Division Head / Director / Vice President / Project Construction
Resume:
MITCH SLATER
Division Head / Director / Project Manager
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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Motivated, proactive and experienced professional, with excellent strategic planning and problem-solving abilities, and a demonstrated ability to produce results in a fast-paced, high pressure environment, pursuing opportunities in Construction and Project Management. AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Contract Negotiation Capital Budget Development Contract Administration
Base Building Systems Multi-site Strategic Planning Project Management PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Slater Project Management Solutions, Coconut Creek, FL 12/2014 – Present Principal
Provide owner representation and client based solutions that include construction and renovation project definition and development, execution, start-up, operation through re-programming or repurposing.
Provide services including design development, base building and tenant systems coordination, program definition, planning and documentation, construction and budgeting
Provide construction management and oversight, project administration and accounting, turnover coordination, facility operations oversight, strategy and capital programming, Millennium Partners Sports Club Management, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 03/2006 – 11/2014 Vice President, Asset Management
Oversee strategic and physical construction / renovation, asset planning and physical plant operations for 6 Sports Club LA sites totaling over 720,000 total square feet in the following markets
– Miami, NYC (2), WDC, SFO, Boston (2); requires 80% travel.
Oversee multiple, on-going, large scale construction, capital renovation and remodel projects over multiple geographic locations in amounts up to $38,000,000 in hard and soft costs within the following markets – NYC, Washington DC, San Francisco, Miami and Boston.
Manage internal and external overall project and construction process’, including contract negotiation, administration and management / coordination of 3rd party architects, engineers, consultants, general contractors, landlords, tenants, vendors and municipalities; coordinate all efforts between parties involved on a project specific and daily basis.
Work independently to prioritize and manage resources and responsibilities as necessary to meet critical path deadlines and complete objectives
Maintain executive level communication and collaboration and oversee site level physical plant programming and renovation.
Oversee, track, and evaluate overall construction progress, budgets and schedules including financial analysis and reporting on company and site specific capital positions.
Provide regular analysis and reporting on overall building and property conditions.
Provide site level support and direction on base building system management and improvements.
Oversee development and execution of building and property strategies and procedures, to assure effective asset preservation, develop and implement physical plant and base building operations standard operating procedures.
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Wellbridge Company 12/1998 – 03/2006
Regional Director, Property and Construction
East Region, Ft. Lauderdale, FL (JAN2003 - MAR2006) o Oversee development, execution and administration of $21,500,000 multi-year capital plan, construction, renovations and physical plant operations applicable to 14 Wellbridge owned health club locations, totaling 2,800,000 total square feet in the following markets – MA, MD, FLA, GA, and St. Louis; requires 70% travel.
Midwest Region, Minneapolis, MN (DEC1998 - JAN2003) o Oversee development, execution, and administration of $22,500,000 multi-year capital plan, construction, renovations and physical plant operations applicable to 13 Wellbridge Company owned health club locations in Minnesota, totaling 2,500,000 total square feet.
Provide regular analysis and financial report on regions capital position and develop strategies to effectively reduce operational expenses and preserve / improve asset value.
Oversee, execute and administer existing and new site construction and remodels; start up logistics, and operations
Provide direct site-level support and strategic direction regarding base building system expense management and maintenance, and in development of regional and site specific operational budgets.
Negotiate, implement and administer regional construction, base building service and vendor relationships and contracts.
Develop, execute and administer site specific renovations and remodel projects.
Maintain current regional and site specific capital forecasts and property condition analysis for regular owner communications and consultation.
On-going property review and assured compliance to BOMA and local ADA, NFPA and OSHA guidelines.
Wellbridge Company, Chicago, ILL 10/1993 – 12/1998 Facilities Director, Athletic Club Illinois Center
Oversee site specific renovation, complete physical plant operations and capital budgeting for 170,000 square foot multi-use health club facility
Develop, execute, and administer $3,500,000 multi-year capital plan applicable to single 170,000 sq ft site.
