Construction Project Manager - Commercial Retail QSR

Mindy Warren

Senior Manager, Construction

316-***-**** ************@*******.*** Wichita, KS 67226

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Ambitious leader with extensive experience in driving construction projects to successful completion while motivating diverse teams. Skilled in managing complex tasks, ensuring quality standards, and fostering strong client relationships through articulate communication and innovative problem-solving.

EXPERIENCE

Director of Construction & Entitlements, National Modular Manufacturing, February 2024 - Present

Serve as Ownerʼs Rep for modular franchise builds nationwide, taking projects from site approval through turnover.

Handle zoning approvals, state certifications, and local permitting to keep projects moving.

Oversee pre-construction (soil testing, topo surveys, utilities, civil/site work) through modular set and tie-ins.

Guide franchise owners through the process, simplifying complex entitlements and construction sequencing.

Built Smartsheet and Procore workflows that improved efficiency and reduced delays.

Construction Project Manager, The Wendyʼs Company, December 2019 - February 2024

Delivered 20+ closed-store projects annually, including demo-to-studs rebuilds, scrape-and-rebuilds, relocations, and new ground-up stores.

Managed full-scope delivery - interiors, exteriors, site work, FOH/BOH, and kitchen equipment packages.

Coordinated MEP, vendors, and permitting under aggressive timelines.

Partnered with franchise owners and corporate teams to maintain prototype and brand standards.

Hands-on in the field: spotted issues early, solved problems on the spot, and protected both schedule and quality.

Project Engineer (Contract), Pfizer Pharmaceuticals, May 2018 - December 2019

Managed capital projects in GMP-regulated facilities, ensuring compliance while avoiding production downtime.

Directed facility upgrades and remediation projects that passed strict audits.

Cut project costs by 10% through vendor negotiation and improved processes.

Collaborated with engineering and compliance teams to deliver projects safely and on time.

Construction Manager (Contract) - Beauty 2000 Program, Walgreens, June 2016 - April 2018

Delivered 00+ nationwide remodels in open Walgreens stores under 7-day overnight schedules.

Coordinated multi-trade crews, permitting, and vendor management across multiple time zones.

Maintained zero disruption to daily operations during construction.

Supported a national rebranding initiative that boosted customer traffic.

Project Director, Cushman & Wakefield Quality Solutions Inc., January 2005 - March 2016

Promoted from coordinator to PM in 2007; ultimately managed a $30M+ annual book of business, running 10-300 projects at a time.

Office Depot: Oversaw remodels, downsizes, relocations, vanilla shell new stores, distribution centers, and capital projects.

Best Buy: Ran Best Buy Mobile and store-within-a-store programs (Apple, Samsung, Microsoft, Dyson) with after-hours remodels and closed-store refreshes.

Coca-Cola: Directed hundreds of baler/compactor installs nationwide, earning recognition from corporate leadership.

Mentored junior PMs, built scalable processes, and became the go-to for high-volume program delivery.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Construction Management

Pittsburg State University

Associate of Science in Business Administration

Butler County Community College

SKILLS

Design-build expertise

Materials procurement

Building code compliance

Permit acquisition strategies

Construction software proficiency

Scope management

Program management

Modular construction

Ground-up construction

Store renovations

Entitlements and permitting

Owner representation

Digital workflows

Risk management

Stakeholder guidance

Subcontractor oversight

CERTIFICATIONS

OSHA 30

CPR Certified

CORE SKILLS AND STRENGTHS

Retail & QSR Construction Management

Multi-Site Program Management

Modular Construction

Rollout Programs

Vendor RFPs, Selection & Contract Negotiation

MEP Coordination & Utility Tie-Ins

Budget Management ($30M+ annually)

Safety Compliance (OSHA 30)

Ground-Up, Scrape & Rebuilds

Closed-Store Remodels, Refreshes, and Rebrands

Entitlements, Zoning, Permitting, State Certifications

Owners Representation (Franchise + Corporate)

Digital Workflows (Smartsheet, Procore, SharePoint, Adobe Pro, O365)

Risk Mitigation

Stakeholder & Franchisee Guidance

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