To acquire a challenging leadership position within an innovative, progressive and fast paced corporate environment that will maximize my proven procurement, contract administration, project auditing, cost management, strong team leading, strategic-thinking, analytical and customer service experience. I am seeking an exciting opportunity within an organization that will appreciate my strong commitment to promote client satisfaction, exceptional team performance and facilitate clear best practices in an effort to contribute to the company’s improved bottom line and highest earnings potential.
JOSI D. GINES________________________________________
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
As Team Leader developed & implemented effective strategies to meet corporate goals, designed enhanced procurement tools and clear policies resulting in increased productivity, improved operations and organization savings.
Group lead for sealed bid process oversight, project auditing and life cycle management of all contracts for more than 250 major development capital projects with total budgets in excess of $6 billion (Y/E 2008).
Designed and implemented contract administration procedures to closely manage internal controls and cycle time measurements, document accuracy, signature approval routings, enforcement of SARBOX requirements and best practices consistent with corporate policy.
PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE:
To acquire a challenging leadership position within an innovative, progressive and fast paced corporate environment that will maximize my proven procurement, contract administration, project auditing, cost management, strong team leading, strategic-thinking, analytical and customer service experience. I am seeking an exciting opportunity within an organization that will appreciate my strong commitment to promote client satisfaction, exceptional team performance and facilitate clear best practices in an effort to contribute to the company’s improved bottom line and highest earnings potential.
SUMMARY:
Lead Manager for Contract Administration division with oversight responsibilities for 28 employees located between the corporate office and regional mall development sites. Position required collaboration with Accounting, Purchasing, Risk Management, Financial Services, Legal & Design/Construction teams to effectively oversee contract protocols and cost control management for capital projects. Primarily responsible for the department’s vendor payments, cost reporting and data management, the accurate production of contract deliverables, negotiated terms & conditions revisions, construction bid process oversight, custom reporting, budget management, implementation of process best practices, application of department performance measurements and team functional development.
VALUE TO ORGANIZATION:
Professional skills include exceptional analytical, contract administration, project auditing, budgeting, strategic thinking, negotiations, project management and problem solving aptitude, excellent oral and written communication skills, great organizational & customer relationship management expertise, team building and mentoring experience. Computer skills include proficiency in Windows 98, Microsoft Word Perfect, Excel, PowerPoint, Timberline, JD Edwards and web-based Constructware.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
GENERAL GROWTH PROPERTIES, INC. Chicago, IL 1996 – 2009
Asst Vice-President of Contract Administration 2008 -- 2009
Director of Contract Administration 2006 – 2008
Senior Contracts Leader within the Design & Construction department with the primary responsibility of managing sealed bid process, producing contract agreements and exhibit documents of various types (i.e. time/hourly & material, not-to-exceed lump sum, fee + lump sum, fixed fee) consistent with RFPs, vendor management, communicating contract policies, ensuring compliance with terms and conditions, revised language changes due to negotiations or rate changes and identifying process improvements related to Contract Administration services. Position ensured the efficient content delivery for systems related to prioritizing commitment documentation, communicating fee changes, insurance requirements or expirations, job cost audit/tracking, budgeting and forecasting support for development projects. Supported team and employee development by facilitating leadership focus groups, contract best practices seminars and department orientations to promote creative thinking, team input and engagement.
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GROWTH PROPERTIES, INC. Continued
• Managed Contractor and Consultant Requalification Review process to assist with risk management and financial assessment of all vendors participating in Design & Construction’s sealed bid process (as prerequisite to awarding major contracts). Process included the review of vendor financials, current Dunn & Bradstreet report and preparation of financial summary overview for construction team executive to determine vendor qualifications.
• Prepared various ad hoc monthly custom cost reports and budget evaluations for construction jobs to detail job progress, percentages of completion, disclose cost overruns and anticipated expenses through project completion.
• Contracts Team Lead in the life cycle administration of more than 2,500 contract agreements annually and project audit of over 250 major capital projects with total budgets in excess of $6 billion (Y/E 2008).
Senior Manager of Contract Administration, 2004 – 2006
Manager of Contract Administration, 2000 – 2004
Supervised project and contract administration functions related to the tracking & payment of job costs for development & major renovation of regional shopping malls, communication of policy changes, adherence to terms and conditions, proposal/exhibit reviews for pricing accuracy, administering of contracts/change orders agreements to vendors and the payment processing of allowance reimbursements (tenant improvements, relocations and lease termination fees) due to Tenants and Brokers.
• Exceeded department performance goals by effectively managing annual check run volume increases of 15-20% consistent with new development growth for five consecutive years.
• Developed & facilitated best practices meetings and workshops for Design & Construction group, internal/external customers to train project management personnel on department SARBOX expectations, efficiency measurements, documentation requirements and contract administration process enhancements.
Development Accounting Manager 1998 – 2000
Project Controller – Third Party Development 1996 – 1998
Performed project accounting for approximately 50 Third Party Shopping Mall Centers managed by General Growth Management, Inc. Responsibilities included the preparation of client billings for various tenant improvement, predevelopment “seed money” projects and new mall developments.
• Tracked chargeable payroll hours, reimbursable costs and subcontractor construction expenses for client billings.
• Reviewed monthly job costs summary reports for accuracy and clarity. Prepared spreadsheets and summary reports detailing capitalized overhead for department heads to track project budgets and anticipated costs.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:
As Senior Accountant – Construction Division at EQUITY PROPERTIES AND DEVELOPMENT LIMITED PARTNERSHIP (1993 – 1996) performed accounting and tracking of all costs for portfolio of approximately 30 shopping center developments handled by Real Estate department. Responsibilities included the preparation of monthly project statements indicating budget revisions, contract values, cash flow variances and special projects for construction management teams.
Started career at SCHAL BOVIS, INC. as Project Accountant (1986 – 1993) responsible for the review and audit of subcontractor invoices, payment applications and certified payroll for progress draw reimbursements. Responsible for seeing that the project adhered to Owner specifications and that the development’s job costs remain within client’s approved budget.
EDUCATION:
DeVry Keller Graduate School of Management – Chicago, IL
Masters in Business Administration (MBA)
Roosevelt University – Chicago, IL
Bachelors of Arts - Data Processing/Business (Curriculum included 15.0 hrs Accounting courses
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