To secure an Executive level position; within the construction, telecommunications, or facilities management industries, which will lead to a career path with a progressive company which values innovative and creative thinking, empowers its employees and is aggressively seeking top level talent.
Executive Level Director/Vice President with over 20 years experience as a hand on, innovative and performance focused leader in real estate development, construction/project management, property management, telecommunications development, modular construction and business planning within fast paced, highly competitive markets
CORE COMPETENCIES
Leadership by Example- Strong Entrepreneurial Background - Strategic Planning - Organization Design and Development - Financial Modeling, Planning & Analysis – Strong Project Management w/ Multi State/National Experience – Highly Knowledgeable in all Phases of Construction – Strong Manufacturing Background with Lean Experience- Strong Knowledge Base in LEED, ADA & IBC Codes -
New Business Development – Fortune 500 C Level Negotiating Experience – Bidding/Estimating
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Led and managed capital project size up to $25MM, with full P&L responsibility, multi-state operations and project teams of 60+ personnel
Introduced and developed Lean methodologies utilizing Value Stream Mapping, 5S and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) for production and field operations
Extensive experience leading LEED design, MEPS design, structural design, civil construction, as well as all aspects of AIA Division’s 1-16 for single/multi family/commercial/retail, multi-story wood/concrete
Experience teaming with top 100 GC and Architectural/Engineering firms in the development of; hotel/nursing & adult living/class A office/medical/educational facilities/correctional facilities/cellular tower telecommunication systems
Provide coaching, evaluation, training and leadership to Project Managers relative to appropriate budgeting and project management (PMP and Lean) methodologies. Oversee/initiate hiring and termination of employees
Establishment of sales and marketing strategies; including presentations, development of marketing material (print and web based), web and trade show presence as well as “lunch & learns†and other public speaking activities
Strong background in building renovations (multi-story up to 70,000 sq ft) and interior design process (color boards, floor plan layout)
Implemented and wrote full business plan and term sheets, including full P&L , cash-flow, revenue projections and operational overhead allocations for presentation to potential investment partners, banks and boning companies
Manage lease properties and improvements, lease term negotiation, contract development, estimating and construction management
Review and update cost-to-date schedules/WIP/Critical Path and complete post audit review of budgets against actual cost in order to improve budgeting process, methodology, and accuracy
Manage GSA and client relationships with Federal and Municipal agencies such as DHCR, HUD, NY/NJ Port Authority, NYC/NJ/CT School Construction Authorities and LEED Certified construction
Systemized, wrote and implemented construction management procedures and improved PM quality control methodologies, which directly reduced cost of call-backs/back charges
Trimmed and reduced operating budgets which lowered overhead allocation by 15%
Led and maintained new client relationships which increased the bid rate by 70% and sales by 50%
Successfully designed and implemented turn around plans and performance goals for projects which had fallen behind schedule and over budget utilizing Lean and PMP methodologies
Guided and monitored vendor/subcontractor compliance and associated bid negotiations and compliance
Management oversight of FAA. NEPA/Phase 1, SHPO, zoning strategy and other due diligence functions
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
EDEN I.D.I, SYOSSET, NY- Lead Business Consultant 2007- 2009
Start up company intent on bringing European and Asian manufacturing/construction to the US, focusing on “green†technology processes, in order to design, manufacture and install pre-fabricated bathroom and kitchen “PODSâ€. This business is in the early launch stage, having developed proto-types for sales and marketing presentations
THE DOWNING CORPORATION, ONTARIO, NY- Vice President 2004–Current
Leading, 25 year old design/build manufacturing, bid-plan-spec and general contracting firm focusing on developing hospitality, medical, multi-family, educational, Class A office space, long term/adult living communities and correctional facilities throughout the Northeast US. Portfolio also includes leased buildings across the Northeastern US
AMERICAN TOWER CORPORATION, BOSTON, MA- Senior Project Manager 2000–2004/PM 99-00
American Tower is a leading publicly traded independent real estate developer/owner/operator of broadcast and wireless infrastructure in North and South America. Lead management team in construction and maintenance of telecom infrastructure throughout the Midwest
F.A. NUDD CORPORATION, ROCHESTER, NY- Division Manager 1992-1998
The Fred A. Nudd Corporation is the fourth largest telecommunications tower manufacturer/installer/general contractor in the United States. Reporting directly to the president, directed the day-to-day operations and long term business strategy for the U.S. field operations unit
THE DOWNING CORPORATION, ROCHESTER, NY-Project Manager 1987- 1992
Single/multi family, retail space developer and GC, operating throughout upstate NY, 100+ unit housing tracks, multi story retail and redevelopment projects
PROFILE AND VALUE
Hands on, innovative leader with extensive experience as a revenue accelerator, project team leader, and financial annalist who drives team cohesion and client trust with diverse industry and situational experience
Extensive experience in conceiving, planning, developing and executing strategic financial initiatives, leading to improved operations and overall business functions
Succinct and frank communicator who encourages debate and challenges existing standards in order to develop superior practices/procedures
Strong negotiator and solution-oriented change agent with an outstanding history of surpassing corporate objectives for revenue budgets, growth, and profitability, especially under unfavorable market conditions
A hands-on trainer who's bettered every company by creating and leading learning and improvement initiatives from the ground up
Ensures means and methods are in compliance with company’s criteria and design parameters. Evaluates projects for compliance to company standards, processes and quality requirements to ensure standards are met.
EDUCATION
Some course work completed towards MBA – Nazareth College
B.A., St. John Fisher College– Sociology/Psychology, 1996
Professional Project Manager (PMP) - certification in process, expected completion- Jan 2010
Certified Property Manager (CPM) – certification in process, expected completion- Jan 2010
Lean Certification Bronze Level (Society of Manufacturing Engineers) – in process, exam date TBA
AFFILIATIONS
Project Management Institute (PMI)
Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM)
Gerson Lehrman Group – consultant to Wall Street investment companies
Modular Building Institute (MBI)
Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) past affiliate
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