Construction, Acquisition & Real Estate Development Officer
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Performance-driven, experienced commercial real estate executive with a demonstrated ability of achieving and exceeding aggressive project delivery schedules and demanding financial performance objectives while dealing with multiple priorities.

Identified and targeted key development sites for company acquisition and development. Prepared investment analysis for board consideration.
Managed the due diligence, acquisition, master planning, design, financial modeling, construction and ultimate turnover of office and industrial parks, including the design and construction of the buildings that occupy these parks.
Projects have exceeded $100M Construction budgets.
Managed a $12M annual tenant finish budget for owned properties.
Professional work experience in all facets of Real Estate Development spanning over twenty years and four different dramatic market changes.
Skilled at consulting with clients to delineate and analyze their construction situations and develop strategic solutions to further their construction goals
Relationship development expertise that complements the ability to aggressively build solid client base and drive schedule.
Comprehensive knowledge of and experience in driving design through the entitlement process to acquire entitlements and approvals.
Proven leadership and team-building skills, coupled with the ability to direct strong teams in managing customer relationships and providing construction services.
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AREAS OF EXPERTISE

EstimatingInclusionLeadership
PreconstructionContracts Credit Committee
SchedulingDesign / BuildMarket Analysis
Board RelationsMentorshipLease Negotiation
Public FinancingPrivate FinancingWork outs
Tax Increment FinancingDistressed PropertiesEminent Domain







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PROFFESSIONAL BACKGROUND

BEAR CREEK CAPITAL, Cincinnati, Ohio 2007 to Present

Director of Construction Staff of 12
Manage team of construction professionals and outside consultants in the acquisition, design, entitlement and construction of developments. Lead team in delivery of materials to financing and leasing team to meet all time and budget requirements. Collaborate with tenants to assess needs and develop documents to meet those needs. Oversee the budget performance of all projects versus investor expectations.

Successful phased opening of 600,000 sf mixed use development that included Krogers, The Container Store and Crate & Barrel on time for 2008 Christmas shopping season.
Recognized for outstanding professional acumen with awards for design and subcontractor relationships.


VERDI CONSTRUCTION, LLC, Minneapolis, Minnesota 2005-2007

President
Full responsibility for start up and operations, including company vision, long-range strategic planning, office and field management. Direct all operations including HR, estimating, field operations and perform monthly financial evaluation of company results.

Authored complete company operations manuals.
Hired and developed entire staff
Developed client base and established company in several different markets including, Chicago, Cincinnati, and Minneapolis.


MUIR DORAN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, Minneapolis, Minnesota 2002 - 2005

Project Manager
Served as lead team member in managing the design and construction of multiple projects to meet schedules and budgets. Direct supervision of Field Superintendents. Established and maintained relationships with the subcontractor community to assure best bid practices. Interacted with both outside and inside leasing representatives.

On time and under budget completion of Cub Food/Wal-Mart anchored Silver Lake Village neighborhood shopping center and mixed use development.
Successful implementation of Tax Increment Financing district to finance mall demolition, environmental remediation and infrastructure improvements.
Surpassed budget expectations and delivery of Woodbury Commons redevelopment.
DUKE REALTY INVESTMENTS, Indianapolis, Indiana 1996 2002

Vice President, Minneapolis, Minnesota (1998 2002)
Responsible for day to day operation and execution of companys market strategy including staff hiring and development, identifying and evaluating sites, due diligence of land and property acquisitions, land entitlement programs, preparing development budgets, designing and construction to those budgets and warranty follow up. Preparation of Deal Summary Memorandum for Credit Committee review and approval.

Establishment of Duke Realty Investments in the twin cities as both an owner and constructor of investment grade real estate.
Creation of various entitlement districts including two different Traffic Management districts and multiple Tax Increment Financing districts.
Acquisition of over 6,800,000 sf of office and industrial properties.
Design and construction of over 2,000,000 sf of class A office and industrial buildings.

Preconstruction Director, Cincinnati, Ohio (1996 1998)
Interaction with external and internal leasing representatives and Build to suit clients to develop and prepare proposals and manage the design, estimating and bidding of Retail, Office and Industrial projects.

Promoted and moved to Minneapolis to oversee the portfolio acquisition and new office set up in the twin cities.
Developed Building standards to be used throughout the company for design and construction of properties for the Duke brand.
Set up and managed the cost data base for all portfolio construction.
Development of three new industrial parks totaling over 500 acres.
Development of two new office parks totaling 160 acres.
Redevelopment of two retail developments


CENTEX CONSTRUCTION GROUP, Dyersburg, Tennessee 1992 1996

Project Manager
Responsible for client interaction, preparation and presentation of Design-Build proposals, management of design, bidding and construction of industrial, retail projects through out the southeastern United States. Most of trade work was self performed and thus the management of equipment, supervisors and labor was incredibly important.

First successful bid and award of Wal-Mart supercenter construction (six)
Unique success in the design and construction of Aluminum die casting plants for wheel manufacturing (Superior Industries), barbeque grills (Fiesta Barbecues) and automobile parts (Gibbs Die Casting).

JWP DYNATRAN, Los Angeles, California 1986 1992

Chief Engineer
Manage daily operations of subsidiary profit center. Supervise staff of Project Managers, Engineers and Field Supervisory personnel on Light Rail Transit Construction Projects. Manage the process of bidding, procuring and executing the work of this office.

Completed the bidding, negotiation and installation of the Santa Monica Smart Corridor project.
Successfully bid and was awarded the first private tollway project in California.
Received the CDOT award for excellence in completion and safety for the Green and Red Line light rail projects.


JERVIS B. WEBB COMPANY, Farmington Hills, Michigan 1979 1986

Project Manager
Managed on site staff in the construction of multiple projects including the bidding, procurement and execution. The staff consisted of twelve including administrative, Superintendents and estimators.

Took over 12 projects with value of $12M for previous PM and completed all on time and on budget.
Managed first process automation project at IBM East Fishkill facility that included IBM AT computers

Project Manager
Farmington Hills, Michigan
Performed estimating, bidding and execution of various conveyor projects in manufacturing facilities, postal facilities and automobile facilities all over the world.


BOARD MEMBERSHIPS:

Plymouth Wayzata Youth Football Organization
Plymouth Boys Basketball Association
Fort Bend County Water Shed District


LICENSING AND CREDITIONALS:

Licensed Real Estate Salesman Minnesota
Licensed Commercial Pilot with Instrument and Multi Engine Certifications




PROFESSIONAL TRAINING:

Microsoft Office
Microsoft Project
Excel
Word
Powerpoint
OSHA 30 Hour Certification
Timberline Accounting and Project Management Software
Argus

MEMBERSHIPS:

National Association of Industrial and Office Properties
Member since 1998
Chairman Industrial Development Forum 2001

Minnesota Shopping Center Association
Member since 1999