Project Manager Real Estate
Resume:
Cindy L. Cohen
Cary, NC
Accomplished professional, possessing over 24 years of experience,
expertise is comprised of Commercial, Educational, Governmental, Military,
Industrial and Residential Spaces. Orchestrates On-site Project
Coordination, Construction/Safety Observation, Project Management
Processes, Pre-Construction and Due Diligence Services, Client
Representation and Acquisition and Procurement experience.
Experience:
Heery International, Raleigh, North Carolina
Senior Project Manager
Directed and managed multiple project consultants during the construction
of the Expanded Data Center for Progress Energy. Analyzed, estimated and
calculated Facility Condition Assessments for Wake County Governmental and
Recreational Departments using CostWorks estimation program. Implemented
project coordination services for the Beaufort County School District's
$162 Million Dollar Capital Improvements Program. Directed move management
services for Cardiology, Endocrinology and Anesthesiology Surgical
Departments for Duke Medical Hospital. Managed the staff and equipment
moves for the Theatrical, Math and Statistics, BioMedical Engineering and
Mechanical Aeronautics Engineering Departments for North Carolina State
University. Provided Safety, Construction and Move Management for the
North Charleston School District's $250 Million Capital Improvement
Program. Managed the Construction of Global Knowledge's Toronto training
facility and directed the staff and equipment moves during the acquisition
of the new Nexient facility. Conducted Facility and Real Estate
Assessments for the North Carolina National Guard at 105 sites and created
RECRAFT reports for state and federal departments.
TOP Construction Company, Burlington, North Carolina
Director of Construction and Acquisitions/Due Diligence Manager
Responsible for the overall direction and management of 30 new Speedco
tractor-trailer lube and tire facilities and 10 Speedco expansions located
throughout the United States. Conducted preliminary site visits and
started Acquisition and/or Due Diligence processes. Contracted
geotechnical engineers and ALTA/ASCM surveyors to perform initial testing
inspections and reviewed reports. Managed 27 Consultants, 3 Civil
engineers and 11 Project Managers, Field Superintendents and various
Contractors. Processed Real Estate Acquisition paperwork with company
attorneys and handled all government (federal, state and local) agencies
and utility companies. Reviewed all drawings and communicated budget
impacts to client. Held weekly progress meetings with owner and attorneys
and separate meetings for Consultants and Project Managers. Solicited
Contractor bids and awarded contracts. Tracked projects while adhering to
timelines, budgets and quality workmanship. Performed final inspections
and validated punch list completions. Reviewed pay applications and
authorized invoices. Traveled daily to job sites to monitor the
construction progress and safety adherences. Met with City officials, Fire
and Building Inspectors, Councilmen and Zoning Boards.
Guilford Technical Community College, Jamestown, North Carolina
Project Construction Coordinator
Oversaw the construction of 3 educational high rises, 1 energy plant and 1
fire station at a new 60 acre Greensboro campus and coordinated and managed
the demolition and removal of 3 older buildings on the Jamestown and High
Point campuses. Attended weekly and monthly construction site meetings
with Consultants, Contractors, State Construction and Local officials and
Inspectors. Attended job site safety and pre-installation meetings.
Maintained construction status reports, reviewed all pay applications,
submittals, field orders, change orders and requests. Solicited
contractors for bids, prepared bid packages, held bid meetings and awarded
contracts. Visited site daily and interacted with NC State Construction
Office Officials and tracked project schedules. Expedited daily
maintenance service requests from college faculty members. Coordinated
with Faculty and assisted with moves to the new Greensboro Campus.
Interacted with maintenance crew of 25 and coordinated safety meetings and
set up new building training sessions. Sat on Hiring Review Board and
attended state educational courses.
Gibbs & Cox, Hampton, Virginia
Consultant-Contract
Reviewed blueprints, designs and schematics, wiring diagrams, computations,
selections of material and equipment for the US Navy and Bath Iron Shipyard
located in Bath, ME. Redesigned structural hulls, electrical harnesses,
workrooms, Captain's offices and living quarters. Insured proper safety
measures and code compliance. Traveled to shipyards to monitor
construction progress.
Systems and Solutions, Newport News, Virginia
East Coast Vice-President/Senior Project Manager
Instructed and managed two offices in Newport News and Hampton, VA
consisting of 18 employees working on federal, commercial, private and
military contracts integrating data environments and redesigning CAD
drawings. Implemented schedules, collected and reported project's
progress, established and maintained an effective project filing and
documentation system for the Federal Housing Authority. Prepared,
negotiated and executed all appropriate change orders. Reviewed and
insured contract accuracy and compliance. Solicited and visited potential
clients. Hired and managed employees, monitored employees time charges
against project budgets and authorized invoices. Organized client meetings
nationwide and traveled to various job sites, technical conferences and
seminars.
