Project Manager Management

630-***-****/ 847-***-**** **** Brookside Drive

Scott MacArthur

************@*******.*** South Elgin, Illinois 60177

Summary of Qualifications

• 20 years of project management experience

• Versatile management professional with a proven track record of maximizing resources and streamlining

budgets.

• Demonstrates broad knowledge of public infrastructure, building systems, adeptness in team building, and

staff management.

• Possesses a strong reputation for attention to detail, exceeding expectations on time and under budget.

Areas of Expertise

Commercial Construction Management Facility Management Budget Management Contract

Negotiation Safety –Architectural and Engineering Drawing Review Property Management

Professional Experience

Insurance Auto Auctions, Westchester, Illinois-2008- June 2010

The dominate industry leader, with 156 auctions in the United States and Canada. IAA provides innovative

solutions to branch insurance companies, car rental companies, and other vendors surrounding the

liquidation of vehicles.

Real Estate Project Manager

• Manage the development of real estate cases and financial analysis for the construction of new facilities

and potential acquisitions

• Responsibilities include obtaining proper zoning permits, approving construction contracts, and supervising

all construction activities

• Expert knowledge of business operations and practices

• Comprehensive knowledge of lease and contract provisions

• Perform due diligence in conjunction with all new acquisitions and existing properties

• Orchestrate and deliver presentation to government officials for zoning, annexation and other necessary

public hearings

• Manage the process of identifying, estimating, and implementing repair and maintenance activities for

existing branch locations

• Conduct, monitor and document environmental compliance at all locations

• Monitor operating expense statements and ensure compliance with all lease obligations

Wickes Furniture, Wheeling, Illinois-2005-2008

Wickes Furniture had 40 stores in 5 markets. In 2005 Wickes Furniture has a very aggressive expansion

rollout program, with 6 new stores in 2006, and 10 new stores in 2007. From May of 2005 to 2008 I was

personally involved in 11 of the 16 stores opened during that time.

Construction Manager

• Responsible for review of Lease Documents and Entitlements

• Building Relationships with the Developer/Landlord, City Officials, Architects and Engineers,

Contractors, corresponding Sub-Contractors and Utility Companies

• Managed 42,000 square feet retail space using multiple Architects and Contractors in all markets

• Coordinated IT, marketing and in house designers to ensure an accurate move in date was

accomplished

Construction Project Engineer

• Responsible for review of existing stores and distribution centers

• Managed a yearly budget of 2 million dollars

• Prioritized and coordinated contractors and vendors on roof repairs, HVAC updates and

replacements, asphalt repairs, updating landscaping and building appearance

• Interior construction management on existing facilities

Driemeir-Pieper & Associates (DPA), Chicago, Illinois-2004-2005

Project Manager

• Responsibilities included managing projects of 5,000 square feet to 35,000 square feet, including

budgeting, cost tracking,area calculations, implementing new standards for Global Workplace

Practices, as well as overall coordination of Architects, Engineers, Furniture Dealers, Contractors

CNA Insurance, Chicago, Illinois- 1993-2004

Senior Project Manager

• Senior Project Manager responsible for maintaining a Real Estate portfolio of over 1 million square

feet

• Assisted with lease negotiations and site selection analysis between Landlord Contractor and

Architect

• Project management included the management and execution of area projections, designing floor

plans with AutoCad for implementing specialty offices, Cafeterias, Training Facilities, Call Centers,

Generator and UPS Installation and other unique building situations for corporate facilities

Senior Facilities Planner

•Designed Corporate offices at CNA’s world headquarters located in Chicago Illinois

•Space Management for 1.5 million square feet of office space

•Responsible for relocating Business Units to newly renovated floors

•Upgraded executive offices, Board Rooms

•Responsibilities included design and space planning, budgets, furniture procurement, furniture asset

management, project schedules, standards, finishes, ergonomic requirements, client contacts

Contract Projects, Chicago, Illinois- 1985-1993

University of Illinois at Chicago-Facilities Analysis

• Office of Facilities Planning and Space Management –Worked on lease negotiations, and

project management

Theater Design Associated- Senior Designer

• Design development, production and purchasing at all phases in the construction of a home

theater

Montgomery Wards- Designer

• Corporate Store Planning and Internal Space Planning

Education

Michigan State University 2002-2003

Masters Level Certificate Program in Facility Management

University of Illinois 1983-1985 Urbana-Champaign

Bachelor of Science-Interior Design

Industrial Design Minor

Arizona State University 1980-1983 Tempe Arizona

College of Architecture

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