JAMES PATRICK WAKEMAN

Cell 727-***-****

Email: actinz@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

“Adding Value by narrowing the gap between Design and Construction for Owners & Investors”

Construction Executive and Project Manager experienced in leading multi-million dollar, multi-year real estate development and construction projects for REIT’s, Developers, Owners and Investors. 45+ Years of success structuring and delivering outstanding Low, Mid & High Rise Structures in the Commercial, Residential, Multi-Use and Retail Centers. Talented in Ground Up (New) and Renovation projects. Identify value added opportunities in diverse real estate market sectors, excelling in construction management, negotiations and deal closer. True value is experience building, preserving, and saving customer relationships.

KEY EXAMPLES OF SUCCESS

Recognized for fostering and managing relationships with Owners, Developers and Contractors leading to multimillion-dollar projects from $5 Mil to $85 Mil plus and teams up to 40 trade crafts ensuring adherence to delivery and budgets while leveraging those affiliations for new acquisitions.

Drove process improvement strategies resulting in revenue growth of property portfolio from $20 Mil for a combination of unfinished projects and, raw land to $225 Mil in completed build-out, while raising $110 Mil in new equity funding.

Championed property condition assessments, design, marketing and service agreements for territory covering the South East, Caribbean, Bahamas, generating real estate sales of over $200 Mil for Commercial, Retail and Multi-Family properties.

Committed to cultivating culture internally by developing all aspects of the business including budget, business development, capital generation and financing.

Established reputation for fending off staunch competitors and capture new business.

Are you looking for a proven Construction Executive with a track record of success driving project delivery to on time and on budget completion in this highly competitive market?

I connect means and methods to execution and guide teams to learn, adapt tactics and strategies to better solve client problems.

EDUCATION

University of Florida, Business Management

Hillsborough Community College, Business Management

STRENGTHS

EXPERIENCE IN BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND MARKETING

EFFECTIVE OPERATIONS AND MANAGEMENT SKILLS.

EFFECTIVE IN WORKING OUT PROBLEMS & RESOLVING DISPUTES.

STRONG FINANCIAL AND INVESTOR CONNECTIONS.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND ACHIEVEMENTS

OWNERS REPRESENTATIVE

Negotiated proposals of $24M on behalf of the owner for Capital Improvements and maintenance contracts.

Oversight of budgets, coordinated performance of venders, and professional services.

Managed all facility vendors and contract activities. Developed and managed preventive maintenance programs and budget.

Hevron Heights 42 unit condo development in Trinidad, presently work as the development representative overseeing the development and construction.

NICA Anguilla Medical Education campus on the island. Prepared a financial presentation to attract investors

MAJI Resort Development: Anguilla resort including Villas, Retail and commercial use. We created a Caribbean Destination, prepared a financial presentation to attract investors.

Loews South Beach, Miami Beach, FL

Scope: Renovation of guestrooms and total renovation of bathrooms of a 790 key resort.

Ritz-Carlton Sarasota, Sarasota, FL

Scope: Interior renovation of guestrooms and bathrooms of a 266 key resort.

Marriott Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands

Scope: Conversion study for condominium units . Interior renovation of guestrooms and bathrooms of a 295 key resort. Conversion of 56 units to condominiums.

Industrial Warehouse Development, Jacksonville – Phase One, 265,000 sq. ft. A/C Parts and Distribution facilities. $45M

Retail Development – 3 Anchor tenants and major strip center with out parcels. $15M

Marina Club’s and Resorts – Key West, Naples, Tampa, and Jacksonville. Total Development cost $450 mil.

Plymouth Harbor, Assisted Living Facility – Maintenance and capital improvements on a 25 story facility with 3 independent 3 story facilities on campus, including medical facility for in-house patient care. $10M

PROJECT MANAGER

Supervised the development and implementation of quality improvement functions, ensuring compliance with strict state, county and city regulations. Assured compliance with Condominium Documents.

Provided leadership and value support thru team work initiatives.

Developed and managed capital and maintenance budgets.

Analyzed and negotiated contract modifications with professional services, contractors and subcontractors.

Stock Island Sewer and Water Treatment Facilities – Team Leader in the up grade and rehab of the water treatment plant and water system. Established maintenance program and start up procedures. Monroe County’s first upgrade in 25 years. $12M

Government Building - Addition to Citrus County Court House, remodel of the existing Court House. New Construction of the Stovall Government Building. $35M

Grand Flamingo Resort – South Beach 5000 unit Rental Resort, 1-30 story new construction, 2-15 story existing renovation. Development costs exceeded $250 million. Largest profit center in the company.

Mangrove Cay Condominiums - 13 Story 55 units, Post Tension Structure. Club House and pool. $20 mil.

Rooms to Go, First New Design and Concept Store. Constructed the largest store on the East Coast. $5 mil.

Steam Plant Condo, Pre Construction Services on $30 mil. Condo Project in Key West, led to CM contract

Windward Passage Condominiums - $28 million, 6 Story, 55 Units, 450 ft. of new seawall and 50 boats slips on Island Estate.

MANAGER / FACILITIES Tampa Electric Company.

Interacted with Department heads to developed department capital and maintenance budgets.

Responsible for maintenance and replacement for all roofs in the service area.

Negotiated professional services, contractors, and vender and supplier contracts.

Supervised in-house union maintenance staff of 10 journeymen and 5 helpers.

I supervised the replacement of 65 underground fuel storage tanks, 500 to 10,000 gallon in 3 Counties. I Spearheaded clean-up and restoration, Super Fund Guidelines. I was a PM on an in house project team overseeing the construction of TECO Plaza, Corporate Headquarters, TECO Energy Control Center, and TECO Data Center, Each project +/- $23 mil. in construction cost. PM on capital and maintenance projects in 3 county service areas.

TECO Properties: Supervised maintenance and tenant relations on three commercial office facilities.

BRIEF WORK HISTORY

Wakeman Consulting, Owners Rep. January 2009 – Present

Owners Representative, November 2007 – January 2009

Trammel Crow Development, Tampa, FL.

Project Manager/Owners Representative, June 2006 – September 2007

Yacht Clubs of the Americas, Fort Myers, FL.

Construction Manager/Owners Representative, November 2005 – June 2006

Mangrove Cay Condominiums, LLP, St. Petersburg, FL.

Director of Construction/Contracts, March 2005 – November 2005

Windward Passage Condominiums, LLC. Clearwater, FL.

Senior Project Manager, October 2003 – March 2005

Dooley & Mack Construction, Inc., Sarasota, FL.

AWARDS/MEMBERSHIPS

Army Corp of Engineers: Construction Quality Management.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Microsoft Office … Word …

Excel … PowerPoint …,

Outlook … Microsoft Project Prolog … Coins … QuickBooks Pro

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