To find a Senior Project or Program Manager position to utilize my diverse background of over 16 years of Nationwide Construction and Development experience.
Brian P Wesley - LEED AP -BD+C
Senior Project Manager
Experienced development and construction manager with solid background in project management, construction, capital improvements, budgeting, and prioritization. Demonstrated unparalleled expertise in operations and safety management. Exemplified profound knowledge of commercial / industrial principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership technique, and coordination of people and resources. Exceptional problem solver, team leader, budget specialist, and negotiator with proven proficiency in dealing with client needs and formulating tactical action plans to achieve the best results. Ensure adherence to safety requirements, state regulations, and user needs down to the smallest detail while upholding stringent corporate standards.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE ________________________________________
Construction Project Planning, Coordination, and Management Budgeting and Cost Management
General Contractor Expertise Green Construction / Sustainable Building Development Contract Negotiation
Personnel Management and Leadership Regulatory Compliance Business Development
OVERVIEW ________________________________________
General Contracting Operations and Management
• Directed entire project lifecycles of various construction projects from conceptual design and development of design ideas to successful implementation and completion of plans of construction documents and specifications
• Coordinated and accomplished simultaneous development of multiple projects
• Developed detailed schedules, prepared and evaluated project status reports during each operational phase, facilitated construction site progress, adjusted budget plans and timelines, and ensured timely project completion
• Offered value engineering analysis that reduced hard costs without risking quality/operational performance
• Conducted lease test-fits to identify program feasibility of location-specific tenant spaces
• Assumed full responsibility in the successful completion of new construction and extensive remodeling on complex facilities
• Supported necessary infrastructure through developing lease attachments that outline facility requirements
• Provided pre-development support to the design team in preparation for conceptual layouts of restaurant, retail, and exterior components for executive approval and base building developer acceptance
• Oversaw the development of construction drawings, such as architectural, MEP, A/V, and food service designs incorporating feedback from operational staff, facilities department, and designers
Green Methodologies / Credit Synergies (LEED Projects)
• Collaborated with designers, architects, and MEP engineers enforcing Hard Rock International’s Corporate mandate to utilize sustainable methodology in development of new projects
• Obtained the following LEED Certifications: Hard Rock Cafe-Dallas LEED Silver; Hard Rock Cafe–Seattle LEED Gold; Hard Rock Cafe–Los Angeles Projected LEED Silver; and Hard Rock Cafe–Waikiki Projected LEED Silver
Government Regulatory Compliance
• Managed pre-development activities, civil engineering, permitting, and entitlement approval
• Worked collaboratively with structural engineer in developing cost-effective designs to meet 130MPH SBC code utilizing concrete block and engineered truss roof systems, and ultimately upgraded to IBC code
• Accounted for permitting process for site plans coordination with master plan, submitting more than 1,000 permits annually, and addressing code review comments, RFIs, and certificate of occupancies
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS ________________________________________
Senior Project Manager / Studio Lead, Technomedia Solutions Orlando, FL 2008-Present
Highly recognized for being a tenacious department head in charge of overseeing operations of a division focused on high-end audio-video and technology design, engineering, drafting, procurement, fabrication, programming, and system integration and installations with repeat clients in national and international locations
Efficiently performed general project management duties for restaurants, hospitality, retail, and casino ventures for globally acclaimed brands, such as Hard Rock International, Abercrombie & Fitch, among others
Demonstrated exemplary expertise in streamlining organizational procedures through introduction of technology integration and interactive systems
Successfully completed projects within time and budget constraints as well as logistics and cultural challenges through solid understanding of logistics of procurement, shipping, customs clearance, and coordination of domestic and international labor forces
Senior Project Manager, Hard Rock Park Myrtle Beach, SC 2006-2008
Oversaw entire development process of a $400M theme park project from design development and final construction documentation through construction and timely turnover to operations staff
Directed project completion of a highly-detailed rock–and-roll theme park that has six themed lands with more than 40 attractions, such as specialty restaurants, retail, and ride and show attractions
Successfully closed a challenging food service equipment contract that resulted in $2M savings through eliminating single source vendors, preferred contractors, and industry rebates
Served as the primary contact for the park’s signature B&M roller coaster “Led Zeppelin–The Ride”
Vice President of Development, Cornerstone Group Fort Myers, FL 2005-2006
Led initiatives to build Southwest Florida division for Miami-based developer of multi-family communities with a project team consisting of more than 20 employees and staff members
Presided the community development districts for more than 1200 townhomes in three separate planned developments
Spearheaded the development of a 456-unit condominium conversion of an existing apartment community in Naples, Florida, including extensive hurricane repairs, amenity upgrades, landscaping replacement, and interior remodeling of all units
Director of Design and Construction, Stock Development Naples, FL 2003-2005
Offered pre-construction design development for more than 70 individual home designs by using conceptual floor plans and elevations for one of Southwest Florida’s largest developers of high-end communities
Administered six CAD technicians in charge of architectural drawings and coordination of structural drawings, truss plans, and notice of acceptance (NOAs) for exterior door and window systems
Led the implementation of a standardized format to develop consistent detailing from various team members
Collaborated with structural engineer to create cost-effective designs that meet 130MPH SBC code through usage of concrete block and engineered truss roof systems
Prepared bid packages for purchasing to establish base building cost and extensive upgrade program pricing for semi-custom homes
Project Manager / Owner’s Representative, Hard Rock International (USA) Orlando, FL 2000-2003
Administered the 30th anniversary brand revitalization program of various US markets
Established new locations in Phoenix and Minneapolis as well as at Hard Rock Hotel in Orlando
Oversaw extensive remodels of top producing cafes, such as in Las Vegas, New Orleans, and Dallas with minimal business interruption
Project Manager / Estimator, Geyer Construction Atlanta, GA 1994-2000
Provided commercial general contracting services focused on projects for clients with multi-unit developmental restaurant and retail on national level
Built strong professional relationship with Hard Rock Cafe and facilitated the successful expansion of their Atlanta cafe that resulted in numerous projects on a national basis for their Director of Worldwide Facilities
LEED® AP-BD+C
(Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional - Building Design + Construction)
United States Green Building Council (USGBC)
Proficient in Microsoft Project (Scheduling Software), Microsoft Office applications, Timberline Estimating and Accounting, Prolog Manager, and Expedition
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT ________________________________________
Project Manager, Habitat for Humanity
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