HOWARD J. MINTZ

Phone: 617-***-****

Email: acvn78@r.postjobfree.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/howardjmintz PROFILE SUMMARY

REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT & CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT EXECUTIVE Accomplished real estate developer and construction manager with a deep rooted passion for problem solving and 20+ years of experience delivering superior engineering quality, on time delivery and cost saving solutions. Equally skilled at development and strategic planning, project management and performance improvement. Transparent leader who fosters efficiency, productivity and safety. Strong communicator with keen attention to detail and a natural ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders. Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance. Real Estate Development Construction Management Strategic Planning Risk Assessment Budgeting & Forecasting Project Management Performance Improvement Leadership & Team Building Project Design & Document Development Change Management Value Engineering Quality & Cost Control Contract Negotiation Contractor Management Big Box & Specialty Retail Stores Supermarkets and Strip Centers

Research & Analysis Problem Solving Scheduling Permits & Compliance Hiring, Training & Development PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS

LEADERSHIP & TEAM BUILDING

Development Partner sought to revitalize an abandoned 465K sq. ft. mall. Assembled A/E, CM & TP leadership, assessed structural conditions, proposed environmental upgrades, sourced local contractors and negotiated lease/service agreements. Completed 15 months worth of renovations in just 1 year; generated $1M in early rent collection.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Underperforming CM and inexperienced team jeopardized grand opening. Conducted detailed workflow analysis, identified key problem areas, implemented performance management solutions, added experienced supervisors and coordinated daily stand up meetings. Delivered project on time; avoided $1M per month in penalties. BUDGETING & COST CONTROL

Management decided to repurpose a homogenous structure into 8 separate buildings. Collaborated with structural engineer to conceptualize completion, analyzed MEP, parking and permit requirements and presented budget proposal to corporate. Obtained green light; $3M in approved contingency funds ensured profitability. VALUE ENGINEERING

Regional contractor GMP was 25% over conceptualized budget. Compared budgets, identified discrepancies, eliminated detrimental add ons, proposed aesthetic changes to ownership and developed guidelines and documentation to eliminate future problems. Achieved $5M in cost savings and completed project on time. Geotechnical discoveries threatened structural integrity of new building construction. Solicited recommendations from CM, Civil and Geotechnical teams. Decided to commence with modifications despite not knowing end cost. Avoided $500K in estimated overtime expenses; delivered quality engineering in time for Grand Opening. UTILITY/SERVICES

On multiple development sites permitted and coordinated installation of new looped systems. Negotiated with locally utility company to provide service from off site, including relocation of existing poles and/or installation of underground services. Coordination of site work and installation of bases for relocation of existing high voltage transmission lines to facilitate new development

OTHER CONSTRUCTION

Assisted care facilities – Lebanon, NH; Rutledge VT * Loft Condos – 10 Wareham St Boston * High End Condos Brookline, MA * Residence – Beacon Hill

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EXPERIENCE

Construction & Design Development, Director of Operations New England Development/ Packard Development Newton, MA May 2001 May 2015 Led strategic planning, GMP and value engineering efforts. Conceptualized budgets, obtained permits, ensured code compliance, maintained documentation, determined architectural/MEP systems and evaluated tenant requirements. Bid and negotiated CM contracts, monitored costs/scheduling and managed 3rd party teams.

Achieved 100% on time delivery on all 20 30 month projects ranging from $1M to $150M.

Overcame anchor tenant’s refusal to vacate and completed $100M project without any penalties.

Implemented construction requirement procedures that eliminated up to $100K in project revisions.

Assumed leadership of failing 3rd party CM projects and saved $7M in contractor/conditions expenses.

Navigated geotechnical challenges to avoid $7M in additional contractor fees.

Identified alternative solutions and unnecessary add ons that reduced subcontractor fees by $5M.

Adapted project design to avoid $1M in additional materials expense due to contractor forecasting error.

Developed operational requirements checklists to track development changes and avoid overages.

Earned 20% annual performance bonus (3X above average review) every single year during tenure.

Awarded “Project of the Year” by EMJ Construction Company in 2011.

Promoted from Director to VP in 2008.

Senior Project Manager

Beaver Builders Newton, MA May 1991 November 1998 Led concurrent construction projects. Solicited scope requirements from ownership, collaborated with internal estimators to develop budgets, negotiated agreements with subcontractors, monitored process and cost control. Ensured quality and on time delivery. Reported to Executive VP. Managed 12 direct reports; 130 total.

Completed end to end 100K sq. ft. mall expansion in only 10 months; $1M under budget.

Negotiated $5M in contractor revisions while maintaining completion date for underperforming project.

Projected $20M budget to add an additional floor to mall expansion; achieved $1M in cost savings. Project Manager/COO

Chain Construction Wilmington, MA May 1982 – May 1991 Managed increase of 6000% in 5 years. Hired and directed Project Manager Staff of 5 as well as leading concurrent construction projects. Specialized in specialty construction; specifically supermarkets and movie theatres. Solicited scope requirements from ownership, collaborated with internal estimators to develop budgets, negotiated agreements with subcontractors, monitored process and cost control. Ensured quality and on time delivery.

Renovated/Expanded several Purity Supreme supermarkets, maintain operation during construction.

Preferred Contractor for General Cinema. Work exclusively out of state, biding and completing construction on time and under budget. Our knowledge surpassed the drawings creating a Design/Build delivery

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts, Accounting & Finance, Bentley University, Waltham, Massachusetts. CERTIFICATIONS

Boston Building License (expired).

Mass Construction Supervision License (expired). TECHNICAL SKILLS

MS Office MS Projects Plan Grid Prolog

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