Career Summary

Experienced and Dynamic Vice President/Project Executive with superb credentials and recorded professional achievements. A high-energy team leader with a strong professional education and a broad range of involvement, that continually challenges team members to push personal limitations to accomplish beyond expectations. Always seeking the channels to achieve excellence in production and product alike. Enjoying success through pro-action rather than reaction.

Professional Experience

10/07-Present Sleepy Hudson, LLC/Leeds United Construction New York, NY

Vice President/Project Executive hired by a boutique New York City Real Estate Builder/Developer specializing in High End Residential Condominiums to assume full Project responsibility during the Pre-Construction phase. Worked closely with the Design team to re-evaluate the Construction Documentation delivery sequence and encouraged them to increase the level of detail, which facilitated coordination among the disciplines.

Charged immediately upon arrival to reorganize Construction Management leadership: re-bid and/or renegotiated all Trade Contracts. Working with both the Design team and the Production team, brought down Construction costs to the predetermined budget provided by the Ownership. Challenging work site logistics require constant coordination, internally and with ongoing construction on adjacent properties.

Pro-actively maintain a position of good standing with New York City Department of Buildings, a major consideration with the hostile environment caused by the recent brash of safety related incidents. Continue to work with the Ownership as they navigate the challenges of completing a Residential Project in a less than accommodating marketplace.


5 Franklin Place 371 Broadway, Tribeca, New York, NY - 55 Unit/22 Story
- Project Executive - Ultra High-End Residential Development in Tribeca - Pricing - $1750-$2200 Per Square Foot. Designed by UNStudio, Amsterdam, Netherlands. Construction Specifications Foundation: 5 Matt Slab on Grade, Superstructure: Cast in Place Reinforced Concrete, Envelope: Unitized Curtainwall w/ detailed Architectural features, Mechanical: Boiler/Tower (Common Area); Heat Pump (Residential Units), Interiors: All Custom Millwork and Custom Finishes by B&B Italia. Project Budget in excess of $100MM. Website: www.fivefranklinplace.com




3/06-10/07 K. Hovnanian Homes, LLCRed Bank, NJ

Senior Community Construction Manager/Owners Representative recruited into the newly formed High Density Division of Fortune 500 Residential Community Developer, because of my previous experience in Mid/High Rise Construction.

Responsible to provide full Project Management throughout complete development process. Manage Architects, Engineers and Construction Managers, with full Profit and Loss accountability. Initially hired to provide leadership for the development of a single site, quickly given responsibility of developing additional site.

Supplementary to production responsibilities: selected to manage overall logistics for the construction of the densely planned Port Imperial community with over 1200 units, and served as liaison between entire community and governing municipality.

The Lofts at Riverwalk Port Imperial / West New York, NJ
268 Unit/10 Story Senior Construction Manager for a High End Condominium Development on the bank of the Hudson River. Construction Specifications Foundation: Structural Slab on Steel Piles (avg. depth over 100), Superstructure: Cast in Place Reinforced Concrete, Envelope: Panelized Barrier System. Project Budget in excess of $200 MM

Four Seasons at Imperial Walk Port Imperial / West New York, NJ
300 Unit/11 Story Senior Construction Manager for an age restrictive, High End Condominium Development on the Bank of the Hudson River.
Construction Specifications Foundation: Structural Slab on Steel Piles (avg. depth over 100), Superstructure: Cast in Place Reinforced Concrete, Envelope: Panelized Barrier System. Project Budget in excess of $210 MM

The Views at Hudson Pointe / North Bergen, NJ Senior Construction Manager, Land Development Concrete Boardwalk (along Hudson River), Outdoor Pool w/ Deck & Landscaping Land Development Scope of a 160 Unit High End Condominium on the bank of the Hudson River. Construction Specifications Foundation: Structural Slab on Steel Piles (avg. depth over 110), Topping: Stamped Pigmented Concrete w/ Brick Inlay. Project Budget: $3MM.


4/04-3/06CGI/MG Group of Companies, Inc. Colts Neck, NJ

Senior Project for a mid-sized New Jersey custom and semi-custom residential community developer that was outgrowing their production management structure. Recruited and hired from a commercial background to help the production team to make the transition to a more complete management structure that met the needs of the growing firm. Reported directly to managing partnership.

Responsible for the management of the day-to-day operations of a staff of eleven employees, including: the General Superintendent, six Site Superintendents, the Warranty Manager and three Pre-Title/Warranty Employees.

Profit and Loss accountability for the ten residential communities under development: 165 homes ranging in sale price from $800K to $2.5MM.

10/00 4/04USI Real Estate Services (Johnson Controls) New York, NY

Director, Design & Construction Services in international firm providing the full-service RE needs of primarily Fortune 500 companies. Responsibilities expanded beyond previous exclusively design and construction experience including: lease negotiation, procurement and relocation coordination.

Tasked with the management of the USI Project Managers, Consultants and Vendors through the real estate service projects.

Provided an opportunity to manage individuals outside of design and construction fields. The experience has proven invaluable as title and levels of responsibilities increased.

SFX/Clear Channel World Headquarters / Times Square, NYC
200,000 s.f. Full Core and Shell/Interior Renovation including Structural Rehabilitation of 30 Story Building in Times Square Manhattan.

