157 BARBERRY ROAD • HIGHLAND PARK, IL 60035
847 571 1154
DENNIS L. DAVIS
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Unique blend of skills in design, construction and real estate development, with experience in residential, commercial and industrial projects in over twenty states; Diverse professional background includes Director of Design and Construction for several corporations, Director of Conservation of the Bahá’à House of Worship in Wilmette, IL, Assistant City Architect, and Chief Building Official
EDUCATION
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy, New York
Bachelor of Building Sciences
Drexel University Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Graduate Coursework - Architectural Design
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
EMG Corporation Hunt Valley, MD
2005 to Present Senior Engineering Consultant
• Head of Midwest team of A&E professionals conducting due diligence on commercial properties for wide range of clients. Managed due diligence report writing team and served as technical interface with clients.
• Conducted commercial property assessments of hundreds of properties ranging from single tenant properties to 50 story multi-use building. Responsibilities include reviewing and assessing building systems, developing construction estimates, long term (7yrs.to 35yrs.) capital reserve budgets and writing detailed reports of findings and recommendations.
Ventures Plus, Inc. Northfield, IL
2002 to 2005 President
• Established new construction company for real estate investment group including management of all business activities; directed all projects from design & permitting to final occupancy.
• Conducted market analysis and site acquisition, lease negotiations and asset management; secured purchase/construction financing for all projects; initiated marketing of sale of completed projects.
Bahá’à National Center Wilmette, Illinois
1998 – 2002 Director, Temple Conservation
• Directed all aspects of restoration of historic temple including management of A&E and construction contracts; responsibilities included developing scope of work, project budget and construction estimate, site management and development of long term maintenance program.
• Managed multi-year, multi-million dollar project including participation in fund raising activities.
• Created architectural pre-cast concrete production facility to replicate historic material including staff training, creating plant systems, and research of concrete mix design and process.
Boddie-Noell Enterprises Rocky Mount, NC
1994 – 1998 Director of Site Development
• In charge of all aspects of engineering and architectural design for $480 million restaurant development company; Negotiated/Awarded all construction contracts for remodel and new construction and supervised ten consultants in four states including civil, mechanical, structural and architectural design.
• Advised in acquisition of real estate and conducted over 260 environmental Phase I and Phase II investigations in two months to facilitate refinancing of corporate property portfolio
• Developed prototype design for new concept and managed roll out of multiple locations
Champion Development & ITX Construction/Consultants, Inc Long Beach, CA
1989 – 1994 Director of Construction/President
• Managed construction department for shopping center developer, including site review, coordination of design and permitting, bidding negotiation of contracts, and oversight of all construction activities. Converted department into licensed construction company in 1991.
• Completed over 21 projects throughout Southern California within a two year period that varied in size from a 5,000 square foot, single user building to a 220,000 square foot neighborhood shopping center. This included management of multiple A&E consultants, construction companies, project managers and project superintendents.
• Partial client list included Pep Boys, TJ Maxx, Staples Office Supply, Conroy's Flowers, Rosie's BBQ Grillery, La Salsa Mexican Restaurants, and Chevy’s Restaurants.
Red Robin International Irvine, CA
1987 – 1989 Director of Design & Construction
• Established corporate design & construction department for international restaurant chain with locations throughout the United States and Canada; managed aggressive growth program for both corporate and franchise stores with over 30 locations completed in two years including site acquisition, lease negotiation and asset management.
• Selected and managed all A&E consultants and supervised staff of eight construction professionals.
Dennys, Inc. La Mirada, Calif.
1984 – 1987 Senior Project Manager
• Provided design and construction estimates for franchisees, approved final design, and conducted turnover inspections; developed policies and procedures for converting acquisitions into company stores; developed industrial engineering data for improved facility layout and equipment placement.
• Coordinated design & construction of three bakery production facilities and over 60 restaurant construction and remodel projects, which included defining scope of work, approving contracts and coordinating 6 field superintendents.
City of Wilmington Wilmington, DE
1976 – 1984 Chief Building & Zoning Official
• Administered and enforced housing, zoning & building codes; approved plans and coordinated inspections for all construction in the City of Wilmington, Delaware. This included dozens of multi-million dollar projects, one of which was the $44 million Hercules Company headquarters.
• Administered $1.4 million departmental budget with line and staff supervision of 25 employees; reduced departmental operating costs by 25%.
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