Director of Design & Construction/Real Estate Development Manager
Diversified Real Estate Development, Facilities Asset Management, and Owners Representative experience in the following industries: Governmental/Educational Facilities Management; Hospitality/Convention; Commercial Office; and Multi-family/Single family residential. Strengths include:
A State of Florida licensed Architect and General Contractor with extensive Owners Representative experience in varied facilities management/construction/development environments.
Well-rounded technical knowledge in: planning, site selection & development; design management; building systems, components & methodologies; construction management; project team selection; contract negotiations; and construction delivery strategies.
Proven track record as a facilities department leader who is comfortable in maintaining multiple effective roles in complex projects and large organizations. Currently responsible for over $115,000,000 in active, concurrent, construction contracts. Comfortable with diverse project size experience (up to $150,000,000).
Innovative and creative track record by spearheading the creation and implementation of new processes and initiatives some of which include: creation new capital renewal project evaluation and implementation processes and reporting tool; selection and implementation of online collaborative project management system; development of next generation interchangeable prototype designs; integration of cost effective Green design initiatives; standardization of acceptable value engineering evaluation and implementation; creation of innovative GMP incentive packages that generated additional project savings; and initiated the use of thermal storage mechanical system to load shed peak demand electrical usage.
Accomplished in directing and maintaining one of the states most cost effective new construction programs in the educational facilities management environment, with the completion of approximately 17,000 new student stations and 11 new schools.
Highly responsible individual that cares about the quality of the completed product, and is balanced with a high degree of common sense, people management and team leadership skills.
A high-energy, process-oriented, problem-solver with a professional management style that enjoys the challenges of forecasting, planning, projecting, budgeting, designing and construction.
Good communicator that is also fluent in Spanish.
School District of Osceola County - Osceola, Florida 2005 to Current
Director of Design & Construction
District Wide Osceola County.
Responsibility: Work closely with District executives, and Board Members, in the development of District and Facilities Department goals, including the responsibility for directing and managing the planning, budgeting, organizing and delivery of new development/construction (+$300 Million over 5 years) and yearly capital renewal/renovation activities (+/-$15 Million per year). Initiate new and maintain existing policy and procedures related to: owner representation, planning; site selection; scheduling; production; quality control; A/E and CM selection; bidding; project management, and construction administration. Hiring and leading a staff of 12 including multiple project managers, clerical, and bookkeeping staff. Key responsibility to negotiate and initiate design & construction contracts on multiple million-dollar projects; and lead project managers, contractor and design professional teams in the execution of approved designs and construction, while maintaining budgets. Interface and coordinate with the Districts Maintenance Department to complete a full team approach to the delivery and operational maintenance of real estate assets in the Districts property portfolio (over 7 million square feet on over 45 campuses). Prepare and present reports and agenda item preparation for School Board approval.
St. Joe Towns & Resorts - Celebration, Florida 2003 to 2005
Director of Construction
Artisan Park, Celebration New Master Planned Community.
Responsibility: Worked closely with executive management in the development of production goals and responsible for directing and managing the planning and organizing of all construction operations within a high-end, high volume, master planned residential community (range $300,000 to $900,000 single and multi-family). Maintained policy and procedures relating to scheduling, production, quality control, construction administration and safety; employed and managed a staff of 16 including multiple superintendents and clerical staff; managed subcontractors and design professionals in performance and in maintaining budgets in conjunction with Purchasing Departments overall goals. Interfaced with sales department and warranty to complete a full team approach.
ACI, Inc. - Orlando, Florida 2001 to 2002
Development Manager
Re-Development of Downtown Orlando US Postal Service - Cost: $6 Million
Responsibility: Architects Project Manager responsible as Team Leader for: integrating and coordinating the budgeting of a Pre-Construction Manager during the design process; charged with overall management of the document preparation process; the interfacing with city officials in obtaining permits; and the construction administration, as Owners Representative.
Diocese of Orlando Chancery Offices - Cost: $4.5 Million
Responsibility: Architects Project Manager responsible as Team Leader for: the programming and space layout of a highly complex and diverse organizational structure that had never been integrated into one location; integrating and coordinating the budgeting of a Pre-Construction Manager during the design process; overall management of the document preparation process; the interfacing with city officials in the complex planning approval process and obtaining permits; and the construction administration, as owners representative.
Seminole County Courthouse - Cost: $50 Million
Responsibility: Design Architects Project Manager responsible for: the managing and scheduling of the programming and design development of a highly complex and specific governmental function; interfaced with a Production Architect, a Pre-Construction Manager, and with multiple county departments as part of a Design/Construction Team responsible for delivering a complex courthouse design within the countys budget.
ARC Development Group, Inc. - Orlando, Florida 1999 to 2001
Owner and President
Responsibility: Entrepreneur/Business Owner responsible for corporate strategic planning & administration; managing of the marketing functions of the organization; Client Relations; estimating & bidding of projects; contracting; designing; permitting; project management and field supervision of all projects. Overall management of Owner/Builder functions and Profit & Loss.
