements.
> $1.3 Million multi-purpose church and gymnasium project built with Guaranteed
Maximum Price Construction Management contract. Drove significant cost/time
savings from original budget/schedule through skilled bidding/negotiations with
trade contractors and efficient project management.
> $430K Public Works historic renovation project for Veterans Park Hillcrest
Lodge in Hamilton, Ohio, featured custom-fabricated historic doors and windows
and interior refurbishing to maintain historic features of structure.
DUKE ñ WEEKS REALTY INVESTMENTS, Indianapolis, Indiana, 1989ñ 1999
Project Manger, Acquisitions & Construction
* Built strong foundation for growth by performing due diligence for multiple
acquisitions of office and industrial properties worth greater than $500
Million.
* Coordinated financial/operational tasks/procedures in the roles of real estate
developer and facilities manager for physical building assessments/inspections
and integration of capital acquisition budgets.
* Utilized outstanding relationship/team building and collaborative skills to
conduct productive construction meetings with leasing representatives,
architects, engineers, and general/sub-contractors for administration and
project management of multiple projects simultaneously. Successfully completed
projects include:
> $3.5 Million hangar remodeling project at Chicago Midway Airport. Served as
ownerÃs representative in selection of architect/engineers/contractors. Provided
expert management/oversight of entire project from architectural plans. Upon
completion of project, joined American Trans Air as ownerÃs representative.
> Performed multiple tenant finish construction projects simultaneously from $5K
to $1.2 Million in value for a variety of companies, including American Trans
Air, Zee Medical Products, Pepsi Food Services, American Legion, National
Airmotive, and Thomson Electronics located in 4th largest industrial park in US.
Managed overall activities of project team, including architects, engineers,
designers, in-house staff.
LEED Accreditation Program for Commercial Interiors, in progress
Affiliations:
Habitat for Humanity Company Coordinator, Blitz Build
Big Brothers of Greater Indianapolis
Past President Parish Council, St. Thomas Aquinas Church
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