Pelin Karakas

Vice President at CONAN CONSTRUCTION
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(386) 825-5501
Location
San Diego, California, United States, US
Languages
  • English -
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Credentials

  • Certified Hospital Contractor
    American Hospital Association
    Nov, 2020
    - Oct, 2024
  • DBIA
    Design-Build Institute of America
  • LEED AP BD+C
    USGBC - National Capital Region Chapter

Experience

    • United States
    • Construction
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Vice President
      • Jun 2019 - Present

      Oversees all the construction operations of the company with both private and public clients. Public Projects include but not limited to K-12 and Higher Ed Construction Projects with School Districts located in San Diego County including MiraCosta Community College, Grossmont Union High School District, Cajon Valley Union School District, Palomar Community College, Grossmont Cumayaga College, Vista Unified School District, San Dieguito School District. Oversees all the construction operations of the company with both private and public clients. Public Projects include but not limited to K-12 and Higher Ed Construction Projects with School Districts located in San Diego County including MiraCosta Community College, Grossmont Union High School District, Cajon Valley Union School District, Palomar Community College, Grossmont Cumayaga College, Vista Unified School District, San Dieguito School District.

    • United States
    • Construction
    • 500 - 600 Employee
    • Director Of Construction
      • Apr 2017 - May 2019

      Director of Construction who is responsible for PM/ CM services for construction projects at MiraCosta College. In April of 2017, Kitchell was awarded Program Management Services for MiraCosta College’s $455M Measure MM bond program. Additionally, CM services will be provided for the first 3 years of the program. Program includes 65 different construction projects, which 12ea of them are being currently active. Director of Construction who is responsible for PM/ CM services for construction projects at MiraCosta College. In April of 2017, Kitchell was awarded Program Management Services for MiraCosta College’s $455M Measure MM bond program. Additionally, CM services will be provided for the first 3 years of the program. Program includes 65 different construction projects, which 12ea of them are being currently active.

    • United States
    • Construction
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Senior Project Manager ; Preconstruction Manager
      • Aug 2016 - Apr 2017

      Past Project Experience: Precon Manager for Carte Hotel at Downtown San Diego - $50M Senior Project Manager: Pendry Hotel- 4 star Hotel Project at Downtown San Diego- $100M Past Project Experience: Precon Manager for Carte Hotel at Downtown San Diego - $50M Senior Project Manager: Pendry Hotel- 4 star Hotel Project at Downtown San Diego- $100M

    • United States
    • Construction
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Senior Project Manager/Estimator
      • Jun 2006 - Jun 2016

      Project Manager Duties are: Managing the Construction Projects with a goal of finishing ON TIME and ON BUDGET. Managing the subcontractors, writing and handling subcontractor agreements, handling Owner/Client meetings and subcontractor meetings, preparing construction schedules, Cost controlling and forecasting, Quality Management to meet or exceed the Project requirements, Contract Compliance includes but not limited to change orders, progress payments, submittals, RFIs, project closeout. Estimator duties are : Develop budget for construction projects, compile and analyze data on all of the factors that can influence costs, such as materials, labor, location, and equipment requirements, prepares the bid proposals for submission to the owner/client after reviewing various drawings and specifications, analyzing subcontractor bids, prepare preliminary construction schedules and budgets, handle subcontractor relationships. Project Experience: Tahoe Expedition Academy, $70M, Truckee CA, Preconstruction Manager Northstar Administration and Engineering Building, $4 M, Northstar, CA- Hard Bid Banner Health Hospital Remodels, Susanville CA Banner Health Hospital Remodels, Fallon NV Reno Tahoe Airport Snow Removal Equipment Building $6 M, Reno, NV - CMAR University of Nevada Reno, Earthquake Lab $13 M, Reno NV - Hard Bid Main Ave Elementary School Modernization, $8 M, Sacramento,CA -Lease Lease Back&CMAR Reno Tahoe Airport , U.S. Customs Bldg, $3.5 M, Reno NV -Emergency CMAR Reno Ballroom $19 M, Reno NV -Hard Bid Lincoln High School Gymnasium $11 M, Stockton, CA -Lease Lease Back&CMAR Sierra Middle School $5 M, Stockton, CA -Lease Lease Back&CMAR Tully C Knoles Elementary School $5 M, Stockton, CA -Lease Lease Back&CMAR Mesa Verde High School Gym $3.5 M, Sacramento, CA -Lease Lease Back&CMAR Del Campo High School Gym $4 M, Sacramento, CA -Lease Lease Back&CMAR Mesa Verde High School Library $3.5 M, Sacramento, CA -Lease Lease Back&CMAR Jazz Louisiana Restaurant $1 M,Reno NV Show less

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Research Asistant
      • 2003 - 2006
    • Architect/Project Manager
      • Feb 2001 - Apr 2002

      Design, research and develop the preliminary drawings for shopping center projects for major retail chains. Cost estimations Design, research and develop the preliminary drawings for shopping center projects for major retail chains. Cost estimations

    • Construction
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Architect
      • Dec 1996 - Nov 2000

      Responsible for all phases of project design and completion, including preparing bid packages and contractor recommendations and negotiations. Projects includes: • Large scale shopping center projects (400,000 sqft – 900,000 sqft) designs, partnership with the European companies such as CARREFOUR (French Hypermarket Chain Comp.) and METRO A.G. (German Hypermarket Chain Comp.) • Headquarters building of TEPE Group of Companies. • 5-9 screens movie-theaters (Cinemaxx) Responsible for all phases of project design and completion, including preparing bid packages and contractor recommendations and negotiations. Projects includes: • Large scale shopping center projects (400,000 sqft – 900,000 sqft) designs, partnership with the European companies such as CARREFOUR (French Hypermarket Chain Comp.) and METRO A.G. (German Hypermarket Chain Comp.) • Headquarters building of TEPE Group of Companies. • 5-9 screens movie-theaters (Cinemaxx)

    • United States
    • Construction
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Architect
      • May 1995 - Dec 1996

Education

  • University of Nevada, Reno
    Master of Business Administration, Business
    2005 - 2007
  • University of Nevada, Reno
    Construction Management, Construction
    2003 - 2005
  • Gazi Üniversitesi
    Bachelor of Science, Architecture
    1989 - 1995
  • TED PRIVATE HIGH SCHOOL
    1979 - 1989
  • University of Nevada, Reno
    Master of Business Administration - MBA

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