Bruno Franois
Development Director experienced in managing commercial projects (planning, design, permitting, bidding and construction).
Domestic and International experience.
JOB OBJECTIVE: Manage development and construction activities for a growing company.
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Over twenty years of proven
skills in Construction
Management and developmental
strategies
Demonstrated success in
leadership, communications and
team building
Ability to manage multiple
projects within approved
timeframe and budget
Extensive experience in the
South Florida market
International experience
developed through professional
assignments in Africa, France,
Saudi Arabia, the Caribbean and
Venezuela
Trilingual English, Spanish,
French
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Cedarwood Development, Inc. 10/2006 - 01/2009
Director of development
In charge of development of CVS pharmacies throughout South Florida
- Reduced average construction
time on a CVS project in South
Florida by 30 days
- Reduced by 50% the amount of
change orders on CVS projects in
South Florida
- Developed preliminary budgets
for Real Estate packages
submitted to CVS for approval
- Direct contact with landlords,
owners representatives and
lawyers to manage the project
from beginning to end
- Oversaw architects and
engineers work for compliance
to corporate standards and local
code requirements through the
design, permitting and
construction phase
- Managed the bidding process
(from pre-bid meeting to awarding
construction contract
- Supervised the construction of
the stores and the turn-over to
Operations
- Acted on behalf of CVS for all
planning, zoning, permitting and
other developmental tasks
Dunkin Brands, Inc. 7/2006 - 10/2006
Construction Manager
Responsible for supporting and managing the development and construction needs of the franchise community in the South Florida market
- Worked closely with real estate
department and local franchisee
to identify potential sites
- Prepared preliminary budgets and
timelines for selected sites
- Assisted franchisees through the
development phases, from the
hiring of the consultants to the
store opening (through design,
permitting, bidding, GC
selection, equipment and signage
ordering)
- Assisted in lease/purchase
contract negotiations between
franchisee and landlord/seller
- Supervised construction process,
equipment and signage ordering,
delivery and installation
- Assisted Operations at store
opening
Pollo Tropical Corporate Headquarters 1998 - 2006
Director of Construction, Miami, FL
Directly responsible for the construction of all restaurants throughout Florida
- Successfully developed the first
expansion restaurant in New
Jersey
- Managed architects, engineers,
consultants, contractors and
suppliers throughout the design,
development and construction of
all company stores
- Developed budgets, feasibility
studies and development
agreements for potential
properties
- Lowered equipment costs by 15%
by working with national
manufacturers and suppliers
- Worked closely with Operations
and Risk Management to improve
in-store efficiency, resulting
in 25% increase in dry storage
space, and 20% increase in
refrigerated space
- Provided technical support and
developmental guidelines to the
franchise community
Bruno Francois
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Wendy's International, Inc., Southeast Region 1995 - 1998 Field Construction Manager, Pompano Beach, FL
Led the developmental growth of the Corporation in the Southeast region of Florida through the construction of new restaurants and the remodeling and enhancing of existing ones
- Identified and hired architects,
engineers and contractors to
successfully handle the
aggressive corporate growth,
opening 5 to 8 restaurants a year
- Reduced the construction time
for freestanding restaurants
from 100 to 90 days
- Handled the remodel of existing
units in 3 weeks turn-around,
keeping the restaurant fully
operating
- Integrated the input of the
Maintenance Department in the
construction and remodel process
to identify and address the
needs of the Operations
department
McDonald's Corporation, Latin America Division, Boca Raton, FL International Assistant Construction Manager, Caracas, Venezuela
1993-1994
Established the construction department of the new regional office for Venezuela
- Selected and trained two local
architectural firms and their
respective mechanical,
electrical, structural and
plumbing engineers to design
restaurants according to
corporate specifications
- Selected and trained four
general contractors to
facilitate construction
throughout Venezuela
- Opened the first units in major
metropolitan areas outside of
the capital Caracas ( in
Valencia, Margarita Island,
Maracaibo)
McDonald's Corporation, Latin America Division, Boca Raton,FL 1990-1993
International Project Manager, Boca Raton, Florida
Managed the construction of restaurants throughout the Caribbean (Martinique, Guadeloupe, the Bahamas and Puerto Rico)
- Opened the first McDonalds
restaurants in the French
islands of Martinique and
Guadeloupe, integrating
corporate design with local
codes and regulations
- Opened the first freestanding, 2
story restaurant in Nassau
working with local architects,
engineers and contractors
- Monitored all phases of
construction from preliminary
site investigation to restaurant
opening
- Realized in-depth viability
studies for potential real
estate purchases
- Secured all permits and
government approvals
- Negotiated and finalized
construction contracts
Custom Caulking and Waterproofing, Pompano Beach, FL 1989-1990
Engineering Consultant and Sales Representative
Assistant to the vice-president
ImmoGironde Construction, Bordeaux, France 1987-1989
Site Manager for a thirty-unit housing project
Fully responsible for the organization and the completion of the venture
Supervisor for custom family homes
In charge of the construction of single-family homes
Dumez Worldwide, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 1988
Site Manager for the extension of the National Guard Hospital
On-site supervision and coordination for the extension of the hospital
Bati-Congo, Pointe Noire, Congo 1983-1986
Superintendent
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science - Construction Management Ecole Speciale des Travaux Publics, Paris, France 1983
PERSONAL
Recreational soccer coach Tennis player
Excellent References Furnished Upon Request
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