Responsible for managing and coordinating the internal and external staff and professional consultants assigned to each project to assure the timely and cost-effective completion of projects within the established scope and budget.Responsible for managing and expediting the various stages of plan design and development for all Walgreen Co. drug stores to be constructed or remodeled in CO, NM, AZ, AK, LA, UT, HI, TX, AL, WY including schematic plan development, contract document design and development and monitoring construction in progress.Inspect potential or existing sites under consideration by the company for new development or remodeling. Evaluate structural and/or environmental conditions and apply company standards to determine acceptability of the site to include construction, engineering, condition of the site, sales space, ingress and egress, availability of parking space, etc. Recommend acceptance of site.Manage the coordination of project team members regarding scope and goals of each project, scheduling of work, supervision of work in progress, and technical guidance of team members. Arrange for outside consultants when necessary.Develop and maintain good working relationships with and provide liaison coordination with outside design professionals representing owners, landlords, or Walgreen Co. in order that project requirements and status reports are effectively communicated and problems are resolved quickly and effectively.Manage the in-depth review of construction documents (plans and written specifications) for clarity, content, and completeness.Administer and review for approval all professional contracts for outside consulting architects and engineers.Review construction change orders and field alterations as they occur to assure compliance with the construction documents. Authorize additional changes required to comply with documents.

Managed internal and external staff and consultants to assure the timely and cost-effective completion of remodel, rehabilitation and special projects within the established scopes and budgets, typically in excess of $500,000.00. Co-managed a 325 store pull liquor roll out.Managed and expedited the various stages of development for all Walgreen Co. drug stores to be remodeled, including schematic design, contract document development and construction observation and administration.Managed a design team in the development of a temporary pharmacy trailer criteria. Inspected existing sites for approved remodel projects. Evaluated as-built condition of sites and collaborated with the Construction, Real Estate, Store Operation and Store Planning disciplines to determine scope of remodel.Maintained in-depth knowledge of materials and methods of building construction and architecture in order to manage the proper development of construction projects.Developed working relationships with outside design professionals, owners, landlords, and Walgreen Co. employees to effectively communicate project requirements and to address and resolve problems.Maintained an awareness of current construction costs and coordinated with Construction and Maintenance Department staff to develop cost-effective designs and details.Reviewed construction documents and submittals for clarity, content, and compliance with corporate criteria.Administered and reviewed professional contracts for outside consulting architects and engineers.Developed project schedules in cooperation with the Real Estate and Construction Departments.Reviewed and maintained construction change orders, field alterations and RFI's to assure compliance with the construction documents. Implemented corporate criteria changes based on schedule and cost implications.Developed department employees through orientation, training, establishment of objectives, communication of rules, and constructive discipline.

Collaborated with staff to prepare contract documents, specifications and schedules for store remodeling, temporary pharmacies and district offices in accordance with company standards, applicable codes and ordinances.Reviewed construction documents and submittals for clarity, content, and compliance with corporate criteria, supplementing the effort of internal project team members including Mechanical and Electrical Engineers, and Store and Office Planners to effect timely drawing reviews and to ensure compliance with company standards for design.Ensured in conjunction with the professional staff, the preparation and assembly of all construction documents prepared by outside consultants.Participated in site visits as required to examine, measure, and document conditions of existing buildings.Developed knowledge on the latest building technology, materials and methods, engineering principles, advancements and systems.Researched local and federal codes regarding the ADA Accessibility Guidelines as they applied to new and existing projects.

Designed, drafted, and maintained functional interior layouts for new and remodeled stores and district offices. Reviewed and approved construction documents as they related to the fixture plan.Developed knowledge of company standards, state and federal building and accessibility codes.Coordinated with departmental project teams, Store Operations, Merchandise, Construction and Real Estate departments.

Provided students with the knowledge and skills necessary to draft detailed commercial building construction documents based on an established building program.Taught the student basic materials and methods, drafting techniques and basic building codes and accessibility codes.

Collaborated with Senior Architect in completing various construction documents for commercial projects through the use of the cad system.

Designed interior layouts for department stores and auto centers through the use of the cad system.Assisted store planners with computer and server questions and problems.