Construction Real Estate

Carl Frontera

Phoenix, AZ; 602-***-****; Email: ****.********@*****.***

Summary

Results oriented development executive with extensive experience developing the strategies and systems needed to meet the needs of tenants, developers, and land owners for both long-term and fast-track construction development. Progressive executive, who understands the value of time, well documented procedures and the productivity gains achieved by properly designed and implemented systems.

Highlights of qualifications include:

Over 30 years of domestic and international experience in all areas of development.

Strong emphasis on commercial retail real estate development including market and site selection for new store locations, store replacements, store renovations, and store closings.

Oversaw variety of development projects, including;

ofast track big-box retail store rollouts,

olarge scale retail developments

omixed-use and lifestyle centers,

otenant improvements/office and retail.

Managed real estate and construction department staff including office and field, as well as brokers, vendors, design consultants and contractors.

Excellent track record of meeting and exceeding targets and expectations for quality, schedule, and budget.

Strong emphasis on preconstruction and due diligence including site evaluation, feasibility studies, preliminary design, planning, zoning and permitting.

Holds active general contractor’s license in Arizona, California, and Virginia.

Professional Experience

NAT. RETAIL DEVELOPMENT / CHILDREN’S LEARNING ADVENTURE 2007 – 2016

Commercial Real Estate Developer & Child Care Provider – Phoenix AZ

Vice President Development Services

Oversee all development functions for the master development department

Oversee and manage the entire development and construction process for a national child care operator.

Site selection and deal making for new project locations in AZ, CO, IN, GA, MN, NV, OH, OK and TX.

Review and negotiate lease agreements.

Manage the activities of in-house and regional project managers, construction managers and estimators.

Negotiate development deals, managing real estate brokers.

Manage the activities of national vendors, general contractors, architects, and consultants, and responsible for negotiating pricing and contracts.

Designed and implemented office procedures and systems proving pivotal in ensuring client satisfaction in all areas including design, budgets, scheduling, vendor management, developer and municipal relations.

Key Achievements

Reduced construction schedule for child care facilities from standard 8-9 months to 6 months.

Reduced building cost by 15-20 percent through national account vendor negotiations.

Managed the redesign of 6 prototype building designs.

TERACON CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES 2004 - 2007

Construction Services Consultant – Phoenix AZ

Senior Construction Consultant

Oversaw and managed the entire development expansion process for various retailers and mixed- use development clients throughout 15 states and across Canada.

Prepared and presented potential site location packages for approval by real estate committees, including market reviews, and comprehensive demographic and due diligence reports,

Conducted market tours for better visual understanding of recent and projected market growth and trends.

Developed and managed development process including planning, zoning, permitting, construction, and close-out process for various existing and start-up retail, hospitality, multi-family, industrial, and commercial/office clients.

Secured and maintained client relationships and ensured client satisfaction.

Procured and managed general contractors, supply vendors, and design consultants on behalf of clients.

Worked with structural engineers and architects, and contributed to value engineering on all projects.

Developed and managed project cost budgets and construction schedules.

Provide weekly and monthly construction progress reports for clients.

CARTERA/TRILLIUM CONSTRUCTION MANAGERS, Inc. 1999 - 2004

Provider of Gen. Contracting, Const. Management and Design-Build Services – Denver CO & Toronto ON

Vice President Development

Managed all US and field operations for this $50 Million general contractor and construction management firm.

Oversaw and managed the entire construction process for various development projects for national clients.

Managed the activities of in-house and outsourced development coordinators, construction managers, estimators, as well as vendors, general contractors, architects, and consultants on behalf of retailers, and developers.

Designed and implemented office procedures and systems proving pivotal in ensuring client satisfaction in all areas including design, budgets, scheduling, client vendor management, developer and municipality relations.

Responsible for designing complete development programs for various clients. Established and maintained client relationships.

Hired and supervised office and field staff of 25. Conducted annual performance evaluations.

Key Achievements

Reduced construction schedule for multiplex theater circuit from standard 9 months to 6 months.

Managed approval process for $50 Million water park and resort hotel.

Directly supervised first redevelopment of a former Wal-Mart shell building into a 175,000 sq. ft. shopping center on behalf of the developer.

Successfully completed the wall-to-wall renovation of over 100 stores for a national beauty and salon retailer, all while stores remained open for business.

