Project Management
Resume:
Lawrence Cantwell
Email: *********@********.***
Address: ***** ** ***** ***
City: Redmond
State: WA
Zip: 98052
Country: USA
Phone: 425-***-****
Skill Level: Director
Salary Range: $110,000
Willing to Relocate
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LAWRENCE M. CANTWELL
1368 Oliver Ave., San Diego, CA 92109
********.********@*****.*** 206-***-****
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
New Construction, Capital Projects & Facilities Management
Management professional with over 20 years of experience managing large, complex retail and restaurant construction projects from concept to completion. Expertise in design development, project management, developing project strategies, managing schedules and allocating resources to ensure project completion on time and within budget. Establish and maintain effective relationships with clients, senior management, outside agencies and contractors to ensure site safety and contract compliance with project plans and specifications. Proven ability to build and lead highly skilled teams of administrative, project management and contractor personnel in a fast paced environment.
CORE COMPETENCIES
* Project integration management to ensure that the various project elements are effectively coordinated.
* Project design management coordinating all relevant parties to assure brand image continuity.
* Project cost management to identify needed resources and maintain budget control.
* Project scope management to ensure that all the work required (and only the required work) is included.
* Project quality management to ensure functional requirements are met.
* Project time management to provide an effective project schedule.
* Project human resource management to development and effectively employ project personnel.
* Project procurement management to obtain necessary resources from external sources.
* Project risk management to analyze and mitigate potential risks.
* Project communications management to ensure effective internal and external communications
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
THE LADEKI RESTAURANT GROUP- - La Jolla, California 2011- present
Director of Construction & Facilities/ New Construction, Capital Improvements & Facilities Maintenance
Managed the full life cycle of complex high end restaurant new construction and alteration projects simultaneously throughout southern California and Nevada. Coordinated designers, architects and MEP engineers. Prepared construction documents, estimates and schedules. Analyze site feasibility studies and lease negotiations to ensure budget compliance. Managed capital improvement budgets and annual facilities maintenance for over 20 restaurant locations.
TOMMY BAHAMA GROUP, INC. - Seattle, Washington 2004 - 2009
Division Construction Manager/Project & Facilities
Managed the full life cycle of numerous, complex high end retail and restaurant new construction and alteration projects simultaneously nation wide. Coordinated designers, architects and MEP engineers. Prepared construction documents, estimates and schedules. Analyze site feasibility studies and lease negotiations to ensure budget compliance. Created and managed capital improvement budgets and annual facilities maintenance budgets in excess of $20M. Directly supervised over 50 projects annually. Hire, schedule and supervise contractor teams. Facilitated project closeouts and organized store set up for new retail stores and restaurants.
Key Achievements:
Successfully completed over 200 projects across multiple states on schedule and within budget.
Spearheaded (VE) efforts realizing a savings of over $300,000.00 annually.
LMC CONSTRUCTION CO. - Redmond, Washington 1996 - 2004
Director of Construction / Senior Project Manager
Construction manager for commercial general contractor for a variety of commercial, retail and restaurant alteration, facilities maintenance, tenant improvement and restoration projects. Responsible for business development, budget control, estimating, bidding, contract negotiation, subcontractor selection, permit expediting and project management. Planned and executed projects from permitting through punch list closeout. Managed budgets, schedules, quality and safety controls. Supervised superintendents and highly skilled craftsman and staff...
Key Achievements:
Instrumental in maintaining a consistent annual growth
Managed projects on time and under budget.
THE EAGLE GROUP, INC. - Tacoma, Washington 1992 - 1996
Special Projects Division Manager
Managed multimillion-dollar big box commercial, retail and food service new construction, remodeling and tenant improvement projects throughout Oregon, Washington, Colorado and Illinois. Responsible for client relations, estimating, bidding and project management. Negotiated contracts with owners and subcontractors. Determined scope of and prepared timelines for all projects. Managed numerous construction projects from inception through close out simultaneously. Supervised subcontractors, superintendents and highly skilled craftsmen.
US Navy Public Works Division
Carpenter Shop Supervisor / Battalion Safety Officer
Manager carpenter shop, material yard and 50+ carpenters, masons, painters and laborers in the repair, maintenance and new construction in support of several Marine and Army bases.
Proficient at RS Means Cost Estimating, Excel, MS Project, MS Office 2000, MS Word, CAD 2002LT;
EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS
PMP CERTIFICATION CREDENTIALS ACCEPTED BY PMI, EXAM SCHEDULED FOR SPRING OF 2012
PMP, Project Management Professional Certification courses, Villanova University
Construction Technology Training * Cabrillo College - Aptos, California
Construction Management Studies * Clark Community College - Vancouver, Washington
Navy Achievement Medal with Combat V /Battalion Safety Officer * US Navy
California State OSHA Hazardous Waste Management
Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act (WISHA) Hazardous Waste Management Training
USN Builders -A- School Construction Methods, USN -B- School Steel Tower Construction
Rockwell Institute Graduate in Real Estate Fundamentals & Real Estate Law
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