Don Young acwu6q@r.postjobfree.com
A top notch – first class Professional Constructor & Operations- Adds Value to each endeavor Expert at building dynamic teams ~ Leader in Managing High-Volume Operations ~ detail oriented- quality – budget minded – with absolute delivery and satisfaction. Hands –on- boots on the ground”. Solution driven…Problem solver…. Makes it happen…Absolute Integrity. Relentless Leadership. Serving and delivery in all markets commercial – retail – industrial – capital improvements – tenant lease hold improvements- supports acquisitions- due diligence – environmental sensitives. Expertise in obtaining land use approvals.
KSA = Development - Construction- Operations -Management
Highly respected, top-performing leader with a stellar 35-year career in construction development and project management.
Interpersonal savvy, experienced driving operational growth, building solid teams and maintaining long-lasting relationships.
Specialize in collaborating effectively with commercial, industrial RETAIL Multi-Use turnkey – include site development real estate construction companies. Property Management of over 4-million square feet
Skilled at achieving cost objectives, contract schedules, estimates and bids – on time.
Expert at managing full-cycle, multi-million -dollar construction projects.
Valuable contributor to executive and cross-collaborative teams.
FIELD SITE Management - Willing to travel or relocate.
Ambitious Principled Fair Analytical Dynamic Solution-Driven Creative – Value Added
KSA= Expertise and Commitment to Excellence & Value Added
Project Management- Property Job Costing/Scheduling Environmental Construction
Contract Negotiation/Administration Site Development/Construction Budgeting/Cost Control
International Building Codes Fire Life Safety & Security Subcontracting
Construction Claims Avoidance Facility Maintenance Inventory Management
Mechanical Systems ESFR Upgrades OSHA Regulations/Safety Client/Vendor Relationship Building
Architectural Design Civil Engineering Inspection Reporting
Construction Strategies Manufacturing/Installation due Diligence / Design Build
Innovate/Lead/Influence Manage Multiple Projects Effective Problem Resolution
Professional Experience
2012-Present
Director of –Construction & Management Lease Hold Improvements- Repositioning- Property Management – New Construction.
Apply strong leadership talents recruiting, training, mentoring and managing top-performing professionals: architects, construction supervisors, project managers, professional consultants, general contractors and project teams
Create strategic initiatives ensuring projects are planned, prioritized and delivered on time, within scope and budget
Spearhead the planning of designs and implement forward-thinking processes and procedures
Expert in architecture, design- build, engineering and construction management
Directed and Oversight of over 4 million square feet of Commercial and Industrial Properties.
Lease Hold Improvements – Tenant Relations. Valued by clients and colleagues for ensuring seamless operational processes and quickly resolving problems. Proficient in understanding construction codes and adhering to regulatory compliance
Content Expert - Consistently combine interpersonal, communication, management and organization skills in the pursuit of excellence. Land Use Approvals – oversight of all professionals – Legal- Civil- A&E – Traffic Experts.
Directed and Oversight of a major 204000 SF repositioning of Industrial warehouse and included ROOF RAISING Project $11 million (prior GSK Factory Clifton NJ). 2010-2012
Construction Project Manager - Commercial Construction Company
Led and managed FAST track tenant build-outs for:
St. Joseph’s Hospital Women’s Health Clinic and Pediatrics Center ($800,000/6,000 sq. ft.)
Sun Flower Montessori Day Care ($560,000/5,000 sq. ft.)
Robert Wood Johnson’s Hamilton Pediatrics ($650,000/6,000 sq. ft.)
Managed and oversaw a $6M major renovation (Elizabeth YMCA) addition to an existing tenant-occupied four-story residential / commercial facility. Renovated with ADA compliance new: elevator and electrical service upgrades, fire suppression systems, MEP building systems, sub-basement sewer ejection pump systems, fire alarms, exterior façade
Refurbished masonry structure repairs, demolition, environmental remediation and interior alterations
2006-2010
Vice President of Construction and Development- Leading Eastern US Industrial Real Estate Company
Owners Representative - managed numerous industrial construction projects in various phases of development
Managed all communications between: general contractor, architect/engineer, local code officials, Department of Transportation, subcontractors and vendors
Collaborated on project plan development, scope-of-work development, contract procurement and execution, subcontractor pay applications, change orders, facilitation of progress meetings, quality control and budgeting
Completed the following industrial construction projects:
Oversight & Direction of design build - construction of ground-up “Big-Box” warehouses in PA and NJ
Design Build & construction of $15M/535,000 sq. ft. warehouse in Lower Macungie, PA
Design Build & construction of $8.5M/310,000 sq. ft. warehouse in New Kingstown, PA
Design Build construction of $9M/225,420 sq. ft. warehouse in South Brunswick, NJ
Managed and completed renovating a $4.5M facility for Plunkett-Webster in North Brunswick, NJ
Managed and completed complex renovation involving $10M repositioning of 300,000 sq. ft. involving environmental remediation and field-site monitoring
2004-2006
Project Manager
Managed a ground-up renovation for YMCA, Somerset Hills, NJ including a Notarium with two indoor pools and water slide
Supervised job site, managed project buyouts, negotiated subcontractor agreements and successfully resolved client issues
Successfully managed $14M renovation and 40,000 sq. ft. site addition within an aggressive deadline.
