Stephen T. Van Ostrand

** ****** **** ****, ************, New York 12603 914-***-**** acxq0j@r.postjobfree.com

Senior Management Professional

Professional Profile

High-performing senior management professional with expertise in optimizing organizational processes, measurement systems, and infrastructure procedure to maximize business results in project management and service operations nationwide including capital improvements for retail and service industries.

Skilled strategist who transforms strategic plans into workable solutions and benchmarks performance against key operational targets/goals with extensive scope of responsibility, proven success, and track record of delivering optimal results in high-growth environments through initiatives that exceed operational performance targets and yield measurable outcomes:

Areas of Expertise

Operational Process Improvement

Strategic Planning and Leadership

Change Management

Organizational Design and Development

Productivity and Efficiency Improvement

Process Redesign

Performance Management

Continuous Improvement of Operational Processes/Standards

Cross-Functional Team Leadership

P&L Management

Revenue Goal/Growth Attainment

Financial Plan Development

PMBOK process

Negotiation, Persuasion, and Communication

Training and Leadership Development

Problem Solving Decision Making

Planning and Deployment of Operational Assets

Talent Playbook Development

Executive Highlights

Craft and redevelop an end to end project life cycle procedure for Citigroup Capital & Infrastructure improvements with strict adherence to internal and federal compliance guidelines.

Team member in developing a talent management playbook with focus on best practices for organizational structure development and the role those practices play in creating a successful company culture at Cushman and Wakefield.

Captured and developed specific Project management procurement procedures that incorporated strict adherence to the Citigroup Desk top reference guide.

Career Progression

National Director – Facilities Project Management 2015-Present

Global Occupier Services- Cushman & Wakefield

Citigroup- Account- New York, NY

Build, cultivate and create a strong capital strategies for the Citigroup NAM account totaling 156 million annually.

Create the project management process & procedure from the ground up, including not limited to RFP process, DRB process, RFI process, Vendor selection process.

Lead in structuring the selection of the engineers, architects and other professionals and advises client on final recommendations.

Evaluate existing and proposed project sites and facilities with respect to program requirements.

Ensures the resolution of programming issues through project completion.

Critiques and evaluate the progress of design development, budget and schedule from a client point of view – recognizing that base building and interiors issues overlap and are part of an integrated system.

Refine existing Client Solutions Project Management services to meet client requirements and communicates and promotes these services to potential clients and to other Cushman & Wakefield professionals.

Tenant-owners or tenants, who want to evaluate a relocation to leased space (existing or under development), development of their own building, or approaching a developer for a build-to-suit solution.

Maintain high qualitative and quantitative standards of work performance.

Report to Account Director with major problems and findings and results achieved with recommendations.

Senior Project Manager 2015

Cushman & Wakefield

GOS- Citigroup NAM Account-New York, NY

Chair and schedule meetings, prepare agendas, develop and maintain master project budgets and timelines as required for each project and project phase to ensure overall project objectives and client needs are met.

Prepare and coordinate project reports and drawing reviews for clients, Account/Portfolio Manager, and property/facility management team at all project phases including conceptual, schematic, design development and construction phases.

Assists in the selection and contracting process of consultants and construction teams as necessary for each project. If appropriate/applicable, integrates the impact of other Project Management and Cushman & Wakefield components, including building operations, M.E.P., etc. as they relate to each project and project phase. Prepare and/or review RFP’s needed for vendor and contractor services for the project.

Reviews requisitions, change orders and other invoices associated with the project and advice and counsel the Account/Portfolio Manager and building/facility management team.

Build rapport with client representative(s) and ensure scope of project and outside business forces affecting the project are fully understood and that specific deliverables are fully understood with performance standards and other relevant criteria.

Provide the appropriate documentation and obtain budget approvals.

Implement government laws and regulations and adheres to established rulings of government authorities.

Carry out responsibilities in a professional, courteous manner at all times.

Comply with all Cushman & Wakefield policies and procedures.

Construction Project Manager 2015

ACCI Construction Management Co. New York

Manage and maintain a positive portfolio of 71 million in owner represented projects.

Drawings review to insure accuracy with scope.

Front end specification creation to meet owners design criteria.

Develop bid documents and organize contractor biding.

Ensure work performed is in compliance with state, local and Federal legal requirements and operate with the highest of ethics.

Create all RFP’s and work to answer all RFI’s for given project.

Manage budgetary costs, and all AIA monthly requisitions.

Evaluate the contractual scope of work and the impact of client issued bulletins, field directives and / or scheduling changes

Responsible for execution and completion of all SED projects.

In charge of all superintendents on site.

Implement all safety procedures and maintain strict adherence.

Develop project schedules and execution according to milestone schedule.

Evaluate the contractual scope of work and the impact of client issued bulletins, field directives and / or scheduling changes.

Perform associated cost estimates, prepares proposals and negotiate final settlement price and customer acceptance.

Manage costs, billings and collections.

Complete project billings in a timely and accurate format.

Maintain profitability goals and positive cash flow.

