Raymond R. Parker
2101 Los Rios Blvd, Plano, TX 75074
972-578-2855



Skills Summary:

Senior Manager with extensive experience in site development and construction management. Skilled in managing all aspects of the development and construction process including securing federal, state, and local regulatory approvals, design development and construction administration. Excellent background in site development, design, construction, scheduling, and budgeting. Experienced in developing and implementing regional and nationwide development and construction programs for major retail organizations.


Employment:


Construction Manager
Endeavor Real Estate Group
Dallas, TXAugust 2007 Present

Responsible for the management of large scale retail developments. Specifically power centers anchored by national retailers. Responsible for multiple projects from concept budgeting and preparation of project
pro-formas.
Solicit proposals from design professionals, compare and make recommendations to company principles.
Oversee and manage the project approval process from a national to local perspective for environmental, zoning and construction permits.
Ensure national retailer standards are met in all aspects of design and construction of projects.
Establish and maintain project schedules that involve all aspects of project scope from off-site public improvements, pad delivery, building construction and final turnover.

Vice President of ConstructionOctober 2004-August 2007
Food Concepts International, Inc.
Lubbock, TX

Set up the infrastructure for the construction department in order to manage the nationwide expansion of a restaurant roll out.
Developed and instituted new construction forms and procedures, from contract documents to financial status.
Managed the selection process for a new design team and the development of a new national proto-type that reduced building costs by 20%.
Managed the development and construction process from initial due diligence through final approvals. Worked with developers and landlords to insure compliance with applicable regulations and restrictions on integrated and stand alone sites.
Instituted a new Owner Furnished Program that leveraged costs through multi unit purchases and value engineered specifications.
Responsible for all aspects of new unit construction.



Senior Construction Project ManagerMarch 1999-September 2004
The Home Depot
Dallas, TX

Managed construction and site development for over fifty (50) new Home Depot locations throughout the Southwest Region. Responsible for multiple projects from initial budgeting, site design, selection and management of design team, through the construction process.
Responsible for the site approval process from obtaining all federal, state and local approvals for construction to securing local governmental financial assistance for large scale development projects.
Participated in the development and implementation of a remodel program for existing stores, which enhanced store operations, stock organization, and overall appearance.
Managed all special projects as well as being the disaster relief coordinator for the Southwest Division. Was a member of the team that developed a national disaster relief program including implementation for Home Depot after the events of 9/11/01.
Handled environmental regulatory requirements for sites with contamination, EPA government compliance as well as NPDES compliance and certification.
Chosen as one of the fifty outstanding associates for all of Home Depot in 2004. The only associate from the construction department so honored.


Project ManagerAugust 1996-February 1999
Rawlings Construction
Dallas, TX

Managed retail construction projects. Responsible for bidding, negotiating and supervising multiple projects.
Responsible for starting a big box retail division which brought in over twenty million dollars in business in just over two years. Clients included Foleys Department Stores and Lord & Taylor Department Stores.

Field Project ManagerMarch 1989-July 1996
The May Department Store Company
St. Louis, MO

Provided field project management for new, expansion and remodel projects of high end department stores in Texas, Colorado and California.
Specialized in expansion and remodel projects where all work had to be coordinated with on going store operations. Managed multiple contractors on each site from primary general contractor to all specialty finish contractors.
Managed special environmental projects that required full asbestos abatement containment in open stores. Was a certified asbestos supervisor/manager.

Education:

B.S. in Construction Management
University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL