Construction Project

Charles Mandler

**** *. ******** ****, **** ***-*98 Las Vegas, NV 89147 702-***-****

C: 702-***-**** abjvja@r.postjobfree.com

Senior Operations Executive Candidate

Project Management Expertise / Architecture / Certified Six Sigma Black

Belt / Visionary Leadership

Dynamic, ambitious and results-driven Senior Level Construction Industry

Professional with a diverse blend of architectural design and development

expertise, project management, and real estate development talent. Eager

to contribute visionary leadership, deep and rich understanding of cost

containment and Six Sigma methodologies, and a genuine desire to deliver

exceptional results in supporting bottom line and revenue objectives of a

progressive employer.

Core competencies include:

< Real Estate Land Acquisition

< Risk Mitigation/Quality Control

< Entitlements and Construction Projects

< Institutional/Commercial/Mixed Use Projects

< Design/Development/Permitting Processes

< C-Level Client Relationship Management

< Develop and Execute Key Business Plans

< Architectural Design /Creative Development

< Environmental Conscious Construction Methodology

< Estimating/ Bidding/RFP Development

< Vendor and Contractor Relations

< Business Re-Engineering Strategies

Professional Profile

< Manage high profile, multi-million dollar commercial and institutional

construction projects for industry leading construction organizations;

guide projects from blueprint to successful completion through aggressive

project management, assembling high performance site teams and

maintaining constant flow of communication with clients.

< Drive corporate directives & strategic initiatives through dedication to

employee development, cost containment and visionary leadership;

consistently complete projects under budget.

< Exceptional communication and public speaking talent; ability to engage,

excite, mentor and motivate others, establish relationships with clients

and gain trust and cooperation of peers and staff.

< High-performing operations-management style with expertise in

building/optimizing organizational processes, measurement systems,

internal and external resources and professional teams to maximize

business.

< Skilled strategist; transform strategic plans into solutions & benchmark

performance against key targets/goals.

< Provide broad based construction management from contract negotiations,

design problems, document preparation, material purchasing, permitting

and site management through certification of occupancy.

Professional History

2007 to Present: O'Connor Construction Management, Las Vegas, NV -

Director / Senior Project Manager

< Provided key project management oversight for all major construction

operations; drove staff management, client relations and performance

initiatives to optimize business results.

Key Contributions

< Provided critical leadership for a $75MM construction project

encompassing 2 State Prison Facilities for the Nevada Department of

Corrections in conjunction with Nevada State Public Works Board; managed

70+ trades and specialty crafts, enhanced key financial indicators, and

ensured compliance with all State Issued Performance Contracts, Plans and

Specifications.

< Established consulting services practice targeting public and private

sector clients; developed initial client base and directed projects

involving an array of services including Procurement, Estimating,

Scheduling and Project Based Construction Management.

< Developed strategic alliances with key state officials, resulting in

capture of correctional facilities projects billing more than $20K per

month with annual pipeline in excess of $100M.

< Project managed the completion of a 5-story hotel renovation in historic

downtown district with budget of $10M including sustainable design

upgrades.

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2006 to 2007: Stantec Consulting, Ontario, CA - Managing Program Director

/Contract Assignment

< Spearheaded planning, development and execution of the New Model Colony

Project, a public-private sector development project founded by a

consortium of private land developers and dairy farmers as an expansion

to the City of Ontario, California.

Key Contributions

< Oversaw the conversion of 8,000 acre land mass including major

infrastructure and wetlands development; led design, engineering,

construction and redevelopment of roads, highways and infrastructures to

prepare lots for sales.

< Reviewed and conducted time impact analysis and disposition of

construction claims; participated in remediation projects, leveraged

expert level construction management and engineering disciplines to

facilitate delivery of project 6 months ahead of schedule.

2005 to 2006: Huffman Builders West, Las Vegas, NV - Vice President,

Design and Construction

< Provided strategic leadership, key planning and execution of project

management initiatives for the construction of 6 medical office

developments ranging in size from 5 to 50 acres located within 5-mile

radius of regional hospitals facilities.

Key Contributions

< Effectively managed a $170MM construction budget and oversaw 5 Project

Managers and their support staff; managed coordination, scheduling and

administration of materials procurement processes, energy efficient

design strategies, quality control objectives, and cooperation of public

and utility agencies.

< Acted as Owner-Builder for 18 tenant improvement projects valued in

excess of $10M; maintained 100% accident free project site management and

leveraged strong cost containment strategies to secure 20% reduction in

project costs.

2004 to 2005: Longford Properties Inc., Las Vegas, NV - Vice President of

Construction

< Spearheaded all activities related to the design, construction, contract

management, procurement and transfer of materials for various Medical

Office, Commercial and Retail Projects; directed a staff of 10, and

managed budget allocations in excess of $200MM.

Key Contributions

< Drove compliance of on-time project delivery to 99% by establishing CPM

construction accountabilities, and negotiated vendor discounts for owner

supplied materials resulting in a 30% savings and greater control of end-

point delivery.

< Developed an effective back-haul remediation program for the disposal of

unsuitable soil material and construction debris, earning at minimum

$200,000 in general condition savings.

2000 to 2004: KMI Real Estate Group, Los Angeles, CA - Director of

Construction

< Consolidated owner's representative-construction management functions, re-

engineered construction management processes, and directed design and

construction processes for retail, restaurant, and residential

developments and renovations.

Key Contributions

< Led underperforming operation to success by strictly managing project

costs, introducing technology applications to manage design, bid and

awarding functions, and re-establishing key vendor relationships to

capitalize on cost savings.

1997 to 2000: Bovis Lend Lease, Los Angeles & San Francisco, CA - Director

of Construction

< Spearheaded the establishment of a new business unit designed to enhance

corporate presence and capture market share in the retail construction

market throughout Los Angeles and Western U.S; drove business development

and project management strategies for regional hospitals, luxury hi-rise

residential, K-12 LA Unified Schools and extended living facilities.

Key Contributions

< Established direction for on-site construction management teams and

performed business management function; negotiated construction,

engineering, and procurements contracts, and developed successful job

costing tools for Union, Non-Union and Prevailing Wage Projects.

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Additional Related Positions

1994 to 1997: Westfield Holdings Ltd., Los Angeles, San Diego, New York &

New Jersey - Senior Project Manager1989 to 1994: Brown & Company Inc., Los

Angeles, CA - Partner & Director of Construction

Education, Licenses And Certifications

USC, Los Angeles, California

Masters of Arts, Architecture, Planning & Development

Bachelor of Arts, Fine Art & Design

General Contractor - B License, States of Nevada & California

State of Nevada - No: 0054463 (RME) O'Connor Construction Management

State of California - No: 508328 - Charles Mandler, Sole Proprietor

Certified Six Sigma Black Belt - Program and Project Execution...2010

Certified Six Sigma Lean DFSS - Design for Six Sigma...2010

In Progress: Leed AP BD+C

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