Review and interprets contract Terms and Conditions.

Analyzes financial reporting systems and project schedules to proactively address potential problems.

Regional Construction Project Manager 2014-2015

ESCO Energy Services Company., MA

Develop all RFP’s and submit all RFI’s for all given projects.

Manage all project costs, and execute AIA monthly billings.

Evaluate the contractual scope of work and the impact of client issued bulletins, field directives and / or scheduling changes

Ensure work performed is in compliance with state, local and federal legal requirements and operate with the highest of ethics.

Maintained an up to date accurate Change Order Proposal Log

Manage and direct project staff toward scope goals and Milestones.

Manage risk and establish project recovery plans when required

Control of all documents, along with all Federal and State background clearances

Administer weekly safety meetings, adhering to OSHA 30 and NFPA 70E.

Work hand in hand with Superintendents/ Foreman to maintain staff and work flow of project.

Manage multiple Large Projects simultaneous over several States.

In charge of all Quality Control on site for all trades.

Implement all safety procedures and maintain strict adherence with NFPA 70E.

Develop project schedules and execute according to plan for all assigned projects.

Senior Construction Project Manager- QC/QA 2014

Global Engineering and Construction, LLC, West Point NY

Manage and maintain a positive portfolio of 15+ million in awarded contracts.

Ensure work performed is in compliance with state, local and Federal legal requirements and operate with the highest of ethics.

Create all RFP’s and submit all RFI’s for given project.

Manage costs, and all AIA monthly billings.

Evaluate the contractual scope of work and the impact of client issued bulletins, field directives and / or scheduling changes

Responsible for execution and completion of all Northeast Federal DOD, USACE projects for GEC.

In charge of all Quality Control on site for all trades.

Implement all safety procedures and maintain strict adherence.

Develop project schedules and executes according to plan for all assigned projects.

Evaluate the contractual scope of work and the impact of client issued bulletins, field directives and / or scheduling changes.

Perform associated cost estimates, prepares proposals and negotiates final settlement price and customer acceptance.

Manage costs, billings and collections.

Develop and maintain viable long-term relationships with customers, consultants, prime contractors and subcontractors.

Coordinate with the Regional Installation Manager and / or Systems Team Leader for allocation of resources needed to meet project objectives.

Ensure any engineering and commissioning performed by the field team is in accordance with established standards.

Facilitate escalation of design related problems to the Army Corp and Department of Defense.

Northeast Regional Project Manager 2012-2014

Building Environments- Johnson Controls Inc., New York-Maine

P&L responsibility and management for each and every Project; Portfolio of $10-$17 million

Responsible for the profitable execution of assigned Systems Major Projects (BMS, BAS, and EPC).

Manage a large team of associates toward METASYS project completion.

Ensure that assigned projects are done accurately, on-time, billed, within budget and within scope of the contract.

Maintain positive cash flow.

Actively pursues selling change orders.

Ensure work performed is in compliance with state, local and Federal legal requirements and operates on the job with the highest of ethics.

Adhere and ensure Client staff and subcontractors adhere to all safety standards.

Responsible for following consistent and repeatable project management procedures and processes.

Maintain an effective balance between customer satisfaction and project financial results.

Construction Project Manager. 2011 - 2012

Caladri Development Corp., New York

Personal management of over 11 million in awards at a given time.

Executed all project administration documents, contracts and budgets.

Billable on a Monthly average between $350,000 and $1,200,000.

Expertise in initiation, plans, execution, monitors, and control of project cost and risk.

Negotiated and executed all sub-contractor contracts.

Ensured that all construction plans were in agreement with customer.

Maintained an up to date accurate Change Order Proposal Log.

Devised and created a company site specific Safety and Hazard program for each project.

Planned all phased construction to assure smooth transitions between all primes.

Directly negotiated in a timely manner, all scope changes in field.

Managed multiple crews and office staff with proficiency.

Maintained up to date field logs and meeting minutes.

Oversaw the assembly, organization, and execution of all close out documents.

Project Management & Construction Management Consulting 2007 - 2011

Madnoah, LLC - New York

Manage all trades for project completion.

Coordinated and communicated between field, designers and clients.

Completed all commercial and residential jobs on time.

Obtained approvals and permits for new jobs.

Oversaw all on-site project activity to ensure projects are completed on schedule, within budget.

Approved all sub-contractor and vendor invoices.

Performed inspection of construction activates to ensure conformance with approved designs/plans.

Estimated and created budgets for construction projects.

Managed third party contractors including safety oversight,

Environmental design specifications compliance and similar construction specifications and requirements.

Interfaced and communicated with client regarding project status and coordinates required to resolve issues with site construction, procurement and/or engineering.

Oversaw subcontractors and vendors/suppliers that performed work on the project.

Education & Certifications

State University of New York, at Purchase, B.A.--2002

PMP Certification Review Course --2010

NYS Fire & Safety Certification --2009

OPSEC Awareness Department of Defense --2013

AT- Level 1 Terrorist Awareness Training, Department of Defense --2013

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