Property Manager Capital Projects

Frederick Roerden C 516-***-****

Oyster Bay, New York ********@*****.***

CAREER SUMMARY

I am a seasoned real estate professional with wide-ranging experience in managing residential and commercial properties, capital projects, vendors, contracts, employees, and emergency responses. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

HIGH RISE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CO., Queens, NY December 2022 - present Property Manager at Southridge 2 Cooperative, Jackson Heights, NY

● Manage the finances, maintenance, cleaning operations and capital projects for a 360-unit cooperative.

● Reduced costs for maintenance and repair work by using on-site staff instead of vendors.

● Under my management, I led a team to create a balanced budget for the first time in years.

● Created a plan to address LL97 requirements and other local laws.

● Review, approve and monitor all shareholder renovations, from plan application through completion.

● Successfully completed a $1.1M CapEx project to replace 6 elevators, on time and on budget.

● Negotiated an amicable new union contract that had been stalled before my tenure. ALEXANDER WOLF & CO., Plainview, NY May 2021 - October 2022 Homeowners Association Property Manager at Park Row HOA in Central Islip, NY

● Managed the daily operations and capital projects for a 487-unit homeowners association.

● Completed routine maintenance and repair work, while reducing costs by using an internal handyman.

● Created the $4M+ budget, analyzed and reduced expenses, and approved vendor payments.

● Reviewed and monitored all homeowner renovations from plan approval through completion.

● Initiated and managed repair and maintenance projects (landscaping, pool management, roadwork).

● Negotiated and started a recently-completed siding project that had been stalled before my tenure. NYC HOUSING AUTHORITY, Queens, NY March 2020 – May 2021 Contract Administration Manager (temporary position)

● Oversaw the management of city-wide contracts and negotiated contract renewals and revisions.

● Ensured uninterrupted contract performance, using expert problem-solving and negotiating skills.

● Reduced a backlog of over 900 work orders that were over 1 year old, to under 400, in six months.

● Inspected vendors completed and invoiced work and approved or rejected payments. ARBOR REALTY TRUST, Uniondale, NY March 2017 – January 2020 Multifamily Property Renovation Project Manager

● Analyzed the progress of capital projects valued up to $10M at multifamily properties.

● Inspected over 50 sites nationwide to ensure actual renovation work aligns with loan requirements.

● Reviewed and corrected CPM reports and used them to complete borrower’s funding requests.

● Negotiated with our national partners to resolve renovation project-related issues.

● Reviewed and approved or rejected draw requisitions for over 250 construction loans. ARGO REAL ESTATE, LLC, New York, NY June 2016 – December 2016 Residential Coop/Condo Portfolio Property Manager

● Managed operations and capital projects for a portfolio of Manhattan cooperatives and condos.

● Actively resolved payment and invoicing issues for over 300 unit owners and all property contractors.

● Aggressively acted to reduce 250 open NYC Violations at one property, to under 100 in six months.

● Created budgets totaling $5M, analyzed expenses, and approved payments via Avidxchange.

● Trained and motivated over new 20 employees to create high-performing teams at each building.

● Reviewed and monitored all shareholder renovations from plan approval through completion.

● Negotiated and managed capital project contracts valued at over $2M (roofs, elevators, facades). CHOICE PROFESSIONAL MANAGEMENT, Smithtown, NY March 2015-May 2016 Residential Coop/Condo Portfolio Property Manager

● Created action plans for capital projects, and for financial, legal and staffing issues at each site.

● Reduced electric costs by 50% by implementing LED outdoor lighting installation programs.

● Completed deferred maintenance/capital repair projects and met project budgets and deadlines.

● Improved the performance of two sewer treatment plants to meet SPDES permit requirements.

● Ensured vendor contract fulfillment, and supervised and inspected all contracted work. CENTURY OPERATING CORP., New York, NY November 2012 – January 2015 On-Site Property Manager at Birchwood Glen Cooperative, Holtsville, NY

● Successfully managed 364 cooperative apartment units on a 42-acre complex with amenities.

● Negotiated contracts totaling over $500K for several major capital projects; (new pool, roofing).

● Created a $4.5M annual budget and controlled expenses to match the budget by year end.

● Hired, trained and mentored 6 union members into a highly effective maintenance team.

● Reduced over $100K from contractual expenses and other expenses in one fiscal year.

● Reviewed and monitored all shareholder renovations from application through completion. COHEN BROTHERS REALTY, New York, NY April 2012 - October 2012 Commercial Building Night Operations Manager (temporary position)

● Managed all operations of two multi-tenant Class A office buildings with an interior retail mall.

● Directed, trained and mentored over 40 32BJ union cleaning staff at both office locations.

● Increased profitability by meeting goals by actively up-selling additional cleaning services. GRAND METRO BUILDERS OF NY, Jericho, NY October 2010 - March 2012 Commercial On-Site Property Manager

● Managed operations for a 225K SF multi-tenant Class-A office with indoor parking and amenities.

● Improved the quality of cleaning operations of both day and night staff through cross-training.

● Completed new tenant build-outs, on-time and on budget, and managed their move-ins and punch list.

● Showed available space to potential tenants and brokers and performed contractor walkthroughs.

● Exceeded maintenance standards through proactive inspections, work orders and staff training. ANDREWS BUILDING CORP., New York, NY March 2008 - September 2010 Residential Property Portfolio Manager

● Managed all operations for cooperatives, condominiums, commercial properties, and retail space.

● Completed several CapEx projects, including LL11 work, new elevators and windows.

● Supervised each on-site superintendent and staff, and all outside contractor work.

● Created and analyzed monthly property financial reports, created Board packages and project budgets. CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELD, New York, NY October 1998 - March 2008 Assistant Property Manager for Citigroup Commercial Properties

● Managed a portfolio of 4.0M SF of Class A office under the leadership of a Property Manager.

● Removed site safety, maintenance, and NYC agency violations to meet appropriate standards.

● Analyzed property budgets, managed the cleaning payroll and expense records throughout the year.

● Conducted inspections and compliance reports for safety, legal and governmental agency issues.

● Managed fire alarms, drills, tests, emergencies and evacuations as FDNY Fire Safety/EAP Director. SKILLS

Microsoft Office suite, Appfolio, Yardi, AvidXchange, Maximo, BuildingLink, Movaris. CREDENTIALS

New York Institute of Technology – B.S., Management, BOMI RPA Certification, FDNY Fire Safety Director, former residential real estate agent, former Citi Corporate Safety Officer, Mortgage Bankers Association - Certified Multifamily Property Inspector.

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