WALT SCHWAIGER

**** ******’s Reserve Way, Hilliard, OH 43026

206-***-**** h7c5vg@r.postjobfree.com

HOSPITALITY OWNER’S REPRESENTATIVE/ SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

High-performing Owner’s Representative/ Project Management executive with expertise in directing multiple complex projects that build/ optimize organizational processes, measurement systems and infrastructure to maximize results in development and construction, including commercial buildings, condominiums, condotel’s and hotels/ resorts.

Skilled strategist who transforms strategic plans into workable solutions through team leadership and communication.

Owner’s Representative/Project Manager with extensive scope of responsibility across multi-site projects, proven success and track record of delivering high-quality projects through strategic planning and execution while managing multiple change and improvement initiatives, schedule constraints and tight budget constraints.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

End-to-End Project Management Profit and Loss Management

Project Planning/Execution Problem Solving

Strategic Planning/Leadership Contract Negotiations

Multi-Site, Multi-Project Operations Decision Making

Management of Measurable Performance Vendor Management

Change Management MS Office/Project

Risk Management Primavera

Organizational/Team Design and Development Quality Assurance/Quality Control Management

Negotiation, Persuasion and Communication Hospitality Development Services

Hotel/Resort Pre-Opening Scheduling/Assistance Hotel/Resort Repositioning

High-Rise/Beachfront Construction Hotel/Resort Openings

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Founder/Chief Operating Officer, 4 Hospitality Development Services, LLC, Columbus, OH, 2010 to present

Hired to relocate offices (7,800 sf) of a renowned Certified Public Accountant in New York City during tax season including tenant improvements to new space, soliciting and engaging general contractor, FF&E purchaser and IT specialist. Value Engineered selections of FF&E and interior finishes to save tenant $15,000.

Recruited to compile detailed Hotel/Resort Pre-Opening Schedule template for two real estate developers.

Full development responsibilities for two capital venture hospitality projects in the Caribbean and State of Virginia. Contracted for Planning, Preconstruction, Construction and Pre-Opening services. Projects valued at $98 million and $30 million respectively.

Project Manager/Owner’s Representative, Kimpton Hotels and Restaurants, New York, NY, 2008 to 2010

Recruited for Technical Services Project Manager to oversee and coordinate openings of several hotels along the east coast. Worked with Owners and Architects to make sure hotels comply with Kimpton operational standards and programs to ensure profitability for Owner and Kimpton.

Completed punchlist for all guestrooms, public spaces and back-of-house offices.

Worked with Kimpton Operations and FF&E procurement and placement team to “stage” guestrooms, public spaces and back-of-house offices for grand opening.

Project Manager/Owner’s Representative, ERA Living, Seattle, WA 2006 to 2008

Project Manager/Owner Representative responsibilities for 112 unit senior independent/assisted living facility.

Developed project proformas, budgets and initial schedules.

Attended county and city board review meetings. Project was in conjunction with two other developments on same parcel involving a different developer and the City of Seattle.

Conducted constructability reviews at key milestone dates for budget, schedule and program compliance.

Complete responsibility for planning, scheduling and financial aspects of project.

Project Manager/Owner’s Representative, Continental Realty Corporation, Fort Myers, FL 2005 to 2006

Project Manager/ Owner’s Representative for 170 unit condominium building, full service spa, clubhouse, pool deck, 55 slip marina renovation and twelve acres of site development.

Facilitated solicitation of architects, engineers, interior designers and general contractors. Negotiated, awarded, prepared and executed contracts for the aforementioned.

Conducted predevelopment meetings and design charrettes to ensure compliance with owner requirements.

Worked with procurement firm to ensure timely delivery of public space and back-of-house office FF&E was delivered in accordance with project schedule.

Worked with unit owners and general contractor’s interior designer for unit finish selections and monitored changes within units requested by owners.

Prepared and monitored punchlist for entire complex in association with operations/ maintenance teams.

Assisted in preparing advertising and marketing materials for real estate firms.

Project Manager/Owner’s Representative, Snavely Building Company, Chagrin Falls, OH, 2000 to 2005

Recruited for Business Development position to create business leads by researching local trade magazines, communicating with owners/developers, architects, local building departments and subcontractors, arranging meetings with potential clients for presentations, preparing brochures outlining company history, executive profiles, completed projects and company capabilities.

Preconstruction Project Management for awarded projects including A/E and GC solicitation, contract negotiation and contract preparation, attendance at city and county Architectural Review Board and Zoning meetings, conceptual estimating, budget preparation and implementation, schedule development, conducted design charrettes, conducted development coordination meetings, monthly billing review and preparation and closeout documentation control.

Full Owner’s Representative/Project Management responsibilities for $52 million dollar beach front condominium/ hotel project in Florida. Setup remote office onsite including voice and data, filing and document systems. Managed project resources, progress, completion timeframes and budget. Conducted weekly O/A/C meeting and issued minutes for action. In conjunction with the Architect, responsible for QA/QC. Provided ongoing project analysis, mitigated “scope creep,” communicated project status and identified and resolved project issues and constraints. Along with resort operations, in charge of Vendor responsibility for FF&E ordering, storage and placement for 92 units, a restaurant, lobby, retail, 25,000 SF Spa, pool deck, ballroom, common areas and offices.

Project Manager/Assistant Project Manager, Regency Construction, Cleveland, OH 1998 to 2000

Recruited by a Female Business Enterprise (FBE) to fulfill requirements imposed by City/State Government projects which mandated that a certain percentage of the workforce be staffed by a Female Business Enterprise.

Assistant Project Manager in association with Morse Diesel, Inc. for $100 million dollar concourse addition to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. Under direction from senior leadership, logged and reviewed Requests for Information and Shop Drawings for compliance to project documents and potential “scope creep”, budget and schedule impacts.

Project Manager under Gilbane Construction for $30 million dollar Piketon Local School District High School. Complete project management responsibilities.

Project Manager/Assistant Project Manager, Snavely Building Company, Cleveland, OH 1993 to 1998

Under direction from senior leadership, logged and reviewed Requests for Information and Shop Drawings for compliance to project documents and potential “scope creep”, budget and schedule impacts.

Prepared change orders for Architect/Engineer and General Contractor.

In association with the Superintendent, managed the subcontractors for quality assurance and quality control.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO

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