Project Manager Retail Construction

Clifford Sutherland

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Strengths & Expertise

• Entrepreneurial, results-oriented senior level professional knowledgeable in all aspects

of design and construction management

• Uniquely skillful in mastering both form and function to deliver beautiful, sustainable

projects

• Diverse and expert knowledge and skill base astute at producing both cost effective,

top quality retail spaces as well as high-end, luxury multi-million dollar environments

• Adept at working independently as well as leading teams to excellence to produce

brand appropriate results

Construction Management Highlights

• Pop-Up store: 1,960 sq ft, $40/sf budget, Jack Wills, one story renovation, street location,

New Haven, CT (2013)

Boutique store: 1,800 sq ft, $185/sf budget, Jack Wills, one story construction, street location,

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Princeton, NJ (2013)

Flagship store: 13,000 sq ft, Tommy Bahama, two story renovation, Island / restaurant, Fifth

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Avenue, New York City, millwork only (2012)

Flagship store: 37,929 sq ft, $1,450/sf budget, Ralph Lauren, five story construction, street

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location, 888 Madison Ave, New York, NY (2010)

Collection store: 11,000 sq ft, $675/sf budget, Ralph Lauren, one story construction, street

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location, Robertson Ave, Los Angeles, CA (2008)

Accomplishments & Achievements

• Successfully managed a portfolio with an annual renovation budget of $100M to

renovate/construct over 150,000 square feet of retail space

• Saved 20% in build out costs by revamping back of house standard requirements

• Improved efficiency for standard store set up schedule by 15%

• Produced build out cost savings by 15-20% for non-flagship stores

Professional Experience

Owner, Clifford Sutherland Design & Construction, New York, NY

2009-Present

• Launched a profitable, entrepreneurial venture applying Design-

Build/construction management principles to a niche commercial market

• Oversees quality, aesthetically-focused construction projects aimed at

improving clients' renovation/building experience.

• Recent Clients:

Jack Wills, New York, NY (2012-Present)

• Delivers design and construction management services while

preserving brand integrity for an upscale British clothing brand

• Provides expertise and oversight on multiple regional store

renovations and expansions as well as the development of new

corporate offices from design concept through store opening set up

• Produces savings through the procurement of local contractors and

materials, managing the bidding process/value engineering

• Project planning and execution liaison with landlords, architects and

other stakeholders

• Coordinates all project-specific permits and approvals with local

authorities, deliveries and installations, and maintains budgets and

schedule

Daniel DeMarco & Associates, New York, NY (2012)

• Managed the design-build phases of millwork contract for new

Tommy Bahama Island flagship store and restaurant

• Ensured adherence with shop drawing, production and installation

schedules and on-time delivery of related project deliverables

• Led planning and preparation efforts including shop drawing process

and conducted as-built field surveys

Coordinated with various project stakeholders including store

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owners, general contractor, and vendors

• Handled weekly tracking and reporting

Faconnable, New York, NY (2012)

• Managed procurement and design process for a Rockefeller Center

store renovation for a high-end French retailer

• Responsible for the interior build out for the location including wall

casing, fixture replacement, and wall treatment

Vice President, Ralph Lauren, Polo Store Development, New York, NY

1992-2009

• Oversaw all aspects of the store development portfolio including real estate

and facility prospecting, in-house architecture, procurement and construction

management

Managed an annual renovation budget of $75-100M and over 150,000 square

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feet of retail space

Led a team of six in-house project managers and 45 multi-disciplined

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consultants including Architects, Structural Engineers, Electrical and

Mechanical Engineers, Audio/Video Designers Code/Landmark Specialists,

Lighting Designers and Construction Managers

Supervised store remodels and the planning and construction of all new, full

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price, domestic freestanding stores including conducting site surveys,

addressing land use issues, preparing build-out cost and schedule estimates

and monitoring

Advanced brand integrity through the monitoring of schematic design and

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construction drawing process, coordination of supplier/vendor selection, and

the development of procurement policies and procedures

Increased accountability and transparency through the development of vendor

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management tools, standards compliance reviews, and project databases and

tracking reports

Education

University of Michigan, BFA awarded, Interior Design

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