Gibbs & Cox, Hampton, Virginia
Consultant-Contract
Reviewed Electrical designs contracted with the US Navy by Bath Iron
Shipyard located in Bath, Maine. Prepared technical reports, evaluated
project progresses, ordered material and prepared invoices. Corresponded
with contractors, vendors and client daily to insure contract accuracy,
safety compliance and client satisfaction.
Clancy & Theys Construction, Newport News, Virginia
Assistant Project Manager
Managed and directed the overall electrical and fiber optic portion of the
construction of the Communication of the Arts Theater at Regent University
located in Virginia Beach, VA. Oversaw Consultants, Project Managers,
Field Superintendents and Contractors during the construction of various
retail, commercial and custom built residential properties. Solicited
contractor bids and awarded contracts. Conducted project and safety
meetings.
Peak Technical Services, Newport News, Virginia
Senior Designer
Analyzed and proposed all electrical and lighting recommendations for the
US Navy for aircraft carriers CVN 72 through CVN 77. Designed all
lighting, switchboard and all flight deck lighting arrangements for the
construction of the new carriers CVN 76 and CVN 77 and oversaw the
electrical redesigning of the overhaul of carriers CVN 72 through CVN 75.
Reviewed blueprints, arrangements, computations and selection of material
and equipment to insure accuracy, completeness and compliance with NAVY
standards and specifications. Prepared technical reports and
correspondence concerning estimates, project progresses and evaluations.
Supervised CAD drafters and designers. Maintained rapport and
correspondence with both internal and external Naval support members.
Traveled to shipyards to monitor and inspect construction progress.
New Homes Construction Manager/Real Estate Agent
Cale Realty, Newport News, Virginia
Managed and budgeted all aspects of the home building process. Contracted,
instructed and scheduled subcontractors on construction site. Designed and
initiated new floor plans and directed Consultants decorating models.
Planned and orchestrated radio sponsors, site luncheons, sales and
marketing launches. Attended custom homebuilder's seminars and conventions
nationwide. Corresponded daily with the President.
Education:
Associate Degree/Architecture/Thomas Nelson Community College, Hampton,
Virginia
University of Tennessee: LEED, Sustainability and Green Building
Materials Certificate
Real Estate License/Commonwealth of Virginia-currently renewing
Real Estate License/State of Tennessee and North Carolina -currently
pursuing
Virginia Real Estate Licensing/Marshall Real Estate School, Newport News,
VA
Certified Estimator/Omega Real Estate School, Newport News, VA
Certified Real Estate Appraiser/Omega Real Estate School, Newport News, VA
Project Management Certificate/Guilford Technical Community College,
Jamestown, NC
Project Managers Certificate for General Contractors/Association of General
Contractors of Virginia, Virginia Beach, VA
Professional's Certificate in Fundamentals of Spanish Language and Culture
for Construction/ North Carolina State University
Professional's Certificate in Designing Schools to Increase Student
Performance/ North Carolina State University
89 /257hours Red Vector Professional Certificates in: OSHA, Worksite
Safety, Heavy Construction Equipment, Earth Moving and Excavation, Site
Utility Design, Risk Management, Commercial Building Design, Renewable
Energy, Green Building Materials (Product Selection & Specification),
Construction Contract Law, Space Planning, Sustainable Design-Masonry,
Regenerative Landscape Design, Financial Management, Negotiating
Contracts, The Ultimate Project Manager, CPM Scheduling, Furniture and
Furnishings, Wind Power, Buildings for Senior Living-Long-term Care &
Assisted Living, Building for Colleges & Universities-Academic Buildings,
Campus Planning, Libraries and Learning Centers, Housing,
Athletic/Recreation Facilities, Sun, Wind and Light Strategic Analysis,
Sustainable Water Systems, Solar Energy Efficiency and Photovoltaic Energy,
Schinnerer Risk Management, Sustainable Design and LEED NC
Certificate in Electrical Design/Cadassist Inc, Virginia Beach, VA;
Certificate inTeam Building/Newport News Shipbuilding, Newport News, VA;
Certificate in Microcomputers for Managers/Comptrain, Newport News, VA;
Certificate in Real Estate Effective Financing/Careertrak, Virginia Beach,
VA
Professional Affiliations:
Association of General Contractors(AGC); National Association of Realtors
(NAR); National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) of Greensboro,
NC; National Home Builders of America (NHBA); United States Green Building
Council (USGBC) of Greensboro, NC;
Detailed Project List: Given upon request.
References: Given upon request.
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