PETSMART, Inc., Phoenix, AZ & Toronto ON 1996 - 1999

Largest pet supply retailer in North America

Director of Construction & Development

Directed and coordinated the complete construction process for the region covering the midwest, northeast, and across Canada during an aggressive expansion rollout program of 85-120 new stores annually.

Administered the functions of all related resources for the preparations of project construction drawings and documentation for building permit approval, bidding, contract documentation and construction, including design teams/architects, engineers, national account vendors, and related staff.

Coordinated the activities of developers, municipalities, landlords, co-tenants, and outside consultants. Reviewed and approved contractor’s progress billings; reviewed and approved changes to scope of project during construction.

Prepared annual CAPEX budgets and regional department budgets including salaries/bonuses, travel expenditures and regional office expenditures.

Supervised staff of 9 including remotely located construction managers, development coordinators and construction coordinators. Conducted annual performance evaluations.

Managed project budgets including the review and approval of all invoices for general contractors, architects, and related consultants.

Provided weekly progress reports to executive management.

Negotiated with municipalities regarding planning and development agreements and administered those agreements to completion.

Participated in Real Estate Committee Meetings to review and approve new project locations.

Key Achievements

Revived and kick-started several difficult Chicago area projects that were stalled in the planning and zoning process (on hold as long as 3 years) through hands-on management.

Tactful management style and diplomatic personality lead to the assignment of the challenging Midwest and Northeast regions.

Introduce innovative design and value engineering solutions resulting in significant schedule and cost reductions, including fast-tracking construction schedules through the use of pre-cast exterior wall panels in lieu of CMU walls.

Brought all projects to successful completion in accordance with original cost and time commitments.

Led prototype design team to develop small format store and reduce cost.

TOYS ‘R’ US (Canada) Ltd. Concord, ON, Canada 1988 - 1996

World’s largest toy retailer

Director of Design & Construction

Directly oversaw construction and maintenance departments and indirectly oversaw industrial buying and store planning departments. Managed annual construction and maintenance budgets ranging from $50 to $75 Million.

Managed 20+ annual retail store rollout.

Led staff of 8. Conducted annual performance evaluations.

Responsible for the approval process with all necessary municipal planning authorities, including gathering due diligence information including zoning, planning, traffic, and construction requirements to be incorporated into the construction documents.

Coordinated annual prototype changes for presentation at both domestic and international prototype committee meetings.

Oversaw the purchase of owner supplied items through national account vendors.

Direct and manage all outsourced professional resources including, architects, engineers, lawyers and special discipline consultants.

Key Achievements

Managed the design, approval and construction of new corporate head office and distribution center including the successful relocation of existing office and distribution center into new 575,000 sq. ft. facilities.

Prepared redevelopment strategies for Real Estate and Construction Departments in Australia, France, Germany, and Spain.

Developed design and construction methods which reduced new store costs by 30%.

Initiated and implemented new maintenance engineering procedures for corporate facilities.

Created new procedures and timeline milestones critical to meet development projections.

Implemented energy management systems in all new and existing stores reducing annual utility costs by 45% to 60%.

Consistently saw all construction projects to successful completion in accordance with corporate cost and time commitments. Every project was completed early or on time.

Computer Skills

Microsoft (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project), Expesite, Timberline, Prolog

Education and Professional Development

University of Windsor, Windsor, Ontario

BSc, Civil Engineering

St. Clair College of Applied Arts & Technology, Windsor, Ontario

Architectural Technology, AATO

B1 General Building Contractor License, State of California – Active

B 1 General Building Contractor License, State of Arizona - Active

The Planning Act, – Ontario Assoc. of Architects (OAA)

Construction Contracts, Disputes & Claims

Review of Design Guidelines for Pressure Equalized Rainscreen Walls, National Research Council of Canada

Construction Claims – Concordia University, Executive Development Program

Concrete Technical Update - Deterioration of Parking Structures, CMHC

ASHRAE/IES 90.1 – OAA, Professional Development Program

Masonry Veneer Steel Stud Design – CMHC and OAA, Prof. Development Program

Exterior Wall Construction in High-Rise Buildings – CMHC and OAA, Prof. Development Program.

Brick Veneer Wall Systems – CMHC and OAA, Prof. Development Program

Design for People with Disabilities – OAA, Prof. Development Program

The Construction Lien Act

CCDC Stipulated Price Standard Contract Form – Construct Canada

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