Kwang

Kwang Yun Bae

E: ace930@r.postjobfree.com M: 516-***-**** http://www.linkedin.com/in/kybae

PROFILE

Accomplished Project Manager and Construction Manager with over twenty years experience in both

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Architectural and Corporate establishments involving High End Retail, Manufacturing, Corporate

Interiors, Apparel and Home Furnishings

Results-oriented Team Leader, goal driven perfectionist with consistent success on multi-million

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dollar projects both Domestic and International

Experienced at Value-Engineering and budget-scope reductions resulting in a high percentage of

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projects under budget and on-time contributing to the bottom line

W ell versed in the review of Lease Documents, Contracts, Vendor Proposals, Design and

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Construction Criteria’s, Shop Drawings and Landlord requirements

Excels in dynamic, demanding environments while remaining pragmatic and focused

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CORE ASSETS

Leadership with Project Team (Associates, Architects, Builders & Consultants & Landlords)

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Critical Path Project Management

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Budget Analysis and Value Engineering

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Knowledge of local Building Codes and Processes

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Organization and Time Management on Multiple Concurrent Projects

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Highly Detailed on all aspects of the project from Start to Finish

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Management of Supply Vendors and Time Critical Deliverables

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Retail Group of America (RGA)

May ’13 -Dec.‘13 New York, NY

Construction Manager

Managed the Build-Out of 22 Retail Stores across 4 European brands within eight week schedule

Pre-Construction Design & Construction Document Phase planning with Overseas Corporate

Headquarters

Ensured construction domestically met or exceeded the expectations by Brand with minimal day to day

involvement and on-site presence on their part

Architectural Consultant (Freelance)

Feb ’12 - Present Albertson, NY

Consulted with Architectural Firm on various aspects of production work

Managed Day to Day activities along with Principal of the firm.

Polytechnic Institute of New York University

Feb ’11 - Feb.‘12 Brooklyn, NY

Facilities Project Manager

Managed capital projects involving upgrades and renovations to existing campus properties

W orked in alliance with NYU:Poly’s Tenant representatives in the expansion of the existing campus to

newly leased spaces at Metrotech Center

Reviewed and administered leases and vendor construction contracts to comply with NYU:Poly’s

standards, policies and procedures

Coordinated and monitored the progress of consultants, construction managers and GC’s

Managed meetings with faculty members, staff and construction managers on projects involving utility

shut-downs to minimize or eliminate disruptions to class schedules, curriculum and activities

Managed Purchase Orders, invoices and project deliverables

Dreamland

Oct.’09 - Dec.’10 Douglaston, NY

Co-Owner & Managing Partner - Children’s Party/Fantasy Events

TIFFANY & CO.

May ’02 - Feb.‘09 New York, NY

Construction Manager - Retail Construction (International & Domestic)

Project Manager - Planning & Construction

Managed concurrent corporate, retail & commercial projects with strict deadlines and budgets

Created Capital Project Budgets, managed and tracked G.C. and internal department spending and

updated Finance Bi-Weekly on the status of the budget. Reviewed G.C. bids for best value and routinely

value engineered projects to maximize ROI for the company

Reviewed and administered construction documents, shop drawings, landlord specifications, contracts

and leases for new construction and renovations of retail stores worldwide

Project Leader responsible for the “on-site” presence prior to, during and at the conclusion of construction

to manage G.C. performance, monitor I.T. and Security vendors for internal departments and worked with

the RSD team to ensure a smooth transition leading up to the store opening

Liaised with Design Manager, Internal Departments (I.T., Security, RSD) & Consulting Architects and JLL

in weekly meetings to establish a design and program for proposed projects

Managed Post-Construction aspects of projects (punch lists, contractor close-out documents) and took

responsibility as the point-person for local store management until store opening

After store opening updated and provided the Facilities Department with all the necessary information

and project close-out documents for their future maintenance initiatives

MAJOR PROJECTS

(All Projects completed on schedule & under budget)

US$ 12.2 million

T-MET Facility (Metals Manufacturing) - Cranston, RI

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Pelham Expansion (Jewelry Manufacturing) - Pelham, NY 3.1

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Laurelton Vietnam (Diamond Polishing) - Vietnam, Hai Duong 3.2

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Laurelton Diamonds (Quality Control) - Antwerp, Belgium 1.5

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Laurelton Canada (Diamond Polishing) - Yellowknife, Canada 4.3

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Marina Sands Casino (New Store) - Singapore, Singapore 5.3

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Ngee Ann City (Store Renovation) - Singapore, Singapore 4.5

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37 King St. (New Store) - Perth, Australia 3.9

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KL City Centre (Store Relocation) - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 1.57

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KL Pavilion (New Store) - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 1.28

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Palacio de Hierro (New Store) - Santa Fe, Mexico 3.9

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Cidade Jardim (Store Relocation) - Sao Paulo, Brazil 1.53

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Changi Airport (New Store) - Singapore, Singapore 1.2

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Caesar’s Palace (New Store) - Las Vegas, NV 7.5

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Rosenbaum Design Group Lake Success, NY

Jan.’98 - May ‘02

Retail and Specialties Group

Reviewed and coordinated construction documents to comply with Client initiatives

Managed and administered multiple commercial and retail projects involving strict deadlines

Prepared document “Mark-ups” for distribution to in-house CADD draftspersons

Performed field surveys of projects involving both new construction and renovations

Mikasa Secaucus, NJ

Sept.’96 - July ’97

Project Manager - Store Design and Construction

Responsible for both the design and construction management of retail Outlet Centers

Responsible for the purchase of all store fixtures, lighting and flooring within strict budgets

Extensive interaction with architects, developers, management, general contractors

Performed lease and bid reviews, architectural field surveys and site inspections (punchlists)

Responsible for the accuracy of fixture shop drawings

Produced architectural construction drawings utilizing AutoCAD software

EDUCATION

New York Institute of Technology

B.S. Architectural Technology

Old Westbury, New York

COMPUTER SKILLS

AutoCAD; Microsoft (Word, Project, Excel, Power Point); Archibus (Facilities Management Software)

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