Name : Frankie Murphy
Industry Type : Building Owners
City & State : LA, CA
Job Title Construction Manager
Relocation Preferences : LA
Objective : Project Management positions
Resume :  
FRANKIE C. MURPHY

11931 GOSHEN AVENUE #5, LOS ANGELES, CA 90049 TELEPHONE: (310) 979-5920 Email: BOURNEJA[at]AOL



EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY1985-1989
Degree:Bachelor of ArtsMajor:Architecture



PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

LEGACY PARTNERS COMMERCIAL CDS 100 Oceangate, Long Beach, CA 90802 June 2006-April 2009
CONSTRUCTION/PROJECT MANAGER

Responsible for multiple build outs of space (market ready and tenant improvements) and capital projects within the commercial sector of the Legacy.
Project have been located in West Los Angeles, Long Beach, Glendale, Burbank, Marina Del Rey, Los Angeles, Culver City, Santa Fe Springs, Pasadena, Irvine, Costa Mesa and San Diego.
Budgets have ranged from $35,000 to $4,000,000.
Performed construction as one of three functions1) acting as a general contractor and supervising all trades either though direct supervision of a superintendent or acting as a dual PM/superintendent, 2) contracting a general contractor and supervising their construction, and 3) overseeing the construction of an tenant contracted GC.
Construction activity for the build out spaces included but not limited to MEP, HVAC, fire life safety, fire sprinklers, glazing, drywall, door and windows. Capital projects have included steel canopy construction, cooling tower and chillers, roof and structural upgrades, ADA upgrades, exterior painting, main water service and fire lines, asphalt and concrete, electrical retrofits and signage packages.
Work directly with a series of architects, including in house staff, and engineers (MEP and structural) to produce working sets of drawings for permits and then securing building permits within those cities, counties or federal agencies.
Worked with a diverse clientele of tenants including media industry (music and television), governmental agencies, law firms, medical/pharmaceuticals, and light industrial.


MERRITT TECHNICAL SERVICES 901 Camino Del Rio South, San Diego, CA 92108 October 2005-May 2006
PROJECT MANAGER

Responsible for supervision of $9 million renovation projects for Hilton Mission Valley Hotel.
Project consists of two general contractors for interior and public spaces respectfully, including a renovated restaurant, banquet space, lobby, new concierge lounge, swimming pool; separate contractors for fire safety, interior corridor lighting, signage, food equipment, etc.
Responsible for overseeing the delivery and implementation of all FF & E items.
Work with the hotel operations staff in daily operations during the duration of the project.
Secure a series of building permits with the City of San Diego, San Diego Health Department, San Diegos FEWD, and Fire Department.
Responsible for the supervision and direction of the various consultants, specifically the architect, interior designer, and MEP consultants.
Maintaining schedules and budgets for the overall project.


PRIME GROUP 321 Burnside Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90036May 2004 October 2005
PROJECT MANAGER

Responsible for supervision of several residential renovation projects and new construction projects underway in several states for a private Multifamily REIT.
Projects are located in Los Angeles, Reno, Las Vegas, and Portland.
New construction projects would include building a new multileveled parking structure, leasing office, fitness center, swimming pools, a new park area, rebuilding carports, and installing new garages.
Renovated projects included reworking existing leasing offices, exterior landscaping upgrades, new exterior color schemes, reconfiguration of property entrances, and upgrade marketing paths.
Budgets for projects ranged from $70,000 to $15,000,000.
Scope of work involved the following:
Supervision of Unit Turns, hallways upgrades, exterior lighting, and life safety requirements.
Work directly with architects and landscape designers to adhere to companys standards and various budget constraints.
Performed interior designer services for the company or supervised in-house personnel who performed such services.
Directly communicated with various city departments, including Building, Planning, Fire, Grading, Zoning, and DWP, to secure the necessary permits and achieve proper ADA requirements.
Create budgets and scope of works while adhering to the companys rate of return and capital return rate in order to produce financially prudent and feasible projects.
Performed due diligent services for the company and create capital expenditure assessments and budgets for proposed acquisitions.
Budget would entail immediate expenses to be incurred as well as long term distribution of capital.
Negotiate all contracts for work being performed with general contractor, sub-contractors and consultants. Approve and monitor all invoices and payments being processed.
Prepare reports and presentations to the Owner's Board stating various projects' status, construction cost, schedule, and capital outlay for all properties.