Demonstrated notable project management, decision-making and organizational skills, annual budgeting, reporting, and forecasting skills and attention to detail. Arvida / Club Sports International, Ft. Lauderdale, FLA 07/1988- 10/1993 Pool Operations Manager, Athletic Club Weston
Oversee the design, development, and installation of pool systems upgrades for 250,000 gallon lap pool, 60,000 gallon recreation pool and 12,000 gallon kids programming pool.
Coordinate and manage day-to-day grounds, regulatory requirements, mechanical and chemical pool operations for multi-pool resort facility.
Develop, execute, and administer annual budgeting. PROJECT SYNOPSIS
Interior Renovation, Equinox Sports Club / Miami, FL (1/2015 - 6/2015), Miami, FL
Provide strategic design development, scope, phase scheduling, construction and execution for programming and finish renovation to existing 60,000 square foot athletic facility
Oversee GC, trade construction, architect and engineers to execute renovations and upgrade all common areas, locker room wet areas, showers, steam rooms, sauna and provide new Page 3 of 5
program specific finishes, flooring, wallcoverings, millwork and FFE throughout the common areas, functional fitness areas and locker rooms
Oversee project documentation development, contractor bid negotiation and award process, third party contract administration and execution
Coordinate base building and operational systems integration and start-up.
Oversee scope development, coordination, and logistics of owner provided materials, systems and equipment.
Oversee, track, evaluate and report overall construction progress, budgets and schedules including financial analysis and project specific reporting through turnover
Project budget $3,000,000.00
Laundry Systems Development / Equinox Sports Clubs San Francisco and Boston (12/2014- 8/2015),
San Francisco, CA - Boston, MA
Complete physical site assessment and coordinate owner programming requirements and scope development
Evaluate existing utility infrastructure, coordinate project engineering and design development
Coordinate document preparation and project schedule
Coordinate landlord, base building and tenant operational systems integration
Project budget $3,000,000.00
Interior Renovation(s), Equinox Sports Club / Washington DC, San Francisco CA, Boston MA
(12/2014-8/2015), Washington DC, San Francisco CA, Boston MA
Provide strategic scope, construction and phase scheduling development for finish renovations at existing athletic facilities in Washington DC, San Francisco CA and Boston MA
Complete site diligence and coordinate effective integration of existing base building systems infrastructure
Coordinate design development, construction document development and project schedule
Coordinate owner / landlord team communications, planning and documentation New Site Development, Sports Club LA / Chestnut Hill (3/2012-11/2013), Chestnut Hill, MA
Assist with new site development and construction process for 35,000 square foot multi- purpose athletic facility.
Oversee and administer various phases and divisions of trade construction.
Coordinate base building and operational systems integration and start-up.
Oversee scope development, coordination, and logistics of owner provided systems and equipment.
Coordinate GC, 3rd party consultants, architects and engineers
Project budget $9,000,000.00
Mind / Body Pilates Space Expansion and Renovation, Sports Club LA / San Francisco and Boston
(10/2006-06/2008), San Francisco, CA, Boston, MA
Coordinate, administer and execute completion of existing interior space re-programming, including finishes, mechanical, electrical and plumbing modifications - approximately 27,000 sq / ft.
Oversee GC, consultants, architect and engineer coordination and all design integration with existing base building systems and process’.
Oversee project schedule, budget document development and coordination.
Oversee all phases of project administration, regulatory requirements and project execution
Project budget of $22,000,000
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Interior Spa Programming and Mechanical System Design Renovation, Sports Club LA / Washington, DC (05/2006-01/2008), Washington, DC
Coordinate, administer and execute completion of owner performed construction portion of existing space build-out and laundry operation development; approximately 13,000 sq / ft.
Oversee GC, consultants, architect and engineer coordination.
Oversee project schedule, budget document development and coordination.
Oversee all phases of project administration, regulatory requirements and project execution
Project budget of $7,000,000
Elevator Systems Modernization, Reebok Sports Club NY (06/2010-09/2010), New York, NY
Plan, coordinate, administer and execute completion of all phases of elevator operating and control system construction and modernizations for 2 3-stop passenger elevators.
Oversee all 3rd party / GC, architect, consultants and engineer coordination.
Coordinate and oversee project schedule, internal and external project coordination, budget document development and reporting.
