ObjectiveSeeking a challenging professional position in Construction Managment for a Real Estate Company that will fully utilize my knowledge, skills and experience.
Experience2002-Present JBG Rosenfeld Retail Properties Bethesda, Maryland
Project Manager - Construction
Manage construction for tenants in 22 shopping centers in Maryland, DC and Virginia.
Manage redevelopment and construction projects on various shopping centers.
Work with Leasing Agents to provide preliminary cost budgets and scope of work to make deals with prospective tenants. Review and approve final construction exhibits for lease documents.
Review and approve tenant plans, specifications and material samples, according to the lease guidelines.
Issue notice of possession letters to tenants and deliver keys.
Obtain tenants and contractors insurance certificates.
Solicit contractor bids for Landlords construction work. Award and prepare contracts for construction.
Work with architects and engineers to provide plans for scope of work and obtain permits.
Prepare final punch-list walk through and follow up on incomplete work.
Work with property managers after tenants open for business.
Review, approve and release tenant allowance requests.
Maintain vacant space inventories, including digital pictures, vanilla shell budgets, leasing requests, space layout plans, and HVAC surveys.
Implement construction procedures relating to all departments.
1998 2002 Combined Properties, Inc. Washington, DC
Tenant Coordinator Development/Construction
Managed construction for tenants of 19 Virginia shopping centers. Provided approvals on drawings, signage and material submittals. Monitored contactor and tenant from lease signing and construction to store opening.
Worked with architects, engineers and contractors to obtain drawings and permits for construction.
Prepared budgets, bid summaries and contracts for tenant construction.
Performed final walk through inspections upon construction completion and prepared punch-list. Reviewed and approved tenant allowance requests.
Met with new tenants to walk through spaces and turn over keys.
Maintained vacant space inventory including, white box estimates, space layout drawings, environmental and HVAC information.
Obtained Certificates of Occupancy permits from tenants.
Worked with tenants to trouble shoot various tenant issues.
Communicated with all departments regarding construction and development related matters.
1993-1998 Giant Food Inc. Landover, Maryland
Executive Assistant/Office Manager
Managed Real Estate office, including Executive Vice President, Acquisitions Manager, Leasing Manager, Design Architect, Lease Administrator and two Administrative Assistants.
Coordinated parking lot repairs, paving, snow removal, landscaping, HVAC repairs, security, and roof repairs and replacements.
Interfaced with Legal Department to resolve default notices and any other legal issues.
Conduct bi-weekly Project Meeting representing Real Estate Department, with representatives from Development, Construction, Architecture and Engineering Departments to coordinate and maintain schedules for all development and construction projects.
Interviewed, screened, hired, trained, and terminated administrative staff for department. Maintained a timely flow of office work. Delegated and monitored all special project requests.
1984-1993 Giant Food Inc. Landover, Maryland
Construction Specialist Construction Department
Worked side by side with Construction Manager assisting in compiling data for project cost studies on assigned and terminated projects.
Processed project budgets, bid packages, contracts, change orders, purchase orders, requisitions, retentions, lien waivers and insurance certificates.
Attended weekly field progress meetings with construction managers, owners, subcontractors and field superintendents. Composed and distributed weekly progress meeting minutes for each project.
Attended punch-list walk through meetings to follow up on incomplete items with sub contractors.
Skills
1Strong Interpersonal, organizational, and communicational skills.
2Clear understanding of contract documents; including construction contracts, drawings, project specifications, geotechnical reports, leases, requisitions, lien waivers, easements and agreements.
3Proficient in software packages:
4MS Office, Word, Excel, Project, Power Point, Internet
Education & Professional Credentials
Construction Management Construction Estimating Institute 2007
Project Management - Construction Estimating Institute - 2007
Listening & Writing A Foundation for Better Communication
American Management Association 1998
Business Writing for Results Fred Pryor Seminars 1996
Grammar & Usage Skills Fred Pryor Seminars 1995
Management Skills for New Managers Skill Path Seminars 1994
ReferencesAvailable upon request.