Project Manager Management

ILENE LEHMAN

*** **. ********** ****** ****: 201-***-****

Apt A-2 Home: 201-***-****

Bergenfield, New Jersey 07621 E-mail: ****@*********.***

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Accomplished, detail oriented forward-thinking Project Manager and Interior Designer who is result oriented

with proven successes. Initiates, plans, executes, monitors/controls and closes out projects successfully.

Identifies project scope, develops and adheres to timelines, controls cost, insures quality of workmanship.

Ability to quickly assess, evaluate, plan and initiate action. Anticipates and identifies inherent and unforeseen

issues and offers resolution. Persistent problem solver who thrives on challenges. Organizes to support the

business need.

Extensive experience managing and designing multiple projects simultaneously in all phases of corporate

interior design from site selection, schematic test-fits, furniture selection/specifications through move

coordination and project closeout while forging long-term relationships and exceeding client expectations.

Exceptional collaborative and interpersonal skills with a strong work ethic. Dynamic team leader with well-

developed written and verbal communication abilities. Accustomed to performing in deadline-driven

environments while remaining pragmatic and focused.

KEY STRENGTHS AND COMPETENCIES

Project Management Interior Design

Project Scope/Schedule/Budget Analytical/Strategic/Tactical Planning

Logistic/Strategic Planning Space Programming/Reports

Bidding and Negotiations & Due Diligence Blocking Diagrams/Stacking

Contract Management Interior Space Planning

Construction Admin/Management/Value Engineering Design Development

Technology Management Furniture, materials, and finish selections

Relocation Management Furnishings Procurement

Project Cost Control Construction Oversight

Close-Out Punch List Construction/Furniture

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Project Management and Interior Design Consulting Dec 2009 – Present

Organizes and executes all aspects of interior design, project management and construction. Solely

responsible for creating proposals, programming, planning, coordinating and administering projects.

• Delivered on schedule and on budget, numerous fast track projects for a 30,000 square foot occupied

advertising agency space in New York, NY. Scope included logistic planning, schedule and budget

review, verification of existing conditions, schematic design, composite documentation, design and

coordination of existing and new woodwork, solicitation of contractor bids, meticulous field observation,

and payment review. Additional projects included meetings to discuss the parameters of office and

conference room furniture. Selected and presented new furniture options, associated budget and

analysis of new furniture product verses refurbished furniture to be shipped from an out of state location.

Most recently, prepared a proposal for interior design and project management services for renovations

to existing space due to the firms rebranding. Serino Coyne has been a repeat client of mine since

1992.

• Performed all phases of interior design and project management services from programming, planning,

selection of, and budget for furniture and finishes to project closeout for Logic Medical, LLC located in

West Berlin NJ. Project was comprised of new office space with an attached warehouse facility. Interior

architectural standards offered by the developer did not meet the needs of my client’s functional and

esthetic requirements. Developed new interior architectural layout. As a result, the new layout became

a workplace environment standard option for perspective tenants. Worked closely with the developer,

managed the trades and monitor job progress. Conducted value engineering. Project close out.

• Space planning and design development to adjoin the aforementioned space with newly acquired

adjacent space. Surveyed existing conditions and prepared Auto Cad drawings to reflect the new

conditions. Created new workspace environment, selected furniture/finish options and prepared

budgets.

• Recent proposal submission was for a prospective client in New Jersey for a twenty thousand square

foot consolidation/relocation project.

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Janet R. Duggan & Associates, New York, NY • Owner’s Representative Firm 2002 – Dec 2009

Project Manager

Provided Facilities Strategic Planning, Project Management/Owner’s Representative Services and Interior

Design Services to corporations, institutions and non-profit organizations. Responsible for ensuring owner’s

interests, goals, and objectives were represented and achieved. Developed scope of services,

master/milestone schedules with critical paths and budgets. Created task lists and responsibility matrix.

Reviewed Landlord’s lease terms, created and negotiated Landlord’s work letter. Prepared RFP’s and solicited

proposals. Analyzed proposals; prepared qualitative/quantitative analysis documents. Streamlined approval

process. Prepared budgets, forecasts and committed financials utilizing JD&A’s proprietary financial reporting

system. Coordinated vendors, construction and engineering documentation. Developed status reports and

agendas. Managed and monitored construction, furniture installation and office moves. Planned for and

distributed communications.

• Phased consolidation/relocation and restack of 92,000 square feet of headquarters office space for CIBC

World Markets. Developed a project plan to surrender space. Strategic planning, team assembly,

budgeting, programming and stacking. Coordinated multiple internal moves. Worked closely with IT

personnel for MAC. Managed the information flow, the deliverables and schedule. Provided monthly

financial reporting to the New York and Canada offices. The $6.4MM project completed 1 month early

and $1MM under budget.

• Designed and managed the construction of new office space for Magazine Publishers of America.

Performed all phases of the design process. Collaborated with the Real Estate Broker. Reviewed,

analyzed and prepared capital budgets for several site options. Developed and negotiated Landlord’s

work letter. Negotiated lease terms. Conducted interviews, created program report and space planning

documents. Lead systems furniture mock-up and price negotiation. Selected and specified

furniture/materials and architectural finishes. Coordinated all working drawings for bidding and

construction. Punch listed for construction and new furniture. Successfully managed an accelerated

schedule and remained within budget. The project exceeded client expectations.

• Orchestrated on time and on budget the completion of corporate office space build-outs and renovations

for Verizon. Managed and monitored construction and infrastructure upgrades. Coordinated the removal

of and installation of new and existing furniture. Worked closely with landlords, building services, end

users, architects and engineers, expeditors and other service providers.

Mancini•Duffy New York, NY • Architectural Design Firm 1987 – 2001

Associate/Senior Designer

Team leader in group collaborative situations. Mentored, motivated, supported, and managed junior and

intermediate staff members. Responsibilities included extensive client relations, coordination from conceptual

planning phase through project completion. Expertise in programming, building analysis, stacking, interior

planning and design development, selection of furniture, materials, and finishes; including specifying, reviewing

quotes and acknowledgments and tracking furniture. Liaison between client and consultants, contractors, and

special service/product providers. Monitored construction and furniture installations.

GK Associates New York, NY • Architectural Design Firm 1984 – 1987

Junior/Intermediate Designer

Performed all phases of the design process including but not limited to, programming, space planning, and

design development. Surveyed architecture, electrical/telecom and existing furniture for reuse. Selected new

furniture, fabrics, finishes and managed the furniture procurement. Reviewed and coordinated construction

and engineering documents. Monitored construction and furniture installations.

EDUCATION

Parsons School of Design Bachelor of Fine Arts, Interior Design

Microsol Resources - Auto Cad

Dale Carnegie

SOFTWARE

Microsoft Office Suite Access Financial Accounting Program Auto Cad

ACHIEVMENTS

Design Award of Honor for the offices of ITG, Inc. from the New York Council Society of American Registered

Architects

PUBLICATIONS

Corporate Interiors Interior Design Magazine Real Estate Weekly

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