2000-2004
Construction Manager-Owners Representative – Commercial Development and Real Estate Holding Company
Reported directly to the Executive Vice President
Directed and oversaw all construction projects from conception to completion
Prepared final plans and specifications for owner’s and tenant’s work and bid preparations for subcontractor trades, general contractors, tenant fit-up, renovations and major repairs
1999-2000
Project Manager
Spearheaded operations for: manufacturing, installation, design build, submissions, submittals, contracts, approval process and subcontractor selection
Managed multiple projects ranging from $30K to $1.6M
Handled purchasing, scheduling, fabrication and delivery
Oversaw field installations of structural walls, curtain wall, floor and roof systems
Projects included hotels, motels, schools, apartment complexes, box retail and assisted living facilities
1996 – 1999
Project Manager
Provided technical and organizational leadership and management for Fortune 500 companies: Exxon, Mobil, Amoco, Getty and the U.S. Postal Service meeting deadlines, budgets and objectives
Orchestrated fast-track and highly detailed construction schedules
Developed and implemented methods, systems and procedures for cost-effective technical direction of construction from conception to certificate of occupancy
Ensured all projects were completed on time within specifications and within budget
Successfully managed responsibility of P&L for projects ranging from $400K to $5M
SITE CONCRETE SUBCONTRATOR VA 1995- 1996
Owner/ Operated Concrete Subcontractor.
RETAIL- FOOD STORES- SHOPPING CENTERS – OFFICE BUILDINGS Ground UP 1981-1995
Promoted through ranks of Carpenter Apprentice thru Journeyman Carpenter, Construction Superintendent, Field Project Manager, and Special Projects, to Construction Yard / Equipment & Safety Manager for Corporate Facilities. Ground-up Food Stores, Shopping Centers, Office Buildings, Major Site Work, Improvements. Constructed the first “Man-Made Wet-Lands in the State of Md. 1977 -1981 Site underground Utilities /earthwork / equip operator.
Addendum
Education/Certifications/Licenses
Catonsville Community College, Catonsville, MD - A.A. Degree - Construction Management Technology
New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, NJ BS (courses) – Construction – Engineering
George Mason University, Fairfax, VA – Business – Law
Northern Virginia Community College, Annandale, VA
Construction Scheduling - Estimating - Construction Law - Construction Claims
Engineering News Record Seminars
Construction Project Administration - On-Site Supervision - Claims Avoidance
American Concrete Institute - Karrass Effective Negotiating Seminars
American Academy of Project Management - Master Project Manager – Certified International Project Manager
OSHA Certification for Project Managers - Regulations in Construction and HazMat Management
Class *A* Contractors License - State of VA
CSI and ACI - Journeyman Carpenter
Four-Year Apprenticeship - Commercial and Residential Carpentry
Computer Proficiencies
MS Office Suite / Project / Primavera Sure Trac / Timberline SAGE / Auto CAD LT 2000
Track & Tool Track / AS-400 / Job Costing / Estimating and Project Management Expedition
Leadership Achievements
Executed projects as General Contractor and Construction Manager: design build, fabrication, installation of pre-fabricated structural building components and systems.
Completed ground-up shopping and retail centers, service stations, convenience stores, fast-food, mid-rise office buildings, tenant build-outs, site work, land development, environmental remediation, contaminated sites, installation of UST and demolition.
Expert in all facets of commercial contracting: land development site work, underground utilities, concrete structures, renovation to existing and occupied properties, store fixtures, building trades, permits, final inspections, and certificates of occupancy.
Member of NAIOP New Jersey Chapter.