Hollow p.cullinan@comcas
Newburyport, MA t.net
01950
Peter V. Cullinan
SUMMARY Accomplished executive with a proven ability to conceive
and implement cost-effective and timely solutions in the
areas of facility design, construction, and operations.
Strong programming, analytical, leadership, and team
building skills. Experienced in both Fortune 500 and
small business environments.
Experience Arista Development LLC
2007-Present Construction Manager
Manage the design and construction of retail projects in
New England.
Manage permitting on selected projects requiring special
permits, zoning variances and design review committee
approvals.
Directed environmental site clean-up and wetlands permit
adherence and reporting.
1999-2007 Carter & Burgess, Inc.
Program Manager
Responsible for business development and project
management of design services for the light
industrial/distribution/warehousing market in New England
for a national architectural engineering firm. Managed
design teams in other non-retail sectors such as
mixed-use, education, bio-pharmaceuticals, and
alternative energy generation.
Sold and managed design services for over 2 million s.f.
of warehouse/distribution space
Increased company visibility to the brokerage and
economic development community by serving as Treasurer of
the Massachusetts Alliance for Economic Development
1997-1998 Somerset Development Company
Director of Development
Directed planning, engineering, and construction of
18-hole golf course and 300-unit residential community.
Also acted as general manager for golf course after
opening.
1996-1997 Industrial Services of America
Vice President of Management Services
Directed marketing and operations for a $25 million waste
and recycling management outsourcing company. Performed
operational due diligence review of potential
acquisitions.
Reorganized and improved internal and field operations,
reducing costs per managed location by 8%
Expanded marketing and sales efforts to diversify beyond
historically retail base
Increased revenue and profits substantially: 1997
business growth increased 30% in revenue and 40% increase
in pretax profit
1994-1995 Learningsmith, Inc.
Director of Store Planning and Construction
Planned and directed the design, construction and
procurement for new stores. Directed new prototype
design, including architectural and fixture system
changes, and incorporated design into construction of
Natick, MA store in 10 weeks.
1986-1993 Ames Department Stores, Inc.
Director of Administrative Services
Directed departments of purchasing, facilities
management, print shop, forms management,
information/records management and corporate travel.
Directed consolidation of departmental purchasing;
reduced supply and service contract costs by $3.8
million.
Directed office space planning and reconfiguration in
major reorganization and downsizing.
Director of Construction and Maintenance
Directed departments of Store Construction, Store
Maintenance and Energy Management. Managed staff of 30,
expense budgets of $75M, and capital budget of $25M
Corporate Construction Manager
Managed permitting and construction of over 1.8 million
s.f. of new distribution space, from defining
construction scope and budgets, negotiating and managing
design contracts, securing state and local road water and
sewer improvement grants, managing site and building
construction, through the tenant and equipment fit-up.
1984-1985 Wadsworth Golf Construction Company
Project Superintendent
Directed the timely construction of championship quality
golf courses. Developed effective work teams of
specialists from varied disciplines. Projects included
Bonita Bay Club and Pelican's Nest Golf Club in Bonita
Springs, FL.
1981-1984 Merrill Industries
Marine Terminal Manager
Supervised construction o f $12 million cargo handling
facility. Analyzed and projected construction costs.
Managed solicitation, acquisition and delivery of
materials. Supervised owner's crew, subcontractors and
suppliers.
1977-1981 F.W. Cunningham & Sons
Project Manager/Estimator
1975-1977 City of Saco, Maine
Community Development Director/City Planner
Education
Middlebury College, Middlebury, VT
BA, Geography, 1974
Additional courses taken at Harvard Graduate School of
Design and Northeastern University