Construction Management

Mark Wright

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

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

City: Fredericktown

State: OH

Zip: 43019

Country: USA

Phone: 614-***-****

Skill Level: Director

Salary Range: $200,000

Willing to Relocate

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MARK WRIGHT

16660 Old Mansfield Road Fredericktown, Ohio 43019 740-***-**** ***********@*****.***

VP OF PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT & CONSTRUCTION

Commercial Development / Consolidations & Expansions Change Management / AI / Multi-Site / P&L

Facilities / Cost Control / Project Management / Negotiations / Vendor Relations / Global Operations

Cutting development expense, construction costs and timelines, I opened stores faster and saved millions for industry leaders like Target, Best Buy, American Eagle Outfitters, DSW, Pearle Vision, Cold Stone Creamery and Sears Optical. I delivered state-of-the-art facilities solutions, directing the property management division for SC Johnson.

Targeting markets, negotiating contracts and controlling construction and facilities costs, I consistently maximize ROI. I effectively manage relationships with developers, communities and regulatory agencies to ensure a win for all.

Cut development and construction costs, speeding store openings

Aggressively control maintenance costs with standardized process and procedures

Effectively liaise between company, developers and community, assuring win-win

Exceed store opening schedules, allowing early revenue generation

Develop revenue-generating, cost-effective facilities management solutions

My BS in Construction Management is from Alameda University. I continued my professional development with studies in leadership, and construction technologies. I am an active member of ICSC and NRF and serve as an advisory board member for SPECS. I have been consistently recognized for my outstanding leadership abilities.

SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Slashed Development Costs, Enabling Quicker Store Openings. Lack of process standardization at Schottenstein hindered cost control. Developed consistent interdepartmental timelines. Reduced development cycles 25% and construction alterations, facilitating faster retail unit openings and savings.

Developed Facilities Management Division, Boosting Revenue. MZ Retail wished to create a service wing for existing clients. Developed a high-performance team with internal and external candidates. Devised and implemented service and delivery processes and goals. Oversaw operations, increasing first year revenue $30M with 22% margin.

Reduced Maintenance Costs. Target sought cost savings for their facilities. Empowered technicians decision-making, expediting repairs. Streamlined approval process for capital requests. Cut costs 25%, saving $750K.

Directed Large-Scale Consolidation with Zero Downtime. Charged with relocating four corporate Schottenstein offices to one location. Designed detailed plan to move each group in an 18-hour window over a three week period, leasing IT and telecom to accommodate transition. Moved 427 personnel with no downtime or loss to business.

Delivered Record Number of Store Openings. Poor relations between Construction and Operations threatened growth at Best Buy. Led change management plan, improving communications and interaction. Boosted team performance, delivering record-breaking store openings; 67 new retail units and 32 remodels.

Fast-Tracked Construction. Recognized cost savings with foreign building products at Schottenstein. Streamlined customs inspection processes with video assistance. Beat already compressed schedule by two weeks.

CAREER SUMMARY

VP of Construction, Store Planning & Facilities, Schottenstein Stores Corp, a global retail holding firm, 2006 to 2012. Recruited to oversee construction and maintenance for company stores. Managed private residential and personal transportation projects.

Senior Director, WD Partners, $1B global architecture & engineering firm, 2004 to 2006. Sold and managed services to retail and petroleum industry clients. Managed outsourcing, growing business $50M.

Executive VP, MZ Retail Services, $1.1B outsourcing division of Miller Zell, 2001 to 2004. Directed company operations, including procurement, logistics, sales and HR. Grew revenue $30M+ with 18% EBITA. Managed 300 employees and budgets to $35M.

Director of Store Design, Construction & Facilities, Cole Vision, $3B optical retailer, 2001 to 2002. Led design and construction for over 300 projects and maintenance for over 1400 corporate sites. Managed 35 staff and $4M budget.

Director of Construction, Fixturing & Purchasing, Best Buy, Inc., $18B electronics retailer, 1998 to 2001. Managed 94 staff / $600M+ Capital and $13.6M Expense budgets. Led M&A strategic planning and prototype development.

Earlier: Director of Operations, SC Johnson Professional (Maintenance Services). Regional Building Service Manager, Target Stores.

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