Project Manager Construction

GIFFORD J. AUNE

**** **** ***** ******, **********, Colorado 80020

720-***-**** (cell), ********@*******.***

CAREER SUMMARY

Results oriented Project Manager with a unique combination of experience in architecture, construction, and development. Creative and effective leadership and team building skills applied with a big picture outlook. Proven ability to manage a wide range of projects. Proficient in contract negotiation with strong communication and problem solving skills. Extensive national restaurant concept roll-out experience.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

H+L Architecture, Denver, Colorado 2007-2009

PROJECT MANAGER & CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

Performed contract administration for a 28,000 SF Emergency Department Addition and a 9,000 SF Central Utility Plant Expansion at Longmont United Hospital. Attended weekly Owner/Contractor construction meetings and was responsible for all CA duties from foundation work through to final punch list and facility activation.

Performed project management for a series of healthcare diagnostic imaging renovation projects, including a new 3,000 SF Interventional Radiology Suite. Directed architectural staff and consulting engineers through full design process and completion of construction document packages. Prepared fee proposal agreements and negotiated project services with Owner, substantially improving the client-architect relationship. Managed work on a Master Site and Facility Plan update and prepared the final report.

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc., Denver, Colorado 1998-2006

DEVELOPMENT PURCHASING MANAGER 2003-2006

Managed a five member team responsible for all procurement and construction coordination for national new store development. Negotiated national account pricing structures and supply chain processes with 30 construction buyout vendors.

• Created and established an in-house purchasing and construction coordination team that effectively increased the project capacity of the Construction Managers, facilitating a 30% increase in the number of new locations opened in 2004 over the previous year.

• Implemented a wide variety of development cost reduction measures, including HVAC system design simplifications that reduced mechanical equipment costs by 30%.

• Performed an integral role in the development and implementation of a web based new store development project management system that greatly streamlined communication, the exchange of project data, and review and approval of project documents and issues.

MARKET CONSTRUCTION MANAGER 1998-2002

Evaluated potential restaurant project sites, estimated development costs and generated full development schedules. Coordinated with Real Estate colleagues in lease review and negotiation. Administered planning, permitting, bidding and construction of new and remodeled restaurant facilities. Managed the activities of architects, engineers, general contractors, vendors and suppliers. Interfaced with developers, city officials, and other owner representatives in Operations, I.T., Finance and Legal departments.

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• As Chipotle’s first Market CM, formed and managed development teams to open new markets in 5 different states, and directed the development of 48 new stores in a 4 year period.

• Achieved exceptional results with the 13 projects completed in 2001, which were delivered in aggregate at 2.1% below budget, including change orders totaling only 3.4% of initial contract amounts, and within an average of 1 day of projected completion dates. This included 5 projects completed in 7 weeks in 4 different cities.

Excel Energy (New Century Energies), Denver, Colorado 1997-1998

PROJECT MANAGER – Facilities Planning and Real Estate

Performed facilities analysis and strategic planning functions. Evaluated client needs, developed program requirements and issued department business plans. Facilitated lease agreement transactions with Real Estate colleagues and prepared plans and presentations. Managed planning, design, and implementation of facilities alterations and new construction projects.

• Performed needs analysis, programming and feasibility study for planned relocation of Aviation Services. Completed conceptual building plans, budgets and development schedules for constructing a new hangar designed for 2 corporate jets and 2 helicopters.

• Directed work on a variety of facilities including power plants, service centers, warehouses, distribution centers and office buildings to complete projects on schedule and within budget.

The Quiznos Corporation, Denver, Colorado 1993-1997

MANAGER OF DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION

Managed national franchise development program for Regional Architects. Designed and drafted schematic plans for new restaurant locations. Prepared project cost estimates and feasibility studies. Solicited bids from architects in new market areas, and negotiated and finalized business agreements. Reviewed and approved construction drawings for all new projects. Administered planning and development process for over two hundred new restaurant projects in more than twenty states.

• Developed and implemented national training program for regional architects.

• Authored Design & Construction process manual for national network of architects and GCs.

Jordon Perlmutter & Company, Denver, Colorado 1988-1993

TENANT COORDINATOR – Southwest Plaza Shopping Center 1990-1993

Coordinated with leasing personnel in leasing, planning, and building tenant space within 1.5 million square foot regional shopping center. Reviewed and approved CDs for tenant improvement projects. Designed tenant space plans and drafted working drawings. Managed architects, engineers and contractors engaged in tenant improvement work.

COMMUNITY SERVICE

City and County of Broomfield, Colorado - Building and Construction Review Board

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Environmental Design, University of Colorado, Boulder 1981

Computer Aided Design, University of Colorado Division of Continuing Education 1988

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