BENJAMIN FITZGERALD
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA 92128


PROFILE

Project Director with cross-functional expertise in business, financial budgeting analysis, accounting, marketing, and new business development. More than eight (8) years of experience in the hotel and industrial industry, combining strong analytical skills with business wisdom to positively contribute to organizations bottom line.
Proven history of improving operations, and increasing profitability. Computer literate in multiple operating systems, software applications, and programming languages. Excellent industrial and analytical skills.



EXPERIENCE

2008- PRESENT

PROJECT MANAGER

COMPANY NAME: CUMMING CORPORATION


CURRENT PROJECT LIST: 2008-2009

CORONADO ISLAND MARRIOTT
CORONADO, CA
A 20+ million dollar ballroom and Brand Reinvestment Spa addition.

A 9+ million dollar public space renovation.

A 10+ million dollar 2nd floor ballroom renovation.

SAN DIEGO MARRIOTT + MARINA
SAN DIEGO, CA
A lobby renovation and subsequent lobby lighting addendum.



POMONA COLLEGE
CLAIRMONT, CA
A new North Campus Residence Halls & Parking Garage Development project.

A new South Parking Structure and Roof Top Field Development project.






MY RESPONSIBILITIES ON THE ABOVE PROJECTS INCLUDED MANAGEMENT & COORDINATION FOR:

Port Process.
Coronado Island Building Department.
City of San Diego Building Department.
City of Coronado City Officials.
Claremont Building Department.
Architecture, Engineering, & Interior Designers.
Invitation to Bid documents.
Project scheduling and updates.
Bid Form & analysis.
General Condition spreadsheets.
Project Cost Forecast spreadsheets.
Monthly summary reports.
Weekly conference coordination.
O.A.C meetings.
Construction Documentation clarification and reviews.
R.F.I. process and analysis.
Addendum/ASI issuance, tracking and coordination.
Project Manuals.
Invoicing batching, tracking, and approvals.
Controller reconciliation tracking, Status, and Updates.
Consultant proposals, Change Order Requests, reconciliations, and approvals.
Business Development new and continuing.
QA/QC of 50%DD 100%CD documents.
General Contractor selection and interviews.
Project Management team coordination.
S.O.Q. & proposal request.
Contract preparation.



2005 - 2008

SR. PROJECT MANAGER

COMPANY NAME: THE JOHN HARDY GROUP, ATLANTA GA

PROJECTS:

TEMPE FOUR POINTS SHERATON
TEMPE, AZ
A $25 million dollar renovation of a 40+ year old Holiday Inn.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDED MANAGEMENT & COORDINATION FOR:

AIA Subcontractor contract preparation.
Bid Qualifications.
O.A.C weekly meetings.
Project Management team scheduling and updates.
Project Management team Coordination.
All consultant coordination.
R.F.I & Submittal tracking and coordination.
Budget analysis.
Change Order tracking and approval.
Project scheduling and forecast.
Project summary reviews with ownership.
Pay Application review, approval, and processing.
AIA G702 & G703 revisions and updates.
Lender walkthrough and approvals.
Project closeout requirements.
2005 - 2008 (Continued)



SR. PROJECT DIRECTOR

MARRIOTT MARCO ISLAND GOLF RESORT AND SPA; REMEDIATION AND HURRICANE REPAIR.
MARCO ISLAND, FLORIDA
A $160 million dollar hurricane repair and ongoing Property Master Plan development project.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDED MANAGEMENT & COORDINATION FOR:

Ground up construction of 11th floor Penthouse Suites.
Demolition of existing retail mall.
New build of tenant Spaces.
Redesign of MEP systems.
O.A.C weekly meetings.
Project Management team scheduling and updates.
Project Management team coordination.
All consultant coordination.
R.F.I & Submittal tracking and coordination.
Budget analysis
Change Order tracking and approval.
Project scheduling and forecast.
Pay Application review, approval, and processing.
Contract negotiation.
New power facility and Flood Control Systems.



SR. PROJECT DIRECTOR


HILTON GOLF RESORT AND SPA, HURRICANE REMEDIATION
CANCUN, MEXICO.
A $40 Million Dollar Budget Project, Completed for $38 Million Dollars.

MY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDED MANAGEMENT & COORDINATION FOR:

Structural damage review and repair procedures.
Scheduling and coordination of 800 -1,000 General Contractor employees.
Daily project updates and General Contractor meetings with five (5) GCs.
Scheduling and review of all aspects of construction.
Approval & revisions of Pay Applications.
MEP coordination and design review.
Coordinated projects and corporate meetings with Ownership on daily and bi-weekly schedules.
Cancun and federal agencies.
Cancun building officials.
Customs and Customs Agents process.
Architecture, Engineering, & Interior Design Consulting ( 50% Design Build).
Project scheduling and updates for JHG, RLJ, and MEP Consultants.
Project Cost Summary spreadsheets.
Monthly/ Weekly summary reports.
Weekly/ Daily conference coordination.
O.A.C meetings.
Construction documentation clarification and reviews.
On site Verbal R.F.I. process and analysis.
As-built tracking and coordination.
Project Manuals.
Invoicing batching, tracking, and approvals.
Controller reconciliation tracking, status, and updates.
Consultants proposals , Change Order Requests, reconciliations, and approvals.
Sr. Project Director- Hilton Project (Continued)

General Contractor selection and interviews.
Project Management team coordination.
Contract preparation and project assignment.
Close Out documentation.
Final contract and Pay Application negotiations.





2003-2005

SR. PROJECT MANAGER

DOUBLE TREE RESORT REMEDIATION
SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA
Coordinate a team of estimators, budgeting experts and Project Managers in completing a multi-million dollar renovation.

Challenges
Resort was fully occupied
Facilities must remain open and operational at all times

RITZ CARLTON REMEDIATION
LAGUNA NIGUEL, CALIFORNIA
Oversee and schedule all public space construction. Coordinate all aspects of control for Hotel to be in full service, and maintain their, Five (5) Diamond Standard.

Challenges
Coordination, Control, and Tracking of all incoming and outgoing OSE, FF&E, and FF&A incoming from other countries as well as outgoing for other properties and for insurance purposes.



Additional references to projects (from new build to tenant improvements), and more detailed Job scope & Descriptions are available upon request.


SKILLS

Working in fast paced high stress environments.
Excellent direct communication and handling skills with owners.
Excellent coordination regarding planning and deliverables.
Task management.
Scheduling and coordination.
Design review and document planning coordination, as well as QA/QC.
Cost analysis.
Bid Package Preparation
Invoicing and Pay application process.
Computer literate and skilled.
Available for work and travel anywhere is the world.








EDUCATION


1999- PRESENT
Working towards P.M.P Certification as of February 2009.
Certified LEED, AP.

1995- 1999

Undergraduate Studies at ASU (Arizona State University):
Project Management
Business



1997-2003

Completed courses on Business Management.
Completed courses on Contractor Licensing.
Completed courses on Concrete Structural, and Applications.


HONORS AND ACTIVITIES

Certified Business Associate two (2) years.
1st in Class award 2000.
International Travel.