Management Project Manager

Steven L. Silver

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SENIOR EXECUTIVE FACILITIES, PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT

Accomplished and decisive Architectural and Construction professional and subject matter expert who

has driven significant value to domestic and international facilities by initiating and implementing

innovative solutions in financing, construction, engineering and maintenance. Attained substantial

success by providing strategic direction in business development, project design, implementation, and

operations. Results oriented Project Executive with demonstrated excellence in leadership and

performance for projects up to and exceeding $1 Billion. Optimized the productivity of highly motivated

teams for small, medium and mega projects. Provided skillful integration and direction of multi

dimensional professionals including direct reports, consultants and subcontractors. Proactive command of

change management, adjusting to corporate, industry and global economic conditions.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Concepts/Designs Operations Management

Bids/Cost Estimating

Construction Management Personnel Administration

Bond/Non Bond Projects

Contract Negotiation Program/Project Management

Budgets & Schedules

Contract Management Relationship Building

Business Development

Financial Analysis Site Development

Business Planning

General Management Strategic Planning

Risk Management

Marketing Direction Technical Solutions

Competitive Analysis

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE and ACCOMPLISHMENTS

HUDSON GROUP, a DUFRY Company, E. Rutherford, NJ October 2012 October

2013

Sr. Vice President of Design, Facilities and Store Development

Management of design and construction related activities for all North American concession operations.

Oversight of the development and management of capital investment budgets for retail

concession operations at airports and transportation facilities with budgets up to $14 Million and up to

19 individual store brands at one facility.

Reported directly to two COO’s and the CEO with an indirect reporting relationship to corporate

international facilities located in Basel, Switzerland.

Managed and mentored the development and implementation of project management best

practices with five national Regional Facility Directors and one Administrative Manager direct reports.

Coordinated brand standards for Hudson’s unique brands, Armani, Bvlgari, Victoria’s Secret,

Coach, Hugo Boss, Ferragamo, et al.

Design leadership for new in house brands involving critical interface with merchandising,

marketing, business development and operations.

Development and oversight of annual departmental and capital budgets. 2013 capital investment

budget exceeding $63 Million.

TRANSYSTEMS CORPORATION, Long Beach, CA September

2006 – October 2012

Principal/Sr. Vice President

Established a West Coast core team of architecture and engineering professionals for planning, design

and construction management. General duties included business community and industry relations,

project and technical advisor, mentoring and business development. Led a multi year effort as the

Program Management Director for the planning, design, construction and facility management of the new

commercial aviation operation at San Bernardino International Airport.

Directed the programming, planning, design and management of all activities for the $170 Million

tax free municipal bond funded program including a 3500 passenger vehicle parking lot, rental car

facility, onsite and offsite roadway program, terminal and roadway wayfinding program, passenger

terminal design including all passenger and operational services, related outbuildings including a flight

kitchen, cargo building, three story customs and border protection facility, Million Air fixed base

operation facility, airport perimeter and building security system in compliance with FAA and TSA

guidelines, and a fully integrated state of the art information technology system.

Managed the engineering, bidding, negotiating, and contracting with prevailing wage and

construction management for the $16 Million airfield apron condition assessment and rehabilitation

program including $5 Million in Economic Development Agency funding.

Architect of Record for the Consolidated Rental Car Facility and parking garage at San Jose

International Airport with a budget exceeding $275 Million funded through bond proceeds from airport

fiscal agent fundamental and AIP grants.

Performed risk analysis and assessment of key planning strategies for multiple projects including

a transportation logistics firm in southern California to include site selection alternatives, accessibility

and life cycle cost analysis.

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Recognized as a corporate industry expert for project management, planning, design and

construction, and maintenance oversight for completed facilities.

Key participant in the master planning effort for the terminal redevelopment program at San

Francisco International Airport with a budget exceeding $2 Billion.

Contributed to sales growth from $80K to $7.5M over a four year period.

