Project Manager Real Estate

JAMES NELSON

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Real Estate Development Executive

Accomplished and motivated Director of Real Estate Development offering extensive experience leading pre-development coordination, entitlement, and permitting; along with construction coordination, and management functions for Fortune 500 corporations.

Well versed in the execution of contracts for consultants, vendors, and general contractors; along with resource procurement and project scheduling for high-value construction projects, with annual construction budgets in the multi-millions of dollars for multiple active projects in multiple states.

Can manage a team of professionals to meet vendor and contractor compliance with set project milestones, scopes of work, and established project budgets.

Aware of the steps for pre-construction activities in securing city approvals of budgeted projects.

Leadership and Executive Management Qualities

-Effective Project Management - Supervising Multi-state Development Projects

-Intelligent Project Resource Allocation - Build Consensus among Project Stakeholders

-Establishing Project Budgets - Develop individual Project Scope of Work

-Lead Contract Negotiations - Managing Project Personnel

-New Construction and Remodel Projects - Engaging in City meetings and Permit Acquisition

-Integrity-Driven Management Style - Managing Vendors to Project Schedules

Professional History

Cypress Equities, LLC; Dallas, TX

2016 to 2017: Senior Project Manager

Joined as a Senior Project Manager, to work on retail projects for this Dallas-based Developer company. Assigned a ground-up Walmart project and a TJ Maxx retail store, both located in the Southeast US. My role was to handle all phases of the ground-up development including client communications, real estate entitlement and permit acquisitions, Architect and Civil selections and management, along with General Contractor selection for these projects to get built and managed by our company. These projects costs in the 10-15 million project costs, Once complete these sites were sold and maintained by our internal properties groups. Currently assigned a mall renovation in Eden Prairie. MN; working on redevelopment of a closed Sears attached to this regional mall. (Project value is 47 million).

Clean Energy Fuels, Newport Beach, CA

2012 to Present: Director of Construction, East Region

Fulfill a key role directing the development of a network of 28 LNG and 22 CNG fueling sites throughout the East

Coast for the largest provider of natural gas fuel for transportation in North America, with authority over 13

managers. Effectively manage a team of 13 talented team members tasked with validating site designs to ensure

compliance with local ordinances. Collaborate with project developers to develop innovative and effective project

management strategies that have yielded the successful construction of LNG/CNG fueling facilities at nearly 50%

of the average cost ($1.3MM vs. $2.5MM) charged by competing firms.

– Instrumental in shepherding United States transportation networks into a new era of energy independence, with

the eventual goal of eliminating reliance on gasoline.

– Actively engage with community and civic leaders to gain support and consensus for the construction, development,

and expansion of America’s natural gas highway.

MAPCO/DELEK US, Brentwood, TN

2010 to 2012: Director of New Development

Recruited with a mandate to develop architectural plans to drive the evolution of properties owned by this integrated energy company into destination convenience stores with fast casual dining, securing a niche foothold across Tennessee, Arkansas, Alabama, and Georgia. Provided oversight of the entire site plan approval process, from committee meetings to permitting and the launch of construction operations. Coordinated architects and engineers and equipment vendors to achieve a successful design of a new concept building. Additionally, ensured strict compliance with all project budgets, timelines, milestones, and expectations set by stakeholders in the company.

– Envisioned and developed all architectural renderings, developed concepts and prototypes, and eventually

oversaw the construction of 12 concurrent projects for next-generation convenience stores.

- Created the equipment specifications spanning convenience store, food operations, and fuel systems for use in

these sites.

CVS Caremark, Tampa, FL

2007 to 2010, Real Estate Development Project Manager

Exercised decisive leadership over all real estate development, management, and design for Florida and

California locations of this leading Fortune 500 chain of pharmacies. Orchestrated the activities of developers,

general contractors, and national account vendors in the development, relocation, and remodel of new pharmacy

locations and clinics.

– Successfully transitioned 40 locations of the acquired Longs drugstore group in California to the CVS

brand, aligning store features and architectural design to meet corporate standards.

- Engaged in the development of pre-deal packages, site plans, and due diligence reports to support the efforts of the

Real Estate Selection Committee; managed the entire site plan approval process from start to finish for over 25 sites

in Florida.

– Entrusted with ensuring the timely and accurate completion of all project milestones and deliverables, holding

the developer and general contractors accountable.

– Achieved a 99% Customer Satisfaction Rating for 3 consecutive years, as rated by CVS Operations.

Wells Fargo Bank, Hurst, TX

2000 to 2007, Senior Project Manager

Led real estate development, management, and design for this Fortune 500 banking and financial services

company, gaining advanced expertise in bank branches, interior space planning, operations centers, and cash

vaults. Contributed to the successful transition of built-out facilities to full operation by collaborating with Store

Fixturing Groups and Operations personnel.

– Exercised accountability for annual project budgets of up to $40MM while effectively managing

developers, general contractors, and account vendors in the completion of over 50 multiple site in

construction and renovation initiatives.

– Served as a key member of a team that delivered a new prototype branch design for the Texas market;

finished construction on three prototype stores while achieving a 10% reduction in overall development costs.

– Contributed to disaster recovery efforts following Hurricane Rita, leading branch repair and rebuild functions.

-Managed furniture restacks for major bank operation departments and call centers in DFW markets.

WORKPLACE USA, Dallas, TX

1998 to 2000, Construction Project Manager

Managed all aspects of the construction of retail call centers for major telecommunication company clients,

delivering $5MM in total revenue.

Early Career

Development Manager and Partner, MIT Engineering and Construction

Project Engineer, The Southland Corporation

Vice President and Partner, RKA & Associates Inc.

Project Engineer II, Mobil Oil Corporation

Construction Manager, Toys R Us Corporation

Captain, Pilot, Instructor Pilot, United States Marine Corps

Education & Professional Career Development

Bachelor of Science, Construction Management & Environmental Design

Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas

Project Management Masters Course for PMP - Villanova University

30-Hour

30 our Safety Course - OSHA 30

SWPPP training course

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