Paul E. Pohlman
Summary
More than 25 years experience in real estate development and construction. Responsibilities have developed from field engineer to executive level. Successfully completed projects include high rise, commercial, mixed use, industrial, health care, and institutional work. Especially effective in management of project planning, contract negotiation and administration, program development, entitlement processing, budgeting, cost control, and project coordination. Able to identify needs, develop excellent relationships with all team members, effectively communicate project requirements and goals necessary for successful project delivery.

Experience2005 5/2008Monument Properties LLCMonterey Park, CA

Real Estate Development Manager
Management of all aspects of companys real estate and construction operations.
Management of planning and proposed development of the Spring Estate, a 3.5 acre landmark property in Berkeley, CA including entitlements, renovation design, and construction.
Management of the planned construction of a replacement casino, and interim renovation of an existing casino.
Management of the build-out of new office space.
2003 2005Emerald Development Company Los Angeles, CA
(An affiliate of W.P. Carey Company, LLC)
Project Director
Project Management consultant responsible for directing design and construction of LAUSD South Central HS No. 1.
Established cost control, budget, and document control systems for project.
Served as Owners representative in dealing with client agency, contractor and design team.
Served as lead for preparation of documentation and coordinated with legal counsel for issues related to claims.
School won California Construction Magazine 2005 Best Of Award for best K-12 Education Project.
2002 2003Project and Cost Management (PCM) Encino, CA

Senior Project Manager
Managed preconstruction project management activities for a new laboratory building at Pomona College including budget and schedule.
Developed contractor selection procedures, including pre-qualification documents for Pomona College.
Established and oversaw implementation of company wide uniform document control system.
Managed preparation of documentation and coordinated with legal counsel for a major claim by affiliated general contractor entity.
2001 - 2002Stegeman and Kastner, Inc.Santa Monica, CA

Project Manager
Developed the first contractor pre-qualification program for the City of LA, Dept. of Recreation and Parks.
Created a more complete set of front end documents for more complex projects for the Dept. of Recreation and Parks especially for Griffith Observatory.
Established budget and schedule requirements for the Griffith Observatory renovation and expansion project.
Successfully managed the development of the construction documents for the renovation of Griffith Observatory ensuring conformance to program and budget.
2000 - 2001Self-employed

Construction Management Consultant
Achieved a no claims closeout of a major building addition.
Prepared claims analysis and documentation for a major water treatment facility.
Provided litigation support documentation for a complex construction claim.
1996 2000 University of CaliforniaLos Angeles, CA

Associate Director, Capital Programs
Improved project delivery by redirecting the source of construction management services.
Provided for improved cost projections through development of a consistent, department wide, cost control model.
Settled several major claims without litigation or protracted claims processing.
Successfully managed the design and development of several projects using in-house resources for implementation of difficult programs.
As Interim Head, managed operations of department related to construction management and inspection.
1994 - 1996GKK CorporationLos Angeles, CA

Project Director
Managed complex site investigation of County of Los Angeles Hall of Administration after Northridge Earthquake
Managed office operations and established uniform document control system.
Represented firm in presentation to State for complex project selection.
1992 - 1994Self-employed

Construction Management Consultant
Provided planning, budgeting, contract, and scheduling services for the development of a $9.2 million award winning church project.
Managed preparation of a major fee proposal for a theme park project.
1983 - 1992Metropolitan StructuresLos Angeles, CA

Vice President
Managed design, development, and construction of California Plaza, Los Angeles
Negotiated and administered construction contracts valued at over $350 million.
Negotiated and administered design contracts valued at over $15 million.
Negotiated public entitlements not previously granted including off-site residential parking; air space lots; and major structures over public thoroughfares.
1982 - 1983Vetco Offshore, Inc.Ventura, CA

Project Manager
Successfully coordinated corporate space requirements to combine nine locations into one.
Finalized site development including land acquisition, EIR, annexation and lot split.
Negotiated and administered a design build contract for the project.
Degree 1982 Turner Construction Company Various Locations

Project Engineer
Established cost control systems for complex fast track projects.
Accelerated tenant improvement work completion enabling early occupancy for Nationwide Insurance corporate headquarters, Columbus, OH.
Coordinated complex installations for hospital medical systems and detention facilities.
Successfully completed several major high-rise projects ahead of schedule including Watt Plaza in Century City.
EducationBernard M. Baruch College, CUNYNew York, NY
MBA, Management
Rensselaer Polytechnic InstituteTroy, NY
B.S., Civil Engineering
LicensesCalifornia State General Contractors License