WorkDraper and Kramer, Inc. 2002 to Present Date
ExperienceIn-House Construction Manager, Owners Representative, Project Closing Manager
Project Programming/Product Development Manager
Architectural and Construction Estimator and Scheduler
Property Procurement Reviews
Corporate Litigation Representative
In-House Designer/Specifier/Projects Coordinator
Walsh Construction Company of Illinois 2000 to 2002
Project Manager, 2000 through 2002
Architectural Estimator, 2000
DePaul University 2000
Facilities Manager, Construction Department - Lincoln Park Campus
CNA Insurance 1980 to 2000
Director of Construction Services, 1997 to-2000
Property Manager of the 55 East Jackson Building, 1995 to 1997
Manager of Home Office Construction, 1991 to 1997
Manager of Home Office Planning and Design, 1988 to 1991
Designer/Specifier, Senior Project Planner, 1986 to 1988
Designer/Specifier, Facility Planner, 1980 to 1986
Career Project Administration Overview
AchievementsDefine project scope and objectives and create feasibility studies, develop project control budgets and present for approvals
Supervise and participate in property reviews
Bid labor and materials, write up and or negotiate purchase agreements and lump sum contracts
Structure project programming criteria, participate in the design development process
Supervise the preparation of construction documentation, construction specifications, finish selections, and furnishing selections
Seek out bidders and award work
Prepare implementation schedules, coordinate the work, and supervise the project execution
Review and approve progress payments and contract change orders. Perform in-progress pay application audits.
Perform project reconciliations and negotiate project closings Perform post project forensics.
Supervision of Corporate Employment & Unit Operations
Recruit, hire staff employment and supervisory management
Setting goals, duties and expectations for employees within the areas of Design, Procurement, Coordination, and Construction
Re-engineer job functions, work duties, and project implementation concepts to fit fiscal plans
Coaching and develop career growth within employees
Write and administer performance reviews, salary increases, performance bonuses, and employee job advancements
Direct Administration Duties
Prepare and monitor fiscal budgets in the areas of building operations and tenant improvements
Implemented and maintained a billing program for corporate tenant occupancies and external tenant leases
Implement and supervise accounting routines for building operations and project management
Supervised the development of an internal work issuance tool that communicates work transmittals, purchase orders, and billings
Supervised the development of a Time and Material database that tracks internal and external tradesmen assignments
Overseen the space utilization for the 1.5 million sq. ft. headquarters facility in Chicago
Supervised the development and implement operational policies and procedures for a manage in place Asbestos O&M program
Performed analysis for peer company bench-marking and best in class initiatives
EducationIllinois Licensed Interior Designer
1979 graduate, Harrington Institute of Interior Design with an Associates Degree in Fine Arts
ContinuingPositive NegotiationsInterpersonal Problem Solving
Education Managing Through Excellence Teaming and Re-engineering
Management Development, One through FourAn AWI Affiliate Member
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Project ListThe projects listed below represent the following types of work
Corporate Facility Work renovation, realignments and new construction
Commercial work
Retail Build-outs
Residential Work new construction and property conversions
Institutional Work such as schools
Faade Repair work and Base Building Maintenance WorkNew Building Construction
Interior fit out Work
Renovation Work
Remodeling Work
Restoration/Refurbishment Work
Landmark Preservation Work
Automation and Data Center Fit out Work
Design Build Projects
Draper and Kramer, Inc. 2002 to Date
1.The Palmolive Condominium Conversion Project
2.The Palmolive Building Tennant Consolidation
3.The Palmolive Project Model Build-out of 3 Apartments
4.The Palmolive Project Design and Build-out of the Sales Center
5.Tennant Build-out for St John Knits - Michigan Ave Store
6.Tennant Build-out for Louis Vuitton Michigan Ave Store
7.Tennant Build-out for Private Bank - The Gold Cost Facility
8.The Palmolive Project - Completion if Pepper Constructions work after their Walk Off
9.Penthouse Build-out at the Palmolive Building
Walsh Construction Company of Illinois 2000 to 2002
1.Plaza Remodeling Entry Enhancements to the 333 South Wacker Building
2.Tennant Build-outs for the 3 Charles Schwab Stores
3.Entry and First Floor Renovation to The Art Institute of Chicago
4.Project Estimating for several High Rise Properties in the Chicago Land Area
5.Project Estimating for the Palmolive Project
DePaul University 2000
1.Department Build-out for The School of Data and Technical Learnings
2.Lincoln Park Campus Closeout of the Athletics Administration Building
3.Lincoln Park Campus - Dorm Room Renovation
CAN Insurance 1980 to 2000
1.Complete Renovation Project of the 333 South Wabash Property
2.Numerous Departmental Consolidation and Expansion Projects
3.Departmental Relocation Projects - in and out of state work
4.Conference Center Build-out
5.Main Office Food Court Build-out
6.Numerous Tennant Build-outs in the 55 East Jackson Building
7.Numerous In-house Design Build Projects
8.Build-out of CNAs Teleconferencing Center
9.Build-out of CNAs Software Research and Development Center
10.Design and Implementation of CNAs Automated Work Station Project
11.Design the Reading Pennsylvania Branch Facility
12.Design the Nashville Tennessee
Early Career and Free Lance Projects
1.East Bank Club Locker Room
2.Lobby Design Project for the 110 East Delaware Property
3.Design Concepts for the Cole Showroom in the Mart
4.Martin Luther King Condo Sales Brochure
5.Assisted in the Interior Design of the Harold Washington Residence
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