Paul Mathewson III 11 Wilton Terrace, Verona, New Jersey 07044 (973) 857-8673 p_mathewson[at]yahoo.com
EXPERIENCE 2008-2010Alexander Wolf & Son New York, New York Project Manager Manage the construction of retail and industrial projects for a general contractor. Oversee the daily construction including maintaining the schedule, safety and labor. Significant projects include KB Toys, Game Stop, Radio Shack, Strawberry, Manhattan Mall Dental Office and Green-Wood Cemetery crematorium renovation. 2005-2008Tishman Speyer Properties, L.C. New York, New York Construction Coordinator Managed construction of various types of projects from corporate, retail and operational throughout Rockefeller Center. Significant projects included Tishman Speyer Corporate offices, New Yorks largest solar panel farm, and pre-build programs. Managed 20-35 construction projects at a time from bidding and negotiation thru close out Developed new LEED standards for pre-builds and new construction projects within Rockefeller Center Developed estimates of projects for potential new tenants Worked with the leasing department to develop, managed the execution of the work letter, and finalized the TI in accordance to the lease Reviewed drawings by architects and oversee construction projects to assure they abide by the rules and regulations of Rockefeller Center Managed the development of an assistant coordinator to a construction coordinator
2005-2005Commerce Bank Mount Laurel, New Jersey Construction Manager Renovations Oversaw a newly created renovations department, and supervise one construction manager and one construction coordinator, as well as 50 projects ranging from $5k to $2.5m per project. Modify existing Commerce construction process to be more efficient and effective Supervise projects from purchasing property thru planning, zoning and permitting
1999-2005Tiffany & Co. New York, New York 2003-2005Senior Project Manager of Planning and Construction Oversaw team of 4 project managers and 1 AutoCAD specialist in New York, while managing the design and construction of the 5th Avenue Flagship Store. Planned future projects and budgets to accommodate company expansion Assigned new projects and plan future work Monitored design, construction and budget issues on a day to day basis
1999-2003Project Manager of Corporate Real Estate ServicesNew York Oversaw new and renovations of corporate, retail and manufacturing facilities from design thru construction. Significant projects include the restack of 5th Avenue Flagship Store, Executive Floor, and Pelham Manufacturing Facility. Managed all phases of assigned capital construction projects in the northeast regionaverage 10-20 projects per year Created master budgets ranging from $500k to $12m per project Negotiated and value engineered aspects of the project to maintain the approved capital budget Supervised the construction by contractors and vendors to ensure compliance with construction documents, design, schedule, Tiffany & Co. standards, and code compliance
1998-1999KI Inc. New York, New York Project Manager/Space Planner Designed corporate and educational interiors. Served as liaison between clients and architectural firms Developed shop drawings of furniture for construction Managed estimating, manufacturing, delivery, and installation of furniture
1997-1998Skidmore, Owings, & Merrill, LLP New York, New York Technical Department Produced construction documents and managed the technical development of the roof, skylights and faade for Terminal 4 at JFK International Airport. Developed details including typical roof details, expansion joints, and cantilevered elements Coordinated the architectural drawings with the structural and mechanical engineers
1995-1997Office for Capital Programs at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Campus Planner Assistant Project Manager Prepared presentations and proposals for clients and investors including the Campus Master Plan, Campus Safety Task Force, Campus Directory, Willard Airport commercial development, and new campus lighting proposal. Involved in the planning and construction of the Chemical Life Science Laboratory Worked closely with the Campus Safety Task Force to improve pedestrian and vehicular safety on campus
EDUCATION 1994-1996University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Master of Architecture (Practice and Technology Option) and Master of Science in Civil Engineering (Construction Management)
1987-1991University of North Carolina at Charlotte Bachelor of Arts in Architecture
COMPUTER SKILLS AutoCAD Versions 10-2006 Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, Power Point and Outlook Expedition
CERTIFICATIONS OSHA -Site Safety Supported Scaffold User Certificate
INTERESTS Hiking, biking, scuba diving, photography, soccer and reading
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