Project Manager Construction
Resume:
TODD STUART WRIGHT
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AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Expert in LEED & Sustainability Budget Analysis &
Control
Team Building and Management Estimating & Job Costing
Construction Planning and Management Total Quality
Control Management
Tenant Improvement & Design/Build Information &
Communication Technologies
Multi-Project Management Strategic Leadership
Critical Path Project Management Business Development &
Growth Strategy
PROFILE
Accomplished, dynamic Construction Management professional with Degree in
Architecture and Construction Management (B.S. '92) and 17 years on site.
11 years as PM. LEED Accredited, July 2002. Results-oriented with broad
experience in all aspects of construction, management, and sales.
Demonstrated ability in bringing projects in on time and on budget.
Verifiable track record for the successful completion of multi-million
dollar projects through coordinating trades, developing partnerships, and
building positive rapport with architects, engineers, local officials,
subcontractors, and clients. Expert in reducing costs, improving service
and addressing business growth. Deep knowledge of sustainable initiatives.
Aggressive in and successful at seeking clients, bringing clients to the
table and landing profitable jobs. Highly adept at bridging gaps between
architecture and construction. Extensive experience in contract
negotiations, project estimating, document preparation, building code and
regulations, material purchasing, site management through certification of
occupancy. Strategic understanding of the role of information and
communication technologies in business and management. Candidate for
architect licensure, California Architects Board.
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ALFA TECH CAMBRIDGE GROUP, INC. Palo Alto, CA. Jan 2007 - May 2009.
CONSTRUCTION/PROJECT MANAGER.
Plan, organize, and manage entire design and construction process for large-
scale projects. Maintain relationships with clients and initiate new
projects. Responsible for project team relationships, architectural and
structural design management, supervising construction document production,
permit and entitlement process, general contractor selection, contract and
change order negotiations, scheduling, project budget, cost projections,
estimating, building code compliance, project development, overall quality
control, and certification of occupancy. Also, provide professional
training and support for Last Planner and LEED project implementation.
SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS
. Managed Preconstruction and Construction for the PDL BioPharma
Project, Redwood City, CA. 419,622 sf and $92 million including data
center, kitchen and dining facilities, animal facilities (vivarium),
research and development labs, process development, office space,
libraries and meeting rooms. This was a fast-track project (12 month
construction schedule) with multiple construction document packages
(CP-1 Demolition & Under-slab Utilities, CP-2 Structural Upgrades, CP-
3 TI, CP-4 Service Yard Foundations, and CP-5 Service Yard Enclosures
and Landscaping). Managed the project team (client, consultants,
general contractor, design/build MEP subcontractors, and commissioning
agent) from the Basis of Design through commissioning and validation,
and the successful turnover.
. Managed the VE sessions for PDL BioPharma. This task produced over
$4,000,000 in savings in the construction budget. Singularly
responsible for the choice to use demountable walls in lieu of
conventional assemblies which created a $600,000 savings.
. Formed the ATCG LEED Services and Advocacy Group: Developed the ATCG
LEED consulting services for current and prospective clients in order
to define and implement their individual sustainable business
requirements. In addition, assembled an industry-wide diverse-
disciplined group of practitioners meeting regularly for the specific
purpose of sharing information and business development in the area of
sustainability.
. Managed and LEED AP for the Carlmont High School Music and Art
Building Project, Belmont, CA 22,000 sf and $12 million design/build
multiple-prime project. This project included, among other
sustainable components, a roof-mounted 26kW PV system, water
reclamation system, and LEED Gold certification.
. Managed Preconstruction, Design and Construction for several Apple
Stores throughout the U.S. Multiple High-Profile and Mall Apple Stores
ranging $3,000,000 to $27,000,000 with lease agreement, conceptual
project design and budgets, general contractor buy-out, OFI material
procurement, and project completion turn-over.
. Consulting Services for 2009 Apple Retail Store Prototype Singularly
produced a Design and Constructability Final Report analyzing the 2008
retail store prototype design, construction and actual project costs.
My report was the basis of developing the 2009 Apple Store Prototype
Design and Cost Projection Matrixes.
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SWINERTON BUILDERS San Francisco, CA. 2004 - 2007
PROJECT MANAGER.
Plan, organize, and manage entire design and construction process for
multiple projects, simultaneously. Initiate new projects. Responsibilities
include project team relationships, architectural and structural review and
analysis, preparation of construction contracts, bidding, negotiations,
subcontractor selection, material purchasing, scheduling, project budget,
cost projections, estimating, building code compliance, project
development, overall quality control, and certification of occupancy.
SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS
. Managed multiple interior build-outs at the San Francisco Centre, San
Francisco. Three separate retail spaces in excess of $4 million.
Projects on-schedule and within budget.
. Completed Multiple fast track projects in the Bay Area. In 20 months
managed 12 projects from conception to completion, budgets in excess
of $17 million. All had extremely condensed construction schedules,
every project deadline met.
. Managed Throckmorton Fire Station. This CM at risk project had three
separate phases (demolition, grading and building) and a $4.3 million
budget. The successful completion of this project was on schedule and
within budget. Managed entire process with the Marin County DPW,
Marin County Fire Department, neighbors and several other governmental
agencies.
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THE BECK GROUP Los Angeles, CA. 2000 - 2003.
PROJECT MANAGER.
