Byron K. Johnson
16995 Kings Highway
Montross, VA 22520
804-246-6716 or 571-839-3124
Email: byron19joh[at]yahoo.com

OBJECTIVE:To become affiliated with an organization where my skills, abilities, experience and talents will be an asset and lead to other professional opportunities with the organization.

SUMMARY of QUALIFICATIONS:

Goal-oriented professional.
Skilled in operational management and adept in customer service processes and procedures.
Superior management skills with experience in formulating innovative solutions to complex problems.
Excellent communication skills, energetic and self-motivated and loyal team player.

WORK HISTORY:

Current
Senior Construction/Real Estate Manager of the Northeast/Midwest/Central/Southeast Regions, SAIC
Responsible for the success and oversight of all aspects (operational, engineering, and financial) of SAIC's construction and project management program for the National Capitol Region, which includes 32 states and all international locations except Canada.
Responsible for promoting and fostering relationships while serving as liaison between SAIC's Business Unit customers and Corporate Real Estate, Finance, and Procurement.
Maintain interface with customers, ensuring total compliance with corporate guidelines and policies and reaching all performance specifications, including quantitative cost savings and qualitative customer service specifications.
Oversees all construction management services as required by Business Units and CRE within my assigned regions.
Conduct quarterly performance reviews with Business Unit customers and corporate accounting
Set operational, engineering, and financial goals for the department and develop capital and expense budgets as required.
Supervise all HR issues related to the direct staff and provide staffing development recommendations.
Currently manages a in-house staff of 3 Project Managers, 1 CADD Operator, 1 Project Administrator, and 5 Variable Resources (Project Managers)
Participate in appropriate professional and community organizations.
Responsible for development of new sites to include renovations, reconfigurations, data centers, and base build.
Responsible for developing processes and procedures for CRE Corporate Construction/Real Estate.
Oversee the implementation of National Contracts (BOAS) with Architectural, Engineering, General Contractors, and Vendors.
Responsible for writing scopes of work, review bid documents, negotiating, and award of contracts.

December 2006 February 2008

Senior Director of Construction Services, Apartment Investment and Management Corporation
Acted as Owners Construction Project Manager on Redevelopment and Capital Improvement projects.
Supported project planning efforts to develop project scopes, estimates, schedules and solicits competitive bids from qualified contractors.
Managed all construction activities following project approvals and coordinates work with Property Management Team to include phasing, staging and site logistics.
Coordinated all construction activities, reviews and approves payment applications.
Coordinated permitting requirements.
Inspected and signed off on the work.
Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures.
Ensured that properties under redevelopment are kept clean and orderly with minimal disruption to the residents.
Maintained budget and schedule compliance throughout the project.
Completed various standardized monthly reports.
Coordinated activities of designers and consultants as necessary.
Performed final inspections and prepares punch lists, closed out the project.
Maintained electronic and hard copy project files.
Other duties as assigned by the Vice President of Construction Services.



February 2004 December 2006

Construction Manager, Equity Residential
Performed duties normally associated with the supervison of staff, including all aspects from hiring to termination. Establisheed clear directions and set Pay for Performance stretch objectives/goals for team. Supported and monitors employee growth through training and performance evaluations. In addition, the Construction Manager was responsible for the properties maintenance staff.
Initiated renovation schedules and structures the construction process for each project. Resolved all construction related issues to ensure timely completion of project. Monitored capital improvements and scheduling.
Monitored the implementation of the project construction budget and operating plans, through oversight of revenue and expenses. Prepared monthly operating reports under Project Manager's supervision, which track investment performance.
Worked with marketing team to select interior finishes and upgrades, model locations, proofs all marketing material and determines capital upgrades. Ensured construction and product quality is in compliance with applicable building and community codes and company standards.
Established and updated weekly reports which include asset information and outlines short term strategic objectives.
Reviewed the manager's monthly Overview Report that summarizes the critical apects of each property: capital programs, marketing, leasing, personnel, delinquencies, unplanned expenses and miscellaneous issues; takes appropriate action to correct issues as needed.
Obtained interior renovation proposals and works with Regional Construction Manager to prepare MAAM.
Worked with Regional Contract Manager to prepare contract documents, change orders and ammendments as needed.

2002-2004

Senior Projects and Business Manager, ERG & Co.
Administered a staff of 25 which included supervisors and contractors in the restoration of a major apartment facilityfrom apartments to condominiums. This was done under stringent timeframes and precise remodeling criteria. These facilities comprised about 416 units that were converted. In addition, renovated existing housing units, preparing them for sale and/or leasing.
Developed and implemented budgets; procured contract and services.
Coordinated all activities in the process with contractors/vendors, superintendents of each facility, and sales staff as timing was of the essence. Each phase of the project had to be on target so that all of the pieces fell into place.
Managed and coordinated the demolition of each unit and the removal of all debris, the re-modeling of each unit and the inspection/quality assurance of completed work.
Prepared contract proposals and negotiated with potential clients on various aspects of the work; secured contractual services of vendors to work for the company via the bidding process.