Richard Oben

Email: abqte2@r.postjobfree.com

Address: ***** *** ****** ****

City: Bowie

State: MD

Zip: 20720

Country: USA

Phone: 202-***-****

Skill Level: Management

Salary Range: $80,000

Willing to Relocate

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RICHARD OBEN, CFM

12706 Old Chapel Road, Bowie, MD 20720

202-***-**** abqte2@r.postjobfree.com

Project Manager

Technically sophisticated and business-savvy professional with 16+ years of experience in construction project management, facilities management, and capital improvements. Excelled at managing multiple, large scale construction projects on-time and within budget. Progressive leadership experiences have created a passion for cost reductions/ revenue growth through successful contract negotiations, efficient budgeting, and competent people management.

Team leader with impressive communication skills, superior problem resolution talents, and the ability to accomplish multiple tasks within aggressive timelines.

Computer Skills: CMMS (Aperture Facilities Atlas), AutoCAD LT, QuickBooks, Quicken, Tyre GPS Routing System, MS Office Applications (Word/ Excel/ PowerPoint/ Access), MS Project

SIGNATURE STRENGTHS

Commercial real estate construction/ renovation Project management - scoping, planning, budgetary control, execution, and risk assessments Property management Space

planning Architectural designing Resource optimization Reporting and

documentation Compliance management Contract negotiations

Safety and energy management Engineering and operations

functions Interpretation of construction blue-prints

Due diligence for property sales Third-party

relationship management Customer focus

Leadership and team training/ building

Attention to detail

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Independent Contractor, Washington, DC Jan 2013-Present

Provide project management and engineering services to clients, ensuring compliance with safety regulations/ standards. Also, troubleshoot issues for building operations and foster client relations. Currently, working with Lafayette Realty, Inc. for modifying interiors of 1510H Street Condominium Association (Washington, DC) and managing business administration activities for the association.

USP Development LLC, Falls Church, VA Apr 2006-Dec 2012

(The company evaluates, secures, and enhances key real estate assets in a variety of categories - currently it manages a portfolio of $350m+ in property value.)

DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT: MID-ATLANTIC

Scope of work includes coordination and management of all aspects of real estate development/ renovation projects; from concept to completion. Accountable for evaluation of projects, asset management, development of project schedules and financial structures, supervision of engineering and operations' functions, compliance and performance management, inspecting properties, and working with third-party contractors. Also, maintained as-built drawings and records for all projects, and interpreted architectural/ mechanical/ electrical/ plumbing blueprints.

Key Achievements/ Recognitions:

Successfully project managed $11m base building's renovation, part of urban office condominiums' conversion scheme, realizing gross sales of up to $3m per floor

o Directed development of architectural design for new glass facade of 9-story office structure, below-grade parking, emergency power generation, roof replacement, and mechanical upgrades to HVAC. Also, oversaw interior improvement projects worth $2m-$5m (per floor) for the 9-story office condominium

o Negotiated access agreement with U.S. Federal Court of Appeals Management and U.S. Federal Marshals Service for shared alley access in high-security White House District

o Prepared building's shell definition documentation (post renovation), supervised property management and site engineering activities, and communicated with tenants

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Key Achievements/ Recognitions, USP Development LLC (continued)

Provided thought leadership for planning and development of 150,000 sq. ft. office and warehouse complex as well as 50,000 sq. feet new office condominiums - established budgets, negotiated contracts, managed projects for renovations and oversaw accounting

Competently managed GSA/ U.S. Department of Homeland Security's project for tenant improvements (60,000 sq. ft.) in Washington, DC - negotiated payment schedules, prepared invoices, reviewed progress reports, and coordinated with general contractors/ architects

New York Avenue NE warehouse and office complex - spearheaded due diligence efforts for sale of 120,000 sq. ft. property (for relocation of city police and special services) and sale of 30,000 sq. ft. property for private charter school

The Washington Times (TWT), Washington, DC Feb 1996- Apr 2006

(Owned by News World Media Development LLC, TWT is a full-service, general interest daily newspaper in the nation''s capital.)

FACILITIES DIRECTOR

Led a team of 50 staff members, negotiated service contracts with 25 independent contractors, and worked with 15 departmental directors for management of multiple facilities including building operations, maintenance/ repairs, safety, security, telecommunications, mail, distribution, shuttle services, and event planning for 400,000 sq. ft. of corporate office complex. Developed and managed $5m annual budget; strategically planned capital improvements; and facilitated space planning, landscape designing, and energy management efforts.

Key Achievements/ Recognitions:

Successful contract negotiations, saving $1.2m over 10 years

o Realized savings of $2,000 per month through re-negotiation of HVAC services contract - the contract was recognized as one of the most successfully negotiated contracts. Also, it included a guarantee on all HVAC equipment components, eliminating need for additional expenditure on existing equipment (~$60,000 before re-negotiation)

o Saved $20,000 annually in trash removal costs and ~$9,000 annually in landscaping maintenance costs (change of vendor)

o Negotiated and implemented the first bronze metal maintenance contract, for polishing and upkeep of valuable brass applications

o Instrumental in negotiation with AT&T for increase of discounts for long distance call rates from 40% to 57% (translating to savings of $60,000 p.a.). Also, secured advertising worth $150,000 from AT&T

Accrued savings of $100,000+ by completing renovation projects, in-house and savings of $10,000 by removal of large satellite dish at no cost

Changed local access providers, resulting in projected savings of $25,000 over 3 years, in addition to savings realized at the off-site telecommunication center

Increased parking space by 20% by designing and directing expansion of parking lots. Also, constructed a shuttle bus boarding area for employees, by renovating a parking lot

Spearheaded initiatives to improve cafeteria services for employees and grow revenue through ballroom rentals and catering

Automated facilities' floor plans and site drawings using Aperture Facilities Atlas software. Also, consolidated 3 different types of access cards into 1 for all employees for photo identification, building access, and parking lot entry/ exit; firsts for the company

Re-organized Building Services and Telecommunications departments - recruited and trained 2 talented Department Managers and implemented best practices

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Certified Facility Manager (CFM),

International Facility Managers Association (IFMA)

Bachelor of Architecture (Hons., Minor: City and Regional Planning)

Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, Illinois

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