Johnathan Burrus

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SUMMARY

Highly accomplished leader with years of progressive professional experience. Demonstrated success

in many aspects of facilities design, construction and management; Dedicated manager and valued

business partner across diverse sets of awards and projects. Proven ability to optimize resources,

generate cost savings and promote innovative solutions. A unique talent for bridging the communication

gap between the projects technical requirements and bottom line objectives, while maintaining a strict

adherence to building codes and safety regulations.

Problem Solving

Strategic Planning

Site Selection

Facility Design and Construction

Workplace Solutions

Negotiation

Supplier Agreements

Safety and Compliance

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SLG Construction 2008 - Present

Managing Director

SLG is General Contracting Construction Management Firm which specializes in commercial

infrastructure and public/private sector projects in order to provide the attention to detail, design and

personalized service that clients of this caliber deserve and expect. SLG Construction is uniquely

positioned in its industry to pave the way to providing the best quality results.

Responsible for creating, negotiating and closing deals/contracts. Consistently delivered on a 4 to

5 concurrent project work load while demonstrating leadership through planning, analysis,

execution, resource monitoring, alignment and budget management.

Led teams of 6-20 with varied workforce including union and non-union workers, estimators,

senior project managers, accountants, designers and carpenters. Perfected ability to deliver

complex technical projects under demanding time constraints with a lens on customer service and

experience.

Built and maintained relationships with clients, engineers, architects, expeditors, sub-contractors,

and vendors. Such relationships have allowed for a long-standing wealth of resources.

Successfully negotiated and awarded full-lifecycle contracts as both general contractor and

construction manager. Project types include the following:

Corporate office build-outs ranging from 2,000 to 5,000 sqft. per floor. Clients have included

Red Thread Production, Apt&Lofts.com and Freelances Union to name a few. Specialized in

design review and pre-construction with a focus on value engineering for the most competitive

and responsible project team and cost.

Responsible for client relationship and engagement management from award to close out with

public agencies such as NYPA, SCA, DASNY and CUNY. Projects types included science lab

upgrades, cooling tower replacements, chiller and boiler modernization, exterior modifications,

etc. Also structured/operated sub-prime trade and prime deals for private clients such as Tutor

Perini, Quest Builders, Sciamie Construction and K-Way.

Oversee and construct high visibility projects requiring specialized skills with Resort World,

Breslin Hotel, and multiple high-end public, private and residential developments.

Developed concise reporting methods through various technical platforms to help both the client /

project team to track, schedule and determine budget performance. This was especially helpful to

clients as they gauged the impact of project scope or requirement changes. Liaison between

architects and project leaders in all scenarios.

Renovations by My Home, Manhattan, New York 2003 – 2008

Senior Project Manager

Maintained job site safety and enforced compliance of federal regulations.

Successfully managed and supervised over 100 projects varying in size- up to $3 million in

budgets for light commercial and high end residential (interior) projects; all completed under

budget and ahead of schedule.

Coordinated and supervised construction processes from concept to completion. Maintained

communication lines between architects, engineers, decorators, and proprietors. Directed job site

meetings, maintained schedules, prepared, distributed and logged change orders.

Developed new division resulting in 1/3 of the firm’s profit the first year. Second year profits

doubled. Operated as division head responsible for budget, staff and clients.

Organized and maintained SK drawings and revised construction plans. Worked with architects

and designers to create value engineering scales.

Envisions, Brooklyn, New York 2001-2003

Founder of a Custom Cabinetry and Finish Carpentry Company

Operated a 6 person custom cabinetry and finish woodwork company. Maintained a full service

1000 sq.ft. shop with complete production capabilities. Built and installed custom cabinetry, built-

ins and finish woodwork. Oversaw customer service, inventory control, and product quality.

Commissioned by construction management companies to provide custom built-in and finish

carpentry installations. Companies included 3-D Laboratories, D&D Interior Renovations, and

Michael Bernstein Designs Associates.

EDUCATION

Bachelors of Science in Business Administration May, 2000

University of Rhode Island, Kingston RI

Concentration: Business Management

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