Chris A. Email & Phone Number

Dublin, Ca, Us

Dublin, Ca, Us

Dublin, Ca, Us

Dublin, Ca, Us

Houston, Texas, Us

I worked at Men's Wearhouse from 1994 to 2016. As Director of Construction, Store Development, I provided strategic vision and leadership while managing all projects and partnerships. Below is a brief snapshot of my contributions in this role:✔ Hired, oversaw, managed relationships and provided feedback to all general contractors and vendor partners.✔ Held regular status meetings, monitored construction activities, and guided teams in meeting project timelines. ✔ Managed budget responsibilities, including review of estimates, commitment budgets, store costs, change orders and approvals.✔ Promoted optimal use of all project resources to achieve time and budget commitments.✔ Ensured construction quality adhered to design standards and regulatory requirements.✔ Managed shifting priorities, responsibilities, strategies, demands, and timelines while building team camaraderie.✔ Assisted Procurement department with Requests for Proposal (RFPs).✔ Communicated with Legal, Lease Admin, Real Estate, Maintenance, Operations, and Finance to ensure vendors complied with contract terms and requirements.

Houston, Texas, Us

As Senior Construction Project Manager, I built a team that delivered exceptional quality on every new, remodel, relocation, prototype and facilities project. I also performed many of the functions detailed for Director of Construction, Store Development. Below is a brief snapshot of my contributions in this role:✔ Communicated frequently with both internal and external partners to quickly address issues.✔ Ensured fulfillment of construction requirements and activities throughout each project life cycle.✔ Monitored contractors to ensure adherence to standards and specifications in project plans, safety, and regulatory requirements. ✔ Established best practices and implemented new processes that increased efficiency and reduced expenses.✔ Promoted to Director of Construction, Store Development as a result of exceptional performance and results.

Houston, Texas, Us

As Construction Project Manager, I supported company initiatives while personally managing 25 to 35 projects annually with an average of 8 to 10 projects simultaneously under construction. Below is a brief snapshot of my contributions in this role:✔ Established cost and schedule upon deal approval, and assigned project resources to ensure successful completion.✔ Reviewed schematic design concepts for thoroughness and conformity to department design standards. ✔ Partnered with Store Design to accept preliminary package with modifications to accommodate actual surveyed conditions.✔ Communicated with Legal and Real Estate departments regarding design or construction issues involving significant cost or scheduling ramifications.✔ Reviewed preliminary architectural plans and informed architectural team of discrepancies and changes to store design.✔ Ensured proper plan distribution to permit expeditors, suppliers, and vendors for each project.✔ Obtained required landlord approvals and communicated with building and planning departments to resolve code issues.✔ Monitored construction progress to ensure a high level of construction quality.✔ Promoted to Senior Construction Project Manager as a result of exceptional performance and results.

Houston, Texas, Us

As Construction Coordinator, I supported attainment of project goals by working closely with Construction Management during the final stages of store construction. Below is a brief snapshot of my contributions in this role:✔ Guided 6 to 8 employees, ensuring proper installation of store fixtures according to construction documents.✔ Personally oversaw installations and terminations of all data and communication equipment.✔ Promoted to Construction Project Manager as a result of exceptional performance and results.Early career experience with Men’s Wearhouse from 1994 to 1997.