Construction Project Manager
Resume:
Aimee M. Staudt
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Work Experience
Vice President and Director of Development, Knapp Properties, Inc., Des Moines, IA, July 2006-Present
Develop and execute business strategy for various real estate portfolios/clients
Perform visioning, market research, and feasibility analysis for proposed developments and forecast profitability based on current market conditions
Develop and execute strategies to market third party development and construction administration services
Develop creative solutions for utilization or disposition of challenging properties
Manage Development Coordinators and administrative staff through coaching and setting performance objectives
Work with Chief Financial Officer to provide and present underwriting and financial modeling, reporting, and analysis for development projects for various ownership entities
Research, negotiate, and procure development incentives
Lead internal project team and external service providers in the process of designing, entitling, constructing, marketing, and managing or selling development projects
Select, negotiate with, and manage service providers, including environmental/geotechnical consultants, civil engineers, architects, and contractors
Oversee construction design and project management from project inception to completion for development, build-to-suit, and tenant improvement projects, including the creation and management of project budgets and timelines and coordination with brokerage and property management personnel
Negotiate and oversee purchase and sale transactions for commercial and residential properties
Lead marketing and business development efforts in responding to requests for development and build-to-suit proposals, collaborating with design personnel as required
Experience with a wide variety of real estate development projects, including mixed use, office, retail, industrial, multi-family, and single family development
Senior Asset Manager, Principal Real Estate Investors, Des Moines, IA, April 2004-July 2006
Manage office, industrial, retail, multi-family, and mixed-used properties, both existing and under development, in Washington DC, Baltimore, and South Florida markets
Provide real estate underwriting and financial modeling for existing assets, new acquisitions, and developments, including assembling and evaluating economic and demographic data, conducting sensitivity analysis, developing cash flow projections, conducting risk management analysis, and producing asset valuation estimates using discounted cash flow analysis
Develop, analyze, and negotiate real estate and construction documents, including leases, service provider contracts, incentive management/joint venture partnership agreements, and budgets; execute and administer real estate and construction documents and files
Select and manage service providers, including contractors, property managers, consultants, and leasing agents
Develop proposals, make recommendations, and deliver presentations to clients; gain consensus on asset level business plans and marketing strategies
Develop and implement annual business plans and budgets for all assets; develop creative solutions for leasing and/or disposition of challenging properties
Provide ongoing asset and market reporting to Portfolio Managers
Review and analyze property financial statements
Project Manager, Ryan Companies US, Inc., Des Moines, IA, April 1999-April 2004
Participate in Owner/Client negotiations and sales presentations
Coordinate pre-construction services, including evaluation of existing facilities, site analysis and selection, lease preparation, developing project program, and schematic design
Manage property development activities including initial site development planning, infrastructure design, governmental processes, and environmental studies
Directly responsible for initial project set-up including negotiating Owner contracts, vendor and subcontractor subcontracts, mobilization, and manpower issues
Responsible for all aspects of building construction and estimating including conceptual pricing, final pricing, scheduling, and construction through close communication with Owner/Client, facilities personnel, and design/build team
Manage the overall design/build process, including design development, design review, construction document preparation, budget preparation, implementation of project management system, while maintaining Owner/Client, project, and corporate objectives
Manage design-build teams, including architects, consultants, in-house staff, facilities management personnel, superintendents, and subcontractors
Prepare and control budget and schedule; responsible for overall job completion, cost, and profitability
Coordinate government approval process
Manage quality control and construction inspections
Conduct coordination meetings with Owner/Client and subcontractors and manage project changes
Conduct project closeout, including final costs, punch list, final billing, final collection of fees, while maintaining Owner/Client and corporate objectives
Education
Master of Business Administration, April 2008, University of Iowa
Bachelor of Science, Construction Engineering, May 1999, Iowa State University
Relevant Experience
Lecturer/Guest Instructor – Iowa State University (Principles of Real Estate Development - Community and Regional Planning program), Drake University (Real Estate Finance - Master of Public Administration program), and Waukee High School Apex Program (Principles of Real Estate)
Affiliations and Certifications
LEED ® AP Certification
CCIM ® Certification
Real Estate Salesperson License - Iowa
2013 Des Moines Business Record Forty Under 40 Award Recipient
ULI Iowa – Current District Council Chair, Past Advisory Board Member, Communications Chair
Iowa State University Master of Real Estate Development program – Executive Advisory Council
ACE (Architecture, Construction, Engineering) Mentor Program –Board of Directors and Youth Mentor
Greater Dallas County Development Alliance – Board of Directors
City of Waukee Community and Economic Development Advisory Council Member
City of Waukee Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee Member
City of Urbandale Economic Development Board Member
City of Van Meter Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee Member
Home Builders’ Association of Iowa Developers’ Council – Past President
The Avenues Board Member and SSMID Board Secretary
Ankeny Plan and Zoning Commission – Past Commissioner
CREW (Commercial Real Estate Women) Iowa
Greater Des Moines Lean Construction Institute
Volunteer Affiliations – Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA), Junior Achievement, Animal Rescue League Iowa, United Way of Central Iowa
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