David Dieguez, MSRE

San Diego, CA ***** (Hybrid)

619-***-**** / ad3tk8@r.postjobfree.com

www.linkedin.com/in/daviddieguez

Construction Project Management Leader with 8+ years’ experience controlling costs and boosting ROI across verticals. Demonstrated success in process management and improvement, organizing efficient workflows to completion. Well versed in utilizing data-driven insights and stakeholder feedback to develop effective strategies that enhance performance. Extensive experience collaborating with senior leadership across departments and locations, building and leading teams that achieve goals and exceed expectations. Recognized for exemplary vendor management and negotiation skills. Strong knowledge of municipal and state land use regulations. Fluent in English and Spanish. Master of Science in Real Estate (MSRE).

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

Spearheaded the successful closeout of >40 highly complex projects for Apple Real Estate & Development.

Expertly orchestrated 3 active warehouse projects for Amazon.

Owned 8 high-impact wireless infrastructure projects across 250+ sites throughout SoCal for T-Mobile.

Municipal SME, leveraging city planning expertise to navigate complex situations, such as converting a former warehouse to an Amazon delivery station.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Lincoln Property Company 2022 – Present

Lincoln, one of the nation’s largest diversified real estate services companies, offers a comprehensive suite of real estate solutions, managing, leasing, developing, and providing advisory services to owners and occupiers of office, life science, retail, industrial, data center, production studio, and mixed-used residential properties throughout the United States, United Kingdom, and Europe.

Project Manager – Apple

Lead the planning and successful execution of multiple high-impact projects for Apple Engineering teams in occupied office/lab space, ensuring compliance with Apple Global Design standards and local municipality building codes.

Define project scope and coordinate efficient workflows, procuring necessary resources to deliver projects on time and within budget.

Analyze operations and report progress to stakeholders, measuring success, identifying areas of opportunity, and proactively avoiding potential issues.

Key projects & accomplishments include:

oSpearheaded the successful closeout of >40 highly complex projects for Apple Real Estate & Development.

Ryan Companies 2021 – 2022

As a national leader in commercial real estate services, Ryan Companies is a builder offering end-to-end real estate solutions, from project conception to completion.

Senior Project Engineer – Amazon (2022) & Project Engineer – Amazon (2021-2022)

Owned the entire project lifecycle, from initiation to closeout, ensuring a smooth handoff to Amazon’s Operations team.

Created project schedules in relation to the scope of work and budgets, confirming subcontractors' goals aligned with corporate expectations.

Negotiated bids, drafted favorable contracts, and expertly exercised budget controls.

Managed all municipality communications, including permit issuance, clear permit holds, final inspections, and COs.

Key projects & accomplishments include:

oExpertly orchestrated 3 active warehouse projects (DSD6, DGB6, SCA7).

oStreamlined and expedited the permitting process for an ~11-acre former bottling warehouse converted to an Amazon delivery station.

Leveraged municipality expertise to optimize operations, from permit issuance through closeout.

Project Engineering Intern (2021) & Development Intern (2021)

Provided support to the Construction and Development team.

Secured zoning variances and building permits, as well as processed transportation plans.

Researched and submitted applications to secure entitlement approval.

Utilized proformas and company return metrics to underwrite deals.

Tracked materials log, drafted meeting minutes, and created weekly and monthly reports.

Key projects & accomplishments include:

oCollaborated on the buyout of a large 300+ residential project in Otay Ranch.

oPartnered on the successful underwriting of:

3 large multifamily apartment deal pursuits.

2 100K+ square foot industrial warehouse deal pursuits.

oSupported the land pursuit of senior/assisted living facilities.

T-Mobile 2017 – 2021

T-Mobile US, Inc. (NASDAQ: TMUS), the wireless network provider, delivers an advanced 4G LTE and transformative nationwide 5G network that reaches more cities and towns in America than anyone else.

Project Manager II (contract via RND Consulting)

Led the closeout of 25 wireless infrastructure sites for T-Mobile across Southern California, ensuring adherence to OSHPD and DSA requirements.

Oversaw projects and accountable for the performance of third-party vendors, from pre-construction (design, lease negotiation and execution, and zoning/permitting) and construction to post-construction (integration, on-air, and closeout).

Negotiated terms on new and existing wireless lease agreements with private landlords and municipalities.

Key projects & accomplishments include:

oOwned 8 high-impact wireless infrastructure projects across 250+ sites throughout SoCal.

City of Irvine 2016 – 2017

Since its incorporation in 1971, Irvine has become a nationally recognized city with a population of 30,000+. It spans 66 square miles and is recognized as one of America’s safest and most successful master-planned urban communities.

City Planner - Real Estate Program Management & Community Development Department (2017)

Reviewed and approved project submittals, including cell tower modifications, residential rehabs, and commercial signs.

Drafted City Council reports for contracts, lease, purchase, and sale agreements, and the Parks Department master plan.

Key projects & accomplishments include:

oSecured City Council approvals for:

The purchase and sale agreement of an industrial warehouse for additional office space.

Lease agreements with multiple automotive dealerships.

A third-party vendor contract for managing all wireless contracts, including bids and submittals.

Community Development Intern (2016-2017)

Completed title and deed restrictions research for all city-owned property, including parks and open space.

Created RFPs, reviewing bids and qualifications.

Led pre-construction meetings and bid walks.

Ensured adherence to labor law requirements, including California Public Contracting Code and Prevailing Wage.

Key projects & accomplishments include:

oUncovered deed restrictions that impacted the Parks Department master plan, mitigating risk.

oAwarded 3 city contracts.

Previously Assistant Branch Manager @ US Bank & JPMorgan Chase

EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS / LICENSES

Master of Science in Real Estate (MSRE), University of San Diego

Bachelor of Science in Business Management, University of Phoenix

Certified Project Management Professional (PMP), estimated April 2024

Real Estate Salesperson License

Real Estate Brokers License, estimated March 2023

Real Estate Development, Principles, & Finance Certificate in Project Management, University of Southern California

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Project Management Certificate, UC San Diego Extended Studies

OSHA Training Certificate

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Microsoft Office Suite (including advanced Excel), Argus

ASSOCIATIONS

Member – Commercial Real Estate Development Association (NAIOP)

Member – Urban Land Institute (ULI)

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