RESUME OF:

DAVID LOWREY

Profile:
Over 30 years experience in the construction & development industry;
Strong organizational and leadership skills;
Ability to direct, plan and coordinate complex projects from initial concept to fully operational status;
Goal orientated individual with strong leadership abilities;
Take responsibility for the project, direct and oversee operational policies and objectives to ensure that overall project plan is maintained;
Organized, highly motivated and detail-orientated problem solver;
Ability to lead and direct development, project, project teams, work in unison with, and motivate staff, other departments, designers, contractors, etc. and monitor and appraise performance(s);
Ability to communicate, collaborate and partner with others for the successful completion of the project;
Ability to develop and maintain relationships with other members of the development/project team and ensure that high ethical standards are met and maintained;
Ability to lead the project team and provide a collaborative environment;
Analytical skills to develop budgets, schedules and resolve problems including ability to establish courses of action for self and team;
Work with Clients and Operators to ensure the finalized design meets, or exceeds, the projects goals and objectives;
Ability to serve as main liaison between client and all others;
Ensure that all documents, and construction, are in accordance with approved standards of quality, building code requirements and the requirements of regulating agencies;
Establish and manage a detailed project budget and schedule including having responsibility for delivering the project within budget and on schedule;
Ensure that all necessary controls and administration requirements are in place at all times, formulate, write and implement practices and procedures for various projects, procurement documentation, capital reports, change management procedures, cash flow projections, invoice control, contracts, etc. clearly identifying goals, tasks, and assignments to meet the projects objectives;
Comprehensive knowledge of construction related processes, including developing and maintaining funding requirements, project plans, schedules, budgets, permits, conduct project reviews, resolve issues and get input of team members to ensure that the documents are professionally and comprehensively planned, detailed and executed to the clients standards and requirements;
Lead construction effort with utility companies and local authorities;
Formulate construction strategies and plans;
Review, manage and monitor design documents for completeness; review and approval of bid packages, scopes of work and value engineering proposals; negotiate and manage all contracts/subcontracts and changes orders; review and approve all cost forecasts, invoices, payment applications, quality of workmanship, close out, and other pertinent documentation;
Oversight of construction including safety requirements, clean site, etc. to ensure project is completed successfully (i.e. safely, within scope, budget, schedule, quality, commissioning, start-up, turnover to client, and close-out);
Directed recruitment and retention of staff and supervisors;
Trained, supervised and evaluated staff;
Managed up to 80 direct employ staff and up to 100 specialist contractors to ensure they effectively deliver the project in accordance with the project requirements;
Liaison with others to ensure the most efficient of operations and the best utilization of available resources;
Problem recognition, including identifying issues prior to them becoming critical and taking appropriate actions to bring solutions to problems taking into consideration impacts of the solutions;
Ability to think outside the box;
Report status, successes, challenges and plans of action to client for resolution in a timely manner; and
Perform other related duties incidental to the work.

Education:
B. Sc. Construction Management, Nottingham Trent University (formerly Trent Polytechnic), Nottingham, England.

Experience:
Successfully completed major Hospitality projects; Hospitals; Educational Facilities; Restaurants; Roadwork incl. Utilities; Golf Courses; Office Complexes; University Buildings; Housing; Condo Developments; Office Fit-out & Water Parks;
Have been involved in some of the Worlds most prestigious projects Atlantis Hotels in Bahamas and Dubai; Kuala Lumpur City Center; World Financial Center in New York; Canary Wharf in London; The Palm, Dubai; University of Michigan; University of Washington; Walter C. McKenzie Health Sciences Center in Edmonton, Alberta, etc.;
Have been involved in complex projects Walter C McKenzie Health Sciences Center; Winnipeg Center for Disease Control; Hazardous Material Remediation; Tunnels; Auditorium; Aquarium; Power Plants; and Road Work;
Have worked in many areas of the world and as result gained valuable insight into the management of a project;
Worked with very onerous Clients and Designers, bringing in projects on budget and schedule;
Value of projects have ranged from $100,000 to $3 billion, each having its own complexities and requirements;
Managed more than 1 project at a time and in various areas of the world; and
Have managed in excess of $4 billion of construction throughout the world.


Employment [indicating some of projects & role:
The Related Group (of Florida) Construction/Development Manager on $1 billion Condo/Hotel Complex. Responsibility included design management; permitting; construction; budgeting; scheduling; procurement; quality; close-out.
Kerzner International Development/Construction Manager on over $2 billion of Hospitality projects, including marinas, golf course, retail, infrastructure works. Responsibility included design management; permitting; construction; budgeting; scheduling; procurement; quality; close-out.
Ellis Don Construction General Contractor, $1 billion per annum turnover. Worked on University Projects, Hospitals and Aquariums, etc. Responsibility included construction; scheduling; quality; closeout.
GMO (Gene McGovern Organization) Construction Manager, Worked at Kuala Lumpur City Centre. Responsibility included design management; budgeting; scheduling; procurement; quality; closeout.
Olympia & York Construction Manager, Worked at World Financial Center & Canary Wharf. Responsibility included design management; construction; budgeting; scheduling; procurement; quality; closeout.

Personal:
Married, 2 children
Hobbies include traveling, wine, hiking, and badminton.