Project Manager Construction

BRIAN ROWAN

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MAMARONECK, NY 10543 PHONE: 914-***-****

PROFESSIONAL OVERVIEW

SWATCH GROUP (US) INC. WEEHAWKEN, NJ

Project Manager June 2014 – September 2017

• Managed all construction and renovation related matters from inception to completion for the Prestige Brands within Swatch Group (US). Notable achievements include:

Ø Opening of the Harry Winston Flagship Salon located in the historic St. Regis Hotel on Fifth Avenue in New York City Ø Remodel of the Omega Boutique located within the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas, NV, which was completed under budget and three weeks ahead of schedule

• Developed and controlled all aspects of budgetary planning and implementation ranging from $5 to $20 million per project Ø Maintained project to budget guidelines by overseeing effective drawing reviews and managing clear expectations with team of general contractors

• Worked with design professionals to develop prototypes of interior design models H&M New York, NY

Regional Construction Manager January 2008 – May 2014

• Oversaw the construction of new stores and remodels for the northeast region including the construction of the award winning flagship location at the historic Lincoln Theater in Miami Beach, FL as well as the remodel of the Soho Flagship Store in NYC

• Managed a $50 million annual budget; achieved a budget reduction of 13.5% annually by encouraging more effective drawings reviews

• Supported the leasing department with negotiations for new store locations and conducted feasibility studies for potential properties

• Sourced outside vendors including: architects, engineers and designers, while directing a team of five project managers internally

• Initially hired as a Project Manager overseeing seven stores; promoted to Regional Construction Manager after six months RITE AID CORPORATION New York, NY

Regional Construction Manager March 2007 – January 2008

• Responsible for the conversion of 123 Eckerd’s Drug Stores throughout the northeast region Ø Managed all aspects of this transition, including: budgets, plans and deadlines, and generation of applicable reports

• Negotiated with general contractors and organized weekly staff meetings to track project development

• Notable accomplishments include:

Ø Completed twice as many projects than initially planned, for a total of 123 conversions Ø Established strong relationships with regional contractors, vendors, and suppliers while earning a solid reputation for quality, safety, and adherence to strict timelines

WATERWORKS Danbury, CT

Facilities and Construction Director April 2004 – March 2007

• Oversaw all aspects of building management and construction for this $130 million provider of high-end fixtures

• Directed a team of six cross-discipline professionals as well as general contractors, subcontractors, and tradesmen

• Effectively managed a variety of duties, including: change orders, cost estimates, quality assurance, and site inspections

• Notable accomplishments include:

Ø Supervised the construction of a new corporate office and warehouse; a project recognized with the AIA Award in 2006 Ø Dramatically reduced store construction costs by 40%, facility maintenance by 20%, operating budgets by 20%, and equipment maintenance by 10% annually; achieved a 0% rate in staff turnover with a very positive work environment DRESS BARN Suffern, NY

Senior Project Manager 1988 –2004

• Directed a team of three employees, along with various contractors and vendors, in new tenant fit-outs and remodeling projects

• Coordinated up to 30 assignments concurrently with budgets in excess of $150,000

• Notable accomplishments include:

Ø Completed 60 new stores and 50 remodeling sites in one year, as well as a tenure total of over 850 new stores and five stand-alone venues Ø Trained and mentored 20 project managers and coordinators in operating policies and procedures EDUCATION

RED HOOK HIGH SCHOOL Red Hook, NY

High School Diploma 1975

Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office, AutoCAD Reader, Drawing Design Review, Basware

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