Project Manager Real Estate
Resume:
Mario F. Cerrato, AIA
Belleair, FL 33756
Phone: 727-***-****
Email: abi89o@r.postjobfree.com
QUALIFICATIONS
Professional Manager and Licensed Architect, with extensive
experience in all phases of commercial construction and
retail development.
Highly capable to identify, create, lead, and implement
effective processes and solutions for complex commercial real
estate project initiatives. Excellent written and verbal
communication skills, able to share creative and innovative
ideas in a way that gains consensus, builds partnership and
influence all levels in the organization. Self-starter, with
exceptional time management skills and a natural attention to
detail.
Able to work independently and as part of a larger, cross-
functional team
KEY LEADERSHIP CAPABILITIES
Manage the construction process for assigned projects from
the initial due diligence period though grand opening.
Maintain cost detail reports, estimate projects, issue
contracts, approve contractor invoices, issue revisions to
contracts and project close out.
Work with Real Estate and Design personnel on assigned
projects and develop initial costs estimates and proforma.
Review project information such as soil tests, ALTA surveys,
title Insurance, contract documents, and submittals.
Work with the A&E team in preparing schematic site plans,
elevations as well as all phases of documents.
Review Design and Construction documents for completeness,
economy, and criteria specifications.
Work with leasing team to review and comment on pending
LOI's, leases, and Tenant Allowances
Meet with Architects, Engineers, Government agencies,
tenants, contractors, as required in order to insure the
project in moving forward within the approved budget and time
frames.
Conduct on-site inspections and attend regular Owner,
Architect and Contractor meetings and other meetings as
required.
Review and approve all contracts, change orders and
applications for payment.
Project close-out and record binders.
DETAILED EXPERIENCE
2002-Present Development Manager, The Sembler Company, St Petersburg, FL
Serve as Client's primary point of contact with respect to
its project management process.
Upon approval of a site, prepare project specific and client
driven goals, schedules, budget and detailed assumptions.
Coordinate client and consulting team efforts during the
design implementation process including conceptual,
schematic, design development and construction documentation.
Coordinate any and all due diligence efforts, attend meetings
with government agencies-staff and local neighborhood
associations as to secure necessary support, approvals and/or
variance for each project.
Develop a detailed project budget based on site specific
conditions, market data and client's specific requirements.
Develop and maintain a master project schedule. Prepare RFP
needed for vendors and contractor services. Review and
approve proposals and prepare related contracts.
Facilitate weekly project coordination meeting with client,
General Contractor and consulting team as to insure that
responsibilities are communicated and understood by all
members and expectations are positively managed.
Actively track each aspect of the project performance against
schedules and critical path. Conduct progress field
inspection of projects under construction as to confirm
adherence to design and specifications criteria.
Generate progress report- proactively and effectively
identify and resolve issues that may impact a project
schedule.
Responsible for all project documentation accuracy and
effectively control the risk/liability of all contracts on
behalf of the client and the company.
Publish monthly reports to stakeholders containing operating
and financial metrics for individual projects. Develop and
present service delivery models and other business
presentations as necessary.
Project experience includes big box retails, freestanding
pharmacy stores, banks, donation centers and neighborhood
centers.
2000-2002 Site Development Coordinator, Greenberg Farrow Architects,
Atlanta, GA
Worked closely with Home Depot Real Estate Managers and
Construction Project Managers on multiple big box
developments, from inception to completion. Provided
consulting services during site selection, real estate
evaluation, site acquisition and land planning. Coordinated
site and building construction documents. Attended public
meetings and secured necessary jurisdictional approvals for
each project. Assisted client in establishing a capital
expenditure budget for each project, bid negotiations and
selection of a general contractor. Attended periodic field
coordination meetings and assisted client on various duties
thru project close-out.
1998-1999 Real Estate Property Analyst, Ethan Allen, Inc., Danbury, Ct.
Managed real estate due diligence for site acquisition,
evaluation, land planning, programming and jurisdictional
approvals. Selected and managed project teams of engineers,
architects, legal advocates, expediters. Produced lease
exhibits, tenant work letters, area calculations, assisted in
tenant/landlord negotiations. Coordinated soil testing,
environmental survey and traffic studies. Reviewed legal and
title documents.
1995-1997 Sr. Project Manager, Scott Bavosa Construction Co., Inc., New
York, NY
Managed construction related activities, from bid negotiation
to scheduling, coordination and procurement of materials,
labor and equipment. Managed account receivable and payables,
contracts, changes and claims on multiple projects. Inspected
field construction progress routinely as to insure
conformance to design requirements. Chaired weekly meeting
with architects, engineers, contractors and clients
representatives. Project experience included residential,
commercial, industrial and health care facilities.
1993-1995 Project Manager, Pasqua Coffee Bars, Inc., New York, NY
Lead construction professional for new, relocation and
remodel stores on a national scale. Extensive detailed design
and engineering coordination. Provided leadership to the
design and construction team on all matters relating to store
planning, design and construction. Responsible for project
coordination, budget, schedule and quality control
requirements.
1991- 1993 Project Manager, Tiffany & Co., Inc., New York, NY
Managed the planning design and construction process for
assigned new and remodel stores. Coordinated development
efforts with Real Estate, Store Planning, Purchasing,
Operations, and all necessary vendors as to insure that
projects were completed on schedule and within budget.
Created lease exhibits and initial conceptual budgets for
Real Estate's use in LOI and lease negotiations. Evaluated
landlord Work Letters for adherence to BND standard and
inform Real Estate of cost impacts. Directed and inspected
the progress of all site construction activities to ensure
quality of construction and adherence to schedule.
Established regular project team meetings to discuss each
project and address and document issues that could impact the
budget or schedule. Reviewed and evaluated each project upon
completion and identified areas for improvement in design,
scheduling and cost efficiencies. Regularly communicated with
Real Estate, on landlord's performance of its contract duties
and responsibilities. Created and managed respective project
budgets.
1988- 1991 Tenant Coordinator, The Pyramid Companies, Inc., Syracuse, NY
As a member of a construction and development team, I was
responsible for meetings with perspective tenants, provide
assistance with the preparation and coordination of tenant
lease documents, review and coordination of tenant design
documents, including architectural, electrical and mechanical
drawings, implement and monitor project scheduling, project
budget, and administer tenant's construction work within
existing or new building shells.
EDUCATION
BS Architecture, New York Institute of Technology, 1988.
PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION
Registered Architect, UNIVERSITY OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK,
License No. 032542
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