Leonard T. Russo (Tom)
**** ****** **. ********* **. 37909 865-***-****-Cell abj4bs@r.postjobfree.com
*** **** **. ***** ***** Fl., 33141
SUMMARY:
. Sense of urgency in fast track retail construction environment
. Highly organized
. Hands-on attitude
. Multi-Task ability
. Ability to travel and able to relocate
. 20 years experience in fast paced environment
. Started management career in field
. Shopping Center Environment
. Objective:
To take my talents to a company that I can enjoy a long lasting
relationship with.
CAREER EXPERIENCE:
TR Construction LLC
Current
OWNER/PRESIDENT
. Office and Tenant build-outs
Prime Retail Outlets
2007-2009
Sr. Project Manager/Construction Manager/Owners Rep
Construction/Development
Responsibilities included:
. Managing staff of project managers, tenant coordinators, and
administrative assistants
. Qualifying and hiring consultants (Architect, Engineers, General
Contractors)
. Work closely with the GC to ensure project completion on time
. Work with Tenant Coordination/Leasing to ensure tenants open on time
. Coordinate with municipality to ensure all permitting is done
correctly
. Close-Out package is complete and correct as per contract documents
. Punchlist with GC is completed to the specifications of the contract
documents
CONTROL BUILDING SERVICES
2005 - 2007
SR. PROJECT MANAGER/DIRECTOR OF CONSTRUCTION SE/MID-ATLANTIC
Responsibilities Included:
. Managing staff of project managers, Superintendants
. Working with Simon tenant coordination on landlord projects
. Working with Simon Tech Services on capitol projects
. Qualifying all consultants including the General Contractors
. Close-Out process
RCC ASSOCIATES
RETAIL PROJECT MANAGER
. Day to day project management duties for retail projects nationwide
2005-2006
MCLAUGHLIN ERECTORS INC. /MEI GENERAL CONTRACTORS 2003-2004
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER/ VP OF CONSTRUCTION
Responsibilities Included:
. Managing staff of project managers, superintendants, and
administrative assistants
. Working with developers like Simon, General Growth, Rouse to procure
work
. Qualifying and hiring contractors
. Close-Out process
. Mostly small retail
CONTROL BUILDING SERVICES 2000-2003
REGIONAL DIRECTOR OF CONSTRUCTION (SOUTHEAST AND MID-ATLANTIC REGION)
Responsibilities Included:
. Manage a staff of project managers, superintendants, and
administrative staff
. 27 Simon Properties in the South East and Mid-Atlantic Regions
. Work with Tenant Coordination on Tenant related projects
. Work with Tech Services on Capital Projects
. Qualify and hire contractors to perform the work
HERMAN-STEWART CONSTRUCTION 1997-2000
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER/SUPER
Responsibilities Included:
Qualifying and hire contractors
. Manage the project from inception to close out
TDS CONSTRUCTION
RETAIL TRAVELING SUPERINTENDENT
1996-1997
Traveled throughout the US building in-line stores
RCC ASSOCIATES
RETAIL TRAVELING SUPERINTENDENT
Traveled throughout the US building retail in-line stores
1995-1996
RTS DEVELOPMENT 1987-1994
PROJECT MANAGER/LIMITED PARTNER
Responsibilities Included:
. Manage a staff of project managers, superintendants, and sub-
contractors
. Ordering of all materials from vendors
. Client relations
Additional skills: Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Prolog
Excellent written, and verbal communication skills
Licensed General Building Contractor- Florida #CBC1253237
. ICSC Member
. PMI Member
. http://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasrusso
Project Name Value Category Role Union/No Description
/Type n Union
St. Augustine Prime 35 MM Retail Sr. Non 164,000sf Addition to existing shopping
Outlets Shopping Project center in St. Augustine Florida
Center Manager
Design Outlet Center 8 MM Retail Sr. Non 65,000sf Renovation of existing shopping
Prime Outlets Shopping Project center in Orlando Florida
Center Manager
Panera Bread 1MM Restaura Sr. Non 5,000sf Restaurant (New) 3 locations
Restaurant 3 locations Each nt Project
Manager
BCBG Maxazaria (3) 400,000 Retail Sr. Non 3,000sf Retail Store (New) 3 locations
Locations Each Store Project
Manager
3 Pigeons Shopping 5.5MM Retail Project Non 32,000sf Retail Shopping Center in Pigeon
Center Shopping Manager Forge Tennessee
Center
Bealls Outlet Stores 3 2MM Big Box Project Non 30,000sf Buildout for big box retailer
Locations Each Store Manager
AT&T Wireless 20 250,000 Retail Project Union/No Various location throughout East Coast.
Locations Each Store Manager n-Union Retail stores 2,500sf and up
Simon Properties 10K-5mm Retail Director/ Non Capitol Improvement projects throughout
Sr. the SE US for Simon Properties (27
Project Properties)
Manager
GYMBOREE STORES (8) 100K RETAIL SUPER Non 2,500 SF STORES
Sports Authority (3) 1MM Big Box PM Non 40,000 sf Retail Store in Orlando
Office Max (3) 1MM Big Box PM Non 35,000 sf Retail Store in Miami
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
PAUL REED EXEC. VP PRIME RETAIL 512-***-****
CONST/DEV
JOE IANNACONE SR. PROJ. PRIME RETAIL 720-***-****
MANAGER
DENNIS COX PRINCIPAL DALPOS 315-***-****
ARCHITECTS
DENNIS OWNER MEI 281-***-****
MCGLAUGHLIN
JEFF BAXTER SR. PROJ. WHITING/TURNER 443-***-****
MANAGER
JIM MCGRATH PRESIDENT/BUS. MEI/Control/Simo 281-***-****
DEV. n
DAVID SHEERER OWNER TDS CONSTRUCTION 941-***-****
RICK RHODES VP RCC ASSOCIATES 954-***-****
CHRIS WIETERS OPERATIONS SIMON 864-***-****
TONY ANDERSON OPERATIONS SIMON 727-***-****