Project Manager Real Estate
Resume:
SCOTT C. SCAVO
*******@*****.*** ** Great Meadow rd
New Fairfield CT 06812
Executive Professional
. Design . Construction . Development . Operations .
A highly experienced executive professional who has demonstrated the
ability to lead diverse teams of professionals to new levels of success in
a variety of highly competitive industries, cutting-edge markets, and fast-
paced environments. Strong technical and business qualifications with an
impressive track record of more than 15 years of hands-on experience in
strategic and financial planning, business unit development, project and
product management, and real estate development strategies.
Urban Planning . Design Leadership . Contract Negotiation .
Operational Procedures . Sustainability Budgeting/Finance .
Construction Management . Project/Asset Management . Business
Development Economic Development . Organizational Development .
Organizational Leadership . Real Estate Planning
Career Accomplishments
Successfully oversaw the start-up and development of Design/Build
company from $0 to $50 million in revenue with 40 employees in less
than 3 years while scaling company for future growth
. Brokered partnerships with local real estate developers to
facilitate development projects in Abu Dhabi and Dubai UAE totaling
more than $3 billion in mixed-use construction costs
. Reduced operating costs through efficiency optimization while
increasing yearly profits from an operating loss to a $6.2 million
gain while increasing margins
. Streamlined, expedited and managed the development of Microsoft's
first SCIF for government contracting worth over $5 million
. Negotiated and finalized property acquisition venture to acquire 300
acres in Virginia that was subsequently subdivided and sold to
builders for a 132% profit
. Established branding of start-up company while implementing a
marketing strategy to promote national media attention
. Negotiated and finalized acquisition and development of new shopping
mall and hotel complex in Antigua, to include leasing and tax
credits
Professional Experience
S2 Build LLC -Washington DC Metro
2004-2010
A Design/Build company operating around the world specializing in value
added services in residential, commercial, industrial, hospitality and
retail properties.
Vice President-Operations
. Created an investment and real estate development strategy that
yielded more than 30% annually on investments over 5 years.
. Streamlined due diligence process resulting in a 25% decrease in
project start-up time while expediting the acquisition phase resulting
in a cost reduction of up to 5% on projects.
. Managed day to day operations of all department heads and senior staff
including marketing, sales, design, construction, development, HR and
admin.
. Expanded the company into partnerships with local developers on
development deals overseas including Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Antigua
resulting in deferred residual revenue
. Networked with select celebrity athletes and entertainers to increase
custom residential revenue 13% on a yearly basis
. Final decisions for land selections for developments and infill
projects, zoning compliance and internal code reviews in addition to
ROI projections, capital expenditures and other due diligence.
. Created facility improvement plans to increase team interaction while
boosting efficiency
Professional Experience
(Continued)
ITT Technical Institute -Springfield, VA
2007-2008
A private for-profit technical institute offering degrees in design,
construction management and over 50 other fields with over 100 campuses
nationwide.
Professor
. Conceptualization and teaching of various classes ranging from
introduction to advanced areas of study as well as other defined
fields of expertise in the disciplines of architecture, real estate
development and construction management
. Mentored students, to include tips on resumes and various companies to
target to start their career paths.
. Designed additional curriculum for architecture classes as they relate
to real world applications
. Collaborated with Director to help students understand curriculum and
enhance enrollment.
. Collaborated with Program Chairs to retain students and enhance
educational experience earning the highest student ratings of any
professor.
McAllister Architects, P.C. -Alexandria, VA
2003-2004
A regional architectural design and construction management firm
specializing in retail and hospitality projects.
Consultant
. Managed and produced construction documents for projects including
small developments, single-family residential, multi-family
residential, commercial tenant build-out, hotels and museums.
. Designed 75,000sf strip mall after performing due diligence and
financial analysis for the developer
. Designed renovation of a 200+ room hotel with conference facilities,
restaurant and pool to maximize efficiency and update technology to
enhance guest's visits and increase revenue from non-core sources
. Provided services ranging from master planning to design to detailing
and construction management
EYP-Washington DC
1997-2003
A 400+ person A/E firm that specializes in technically difficult projects
around the world with more than $50 million in billings annually.
Designer/Project Manager
. Project Manager and Project Designer for several projects ranging in
size from 5,500 SF to 450,000SF
. Increased productivity by %150 on computer graphics projects by
creating a financial cost analysis explaining the gains in
productivity if the firm upgraded hardware
. Chaired the firm's technology committee
. Project Manager and designer for NCARB's headquarters in Washington DC
. Master planner for new residential development plan in Prince William
County VA
. Project Manager and designer for PsiNet's data and marketing centers
in Los Angeles and New York
. Project Designer for 400 bed apartment complex in southern VA
. Created renderings and perspectives of commercial and residential
buildings
. Lead team to the most profitable project in firm history (70% higher
than average)
EducatioN
Master of Architecture, CUA
Washington, DC
Bachelor of Science in Architecture, CUA
Washington, DC
professional Affiliations
Institute for Urban Economic Advancement (Board Member)
Parent Education Advocates (Board Member)
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