LAWRENCE M. CANTWELL, PMP
7781 Missouri Ave, Pacific Beach, CA 92109
lawrence.cantwell[at]gmail.com 206-200-4118

CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Capital Project& Facilities Management

Management professional with over 20 years of experience managing large, complex commercial, retail and restaurant construction projects from concept to completion. Expertise in design development, project management, developing project strategies, managing schedules and allocating resources to ensure project completion on time and within budget. Establish and maintain effective relationships with clients, senior management, outside agencies and contractors to ensure site safety and contract compliance with project plans and specifications. Proven ability to build and lead highly skilled teams of administrative, project management and contractor personnel in a fast paced environment.
CORE COMPETENCIES

Project integration management to ensure that the various project elements are effectively coordinated.
Project design management coordinating all relevant parties to assure brand image continuity.
Project cost management to identify needed resources and maintain budget control.
Project scope management to ensure that all the work required (and only the required work) is included.
Project quality management to ensure functional requirements are met.
Project time management to provide an effective project schedule.
Project human resource management to development and effectively employ project personnel.
Project procurement management to obtain necessary resources from external sources.
Project risk management to analyze and mitigate potential risks.
Project communications management to ensure effective internal and external communications

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

TOMMY BAHAMA GROUP, INC. Seattle, Washington2004 2009
Construction Project Manager/Facilities Manager
Managed the full life cycle of numerous, complex high end retail and restaurant new construction and alteration projects simultaneously nation wide. Coordinated designers, architects and MEP engineers. Prepared construction documents, estimates and schedules. Analyze site feasibility studies and lease negotiations to ensure budget compliance. Created and managed capital improvement budgets and annual facilities maintenance budgets in excess of $20M. Directly supervised over 50 projects annually. Hire, schedule and supervise contractor teams. Facilitated project closeouts and organized store set up for new retail stores and restaurants.
Key Achievements:
Successfully completed over 200 projects across multiple states on schedule and within budget.
Spearheaded (VE) efforts realizing a savings of over $300,000.00 annually.
LMC CONSTRUCTION CO. Redmond, Washington1996 - 2004
Operations Manager/ Senior Project Manager
Construction manager for commercial general contractor for a variety of commercial, retail and restaurant alteration, facilities maintenance, tenant improvement and restoration projects. Responsible for business development, budget control, estimating, bidding, contract negotiation, subcontractor selection, permit expediting and project management. Planned and executed projects from permitting through punch list closeout. Managed budgets, schedules, quality and safety controls. Supervised superintendents and highly skilled craftsman and staff...
Key Achievements:
Instrumental in maintaining a consistent annual growth
Managed projects on time and under budget.
THE EAGLE GROUP, INC. Tacoma, Washington1992 - 1996
Special Projects Division Manager
Managed multimillion-dollar big box commercial, retail and food service new construction, remodeling and tenant improvement projects throughout Oregon, Washington, Colorado and Illinois. Responsible for client relations, estimating, bidding and project management. Negotiated contracts with owners and subcontractors. Determined scope of and prepared timelines for all projects. Managed numerous construction projects from inception through close out simultaneously. Supervised subcontractors, superintendents and highly skilled craftsmen.

US Navy Public Works Division
Carpenter Shop Supervisor / Battalion Safety Officer
Manager carpenter shop, material yard and 50+ carpenters, masons, painters and laborers in the repair, maintenance and new construction in support of Midway Island Naval Stations buildings, shops, and civilian housing.
Proficient at RS Means Cost Estimating, Excel, MS Project, MS Office 2000, MS Word, CAD 2002LT;
Outlook, PowerPoint, Bid for Build Estimating,
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EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS
PMP CERTIFICATION (PENDING) PMI INSTITUTE
Project Management Courses, Villanova University
Bachelor of Business Administration/Construction Management, Almeda University
Construction Technology Training Cabrillo College
Construction Management Studies Clark Community College
Navy Achievement Medal with Combat V /Battalion Safety Officer US Navy
California State OSHA Hazardous Waste Management
Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act (WISHA) Hazardous Waste Management Training
USN Builders A School Construction Methods, USN B School Steel Tower Construction
Rockwell Institute Graduate in Real Estate Fundamentals & Real Estate Law