Brad Ervin, Project Manager

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QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE

Top performing project manager with over twenty years experience in commercial

development, high end retail construction and facility management spanning multiple locations.

*Due Diligence *Hands-on Direction

*Project Development *FFE Management

*Interpersonal Communications *Contract Negotiation

*Budget Planning and Forecasting *Project Scheduling

*Diverse Industry Knowledge *Team Building and Leadership

CORE STRENGTHS

• Governed commercial development negotiations from inception through occupancy.

• Over 20 years on construction experience initiated by residential with primary focus on

commercial.

• Uniquely developed spreadsheets, cost estimates, budgets, and project schedules.

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with finesse.

• Adept at working with engineers, architects, subcontractors, and field superintendents to

coordinate activities and solve problems efficiently and effectively.

• Solicit/review subcontractor proposals and ongoing project change orders with company

executives and execute contractual agreements.

• Proven effective/beneficial communications established with public engineers, planning

commission and city council professionals.

• Well-read in complex building plans, specifications, blueprints, sketches and building

codes.

• Composed training guidelines for many updated ADA, OSHA and Ergonomic Standards.

• Initiated corporate wide Energy Conservation Programs resulting in tremendous savings.

• Ten plus years of Facility Management experience overseeing as many as 71 retail

locations.

• Excels in and prefers high pressure atmosphere.

• Adapts easily to new concepts and responsibilities. Goal is to always remain innovative

and creative.

• Superb self-motivation and organizational skills combined with the ability to work

independently or as a part of a team.

“A FEATHER IN MY CAP”

(KEY ACHIEVMENTS)

Commercial Project Manager

Territory Incorporated

Las Vegas, Nevada

Feb. 2007 – April 2011

Commerce Commons Development

Challenges:

• Anchor tenant backed out - project closed per North Las Vegas.

• Phased Project with new Special Use Permits, Land Use, and new Site Plan to be

approved by municipality.

• Traffic Study denied based on new tenancy.

Results:

• Negotiated terms and guidelines with Planning Department, City Civil, Planning

Commission to reopen dead project.

• Established new approved site plans, special use permits and land use per zoning

requirements. Walked all actions through Planning Commission and City Council

approvals.

• Negotiated new deceleration lane to best fit new Fresh and Easy Grocer tenant.

Bottom Line:

• The project was challenging and exciting to negotiate one on one with numerous

members of the North Las Vegas permitting and plans check departments. Planning

Departments final walk resulted in a comment that it was refreshing to see a Project

Manager that pays attention to detail.

Cannery Corner Development

Challenges:

• 50 Acre Development working in conjunction with Lowes and Sam’s Club

Construction Teams. Task to keep all projects on schedule.

• Utility Department Coordination Gas, Electric and Phone/Cable, stopped with Sam’s

Club and was not delivered as part of understanding of General Contractor. Losee

Road and Craig Road were stated as “no-cut” roads.

• The negotiation, design, and bringing to fruition of a 65’ main water tower signage

Results:

• Extensive team meeting with all parties conducted which furthered comprehension of

the entire project.

• Negotiated with City Officials to allow Losee Road to be cut to extend Main Gas

Line extension. Coordinated with Nevada Power to upsize all on site transformers to

support Craig Road tenants such as Famous Dave’s Restaurant, Winchell’s Tavern,

Carl’s Jr fast Food, and Community Bank with numerous smaller tenants.

• Unique water tower signage negotiated with Nevada Power because of proximity of

power lines became an on time scheduled success that can be seen from a mile away.

Bottom Line:

• This project was a unique coordination between large corporate companies and North

Las Vegas. The project was and is a success on every level from the public

perspective. Project completed on time and on budget.

Centennial Center, EastGate Plaza, Eastern Beltway Center

Bottom Line:

• Coordinated and assisted tenant contracts to develop numerous improvements

• Developed contacts and construction perspectives to further advance my personal

skills and communication.

Sugar Factory, Mirage Hotel and Casino

Bottom Line:

• Initial prototype retail store for a nationally known candy outlet.

• Construction starts to open for business 29 days – complete success that was

televised with Kim Kardashian.

Cabo Wabo Cantina and Restaurant, Planet Hollywood Hotel and Casino

Bottom Line:

• Partnered with Sammy Hagar to develop his continued vision of the Cabo Wabo

brand.

• Two-story restaurant and retail renovation completed within 120 day time line.

Sugar Factory, Miracle Mile Shopping Center in Planet Hollywood Hotel and Casino

Bottom Line:

• 1,000 square foot unique design to include café and retail.

• Construction inception to completion – 29 days.

• Negotiated opening with inspection officials and health department contacts

Sugar Factory Retail /American Brassiere and Chateau Nightclub and Gardens at the

Paris Hotel and Casino

Bottom Line:

• 50,000 square foot design that refaced the Paris Hotel and Casino.

• $35 Million dollar project over 9 months with coordination on every level from Hotel

Senior Executives to FFE coordination.

• This venue has all levels of construction from Nightclub, 500 seat restaurant, 8,000

square foot terrace with Las Vegas’ first beer garden, Chocolate Fondue and Lounge

concept, street café, indoor specialty counters with ice cream and gelato, and full

5,000 square feet of retail.

• Project is the “Flagship Store” for Sugar Factory

• Location has been recognized on all national syndicates and has been photographed

in numerous tabloids.

“STEPS ON THE LADDER OF SUCCESS”

(ADDITIONAL WORK HISTORY)

Director of Construction and Facilities

Marshall Retail Group

Las Vegas, Nevada

Jan. 2003 – Feb. 2007

Marshall Rousso, Las Vegas Harley Davidson, Paradisio, Welcome To Las Vegas,

Brats, Essentials, Misura, Bambino, Shoooz, Planet Hollywood Gift Stores –

Constructed upwards of 20 high-end retail locales in various destinations throughout the

United States including Las Vegas and Atlantic City.

Facility Management – directed and supervised all facility functions for 71 retail

locations disbursed throughout the country.

Implemented standardized practices – throughout all locations across the US to

achieve savings nationwide

Fashioned Contractor contacts – throughout all locations to efficiently and effectively

maintain levels of service for public.

Created and Maintained – Corporate Budgets for Construction and yearly Maintenance

Corporate Real Estate/Project Manager

ClientLogic Corporation

Las Vegas, NV and Dover, DE

June 1998 – Jan. 2003

Successfully completed many multi-million dollar capital projects on time and under

budget, which includes six 30,000 square foot plus facilities. These centers include all

aspects of bringing new facilities “on-line”; from Architectural Design to Furniture

selection to the final punch list.

Implementation of several programs and procedures to maintain high standards for

facility management.

Manager of Facilities for a 374,000 square foot facility that includes three business units

– Distribution, Call Center, and Item Processing. (Dover, DE)

Extensive experience in facility management and instituted numerous preventative

maintenance programs that increased production by 50%.

Developed Safety and Security policies and practices for all areas of the facility to reduce

time lost and injury.

Managed Emergency Management for corporation with implemented training documents

and procedures.

Education

Bachelors Degree in Business Management, attended Bowling Green State University –

Engineering Major –then to North Central College – Finished at Almeda College

Computer Skills

Extensive Microsoft Project, Visio, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Design CAD and CAD

Vast experience with Internet Product and Vendor Researching

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