ESSEX PROPERTY TRUST 925 East Meadow Drive, Palo AltoApril 1999 February 2004
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER

Manage three to five residential renovation projects ranging from one hundred to seven hundred units per project concurrently.
Projects located in Sunnyvale, Newark, San Ramon, Santa Clara, Thousand Oaks, Glendale, Pasadena, City of Orange and Newport Beach. Future projects are seen in the city of Fremont and Cupertino.
Budgets for projects ranged from $2,000,000 to $10,000,000.
Reconstruct a thirty-six-unit apartment building that suffered through a devastating fire. Responsible for the permits, insurance settlement, and rebuilding without the use of a general contract. Acted as project manager and superintendent during construction as subcontractors were hired to complete individual tasks.
Scope of work involved but not limited to the following:
Exterior Elevationspaint, stucco, concrete, siding, wood replacement, waterproofing, landscaping and retaining walls
Common Areas--pool decks, elevators, lobby and offices, business center, fitness center
Systemsplumbing, boilers, roofs, heaters, HVAC, fire alarms and security
Unit Turnsflooring, countertops, paint, re-glazing, fireplaces, electrical and plumbing
Generalhallways, exterior/interior lighting, carport conversions, abatement and fire safety
Serve as the focal point for all as-built design work as well as consultant design work.
Work directly with architects, interior designers, and landscape designers to adhere to companys standards and various budget constraints.
Hold direct communications with various cities Building and Planning Departments to secure the necessary permits and achieve proper ADA requirements, including new entry ramps, thresholds, bathroom reconfigurations, and paths of egress.
Create budgets and scope of works while adhering to the companys rate of return and capital return rate in order to produce financially prudent and feasible projects.
Direct responsibility for the projects overall construction schedule, budget and personnel.
Negotiate all contracts for work being performed. Approve and monitor all invoices and payments being processed.
Prepare monthly reports with Excel, PowerPoint, and/or Microsoft Project stating projects status and unit production, as well as P& L statements variances and marginal capitalization rates.


DONARI BOARD OF EDUCATION, Donari Town, Tokushima, JapanJuly 1996-July 1998
ASSISTANT LANGUAGE TEACHER

Worked with local educational authorities and communities creating international projects
Developed conversational knowledge of the Japanese language
Teaching and implementing the English curriculum within the school district.

SUMMIT HOTELS 11461 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles November 1995-July 1996
PROJECT MANAGER

Supervise the new construction and renovation projects for the two hotels in the chain, specifically the Summit Bel Air and the Summit Rodeo Drive.
Renovation of the corridors and rooms at the Bel Air property
Replace wall covering, carpet, lighting, artwork, and furniture
Secure permits for on site-improvements as a precursor for a new banquet facility at Bel Air.
Install additional piping from the street side for the installation of fire sprinklers
Install new landscaping, perform soils analysis and surveys for new retaining wall
Re-surface and strip existing parking area
Renovation of Rodeo property with the inclusion of retail space on the first floor
Direct contract negotiations and communications with the architects, contractors, consultants, and vendors during each project. Revised and approved all contract alterations and amendments.
Supervise Chief Engineers and their staff of both hotels and their daily operations of the facilities
Supervise change of piping [galvanized steel to copper] during occupancy and its permitting.
Responsible for the electrical systems within each hotel and their upgrading, as necessary.
Responsible for the installation of a new telecommunication system, including a new NEC switch, voice mail and data/fax capability within guest rooms and the administration offices.
Supervise and institute payment schedules for vendors, approved invoicing, and processed paperwork for payment. Keep accurate bookkeeping of monies and retainers during projects duration.
Procure necessary furniture, fixtures and equipment for renovations and repairs.






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