Project Manager Real Estate

Darryl Dixson

Email: *********@********.***

Address: *** ***** ******

City: Allen

State: TX

Zip: 75013

Country: USA

Phone: 214-***-****

Skill Level: Management

Salary Range: $90,000

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DARRYL D. DIXSON, CCMP, PJM-1

413 Misty Meadow * Allen, TX 75013 * *********@********.*** * 214-***-****

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL

Project executive with extensive experience leading high-profile, multi-million dollar Six Sigma construction projects and programs managed to +/-3% schedule and budget variation

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS AND CORE COMPETENCIES

Construction executive possessing 25 years` experience developing "out-of-the-box" solutions to drive profitability and client satisfaction; drove $10 million to the bottom line, a result of instituting improved marketing strategies and developing client and developer relationships.

Multi-faceted and resourceful manager of multi-million-dollar high profile executive commercial and retail projects using budgeting and value engineering methodologies, technology and contract expertise, scheduling, logistics, procurement, contractor negotiation, and project controls to align design with budget and schedule.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 2/2012 - Present

D&S PARTNERS CONSTRUCTION Dallas, TX

Full-service start-up residential and commercial construction services company servicing Texas and Oklahoma real estate owners and developers with opportunities in the region.

* Directing development, marketing and real estate partnerships in real estate and construction markets.

* Manage all company operations and oversee client relationships as well as all project feasibility studies, contracts, and implementations and billings.

* Spearheading corporate development, and daily operations of personnel and contractors.

* Direct forecasting, designing, budgeting, planning, scheduling and FF&E procurement for projects in retail, commercial, residential and tradeshow design, construction and renovations.

PROJECT MANAGER 4/2007 - 1/2012

CB RICHARD ELLIS (BANK OF AMERICA ACCOUNT) Dallas, TX

Full-service real estate services company operating globally with approximately 21,000 employees serving real estate owners, investors, and occupiers through more than 200 offices worldwide.

* Consistently met or exceeded metrics while directing marquee Six Sigma projects ranging from $50 thousand to multi-million dollars; client satisfaction topped company and industry standards.

* Managed multi-faceted concept projects meeting exacting specifications and tight cost variations. Led PDU and generator replacement initiative, completing well within budget and time constraints.

* Spearheaded design, budgeting, scheduling and managing high-end prototype shell tenant finish projects for major companies (Merrill Lynch, Bank of America, Countrywide, and US Trust) in diverse locations in Texas, Louisiana, and New Mexico.

* Ensured zero downtime in critical facility projects through intense onsite management and ensuring all corporate banking and governmental guidelines were followed.

PROJECT MANAGER 7/2004 - 2/2007

UNITED RENOVATIONS Carrollton, TX

Company providing the commercial real estate industry with construction services including renovation and additions of Multi-family, Senior Housing, Hospitality and Commercial industries.

* Provided comprehensive project management for +1000-unit exterior and mechanical retrofits and update programs across Texas.

* Completed both exterior and interior unique-design renovation projects of varying lengths, expertly supervising 40-person teams completing skilled restoration in the multi-family and residential environments.

* Recognized for delivery of Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) renovations more quickly than competitors in other regions.

* Managed interior redesign and renovations for high-end lobbies and clubhouses to provide owners with market edge facilities.

GENERAL CONTRACTOR 3/2002 - 6/2004

PMO SOLUTIONS Dallas, TX

Sole proprietorship in commercial and residential construction for realtors and owners.

* Managed all business operations including sales, business development, and effective negotiation.

* Successfully secured add-on business and negotiated sizeable annual contracts.

* Managed turnkey facility repairs and commercial tenant finish out projects of 8000sf as well as a residential realty portfolio.

REGIONAL PROJECT MANAGER / SCM OPERATIONS 4/1998 - 2/2002

COMPUCOM SYSTEMS, INC. Dallas, TX

IT outsourcing company engaged in providing information technology managed services including IT infrastructure services, application services, software management services, hardware management.

* Oversaw top-tier client account operations for AT&T and Bank of America with a stellar reputation for accurate and timely product delivery and solutions implementation.

* Partnered with Senior Vice President to drive corporate marketing initiatives and project rollout that secured additional business; successfully utilized new market branding and solutions bundling.

* Led proposal development projects to grow revenue and increase market share.

* Governed supply chain operations composed of hundreds of hardware and software vendors representing annual purchases of $5-6 million/month.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Market Contract Manager, Lucent Technologies/Avaya, Dallas, TX 1996 - 1998

Performance Services and Support Contracts Manager, EDS/HP, Plano, TX 1990 - 1996

Paralegal, Litigation and Client Management, multiple Dallas, TX law firms 1987 - 1990

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

PJM-1 2011

UT-DALLAS

MASTERS CERTIFICATION / GLOBAL CONTRACT AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT 1997

THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY Washington DC

LEGAL CONTRACTS CERTIFICATION December 1986

THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR PARALEGAL TRAINING Atlanta, GA

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE / PUBLIC AFFAIRS May 1986

OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY

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