Mark Hunter


Overview of Qualifications

Accomplished Senior-Level Professional with demonstrated expertise in leading multi-disciplinary teams to acquire, design, entitle, and construct complex, fast paced, multi-site real estate projects from concept through operational start up; on time, within budget, and exceeding client expectations including:

Real Estate Development. Site analysis, selection, acquisition, contract negotiation, due diligence; zoning approvals, entitlements, and permits.

Financial Management. Development and management of financial proformas, budgets, and cost control systems.

Design Management. Concept and master planning, architecture, MEP, civil engineering, interiors, and landscape design.

Construction Project Management. Estimating, value engineering, scheduling, requests for proposals; procurement; contract negotiation, administration, and cost control; recruiting, evaluating, selecting and managing general contractors, subcontractors, and vendors.

Staff Management. Recruiting, training, supervising, mentoring, setting goals, and providing performance reviews for direct report internal staff members.

Leadership. Results driven, self starting team player with excellent organizational and leadership abilities.

Communication. Effectively motivate and manage expectations of all project stakeholders including lenders, clients, co-workers, government officials, politicians, contractors, vendors, and consultants.

Problem solving. Ability to analyze, provide recommendations, and implement corrective action.

Development & Construction Experience.

oNew construction and renovation of sitework and buildings.
oRestaurants, retail, bank, office, medical, fitness/ recreational, and church projects.
oResidential single family, multi-family, and mid-rise.
oSenior housing including 55+ and Continuing Care.
oHealthcare including assisted living and skilled nursing.
oAffordable public housing.
oUnion, prevailing wage, and open shop.


Professional Experience

2000 to 2009:Erickson Retirement Communities.
Senior Director of Development.

Led multi- site, multi-disciplinary teams to develop large scale Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC's). The CCRC's included independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing units. Amenities included banks, restaurants, convenience stores, fitness centers, indoor pools, 250 seat multi-faith chapel, 250 seat performing art center, medical center for six physicians and staff, TV studio, beauty salons, and office space.

2000-2009:Pompton Plains, NJ. Designed, entitled, and completed construction of a $350 million, 2.2 million SF, 1760 unit CCRC, delivering the project on time and within budget.

2005-2009:Led land acquisition teams in New Jersey, Westchester County, Long Island, and Connecticut.

2007-2008:Columbus, Ohio. Managed design and preconstruction for a $320 million, 2.1 million SF, 1750 unit community on time and within the design budget.

2007-2008:Charlotte, NC. Managed design and preconstruction for a $250 million, 1.5 million SF, 1350 unit community.

2008-2009:Atlanta, GA. Master planned and obtained re-zoning for a $350 million, 2.35 million SF, 1800 unit community.

1999 to 2000:Woodmont Properties, Parsippany, NJ.
Director of Operations.

Managed the multi-site site development and building construction of four high end, semi-custom residential communities and an office warehouse building. Managed preconstruction, estimating, budgeting, bidding, subcontractor selection, and project managers.

1995 to 1999: Mark Hunter Group. General Contractors, Construction Managers.
President

Provided general contracting and construction management services for developers and owners including estimating services, construction of new and renovated restaurants, interior fit-out for mid-rise apartment re-hab projects, and the design and construction of office and high end residential renovations.

1992 to 1995:DKM Properties, Lawrenceville, NJ.
Project Manager.

Managed the site development & building construction of a high end, semi-custom, 475 unit golf course community and 17,000 SF club house; and the construction of 320 modular affordable housing units for the Newark Housing Authority.



1990 to 1992:Mark Hunter Group. General Contractors, Construction Managers.
President

Provided general contracting and construction management services for the design and construction of office and high end residential renovations.


1985 to 1990:CBS Builders, Wayne, NJ.
Director of Operations.

Managed the multi-site site development and building construction for this start up home building company. Developed all pre-construction, construction management and procurement systems, as well as selecting, leading, and mentoring the construction staff to construct five residential projects totaling 350 semi-custom homes.

1980 to 1985:US Homes, New Jersey and Atlanta Divisions.
Construction Manager.

Led teams of construction superintendents to construct over 1,200 first time homeowner and active adult residential units including:

New Jersey Division: 600 unit single family project, a 240 unit townhouse project, and an active adult project.

Atlanta Division: Two single family, two townhouse, and two condominium projects consisting of over 400 units.

Education
Fairleigh Dickinson University, BS Business/Marketing