Project Construction
Resume:
MARINA KHODIAVEH, LEED AP
Chicago, IL *****
E-mail: ******.******@*****.***
Summary of Qualification
A highly motivated professional with extensive experience in construction
industry including; Construction safety management, delivery methods,
scheduling, cost estimating and budget analysis. An innovator with a
demonstrated ability to strategically lead major construction projects
through complex organizations and facilitate paradigm shifts. Success
based on a leadership style that focuses on organization, planning and
improving results through human relationships. Managed daily on-site
activities; project superintendents, subcontractors, and vendors to ensure
quality control, schedule, budget, and safety. Accomplished projects on
time, and managed entire project development from early stage to completion
with the highest quality.
Excellent interpersonal, supervisory, Cost control and value engineering
business development and presentation skills
skills
Strong financial, analytical, Managed over $200 million
quantitative, organizational, and infrastructure ground up, renovation,
decision-making skills. and capital projects.
Education
NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY - Evanston, IL Master of Science Construction
Project Management - June 2005
Curriculum from both: McCormick School of Engineering and Kellogg Graduate
School of Management
COLUMBIA COLLEGE, Chicago, IL Bachelor of Arts Interior Architecture - June
1990
Continuing Education: LEED Accredited Professionals New Construction 2.2 &
Major Renovations Jan 06 2009
Continuing Education: Primavera P6
March 2010
Professional Experience
LEED PROJECT CONSULTANT
2009- Present
ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR ITT COLLEGE Mt. Prospect, IL Construction Management B.S
Program 2009- Present
Enhance New Construction Management and Design curriculum with creating
professional development workshops for ITT staff.
. Assist developing student chapters on going bases; plan to set up
workshop and presentation for student competition.
. Teaching experience includes; OSHA construction Safety Management, cost
estimating, contract and dispute resolution, construction scheduling
SureTrack, and project management courses.
PROJECT/ PROGRAM MANAGER
2007-
2009
CB Richard Ellis, Rolling Meadows, IL
Managed facilities and new construction projects successfully ranged from
$2 to $15 million by motivating team members and ensuring timely project
completion within budget. Performed all due diligence, rezoning and
financial feasibility analysis in conjunction with preparation of all
conceptual and hard cost estimates, and construction schedules.
. Developed numerous cost savings in the design process, trimming more than
$850,000 over the established budget through conducting additional
environmental testing, utility coordination with local agencies,
competitive bidding and value engineering.
. Negotiated change orders, managed contractors and contract revisions and
coordinated startup and commissioning activities.
PROJECT MANAGER (Consultant)
Variety of clients throughout U.S Client included:
2002-2007
Nova Corp, RCC Associates, 2005-2006
Implemented construction management programs for retail, corporate
facilities, data centers, and commercial clients including cost
evaluations, and hired project teams. Projects ranged from major
renovations and new construction anywhere from 5000 SF to 300, 000 SF with
budgets from $10 to $100 million. Managed staff up to 75 people both
internal and external team.
. Responsibilities included project planning, scheduling, budgeting, pro
forma preparation, entitlement negotiations, estimating,
negotiating/awarding of contracts, contract management, leading project
meetings, initiating/negotiating change orders, processing draw requests,
forecasting cost to complete and outstanding issues reports, and
management of all project file documentation.
. Developed practical and reasonable recommendations and expectations for
facility observations, document reviews and research associated with
conducting PCAs and site survey reports.
CONSTRUCTION RISK MANAGER - Bank One Corporation, (JP Morgan Chase)
Chicago, IL 2000-2002
Managed $10 to $60 million construction draws, portfolio included
commercial, residential, and retail construction loans.
Advised both lenders and borrowers with respect to term loans, mezzanine
and construction loans. Negotiated construction loan agreement, and
identified funding resources. Worked closely with federal agencies
representatives and met project guidelines.
MARINA KHODIAVEH, LEED AP Page 2
Chicago, IL 60657
E-mail: ******.******@*****.***
Professional Experience (Continued)
. Developed risk management reports based on cost trends and construction
schedule provided by third-party consultants.
. Conducted monthly site inspections and managed external vendors to ensure
timely project completion. Reviewed RFI'S and approved contractors'
change order requests, applications for payment, and draw requests.
. Implemented internal reports for project closeouts in accordance with AIA
and industry standards.
COMPUTER SKILLS & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Expedite, SureTrak, P6, Timberline, Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, MS
Project, and specialized software, Active member of USGBC, and Core Net
Global; published market trend, USGBC volunteer
Special highlights: Education, ethics, and social and community commitment.
SELECTED PROJECT PORTFOLIO
Fifth Third Retail Bank Branches: New construction and renovation bank
centers total of 7 banks $15 million 2007-2009
Nova: Owner's Representation Chicago, IL New ground up 3 stories Data
Center, 300,000 SF, $200 million 2006
RCC Associates Retail stores Irdiesse, Aventura Mall, and Asian & Cajun
food court, Plantation Mall $1 million 2005
Everen Securities: Renovation corporate office and local offices Total
$10 million, 25 retail branches 1999-2000
> San Jose Marriott, San Jose, CA $100 million hotel, 22 stories
436,000 SFG, 506 rooms, included environmental and site
development review and approval
> Cottage View Chicago, IL, $10 million senior living community, 8
stories, 100 units
> Roseland Apartments Chicago, IL, $15 million low income
community, 5 stories, 80 units
> Koch Cold Storage Facility Franklin Park, IL $7 million lot A
247,812 SQ. feet, lot B 171,036 SQ. feet, included site
development
> Prairie Meadows Shopping Center, Elgin, IL $6 million retail
> Walgreen's, Chicago, IL, $8 million total 3 Walgreen's stores
> Walliack New Jersey, NY $12 million senior living, 10 stories,
100 apartments
Managed over $350 million construction projects
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