Project Construction

Mark Steinman

***** *** ****** *, ********** Beach CA 92649

*****@*******.*** Home Telephone 714-***-****, Cellular 714-***-****

Summary Experienced Construction Manager and Director of Construction

with over 21 years of management experience in building new and remodeled

projects. An accomplished management professional with proven success in

overseeing property development, construction management of new and

remodeled buildings and all types of on and off site construction.

Excellent strategic planning skills with strong experience in project scope

review prior to starting the Work. In addition, I possess extensive past

experience in working with Real Estate counterparts in analyzing potential

new properties being considered for leasehold or purchase potential. Good

skills in developing preliminary feasibility and cost analysis of potential

new sites. Expertise in coordinating new and remodel pre-construction

efforts, including entitlement, development of required work scopes,

preparation of budgets, management of Consultant contract documents,

bidding and awarding contracts and managing the progress of the work. By

meeting or exceeding the annual total project goals, contribution was made

to consistent Company growth and increased profitability. Outstanding

interpersonal abilities in resolving project challenges with Public

Officials, Consultants, Contractors and Vendors.

Professional Experience

February 2007 to Present

Regional Construction Manger, Southern California, Fresh and Easy

Neighborhood Markets, a Division of Tesco Inc.

. Managed the completion and opening of 31 new and remodeled projects

beginning in May of 2007 and ending in February of 2008, meeting the

Company annual goal

. Managed the completion of 42 new and remodeled projects from March of

2008 to February of 2009, meeting the Company annual goal

. Attended numerous project site visits with the Selected Developers and

Contractors, resolving issues and maintaining project time schedules

. Interacted and managed the Selected Developer efforts in competing

projects

. Interacted with project Consultants in planning review meetings

. Submitted and gained approval of project budgets for the Region

. Interacted and resolved challenges with landlords

. Conducted various Architectural seminars explaining the Fresh and Easy

prototype.

September 2005 to February 2007

Director of Construction, Southern California, McDonalds Corporation

. Successfully managed the Team that completed 13 new stores

. Successfully managed the Team that completed 105 Re-Image projects

. Responsible for the Development Annual plan for new and remodels of

all Franchisee and Company owned projects

. Interface with Franchisee Owners and gain their approval of remodel

and new store costs.

. Interface with the Real Estate group in evaluating and preparing

project budgets and timelines

. Ensure quality control, with emphasis on budget and timeline accuracy

. Manage the Department annual Budget

. Personally performed Construction Management related to 13 premium

coffee renovations, concurrently as a test of the new coffee product

offering

January 2003 to July 2005

Owner/operator of Otra Vez Restaurant in Los Cabos Mexico

. Supervised a restaurant staff of 12 employee's

. Increased sales in the time period by 18%

. Developed menu and vendors to support the menu

. Responsible for all banking, payroll, legal, tax, accounting and

receivable transactions

. Hired and trained a highly competent staff

. Sold the restaurant to another American investor at a profit

June 1989 to October 2003

Albertsons Inc., Director of Construction, Southern California

. Managed all Regional construction activities, including staffing,

planning and coordination of new and remodel projects

. Prepared annual budgets and analyzed project costs

. Communicated Department goals and progress with Corporate Officers and

Retail Staff

. Supervised up to 12 Construction Managers and 5 Clerical Staff members

. Constantly traveled to projects site to offer improvement and cost

reduction suggestions

. Interfaced and coordinated with all outside land developers as to

project costs and schedules

. Supervised the opening of on average 25 new food and or drug stores

constructed and opened each year (with budgeted costs between

$4million and $12 million dollars per unit)

. Supervised the completion of between 35 and 50 remodels each year

(with budgets costs between $705K and $3.5 million)

. Acted as a member of the Presidents Council, planning and developing

the Corporate goals and guidelines for growth

. Originally, when acting as a Construction Manger, received several

Construction Manager of the Year awards

Education and Skills

Graduate of University of California, Fullerton, Business Management

Certifications and Seminars

The Art of Negotiating, Leadership Outfitters - personal management

skills course

Managing the Organization - management skills course related to interface

skills with corporate level executives

Computer Skills

Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and McDonalds Corporate project tracking

software

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