Design and Construction Project Manager with a 9-year record of success managing all phases of design
and construction for restaurants and retail environments both domestically and internationally. Experience
includes overseeing staff of up to 14 people, contractor relations/selection, vendor management, billing
and change order management and numerous other design/construction duties. Backed by strong
credentials and a proven history of honesty, integrity and a strong work ethic.
DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGEMENT DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
Design and Construction Project Manager with a 9-year record of success managing all phases of design
and construction for restaurants and retail environments both domestically and internationally. Experience
includes overseeing staff of up to 14 people, contractor relations/selection, vendor management, billing
and change order management and numerous other design/construction duties. Backed by strong
credentials and a proven history of honesty, integrity and a strong work ethic.
Key Skills:
— Design & Construction Projects
— Prototype Development/Implementation
— Site Surveys to Final Punch Walk
— Budgeting & Cost Controls
— Change Order Management
— Construction Document Review
— International Design & Construction
— International Procurement
— Bid Review
— Contracts/Proposal Review
— Presentation Skills
— General Contractor Selection
— Vendor Management
— AutoCAD
— Microsoft Project/Excel
— Ability to Travel
— Great Attitude
Professional Experience:
HMS Host Inc. (10/2007 to 10/2009) / Director of Design & Construction / Denver, CO
Direct the project process for concurrent projects starting with conceptual design and ending with project
closeout documentation. Budgets for projects ranged from $45K up to $4.1M, with overall CapEx budgets
ranging between $10M-$15M at any given time.
-Maintained budgets, schedules and relationships with vendors and corporate staff
-Maintained professional relationships with Airport management, Airport and City inspectors
-Managed projects at numerous airports including: Denver, LAX, San Diego, Palm Springs and El Paso
-Attended site-survey walks with Architect, Engineers, Internal IT and airport staff
-Present along with the Corporate team conceptual plans and budgets to the airport as part of the RFP
-Review and process all General Contractor and FF&E vendor bid packages
-Review and process all General Contractor and FF&E vendor pay apps and change orders
-Worked with Architect when needed to hire permit expeditors, complete final punch walk and close out
documentation
Quiznos Master LLC (8/2001 to 10/2007) / Sr. Director of Design & Construction / Denver, CO
Ensured delivery of branded elements and prototypical standards in every store in the most cost-effective
and time effective manner for the franchisee in both the domestic and the international markets. Developed
and implemented numerous prototypes to the company including a High-End design for our airport locations.
-Rolled out 3 new design prototypes to company and architects
-Supervised design, bid review and equipment coordination by staff for up to 1100 stores annually
-Mentored and encouraged staff by setting up outings, contests and reorganizing budgets to subsidize part
of their continuing education
-Directed a staff ranging from 2-14 employees, including designers, construction project managers and
sign reviewer
-Ensured that all design and construction modifications were communicated accurately and effectively to
the field staff, the architects and the contractors
-Managed bid reviews by construction project managers for over 900 stores annually (not international), reducing bids by
over $3M in 2005, $2.5M in 2006 and $2M by 10/2007
-Directed design and construction for all International and Non-Traditional sites (Airports, universities,
B&I, corporate dining, etc...)
-Traveled extensively overseas (Japan, South Korea, Ireland, UAE, Jordan and Turkey) to train our
International Architects and Master Franchisees on Design and Construction standards and to review
and source all “in-country†supplies to meet the company standards and to allow for a cost effective
build out
-Managed relationships with the national vendors: York, GE, Florida Tile, DalTile and SOD-equipment
-Redesigned millwork package in conjunction with manufacturer to lower cost to the franchisees by 40%
Thomas Ricca Associates (10/2000 to 8/2001) / Drafter/Designer / Denver, CO
Thomas Ricca Associates is a nationally recognized award winning commercial/industrial kitchen
design consultancy.
-Managed inputting schematic design layouts into AutoCAD format
-Created equipment cut sheet and specification catalogs for the Kitchen Equipment Contractor (KEC)
-Reviewed and commented on all outside vendor shop drawings
-Attended local job site meetings and walks along with Project Director
-Responded to all RFI’s from outside vendors
-Coordinated and shipped all drawing sets to appropriate consultants
Education:
ARAPAHOE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (Littleton, CO) — AAS in Architectural Technology, 2005
CALIFORNIA CULINARY ACADEMY (San Francisco, CA) – Culinary Arts, 1992
Industry Relevance:
Conversational Spanish
April 2006 – Attended the SPECS conference in Orlando, FL. Participated in workshops and activities
in regards to Store Planning, Equipment and Construction Services
May 2006 – Guest speaker at the Retail Construction Expo in Chicago on the topic of “Timelines and
Budgets†in the QSR segment. Panelists at the Q&A Forum along with executives from
McDonalds, Yum and Panda Restaurant Group
October 2006 – Guest speaker at the NRA/MAECO Summit in Denver on the topic of “Timelines and Budgetsâ€
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