Senior Development Manager

• Oct 2022 - Present

Senior Development Manager

• Jan 2020 - Oct 2022

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, I manage projects from municipal approvals through construction to occupancy. Support on Site Acquisitions, Due Diligence and Act as the Owner’s rep. throughout the project lifecycle.o Manage the selection and hiring process for the project consultant team.o Manage the full cycle of Development from municipal approvals (Rezoning to BP), construction, occupancy and closing.o Liaise closely with Construction, Marketing, Finance, Property Management, Cape Executive to create and maintain project schedules, proforma, budgets, risk management and track action items.o Manage projects using Integrated Project Delivery(IPD) to provide the most efficient and cost effective way to:- Speed up project delivery – Time savings- Financial alignment of design and construction- Avoid surprise costs or unexpected delays - accurate cost estimates & value engineering;- Shared accountability with all team members, including contracts and subcontracts- manage & review drawing sets with construction team and sub-consultants as appropriate;o Manage process to secure approvals and other regulatory permits from various Authorities Having Jurisdiction:- Ministry of Environment- CMHC: Liaised closely with Finance and Accounting teams to apply for & secure commitment for $100M total of RCFI funding- Ministry of Transportation & City Rapid Transit Office: Negotiated for approvals to proceed with Development & Construction of 2 sites in the Broadway Subway Project Area.- City of Vancouver: Managed consultants to produce reports/drawings needed for Rezoning, DP, BP submissions and Prior-To Responseso Manage & participate in engagement of city staff; neighbors and community stakeholders; and lenders - Negotiate, various legal agreements with neighbors, lenders and City Officials including Housing Agreements, Crane Swing/Underpinning/Shoring Agreements, ROW & Easements, HPO Covenants, Covenant Discharges, Subdivisions, Lot Consolidations

Lead Design Drafter for North America

• Jan 2019 - Jan 2020

o Recruit, Interview, Hire, and Train new Designers.o Coach and direct the team members to achieve proper performance. o Design and draft radiant floor layouts using Autodesk AutoCAD.o Help develop and implement the use of Salesforce for the Project business. o Ensure all internal drawings completed for production and all external installations adhere to corporate drafting standards. o Work with contractors, homeowners, and internal sales managers to design the perfect floor solution. o Keeping up with a sophisticated product line of custom mats, standard mats, cable kits and mesh systems.o Establish and maintain systems, processes and procedures to meet efficient deadlines.o Consistently exceeding customer expectations, and ensuring situations are resolved appropriately. o Support all Sales opportunities by facilitating accurate quoting and designo Lead and assist team in the resolution of inter-office issueso Oversee the use of AutoCAD, Bluebeam and other programs including optimizing usage and managing system upgrades.o Provide product knowledge and technical expertise to nVent`s customers.o Uphold internal development and continuous process improvement.

Senior Design Drafter for North America

• Jul 2017 - Jan 2019

o Designed and drafted heating systems layouts using Autodesk AutoCAD.o Created hundreds of production drawings to scale from client drawings, photos, sketches and site dimensions given on the phone.o Calculated proper measurements to ensure designs were mathematically sound.o Confirmed and verified that designs met desired customer specifications (i.e.: changing thermostat locations). o Provided on-contact trouble-shooting for users during their site measures.o Administered technical expertise to users such as recommending products to best cover strange layouts.o Provided estimations and B.O.M.’s for projects consisting of, construction specifications, and material estimates.o Supported Sales, Customer Care and Operations by generating designs and quotations swiftly and accurately.o Followed procedures and met deadlines to required performance standards.o Trained other drafters.

Kitchen & Bath Associate

• Jan 2017 - Jun 2017

o Guided customers through installation and assembly protocols for kitchen and bathrooms.o Listened to questions and recommended the most appropriate product options.o Maintained thorough knowledge of product offerings and promotions to provide the best customer service. o Guided customers through installation and assembly protocols for kitchen and bathrooms.o Listened to questions and recommended the most appropriate product options.o Maintained thorough knowledge of product offerings and promotions to provide the best customer service.

Freelance AutoCad Drafter

• Mar 2001 - Aug 2016

Performed drafting for architectural and engineering offices, using AutoCad 2D Performed drafting for architectural and engineering offices, using AutoCad 2D

Senior Development Coordinator

• Apr 2011 - Nov 2015

Senior Development Manager

• Apr 2008 - Apr 2011

o Developed 44 Real Estate Projects with an estimated revenue of over $740 Million- 12 Commercial Developments- 29 Residential High-Rises- 3 Shopping Mallso Hired and managed consultants/ Stakeholders through their operations (such as engineering, planning, design, sales, environmental and legal services).o Coordinated project timelines including milestones, turn over and occupancy dates.o Reviewed shop drawings, RFI’s and other construction related documents. o Prepared municipal permit packages by coordinating the required drawings and information.o Worked directly with consulting team of architects and engineers to achieve defined goals of space planning and architectural design.o Reviewed development proformas, project budgeting and execution of various legal agreements.o Implemented over 30 Presentation Centers and model rooms, including complete design concept packages, floor plans, reflected ceiling plans, interior elevations, custom millwork, budgeting, BOM, staging model rooms, approvals and municipal permits. o Ensured all projects were completed on schedule.o Designed, developed and managed the construction of a new 19,913sq² company headquarters - finishing in 9 weeks.o Mentored junior team members by supporting them in their own professional development.o Collaborated with other departments to ensure the project remained accurate and in budget.o Worked closely with in-house Construction, Finance, Property Management and Marketing teams to optimize design and pursue innovation.

Senior Architect

• Nov 2007 - Apr 2008

o Coordinated the development, budgeting and implementation of residential projects.o Led a team of six 6 architects and interns.o Designed residential concept packages (including floor plans, finish plans, reflective ceiling plans, interior elevation changes and custom millwork).o Developed design solutions to exceed client’s needs and wants, offering options that were practical, sustainable, and delivered total satisfaction.o Followed the purchase of interior design furnishings ensuring on-time delivery.o Supervised builders and contractors at the work sites.o Participated in interior design projects, layout proposals, client meetings, selection of furniture, while monitoring purchases.o Communicated with clients at all project phases, providing excellent customer service.

Junior Architect

• May 2007 - Nov 2007

o Designed both residential and commercial projects.o Worked on design concept packages for residential projects, including floor plans, finish plans, reflected ceiling plans, interior elevations, custom millwork.o Supervised work sites and interacted with builders and contractors.o Participated in client “approval” meetings for phases of their projects (such as furniture selection).o Managed furniture budgets, purchases, deliveries and final staging. o Designed both residential and commercial projects.o Worked on design concept packages for residential projects, including floor plans, finish plans, reflected ceiling plans, interior elevations, custom millwork.o Supervised work sites and interacted with builders and contractors.o Participated in client “approval” meetings for phases of their projects (such as furniture selection).o Managed furniture budgets, purchases, deliveries and final staging.

Architect

• May 2007 - Nov 2007

o Worked on design concept packages for residential projects including floor plans, finish plans, reflected ceiling plans, interior elevations, custom millwork.o Offered solutions and feasible alternatives to exceed each client’s needs.o Supervised work sites and interacted with builders and contractors.o Participated in layout proposals, client meetings, selection of furnishings, while monitoring the budget(s).o Communicated with clients at all project phases, providing excellent customer service.