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Construction & Real Estate Development Project Manager

Location:
United States
Posted:
September 24, 2012

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LYNN J.

CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL

Results-driven, motivated, highly adaptable Project Manager offering a wealth of diversified experience with general contractors running projects in the field and as an owner’s representative in real estate development. Past work has included construction of high-end commercial, retail, mixed-use residential housing projects and airport construction.

• Utilizes distinct array of project expertise in meeting needs of various team members.

• Coordinates/expedites projects from pre-construction planning to project closeout with hands-on approach.

• Demonstrated ability to learn/teach new concepts, easily adapt to change and manage multiple concurrent projects.

• Cultivate solid relationships and strategic partnerships with consultants, city officials, vendors, lenders and homebuyers that attract future, positive opportunities.

• Innovative, energetic, visionary team builder able to identify talent and develop, train, and lead top-producing staff.

• Takes the initiative to assume increasingly challenging responsibilities and step outside traditional job scope for the benefit of the client, team and organization.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Contract Writing ~ RFI, COR & document Interpretation ~ Budgeting ~ Financial Analysis ~ Pre-Construction interface with building department officials plan check, permitting and site visits ~ Agreements/Leases ~ Scheduling ~ Quality Control ~ Risk Identification/Management ~ Surveys ~ Scope of Work Administration ~ Change Management Communication ~ Process/Procedure Improvement ~ Approval Tracking ~ Document Retention ~ Report Generation/Distribution ~ Cross-Functional Collaboration ~ Client Relationship Cultivation ~ Research/Analysis ~ Regulatory Compliance ~ Union Relations ~ Microsoft Office Software Suite ~ FastTrack Schedule 10; P3; ProCore

PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS

• Successfully negotiated telecom (Internet/TV) contracts for two projects under Emerald Fund involving more than 230 condominiums and 370 apartments, saving owner more than $85K ($35K – condos/$50K – apartments).

o Devised a multi-year, residual-share commission plan to benefit the condo HOA and real estate development company.

• Provided cash return in excess of $135,000 from landlord / tenant improvement escrow account by organizing and implementing outstanding permitted life safety improvements as tenant contract required.

• Facilitated future lawsuit mitigation by creating/implementing a remediation/quality control program for use during construction.

o Took the initiative to assume point of contact role, as owner’s representative to avoid delays or miscommunications during personnel replacement.

o Ensured project progress consistency and effective communication having replaced prior project manager

• Turned around project inspection situation involving Machine Room-Less (MRL) elevator (installed by prior construction firm) with jump requirement for adding three levels to existing parking structure.

o Addressed outstanding issues of California state inspectors senior management gained approval of prior unapproved material already in use.

• Currently scheduled for Green Associates LEED Testing from the U.S. GREEN Building Council.

PROJECT HISTORY

San Francisco, California

Assistant Project Manager / Independent Construction Consultant (located at **1 Folsom St.)

• TWENTY-ONE STORY, 114-UNIT CONDOMINIUM*: steel and concrete project (**1 Folsom Street, San Francisco).

• *** SALES OFFICE TENANT IMPROVEMENT/BUILD-OUT: Designer, Mike Niven Design Canada; and Millwork Manufacturer, Bohemia Corp., Canada

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PROJECT HISTORY (CONTINUED)

San Mateo, California

Assistant Project Manager

• BUILDING 3B: 93,300 sq. ft., three-level addition to existing three-story retail/residential parking structure while open to the public.

• LOT 11*: demolition of existing contaminated office structure; removed, contained, and in-filled 8,000 cyd. of contaminated soil prior to lighted-parking-area paving.

• LOT 10*: New movie theater/upgraded utility installation.

• LOTS 9 AND 12*: Contaminated soil removal project for lighted parking.

San Francisco, California

Assistant Project Manager

• B 26-story, 245-unit steel and concrete condominium Street, San Francisco).

• *** VILLAGE*: six-story, mixed-use, wood-frame apartment with retail and supermarket construction South San Francisco).

Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey

Company Scheduler

• NEW YORK TRI-STATE AREA: residential, commercial and airport projects.

Project Engineer

• AIRPORT*: demolition of first cargo at facility, a contaminated structure; construction of new cargo facility and hanger; runway/apron construction to FAA regulations.

Project Engineer to Client

project coordination for 12-airports throughout Northeast Region.

NEW CONSTRUCTION *

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Managed projects with budgets ranging from $500K to $50M. Orchestrated the planning, scheduling and coordination for the efficient progress of projects. Cultivated and fostered relationships with State and Local building officials during the pre-construction plan check phase through construction, culminating in Certificate of Occupancy. Directed the performance of direct-hire and contract construction professionals. Assumed full compliance with project quality and safety regulations as required by OSHA and insurance carrier during all demolition of contaminated buildings and during general construction. Maintained consistent communication with all stakeholders to provide regular updates regarding construction progress and issues that affected time, quality and schedule. Trained and mentored employees. Designed and developed project scope, budgets and schedules utilizing MS Projects or P3. Investigated to identify and determine design flaws/substandard construction and developed corrective solutions. Tracked market conditions and loan trends. Negotiated vendor contracts. Conducted pre-construction reviews to mitigate future potential issues [pertaining to the site use, structural, MEP and FFE. Authored financial and detailed project progress reports for quarterly distribution. Ensured project completion within established timeframes and budgets. Worked as a consultant during final push for TCO and Certificate of Occupancy, created punch lists, managed teams of laborers.

EDUCATION

New York, New York, Courses in Real Estate

*** New York, Courses in Construction Management

Alabama, Courses toward a Bachelor of Science



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