AMERICAN AIRLINES, INC. February 1989 – September 2006

Regional Manager/Project Director – Jamaica, NY (January 2000 September 2006)

Led and directed American’s first world class airline terminal redevelopment program at JFK International

Airport. Developed and implemented a seven year construction phasing program for the 110 acre terminal

site while maintaining ongoing daily airline operations. Recruited and hired contract consultants as

members of a collaborative team of over 150 architects, engineers, and program and construction

management personnel. Led and mentored 40 direct reports.

This project was initially privately funded followed by the sale of tax exempt special facility bonds

issued in two phases: $500 Million in 2002 and $700 Million issued in 2005 through the New York City

Industrial Development Agency.

Initiated and completed programming for the 2.2 million square foot terminal to facilitate a 55 gate

domestic and international airline operation with a budget of $1.4 Billion.

Integrated a $28M Homeland Security/Transportation Security Administration baggage security

screening program into the overall scope of the new terminal facility.

Reduced delay and cancellation claims from $52M to $27M, a cost savings of $25M, by

negotiating with consultants and union contractors in response to project schedule impacts of the 9 11

tragedy.

Reduced the project’s financial exposure 34% by instituting a breakthrough strategic change

management process.

Led the design and construction of the airline brand First Class Lounge, an Arrival’s Lounge two

Admiral’s Clubs, and an In Transit Lounge for international passengers exceeding 110,000 SF and

$35.2 Million.

Negotiated the concessions management agreement and directed the design and development of

50+ retail, news and gift, duty free and food and beverage shops totaling over 90,000 square feet.

Represented the company in communications with jurisdictional agencies, community and

industry outreach programs.

Served as the company’s key representative building partnerships with all levels of the Port

Authority of New York and New Jersey’s management in resolution of business, contract and

technical issues.

AMERICAN AIRLINES, INC. 1989 – 2006

Regional Manager – Miami, FL (March 1996 January 2000)

Directed the programming for the 2.3 million square foot terminal to facilitate a $1.3 Billion, 57 gate

domestic and international operation. Directed a collaborative team of over 120 architects, engineers, and

program and construction management personnel. Supervised middle management and administrative

staff of 25 direct reports, conducted performance evaluations and managed personnel issues.

Led the construction efforts on multiple improvement projects ranging from $250K $10M amidst

development of the mega project scope of work.

Headed the selection committee and negotiated contracts with over 50 individual construction,

architectural and engineering firms.

Established and implemented a program maximizing participation by South Florida small

business and minority contracting and consulting firms.

Led the design and construction of the airline brand First Class Lounge, Premium Check In facility

and Admiral’s Clubs exceeding 30,000 SF and $9.6 Million.

Developed and streamlined permitting procedures with the Dade County regulatory agencies.

Senior Project Manager – Ft. Worth, TX (February 1989 March 1996)

Managed design and construction related activities for complex airline facilities at multiple domestic and

international airports including Los Angeles and San Jose International Airports with project budgets of

$300M and $30M respectively.

Selected airline operational space, negotiated lease agreements and effectively completed the

start of operations and tenant improvements at Berlin’s Tegel International Airport.

Led simultaneous tenant improvement work at over 25 domestic airports including terminals,

hangars, cargo and city ticket offices with budgets ranging from $75K $10M.

Led the design and construction of the airline brand Admiral’s Clubs at SAN, LAX, SFO 21,000 SF

and $6.7 Million.

Served as the technical committee representative in 15 domestic airports with contributions to

master plan efforts at five major international airports: MIA, LAX, SFO, SNA and LAS.

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PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS and EDUCATION

Registered Architect: California No. 27714

New York No. 027866 1

Texas No. 16482

Vermont No. 003-*******

LEED Accredited Professional

Building Design and Construction

Bachelor of Science Architecture University of Wisconsin Milwaukee

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

American Institute of Architects (AIA)

American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE)

HONORS and PHILANTHROPIC CONTRIBUTIONS

Give Kids The World Village Foundation, Kissimmee, FL.

Recipient of American Airlines Star Achiever Award 2005

Sacramento Builders Exchange Design Build Competition Student mentoring in construction

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