Project Manager Engineer
Resume:
RON WELCH
Alpharetta, GA *****
Cell: 404-***-**** ***********@*****.***
Home: 770-***-**** http://www.linkedin.com/in/ronwelch1 SUMMARY
Results-oriented construction Senior Project Manager with 32 years of extensive experience in budget preparation and analysis, bid and contract preparation, field management, scheduling and quality control. Achievement linked to strong conceptual, communication and listening skills, coupled with bias toward action and practical results. Self-motivated and able to negotiate effectively with all levels of management. Proven success managing multiple project types.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SERENDIPITY LABS, Atlanta, GA 2018 – 2019
Director of Construction
Responsible for management of construction and installation of new development, expansion, and renovation projects. Managed the construction teams/vendors, ensuring that all corporate standards were met. Worked with design teams, consultants, and owner vendors to ensure timeliness of completion and within budget for each Lab.
New Labs: 1-CA, 1-NY, 1-SC, 1-GA, 1-PA, 1-AZ, 1-WI; $3M each; typically 2 floors; 34,000 SF.
Managed TIA reimbursements for each project.
NEWMARK KNIGHT FRANK, Atlanta, GA 2013 – 2018
Sr. Project Manager
Involved in all phases of project management for NGKF clients including project management, construction management, project development, build-to-suit, tenant improvement, relocation management and consulting services. Managed consultants, contractors, landlords, client vendors, budgets, schedules and moves.
Industrious Office Projects: 5-GA, 1-TN, 3-FL, 2-VA $3.3M each, 24,000 SF.
Cummins, Miramar, FL: interior renovation, $105K, 2000 SF.
Planet Payment, Alpharetta, GA: interior build-out, $120K, 3,400 SF.
Ricoh, Tampa, FL: interior build-out, $470K, 8,000 SF.
DeVry University Orlando, FL: new build-out, $3.7M, 23,300 SF.
DeVry University Austin, TX: full interior renovation and downsize, $130K, 10,000 SF.
DeVry University Alpharetta, GA: downsize, $195K, 10,000 SF.
Chamberlain College of Nursing Charlotte, NC: new build-out, $4.8M, 40,105 SF.
Chamberlain College of Nursing Pearland, TX: new build-out, $6.8M, 40,495 SF.
Chamberlain College of Nursing Atlanta, GA: new build-out, $6.8M, 72,830 SF.
The Nielsen Company: full interior renovation and downsize, $500K, 6,800 SF.
Verizon Capital Projects National: $7M. Verizon Call Center decom, Youngstown, OH 44,000 SF. JONES LANG LASALLE, Atlanta, GA 2011 – 2013
Project Manager
Delivered and executed construction and project management services for JLL client, Gentiva Health Services, with complete oversight and accountability for success of assigned projects through completion. Managed consultants, contractors, landlords, budgets, schedules and moves.
Renovations, relocations, new build-outs: 115 sites, average 4000sf, average budget $250K.
Charlton Methodist Hospital, Dallas, TX: 13 bed wing renovation, 7,981sf, $981K+.
Signage / Rebrands: 152 sites. Dispositions: 36 sites.
Consult and compile Gentiva standard specifications and details. RON WELCH PAGE TWO
GSI OFFICE ENVIRONMENTS, Norcross, GA 2009 – 2010
Director of Operations
Managed daily office and field activities for a commercial full service office furniture dealer providing workplace solutions for businesses.
Supervised Project Management team’s daily efforts, processes, and budgets.
Liaison with Sales Team helping them pull together deals with relation to project management.
Coordinated New Business opportunities.
CB RICHARD ELLIS, Atlanta, GA 2001 – 2009
Senior Project Manager (2002 – 2009)
Managed multiple client accounts with complete oversight and accountability for success of assigned projects.
Wachovia Mortgage Account: Decommissioned 40+ locations within three-month time frame. Coordinated furniture, signage and equipment removals; oversaw location budgets; conducted initial/final site visits to ensure proper decommissioning of each location; and coordinated existing employee moves.
AT&T (Cingular Wireless) National Signage Rebranding Program: Managed rebranding efforts for 150 non-retail sites; managed close-outs for 150 non-retail, 1,900 retail, 3,725 dealer and 158 Dobson sites.
AT&T National Dish Antenna Install Program: Coordinated 150 installs, which included lease reviews, landlord notifications and final landlord approvals.
Spherion Corporation Account: Managed 250 renovations and new build outs within Spherion portfolio. Project Administrator – Contract Hire (2001 – 2002) Managed decommissioning activities of 150+ offices nationwide for Spherion Corporation Market Optimization Account.
Directed local project managers in performing error-free inventories. UNITED SYSTEMS INTEGRATORS CORPORATION, Atlanta, GA 2000 – 2001 Director, Construction Services
Delivered and executed construction and project management services for USI clients, including Disney Corporate Services, Quick & Reilly, Randstad, Medical Logistics and Henry Schein.
Managed assigned projects, from conception to move-in, meeting predetermined deadlines and ensuring 100% high-quality fulfillment of contracted services. BEERS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, Atlanta, GA 1998 – 2000 Project Manager – General Contractor
Managed construction projects with complete oversight and accountability for success of assigned projects.
Alliance Center (Atlanta, GA): Completed initial subcontract buyout ($60 million shell and core contract), for 20-story office building and 10-story parking deck, with 2 additional stories of garden offices.
Home Depot HQ (Atlanta, GA): Assisted completion of interior contract for 30-story office building.
Total Systems Training Campus (Columbus, GA): Managed through completion, $13 million interior build-out contract for three 4-story buildings.
PARKER & CO. / THE ADAMS GROUP, Atlanta, GA 1997 – 1998 Project Manager – General Contractor
Managed $2 million general construction renovation project at Forsyth Central High School, Cumming, GA through successful completion of contracted work.
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PEP BOYS, Atlanta, GA 1996 – 1997
Construction Project Manager
Managed assigned rehabilitation, remodeling, construction and major maintenance projects utilizing contractors, designers and engineers in accordance with contract documents.
Controlled capital expenditures by providing input and direction to outside consultants.
Reviewed site-specific scopes of work and developed detailed cost estimates, ensuring savings.
Supported project team in activities resulting in successful site acquisitions.
Coordinated delivery and installation of owner-supplied equipment, decreasing company costs.
Interviewed and selected contractors and quality control consultants for assigned projects. Other experience includes Project Superintendent, Project Engineer, and Field Engineer EDUCATION
B.S., Civil Engineering Technology, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL CERTIFICATIONS AND AWARDS
LEED Green Associate
PJM Foundations – CB Richard Ellis equivalent to PMI certification training LEED for New Construction Technical Review Workshop Spherion Spirit Award
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