PETER B. COZENS
OBJECTIVE_______________________________________________________________
A senior development position with a regional, diversified development company. Primary emphasis on residential and mixed use development.
RELATED EXPERIENCE______________________________________________
Regional Vice President, Forest City Land GroupCharlotte, NC2005-2008
Returned this division to profitability in 18 months after four years of losses
Responsible for all development activities in the southeast region as leader of a team of eleven professionals
Full P & L responsibilities for this business office, reporting directly to the Division President in Cleveland, OH
Instituted sweeping changes in local organization and personnel
Increased lots under control from 975 to 7,657 in three years.
Expanded market reach outside of the Charlotte metro area to include Raleigh NC, the Pinehurst NC region, Wilmington NC and Charleston SC.
Developed extensive list of industry connections including brokers, homebuilders, regional development companies and consultants.
Development Manager, Wood PartnersCharlotte, NC1999-2005
Responsible for all elements of multi-family development in major market areas
oDue diligence and pro forma budgeting
oEntitlements and municipal relations
oProject design management and permitting (horizontal and vertical)
oProject costing and competitive bidding
oOngoing management of cost, schedule and quality
oProject close-out and turnover
Acted as leader in company expansion into Virginia markets
Successfully managed projects located in Charlotte NC, Raleigh NC, Virginia Beach VA, Charlottesville VA, Manassas VA and the greater Washington DC area
Project Manager, The Boulevard CompanyCharlotte, NC1996-1999
Managed the design, permitting and production of in-fill condominium projects in Charlotte, NC.
Overall responsibility for cost, quality and schedule.
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS______________________________________________
Urban Land Institute
REBIC
Charlotte Homebuilders Association
Raleigh Homebuilders Association
SKILLS___________________________________________________________________
Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Publisher, PowerPoint
EDUCATION_______________________________________________________________
University of Connecticut at StorrsChemistry1973-1976
REFERENCES______________________________________________________________
Available upon request
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