Michael Glaser
Fairlawn, Ohio 44333
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www.linkedin.com/in/mglaser
CAREER SUMMARY, ACCOMPLISHMENTS and OBJECTIVE
Detail and results oriented Director with a proven track record of success and 25 plus years of experience in Project Management, Property Entitlement, Construction Quality Control, Budgeting, Scheduling, Staff Management, Lease Review, and Design Review
Instrumental in building the Jared chain from 4 stores to 253 stores. Introduced panelized construction to reduce time to market for freestanding stores, resulting in increased sales days and approx. 10% reduction in construction costs. Able to maintain capital budgets within 2%
Seeking a senior management position that will utilize my past experiences and offer new challenges.
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WORK EXPERIENCE
Economic Project Solutions Inc. April 2017 – March 2020
(Project Management and Owner’s Representative)
North Brunswick, NJ
Project Executive
Oversee Project Managers
Manage Client accounts, agreements and relationships
Manage high volume new store roll out for major retailers
Manage multiple commercial projects
Develop and manage estimating and bidding processes
Perform site surveys
Manage design, Architects and engineers
Bid Management
Project management
Close out and data collection
Sterling Jewelers Inc. June 1997 – May 2016
(Jared the Galleria of Jewelry, Kay Jewelers, Zales) Akron, Ohio
Director of Construction
Develop, manage departmental budgets
4 Million dollar expense budgets
Develop, manage capital budgets
70 Million dollars annually
All project estimates, entitlement, design, and construction
108 projects annually
Property evaluations
Review existing structures and vacant land for potential uses
Serve on Real Estate Committee
Provide input on capital costs and potential project issues
Oversee all Special Projects
Store rollout projects, cosmetic/minor remodels, prototype development
Organize and emcee annual vendor meeting
Group meeting with 200 plus attendees
Present previous year’s results, and coming year’s expectations
Expected savings estimated at 3%
Banc One Corporation June 1980 - June 1997
Columbus, Ohio
Project Manager
Managed construction of new and remodeled Banking Centers
New free standing branches and open remodels
Managed construction of new and remodeled office spaces
Executive office spaces and open office environments
Managed National Signage program
Developed and managed national sign program and
rollout (conversion projects with over 150 sites)
Coordinated installations of national ATM rollout EDUCATION
Columbus State Community College January 1993 – June 1997 Columbus, Ohio:
Construction Management
Associate Degree (Cum Laude)
GPA: 3.7
CERTIFICATIONS / ORGINIZATION MEMBERSHIPS
LEED AP
OSHA 10
Retail Contractor Association, Advisory Board Member (Past Member)
City of Fairlawn, OH, Planning Commission