Sr. Director of Construction

• Jan 2023 - Present

Construction Project Management/Design Development Consultant/General Contractor

• May 2016 - Present

Director Of Construction-Development

• Jan 2022 - Apr 2023

Director of RE Development & Construction

• Mar 2021 - Mar 2022

Construction Specialist

• May 2020 - Mar 2022

Senior Director of Construction & Development

• Mar 2016 - Mar 2021

Real Estate Acquisition, Design Development, Entitlement, Project management and Construction. Duties Include but not Limited to: • Directing Teams of Project Managers, Engineers, Superintendent, Operation, Management and Administrative Staff. • Supervising Subcontractors and Providing Design support to Consultants (Architects, Structural and MEP Engineers) • Planning and updating budgets and construction schedules. • Implementing Company’s Project Control Systems, Technical operations and business Methods. • Establishing project objectives, policies, procedures and performance standards within company policy. • Managing and being responsible for financial aspects of contracts (general accounting) to protect company’s interest and simultaneously maintain good relationship with Owners, Clients and Lenders. • Monitoring construction and renovations through the directions of field and site superintendents to control cost & quality, and ensuring that the projects are built on schedule and within original budget. • Investigating cause, resolving serious situations and implementing corrective measures without causing schedule delays. • Providing strong leadership, prompt decision making and constant guidance to field and site superintendents. • Initiating and maintaining liaison with client/owner and A/E contacts, to facilitate construction activities. • Participating as requested in the marketing, estimating, bidding, and contract negotiations phases of assigned projects. • Preparing and submitting monthly, weekly progress reports and cost reports to Executive management. • Representing company and team in project meetings with client, subcontractors and unions as required. • Reviewing and approving all purchases and insure the process of Purchase Orders and Buy Out’s. • Timely pricing, assessment, approval and execution of Change Order management. • Project Closeouts, Certificate of Occupancy and Transition to Operations. Show less

Construction - Senior Project Manager & Design Development Consultant

• Oct 1990 - Feb 2016

• Directing Teams of Project Managers, Engineers, Superintendent, Operation, Management and Administrative Staff. • Supervising Subcontractors and Providing Design support to Consultants (Architects, Structural and MEP Engineers) • Planning and updating budgets and construction schedules. • Implementing Company’s Project Control Systems, Technical operations and business Methods. • Establishing project objectives, policies, procedures and performance standards within company policy. • Managing and being responsible for financial aspects of contracts (general accounting) to protect company’s interest and simultaneously maintain good relationship with Owners, Clients and Lenders. • Monitoring construction and renovations through the directions of field and site superintendents to control cost & quality, and ensuring that the projects are built on schedule and within original budget. • Investigating cause, resolving serious situations and implementing corrective measures without causing schedule delays. • Providing strong leadership, prompt decision making and constant guidance to field and site superintendents. • Initiating and maintaining liaison with client/owner and A/E contacts, to facilitate construction activities. • Participating as requested in the marketing, estimating, bidding, and contract negotiations phases of assigned projects. • Preparing and submitting monthly, weekly progress reports and cost reports to Executive management. • Representing company and team in project meetings with client, subcontractors and unions as required. • Reviewing and approving all purchases and insure the process of Purchase Orders and Buy Out’s. • Timely pricing, assessment, approval and execution of Change Order management. • Project Closeouts, Certificate of Occupancy and Transition to Operations. Show less

Vice President of Construction - Southern California

• Jun 2008 - Jun 2010

My Role as VP of Construction included the Development of Business Plan, Final Budget Approval and Control of Spending; I was also responsible of Overlooking the Development of multiple construction sites, Running the Operations, and Supervising a staff of project managers & engineers, and a team of superintendents. My Role as VP of Construction included the Development of Business Plan, Final Budget Approval and Control of Spending; I was also responsible of Overlooking the Development of multiple construction sites, Running the Operations, and Supervising a staff of project managers & engineers, and a team of superintendents.

Construction Management Consultant

• Jul 2007 - Jun 2008

Residential, Commercial and Retail – Mix use Project Known as ‘AMERICANA at BRAND’ in Glendale, California. (Multifamily, over Shopping Mall, high-end Restaurants and Retail stores) Role: Supervise the progress of daily Operations and Lead the Project Management Division for the construction of multiple residential buildings, and the shell & core of the commercial, retail and Park. Manage Teams of Project Engineers, Superintendents, Coordinators and Consultants. Create and revise budgets, generate & update construction schedules, write contracts, engage and hire sub-contractors, control & approve buyouts, Recruit and mentor new employees. Coordinate with city engineers, plan check inspectors and expeditors to approve plans and potential modifications. Accomplishments: Joined by a Team of Project Managers, Engineers and Coordinators, we completed one of the largest and most sophisticated Mixed-use projects in Southern California. Due to the dedicated efforts of my Team members and Subcontractors, we used every construction method on the market, every minute of the day; and we explored every Idea available to design, build and complete a monumental project on time and Budget. Show less

Senior Project Manager

• Sep 2004 - Aug 2007

My Role: Complete supervision of daily Operations, Monitor activities in several Projects, Manage a Team composed of Superintendents, Project Engineers, Coordinators and Consultants. Create Construction Schedules, Compose Scopes of Work for various Trades, Write Contracts, Consult with Engineers, Architects and Designers, and Provide Solutions for everyday problems. My Responsibilities include: Land Development & Architectural Design, Budget Analysis and Reviews, Create Schedules and Scopes of work for various Trades, Approve Sub-Contractors Bids, contracts and Buy-outs, Chose specs, material used, designs and colors. Supervise and Monitor management team and onsite staff. Meet with Building Consultants, City Inspectors, Acquire Building Permits, Approve Bids, Monitor RFI’s & Change Orders. Enforce City and OSHA Safety Regulations on all Projects including safety training; Manage the implementation of Fire, Life and Safety Codes to acquire TCO and attain final Certificate of Occupancy. Show less