Plan, organize, and manage entire construction process for multiple tenant
improvements. Initiate new projects. Responsibilities include client and
subcontractor relationships, architectural and structural review and
analysis, preparation of construction contracts, bidding, negotiations,
subcontractor selection, material purchasing, scheduling, project budget,
cost projections, estimating, building code compliance, project
development, overall quality control, and certification of occupancy.
SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS
. Managed the construction of the core/shell and interior build-out of
the new Yves St. Laurent Store, Beverly Hills. 10,000 sq. ft., three
levels in excess of $5.2 million. Completed project on-time and
within budget. "The best Yves Saint Laurent Store in the world"
(Owner's comment upon visiting the finished space).
. Supervised $6.3 million fast track interior of Crate and Barrel Retail
Store. 34,000 sq. ft., two levels. Met project deadlines despite
various architectural design modifications and material delays.
. Completed several Rolex Building Tenant Improvements (4 projects in
excess of $6 million; 21,000 sq. ft). Detected and resolved numerous
design conflicts between core building upgrades and tenant improvement
plans. Managed the complete modernization of elevator equipment and
cab within 60-day deadline. Brought in Omni-Net project one week
early and 2% under budget despite extensive changes in planning and
design.
. In response to company initiative for school projects, singularly
sought out and developed design/build project for the Santa
Monica/Malibu School District. Brought parties to the negotiating
table and formulated contracts and partnership/s.
. Singularly sought out and developed design/build project for
Environmental Charter High School Renovation/Expansion. In charge of
all operations and planning, negotiated contracts, and formed valuable
partnerships. Project successfully completed.
. Successfully managed all projects using Project Talk and Lotus
Notes/AdvantageWare, applying programs to oversee the exchange of
information (contracts, RFIs, Meeting Minutes, Project Pictures, etc.)
among owner, tenants, architects and subcontractors.
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BALCORP CONSTRUCTION INC. (1999 - 2000) Los Angeles, CA.
PROJECT MANAGER AND ESTIMATOR.
Responsible for the complete project management and estimating of High End
Residential projects in Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Malibu, etc. Hard bid
estimating, conceptual estimating, and take off and pricing for all trades
(projects ranging from $1 million to excess of $5 million). Managed
multiple projects at once, acted as company representative to architects,
subcontractors, and owner/clients.
SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS
. Belushi Residence, 10,600 sq. ft., $3.2 million. Suggested the use of
panel forms for the sub-grade basement walls, creating a significant cost
reduction which was passed down to owner. Brought project to completion
on-time and under budget, despite many alterations and changes.
. Singularly responsible for introducing new industry-related software to
company to aid in more efficient scheduling, bidding and estimating.
Successfully cut costs and improved time management for company.
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FRANK O. GEHRY & ASSOC., INC. (1997 - 1998) Los Angeles, CA.
INTERN ARCHITECT AND DESIGN SHOP SUPERVISOR.
Landed highly coveted job with world-renowned architect based on personal
architectural portfolio. Responsibilities included supervising and
consulting on all architectural models, and preparing working drawings.
SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS
. Prepared difficult working drawings on time for the Experience Museum
Project ($112 million). Highly demanding time frame.
. Prepared working drawings on time for Bard College Amphitheater ($68
million) in a condensed schedule.
. Used extensive experience to help design the undulating building
structure and skin in above projects.
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ELLIS-DON CONSTRUCTION, INC. (1995 - 1996) Seattle, WA.
PROJECT ENGINEER AND SAFETY FOREMAN.
Responsibilities included preparing, reviewing, and tracking all RFIs, shop
drawings, and submittals. Enforced OSHA safety procedures, regulations.
Assisted in contract and change order negotiations.
SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS
. Coordinated The Henry Art Gallery Renovation/Expansion ($18.5 million).
Tracked all RFIs, COs, and material submittals. Assisted in preparing and
updating contracts, and enforced safety procedures and regulations.
. Instrumental in bringing project in on time by reviewing all submittals,
scheduling meetings, explaining design concerns, and maintaining daily
contact with labor force. Challenge: project entailed a unique material
palette and the difficult task of communicating design concept to
subcontractors.
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ALLRED ARCHITECTS (1993 - 1995) Denver, CO.
INTERN ARCHITECT.
Responsibilities included preparing conceptual design and working drawings
for the Precedent Health Center and multiple United Artists Theater
Projects.
SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS
. Produced all drawings on time despite high pressure and demanding
schedule.
EDUCATION
University of Washington, Seattle
Candidate, Masters in Architecture
New York Institute of Technology, Old Westbury, N.Y.
Bachelor of Science in Architecture and Construction Management, Spring
1992.
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COMPUTER SKILLS
Advanced knowledge of CMIC, Revit, Last Planner, BIM, Project Talk, Prolog,
Primavera, Lotus Notes, Advantage Ware, Word, Word Perfect, PageMaker,
Photoshop, Excel, Microsoft Project, Timberline, Pro-Est, Sure Trak,
ACT!/WinFax, AutoCAD, Mini-CAD.
EXAMS and MEMBERSHIPS
. California Architects Board Candidate # 143359 - A.R.E. 4.0 (Sections
Passed: Construction Document & Services, July 2009 and Building
Systems, August 2009).
. California Real Estate Broker License, October 1998.
. LEED (Leadership in Environmental and Energy Design) Accredited
Professional Exam, July 2002.
. USGBC Green School Building - Bay Area
PERSONAL
Family, distance swimming, baseball, biking, skiing, and coaching.
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