Oversee all phases of project administration, regulatory requirements and project execution
Project budget of $1,000,000
Locker Room Renovation, Reebok Sports Club NY (06/2011-08/2011), New York, NY
Plan, coordinate, administer and execute completion of all phases of mechanical electrical, plumbing and interior space design and finish renovation for Men’s and Women’s primary locker rooms.
Oversee all 3rd party / GC, architect, consultants and engineer coordination.
Coordinate and oversee project schedule, budget document development and reporting.
Oversee all phases of project administration, internal and external project coordination, regulatory requirements and project execution
Project budget of $ 750,000
Natatorium HVAC Systems Upgrade, Northwest Athletic Club – Moore Lake (06/2000-07/2000), Minneapolis, MN
Oversee performance design specifications for installation of Natatorium Secondary Energy Recovery Unit, required roof system improvements and roof joist system structural reinforcement to accept supplemental unit.
Coordinate completion of appropriate project engineering, trade plans and permitting.
Develop RFP documents and award project contracts.
Coordinate project scheduling, logistics and coordinate 3rd party engineers, consultants and architect.
Oversee DDC controls upgrade and interface with existing Energy Management System, and the installation of Heatex type air-to-air heat exchange equipment, piping, controls and related structural modifications.
Oversee all project administration, work flow, inspections and close out.
Project budget of $245,000.00
BLAST! Center Construction, Wellbridge Athletic Club - Newton (09/2004-03/2005), Newton, MA
Oversee all phases of two-year interior re-programming and renovation / remodel of existing interior club space.
Coordinate completion of appropriate project engineering, trade plans and permitting.
Develop RFP documents and award project contracts.
Coordinate architect, local General Contractor and owners to complete base building system upgrades and interior renovations that included existing space re-programming, physical space structural, architectural and MEP modifications and finish improvements.
Execute project administration, invoice review and payment, and contract close-out. Page 5 of 5
Project Budget of $385,000
HVAC and Roof Systems Replacement, Athletic Club Boca Raton (10/2004-02/2005), Boca Raton, FL
Develop and coordinate appropriate roof system, mechanical and building DDC control replacement specifications to replace existing failed units and finish roof system on a 106,000 sq ft multi-purpose health club facility.
Coordinate completion of appropriate project engineering, trade plans and permitting.
Develop RFP documents and award project contracts.
Develop, oversee and coordinate project schedule.
Execute project administration, invoice review and payment and project close-out.
Project budget of $485,000
Boiler and Heating Plant System Upgrade, Flagship Athletic Club (06/2001-07/2001), Eden Prairie, MN
Oversee performance design improvements to facilities primary domestic hot water supply, outdoor pool heating supply, and supplemental heating systems.
Establish engineering to develop appropriate boiler system design specifications, to replace existing failed units within a 116,000 sq ft multi-purpose health club facility.
Oversee all 3rd party / GC, architect, consultants and engineer coordination.
Oversee DDC controls upgrade and interface with existing building energy management system, and installation of Buderus type heating equipment, piping, controls and related structural modifications.
Execute project administration, invoice review and payment, and contract close out.
Project budget of $485,000.00
New Site Development, Northwest Athletic Club – Maple Grove (05/2000-04/2001), Maple Grove, MN
Oversee new site development and construction for 78,000 sq ft multi-purpose athletic facility.
Oversee and administer various phases of trade construction.
Coordinate base building and operational systems integration and start-up.
Oversee scope development, coordination, and logistics of owner provided furniture, fixtures and equipment.
Assist National Director of Property and Construction with systems design and integration.
Project budget $26,000,000.00
Site Re-Development, Calhoun Beach Club (05/2001-10/2002), Minneapolis, MN
Oversee all phases of one year interior remodel of residential and club space for managed site built in 1901.
Partnered with local General Contractor and owners to complete base building system upgrades and interior renovations that included unit remodeled club space design and layout modifications and finish improvements.
Oversee administration and execution of $240,000 capital plan. EDUCATIONAL SYNOPSIS
Bachelor of Science - 1986
University of Florida, Gainesville, FLA / Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FLA Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, Excel, Word, Power Point and Projects software, FTP and web-based platforms
Professional references available upon request
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