*Due diligence reviews of new real estate and analysis of existing assets for value-enhancement opportunities.*Project entitlement including oversight and management of all aspects of property design, permitting and construction with specific attention to identifying and maximizing development potential and value-enhancement options.*Project budget/schedule development and project profitability assessments.*Client representation and advocacy with project team members, real estate directors, engineering and design managers, governmental officials, boards and commissions, attorneys and construction staff. *Construction management including GC selection, bid process and project oversight with specific attention to project budget and delivery, and financial auditing to ensure contract compliance. *Tenant coordination including design requirements, lease review, turnover and property management.

*Lead Executive of Construction and Engineering Department with a direct report to the CEO/COO, managing a team of lead architects, senior construction project managers, senior repair and maintenance technicians, procurement officer and repair and maintenance triage technician as well as full NSO team responsible for new/existing store operational startup and training. *Lead company in highest growth in company history opening 16 new stores and 20+ remodels. *Responsible for all new/existing/remodel construction and design, equipment procurement, store setup and operations training and full store maintenance including décor/refrigeration systems/equipment selection/vendor relationship coordination. *Lead Executive for Construction on Real Estate Committee responsible for site feasibility and selection, budget development, landlord coordination, lease development and delivery timeline.

*Primary Contact for national clients specializing in gas service, fast food, medical and retail.*Supported team of seven developers/brokers with offices in FL, TX, NC, SC and AZ.*Managed multiple retail shopping center projects ranging from 4500-400K sf.*Managed new and renovation construction projects including delivery and budget compliance.*Directly responsible for entire pre-development and entitlement process including on-site and off-site design, permitting and construction.*Primary project liaison with governmental officials, retail tenant representatives, design team, regulatory officials, accounting staff, leasing staff, legal team, construction team and contractors.

*Managed over 2.5million sf of big box anchored retail shopping center projects with total site construction budget exceeding $100 million.*Directly responsible for entire pre/post-development and entitlement process including design, permitting and construction.*Project liaison with jurisdictional authorities, tenant reps, design team, legal team, construction and contractors.*Responsible for full construction process including bid, delivery and tenant up-fit.