Henry Schein Cooperate Headquarters / Melville, L.I., NY
50,000 s.f. Responsible to provide; Program, Budget and Pre-Construction of a 10 Million Dollar, ground up Cooperate Headquarters expansion, including Parking Garage.

FDNY- Five Borough Central Office Renovation - NYC
Tenant Representative for Full Renovation of the 5 Central Dispatch Centers, each located in a separate borough.

Quick & Reilly/Fleet Bank Retail Build-Outs / Various Locations in Eastern US
Tenant Representative for Fit-Out for Quick & Reilly retail locations.

8/99 9/00 Bovis Lend Lease New York, NY

Project Manager for an International Construction Management Corporation. Responsibilities include Interior and Exterior Curtain Wall System, Managed selected high profile items of the construction urban hotel/mixed used property.

Embassy Suites Hotel / Battery Park City New York City, NY
400+ Key Corporate Hotel located in New Yorks Financial District. Mixed Use venues include multiplex theater, health club, diversified menu restaurants and retail. Construction Specifications Foundation: Structural Slab on Piles, Superstructure: Steel with Steel Decking and lightweight concrete, Envelope: Panelized, Non-barrier System.

6/97 8/99Talon Group, Inc. Stamford, CT

Senior Project Manger recruited by former Client while practicing architecture to lead the Project Management of the entire portfolio of an international Hotel and Resort Developer. Provided Owners Representation in the management of day-to-day operations on four different, remotely located, project sites.

Exposed to several different markets along the eastern seaboard and the Caribbean. 80% of my time was on site at each of four projects sites, which requiring extensive travel. On all projects collectively, managed four General Contractors, two Architects and six additional consultant disciplines.

Responsibilities included complete Project Management from project conception to occupancy, hard and soft costs with profit and loss accountability. Additional to production, tasked to research new projects for development and process due diligence for financing. Utilized architectural background to ensure design and construction quality control. Total Projects Cost was in excess of 100 million. Also, proved an opportunity for a first real experience in full Project Management, team leadership, and a career milestone.

Inn at Palmas del Mar & Villas / Humacao, Puerto Rico
110 key Five Star Resort and Spa. Responsible to Project Manage the renovation and expansion of an existing boutique hotel. Project Manage the Design and Construction 57 Unit out of ground luxury Condominium expansion.

Wyndham Garden Miami Beach / Miami Beach, FL
Complete Rehab/Renovation of an existing, 108 key beachfront hotel on Collins Avenue in Miami Beach.

Wyndham Palmas del Mar & Las Palmas Doradas / Humacao, Puerto Rico
Project Mange the design and construction of the renovation and expansion of an existing full service 102 key hotel with 5000SF Retail out of ground addition. Include full Site Re-Development. Project Manage the Design and Construction 60 Unit out of ground Condominium expansion.

1199 Vermont Ave / Marriott Residence Inn / Washington, DC
Project Manage the Design and Construction for the Conversion of an existing 12 Story Office Building to a 201Room Extended Stay located in Urban Washington DC. Included Infrastructure Demolition and Rehabilitation.

12/94 6/97Gensler Architects Washington, DC

Project Manager/Project Architect/Construction Architect in an international architectural firm with a client intensive practice. Hired initially as a Staff Architect, seized opportunities as given to ascend to positions of greater responsibility, eventually becoming a Project Manager.

Day to day responsibilities included: coordination of project team in documentation of schematic, design development, and contract phases of project documentation. Construction phase responsibilities include: working closely with Client, General Contractor, and Superintendent to guarantee that construction is executed according to contract documentation. In addition, work with Client post occupancy to insure satisfaction and repeat business. Through business development brought new clients into firm.

Cleary, Gottlieb, Steen & Hamilton / Law Offices / Washington, DC / 99,000 s.f.
Project Architect/Manager, Construction Architect

Koll Real Estate / 1030 15th Street, Washington, DC -Building Renovatio/170,000s.f. Project Manager, Construction Architect

Riggs National Bank / Technology Center - College Park, MD / 140,000 s.f - Project Architect/Construction Architect

AT&T / Government Markets - Washington, DC / 125,000 s.f.
Project Architect, Construction Architect

6/94 12/94William Doggett Architects Bethesda, MD
Project Architect in small regional architectural firm.

9/93 4/94The Odle Mcguire & Schook Corporation Indianapolis, IN
Staff Architect in a 100+ full service A/E firm

5/93 9/93Ratio Architects INC. Indianapolis, IN
Graduate Architect in a 30-person full-service architecture firm.

2/89 5/90Eaton and Lauth Real Estate Companies Indianapolis, IN Broker Assistant / Project Analyst for commercial real estate developer.

Education

06-PresentRutgers Business School - Rutgers University Newark, NJ
MBA Program Anticipated Completion Spring 2011

90-93Tulane School of Architecture - Tulane University New Orleans, LA
Awarded Masters of Architecture, MARCH I, May 1993
Commendation on Thesis design, Thesis published in T.S.A. Review

84-88DePauw University Greencastle, IN
Awarded Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature, May 1988
Elected by DePauw faculty and students to lead Construction and Medical Missions to both Guatemala (1986) and Philippines (1987).