Project Manager Quality Assurance

Rick Yagelski

**** ********* ***** **. ********* Ranch, CO 80126

cell: 720-***-**** / residence: 303-***-**** / email: *********@*****.***

PROFILE

Accomplished Director & Project Manager with a solid career in construction management & design, specializing in retail and restaurant development. A driving force behind successful projects, with a unique set of talents and experiences that bring exceptional value to the team, few others can equal. Creativity and resourcefulness translate well to directing special projects. Engaging leader and team member with proven qualifications in strategic planning, budget development, store planning & design, and construction management & administration. Partners effectively with external teams (Real Estate, Facilities, Finance, Visual Design, MIS/IT, Operations, Sales and Marketing) to deliver stakeholders expectations.

Due Diligence & Lease Negotiations

Store Planning & Interior Design

Design Consultant Management

FF&E Design & Coordination

Material Procurement

Cost Estimating & Budget Management

Project Planning & Scheduling

Contractor & Vendor Management

Project Management & Administration

Value Engineering & Process Improvement

OVERVIEW of CAPABILITIES & SKILLS

Construction Department Mgmt: Effective in directing and managing the corporate design and construction management process (for tenant build-outs, remodels, FF&E installations and free-standing units) for multiple retail and restaurant projects, on a national level. Collaborated with real estate and legal teams on lease exhibits, work letters and facility/ site issues. Performed building surveys, due diligence and entitlement work. Managed the design process (architectural, MEP and interior design). Sourced and acquired vendors, managed relationships, coordinated bidding and negotiated contracts. Performed cost estimating and value engineering. Responsible for tactical objectives, facilitating programs and initiatives and implementing process improvements. Established and monitored project budgets, timelines and milestones. Enforced specification/ quality compliance. Managed and performed contract and change order administration, work inspections, invoice review and project close-out and turn-over. Generated corporate reports and updates relative to development status, schedule and budget variances, etc. Collaborated with and supported internal business partners, i.e.: Design, Procurement, Operations, IT, LP, Merchandising, Marketing, Facilities, etc. Established and maintained relationships with outside consultants, vendors, contractors, landlords, governing agencies, franchisees, etc.

Construction Project Management: Solid project manager in light commercial ground-up construction, tenant finish and remodeling projects (primarily retail and restaurant projects for national chains). Established and enforced schedules for multiple projects. Developed work scopes, procured materials and contracted/ supervised subs & vendors. Mobilized job sites, secured permits and monitored site activity, enforcing quality assurance and specification compliance. Responsible for project budget and administration of construction documents. Motivate and supervise field personnel. Proactively managed changes in project scope, identified potential crisis, and devised contingency plans. Interfaced with owners, architects, designers, contractors, superintendents, inspection officials, etc.

Construction Estimating: Experienced at detailed unit cost, assembly or conceptual estimating in all divisions from plans and specifications. Estimated resources and budget needed to achieve project goals. Qualified quotes and assembled bid presentations. Developed computer estimating programs and bidding procedures.

Design: Proficient in light architectural drafting (some Cad experience), rendering and freehand illustration. Produced schematic layouts, sign exhibits, design development and construction drawings and coordinated same with consultants. Performed interior design work … creating décor schemes and selecting/ specifying products, colors and materials.

Business Development/ Sales: Successful manager of pre-construction services …. performing marketing, estimating, design and contract negotiation duties. Made a measurable impact with focus on new business development. Also served as account representative/ designer for commercial furniture, fixtures and interior décor packages as well as residential/ commercial cabinetry, office and storage systems. Generated leads, created marketing materials and developed and maintained accounts to national corporations as well as small businesses and home owners.

Small Business Management: Experienced with P&L responsibility for general contractor’s field operations, administration and pre-construction activities. Assisted in developing business and marketing plans. Established and facilitated systems relative to project management, cost controls, procurement, scheduling and quality assurance.

RELATIVE WORK HISTORY

Current Venture

Independent, self-employed. – Highlands Ranch, CO

Construction Mgmt. & Design Consultant .. 2012 (current position)

12 yrs. in ‘Owners Rep’ positions e.g. Construction Management & Design for corporate development departments.

GUITAR CENTER, Inc. - Westlake Village, CA (retail chain)

Director of Construction ………………………… 2007-2011 (pursued new opportunity)

Senior Project Manager …………………………… 2005-2006

GAP INC. - San Francisco, CA (retail chain)

Project Manager ……………………………………… 2003-2004 (RIF due to outsourcing model)

WILD OATS MARKETS - Boulder, CO (grocery chain)

Director of Construction ………………………… 2002-2003 (business eventually acquired )

HMS HOST - Bethesda, MD (restaurant/retail airport concessions)

Director - Design & Construction …………… 2000-2001 (RIF due to “911”)

QUIZNO’S CORP. - Denver, CO (restaurant chain)

Senior Director - Design & Construction … 1999-2000 (pursued new opportunity)

6 yrs. in the ‘FF&E’ industry (Cabinetry, Fixtures, Seating & Interior Décor), in sales & project management roles.

FALCON PRODUCTS - Denver, CO (furniture, fixtures, millwork & decor)

Account Rep./ Project Manager ……………… 1998-1999 (division closed)

SAI - Indianapolis, IN (furniture, fixtures, millwork & decor)

Account Rep./ Project Manager ……………… 1993-1998 (business closed)

15 yrs. with General Contractor firms, in supervision, project management, estimating & business development.

SHAMROCK DEVELOPMENT - South Bend, IN (restaurant/retail GC)

VP-Pre-Const./ Business Development …… 1991-1993 (pursued new opportunity)

Regional Director/ VP-Construction ………… 1988-1990

Project Manager/ Estimator …………………… 1985-1988

PETER SCHWABE CO. – Milwaukee, WI/Chicago, IL (restaurant/retail GC)

Estimator/ Project Manager …………………… 1982-1985 (regional office closed)

Superintendent/ Tradesman …………………… 1979-1982

EDUCATION

Purdue University - (North Central & Calumet, IN extensions) ………………………………… Architectural Technology

American Academy of Art - Chicago, IL ………………………………………………………………… Graphic Art/ Illustration

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