Project Manager Real Estate
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Gail McKinney, FMA acbehc@r.postjobfree.com
CAREER FOCUS: PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Accomplished Commercial Real Estate Project Manager/ Tenant Coordinator seeking to apply a variety of talents
toward a new challenge. Possess a unique combination of analytical, communication and leadership skills that have
contributed to my success in driving projects from concept to fruition, on-time and within budget.
Career Performance Portfolio available
to validate below resume claims.
New Business Development Key Account Maintenance / Client Satisfaction
Contract / Lease Negotiations Project Budget Development & Compliance
Developing Scope of Project Scheduling & Ensuring Delivery on Project Deadlines
Schematic Design / Space Planning Liaison with Tenants, Engineers, Architects, Vendors
NCIDQ Certified Designer Licensed Real Estate Agent Since 1986
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
JoAnn Stores, Inc., Hudson, Ohio, 3/2010 to Present
Construction Analyst – Legal, 5/2012 to Present
Responsible for executing leasing and signage requirements for the construction department as well as contractual and
management of the National Account Vendor (NAV) processes. Ownership of 60+ new store projects per year interacting
with Architects, Landlords, Real Estate Directors, Legal and NAVs to develop and execute all services connected to the
leasing and possession, signage approval, purchase and installation and NAV supply process. Estimated total NAV
contracts are $15 million per year.
Supervisor, Store Construction, 3/2010 to 5/2012
Responsible for directly managing the daily functions of the Construction Specialists. Assist the management and
completion of 60+ new store projects per year. Estimated total annual budget responsibility is $40 million per year.
Stanbery Development, LLC, Columbus, Ohio, 7/2008 to 9/2009
Tenant Coordination Executive
Recruited to lead tenant coordination department, providing field retail construction management for tenant spaces within
The Promenade at Coconut Creek (FL), which includes 250,000 SF of retail and 50,000 SF of office.
Led team of two field tenant coordinators and third party tenant coordination group to coordinate the review and
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approval of preliminary and final construction drawings and tenant construction through Grand Opening
Expertise includes generating shopping center criteria, expediting permit submittals, monitoring and updating
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project reports, developing jobsite rules and regulations, tracking build-out schedules, conducting jobsite
inspections, attending punch list walk thru, and monitoring completion of punch list
Negotiation of lease construction work letter, resolving conflicts on site conditions and being the driving force for
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Tenants construction completion in time for Grand Opening.
Recognized for strengths in building and maintaining exceptional relationships with Tenant contractors and city
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building officials and inspectors to insure timely Certificate of Occupancy
U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), Cleveland, Ohio, 2/2003 to 7/2008
* Contracted through Apex Support Services 2/2003 to 8/2005
Planner / Estimator
* Contracted through Jones Technologies Enterprises 9/2005 to 7/2008
Plan, coordinate and drive construction projects for tenant agencies at the A.J. Celebrezze Federal Building located in
downtown Cleveland.
Established positive relationships with tenants that supports success in identifying scope of project, analyzing
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and estimating costs, preparing delivery orders, designing rough drawings for contractors and/or bidding work
out
Representative clients include the U.S. Coast Guard (high security and technical projects ranging from $40K to
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$500K); Department of Veterans Affairs and Defense Finance & Accounting Service
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Zaremba Group, LLC, Cleveland, Ohio, 1/2006 to 11/2006
Project Manager of Tenant Construction
Led newly created department, providing retail construction management services for tenant spaces within shopping center
projects. Projects range from 1,500 sq. ft. ‘vanilla box’ build outs to 20,000 sq. ft. ‘Turnkey’ junior anchors.
Project bidding / estimating accountability includes creating a unit cost database, obtaining bids & analyzing
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competitiveness, generating estimates, reviewing and approving preliminary and final construction drawings,
and preparing preliminary and final critical path schedules
Expertise includes generating initial budget, monitoring and updating job cost reports, creating build-out
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schedules, conducting jobsite visits, attending punch list walk thru, and monitoring completion of punch list
Recognized for strengths in building and maintaining exceptional relationships with contractors
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The Richards E. Jacobs Group, Cleveland, Ohio, 1995 to 2001
Tenant Coordinator / Project Manager
Commercial Real Estate Construction and Rehabilitation Project Management and Tenant Lease Negotiation accountability
for 8 to 14 malls simultaneously.
Successful in building strong relationships with tenants, leasing agents, engineers, architects, maintenance
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directors, mall & home office management to support construction and remodeling project negotiations for new
and renewal leases
Skilled in identifying client needs, developing scope of project, ensuring compliance with varying mall criteria &
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municipality code issues, estimating, streamlining costs, coordinating & awarding bids, negotiating and
delivering on commitments to close win-win deals
Experienced in leading landlord construction projects from unit reconfiguration to mall expansions including multi
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level buildings, department store, food court additions, utility upgrades and ACM removal
Appointed leadership roles over complex projects and malls in recognition of industry expertise and design
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background; effective in project review & analysis and securing significant cost reductions while maintaining
quality and overall integrity of design
Gail McKinney, Inc. Nicklos & Company, Cleveland, Ohio, 1990 to 2002
Tenant Coordinator / Space Planner / Project Manager / Leasing
Launched and grew an independent contractor business in addition to supporting project needs of a Leasing
Representative. Contributed commercial real estate leasing, budget development & compliance, construction and space
planning skills to meet client requirements in consummating leasing transactions.
Successful in securing and delivering on project commitments for Cuyahoga County, Equity Properties, Heitman
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Properties, SWH Management, Alan R. Daus Associates, Mid-America Management, etc.
Represented tenants and property owners in competitive and exclusive transactions to procure various types of
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commercial spaces
County of Cuyahoga Projects: Board of Health (17,000 SF), Senior and Adult Services (32,000 SF), Child Support
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Enforcement Agency (26,000 SF): developed space program to maximize operations and growth projections into a
cost effective plan; included schematic design development, working drawings, contract administration and post
occupancy evaluation
EDUCATION
ART INSTITUTE OF PITTSBURGH, Earned Interior Design Degree, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO/HONDROS CAREER CENTERS, Real Estate & Business Studies
Completed Construction Management and Construction Contracts and Specifications studies through the Cleveland
Construction Employers Association and Construction Industry Service Program.
Completed Facilities Management Administrator (FMA) (Spring, 2005) designation through the Building Owners and
Managers (BOMI) Institute.
Computer knowledge includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project, Google, Outlook,
Expesite, Means CostWorks 2008, Timberline and AutoCAD 2007
Member, Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW); National Delegate 2002, CREWNetwork
Franklin Wakefield Block Club, Chair; Bridgeway Weed & Seed Steering Committee, Vice Chair
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