Project Manager Operations

MICHAEL ORTA

Okeechobee, FL ********@*****.*** 727-***-**** www.linkedin.com/in/michaelorta1

PROJECT MANAGER FIELD OPERATIONS MANAGER

Exceptional End-to-End Delivery for Corporate & Branch Locations Leverages diverse background to deliver new construction, capital improvement, and workplace transformation projects for Fortune 500 locations nationwide. Applies versatile knowledge of construction trades, sequencing, and best practices to improve quote accuracy, enable flawless installations, and control change orders. Provides comprehensive design-to-closeout oversight with special attention to today’s evolving technology requirements. Ensures that best efforts are made while navigating ever- evolving workplace requirements and priorities. Brings specialized expertise in furniture dealer operations and furniture systems. Adaptive professional and lifelong learner who values continuous improvement and teamwork.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Budgeting & Cost Management

Vendor Selection & Oversight

Architectural Drawings

Furniture Specification & Installation

Construction Planning

Cost & Schedule Forecasts

Contract Negotiations

Construction Drawings

Change Order Management

Construction Sequencing

Cross-Functional & Crew Supervision

Timeline & Milestone Oversight

Funding Documentation

Asset Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

TD AMERITRADE

Project Manager, Corporate Real Estate Team, Omaha Corporate Office 2009 - 2021 Oversaw multi-phased construction, relocation, reconfiguration, restack, expansion, and decommissioning initiatives impacting corporate office locations nationwide. Ensured adherence to timelines, optimized company resources, and managed budgets in excess of $20M. Principal liaison between internal business units and professional teams (architects, engineers, contractors, furniture installers). Produced management reports and maintained project files in shared folders. Reconciled, verified, and approved payables.

Assumed oversight of Ann Arbor corporate relocation due to PM vacancy – regrouped contributors, re-evaluated technical plans, received Certificate of Occupancy on time, and stayed within budget.

Guided restack and reconfiguration of high-visibility corporate offices in New Jersey, Chicago, and Columbia (MD) – transitioning from traditional workspaces to activity-based floor reconfigurations.

Consistently ensured future-focus to planning and execution of initiatives, including Return-to-Office strategies and early incorporation of IT requirements.

Consistently met and exceeded performance standards per management review and feedback.

Reversed project losses and built value in flawless installations by efficiently managing quotation process – proactively reviewing plans, accounting for build and installation costs, and applying appropriate profit margins.

Streamlined billing and work order documentation processes. Notable Projects Action Value

Chicago 8th Floor Project – 76,000 s.f. New Construction $18M Chicago 1st & 2nd Floor Project – 50,000 s.f. Decommission $200K 6950 Columbia Gateway Drive – 35,000 s.f. New Construction $5.5M 6960 Columbia Gateway Drive – 40,000 s.f. Decommission $100K Jersey City Restack – 157,000 s.f. Reconfiguration $14.0M Jersey City 2nd Floor Suite – 5,000 s.f. New Construction $418K Draper Restack – 52,000 s.f. Reconfiguration $420K Scottsdale – 10,000 s.f. Decommission $185K

Ann Arbor – 15,000 s.f. New Construction $5.2M

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MORTA, INC.

Consultancy specializing in workspace design, project management, and furniture installation services. President, Elfers, FL 2001 - 2007

Provided full range of reconfiguration and relocation services to corporate offices and branch offices. Applied expertise in furniture systems to help clients design workspace configurations, select furniture systems, and optimize existing furniture inventory for cost savings. Estimated costs of furniture components. Responded to RFPs and RFQs. Supervised as many as 20 subcontractors.

Notable clients included Capital One, Nationwide Insurance, and TD Ameritrade.

Managed install of 800 new workstations and completed the single largest staff move (1,300 Associates in 1 weekend) for Capital One’s Tampa campus, staying within $3M budget and saving $100K in new furniture purchases. ANGELL CONSTRUCTION, INC.

Superintendent, Tampa, FL 2005 - 2006

Provided on-site management of sub-contractors, as well as coordination with project management, owners, building management, and local inspectors. Ensured timely performance, budget controls, work quality, attention to design specifications, and compliance with safety regulations. DESIGN OPTIONS

Small furniture design and manufacturing company providing unique products to company workspaces. Installation Manager, Tampa, FL 2003 - 2005

Trained and supported professional installation teams in features, assembly, and installation of Design Option furniture systems and products. Provided on-site surveys for major installations. Resolved installer issues and built relationships with installers nationwide. Captured design, manufacturer and packaging flaws and funneled recommendations to manufacturing operation.

Revised and updated installation manuals for improved adaptation and use by teams. ADDITIONAL RELATED EXPERIENCE

INTERIOR DESIGN SERVICES, INC., Tampa, FL

Project Manager and Asset Manager

CREDIT SUISSE, New York, NY

Project Manager

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts (BA), Psychology

Herbert H. Lehman College, Bronx, NY

SOFTWARE

MS Office Suite (Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint, Project, Visio), Archibus, Snap Tracker (Inventory Control), FM Interact

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