- Lake Cawood Estates (The Gould Residence - $450,000; The Gibbons Residence - $450,000); Speculative Homes ($480,000 to $600,000)
- Estates at Windermere (The Fusan Residence - $350,000)
- Harbor Isle (The Dezil Residence - $900,000)
- National Safety Council Headquarters (Tenant Improvement for Lincoln Property Company - $130,000)
ZOM Development, Inc. - Orlando, Florida 1998 to 1999
Development Manager
Arbors & Hamptons at Oakmonte - Cost: $45 Million
Responsibility: Owner Agent/Developer team leader responsible for managing consultants and contractors in the development and construction of a 42 building, luxury multi-family complex containing 452 units and a 12,000 sq.ft. clubhouse spread over a 50-acre site. The scope included managing contract document preparation, budgeting, contractor selection negotiations, and coordination for all aspects of the project including: architecture, interior design & FF&E, project graphics & signage, landscape & hardscape, guest recreational feature areas, construction management, and permitting approval process.
The Waverly at Lake Eola - Cost: $45 Million
Responsibility: Owner Agent/Developer team leader responsible for managing consultants and contractors in the development of all aspects of architectural design, interior design, graphics, scheduling, budgeting, land entitlements, permitting, and contractor negotiations for a 25 level, 230 unit luxury high rise rental apartment building in downtown Orlando.
Greater Orlando Aviation Authority - Orlando, Florida 1997 to 1998
Manager of Building Trades
Division Manager within the Facilities Department of the Aviation Authority, responsible for planning, budgeting, scheduling, and supervision of four key construction maintenance divisions of the Facilities Department: Carpentry, Roofing, Painting, and Plumbing. Accountable for the supervision of a staff of 24 tradesman, 3 Superintendents, and outside contractors and consultants performing services for the Authority, on behalf of the Facilities Department.
T&G Constructors, Inc. - Orlando, Florida 1996 to 1997
Project Manager
Turtle Creek Subdivision - Cost: $550,000 to $700,000 (The Beauclaire II, La Bellucia, and The Montego del Sol)
Responsibility: Owner/Builder responsible for all aspects of the design and construction of several custom homes. Scope included: design development, permitting, field supervision, subcontractor negotiations and buyout, budgeting, forecasting, Profit & Loss, scheduling, marketing, sales, and buyer negotiations.
Silver Oaks Subdivision - Cost: $99,000 to $150,000 (price range of production homes)
Responsibility: Owner/Builder responsible for all aspects of the design and construction of several production homes. Was responsible for the implementation of new procedures and systems for the operation of sales, project management, and construction for the entire subdivision buildout. Scope included: budgeting, forecasting, Profit & Loss, marketing strategies, subcontractor negotiations and buyout, and buyer negotiations.
Disney Development Company - Orlando, Florida 1994 to 1996
Project Coordinator
Disneys Coronado Springs Resort & Convention Center - Cost: $150 Million
Responsibility: Owner agent/developer team member responsible for managing consultants and contractors in the planning, design development and construction of 14 guest room buildings containing 2000 rooms. Scope included managing contract document preparation, budgeting, and contractor coordination for: shell architecture, interior design & FF&E, project graphics & signage design & development, landscape & hardscape design & development and guest recreational feature areas.
Celebration Teaching Academy - Cost: $2 Million
Responsibility: Owner agent/developer team member responsible for managing consultants and contractors in the planning and design development of all aspects of architectural design, interior design, graphics, scheduling, budgeting, permit tracking management, and contractor negotiations.
Celebration School - Cost: $16 Million
Responsibility: Third party developer team member responsible for managing consultants in the planning, design development and integration of experimental educational concepts into the architectural design, interior design, and graphics. Interface with the Construction Department of Osceola County Public School System who was the Owner and a multi-organizational team of educators responsible for the educational programming of the project.
Celebration Lakeside Park - Cost: $3 Million
Responsibility: Owner agent/developer team member responsible for managing consultants in the development of all aspects of architectural design, siting, permit tracking and management, graphics, scheduling, and budgeting.
JDC (America) Corporation - Miami, Florida 1989 to 1994
Project Manager
Del Cielo Condominiums Los Angeles, Ca. - Price: $2.5 Million
Responsibility: Developer responsible for managing multiple contracts budgeting, forecasting, buyer/seller negotiations, property management operations and held Homeowner Association position.
Hampton Inn - Overland Park, Ks; Orlando, Fl; Syracuse, NY; Willow Grove, Penn; Charleston, SC - Price: $2.5 Million to $4 Million
Responsibility: Lenders inspector, verifying payment requisitions both hard and soft costs.
World Trade Center offices - Miami, Florida - Price: $50,000 - $200,000 (range of projects)
Responsibility: Owner agent/lessee representative managing several tenant improvement build-outs from initial lessee space planning, contract document preparation, and through construction completion within a Class A office building.
The Hogan Group - Miami, Florida 1988 to 1989
Assistant Construction Manager
5200 Waterford - Miami, Florida - Price: $20 Million
Responsibility: On site, owners representative assisting in the managing of consultants and general contractor in the construction of a 265,000 square foot Class A office building.
EDUCATION, LICENSES, ORGANIZATIONS
- Bachelor of Architecture - University of Miami, Miami, Florida, 1987
- Graduate studies in Construction Management - Florida International University, Miami, Florida, 1988 through 1990
State of Florida licensed General Contractor, CGC059614
- State of Florida licensed Architect, AR0016956
- Certified SREF Advanced Course
- USGBC LEED Green Associate Course (in process of attaining LEED accreditation)
- Computer proficient in: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Powerpoint, and FirstClass
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
A list of reference contacts that are professional, personal and past employment supervisors can be supplied upon request.
