Craig B. Mclaughlin Email & Phone Number

Burlington, North Carolina, Us

Manage SE Division Patient Service Center construction and facilities.

Owner and facilitator of a private consulting business based in the Charlotte, NC and Fort Myers, FL areas specializing in aligning the needs and goals of Real Estate Organizations with their Procurement Organizations.

Dublin 2, Ie

Global Category Director for Facilities Management and Real Estate Services in Accenture’s Procurement Solutions Outsourcing Team focused on working with a variety of clients developing global Facilities Management, Real Estate and Construction/Project Management strategies to support Outsourcing implementation and subsequent Strategic Sourcing and ongoing Category Management in these categories. Developed an innovative sourcing process to deliver outsourced integrated service provider advisory services. Designed and implementing a full scope category management approach for Accenture client procurement including stakeholder alignment, resource skill improvement and knowledge base repository processes. Client engagements include FM spend analysis, organization redesign savings identification, Integrated Service Provider service strategic advisory and sourcing, portfolio optimization and business process redesign implementation.

President & CEO of Essential Corporate Services & Strategies, a consulting business in the Philadelphia, PA area. Following the Financial Crisis in 2008, companies of all sizes are seeking the best methods for control and management of operating costs to remain viable and competitive in the marketplace. Essential Corporate Services & Strategies is organized and equipped to evaluate and empower mid-size companies ($50 million to $1 billion annual revenues) to implement essential least operating cost methodologies. By advising CFO’s with best practice solutions to their current Real Estate and Facilities related problems, while training current staff with policies and procedures for stable daily operation, then outsourcing specialized and resource poor functions; Essential Corporate Services & Strategies delivers a platform requiring the least staff yet providing the highest level service at the lowest cost.

Baltimore, Md, Us

Reporting to the CFO on a temporary basis and tasked to manage the HQ facility reduction/renewal and move including responsibility for Construction and Change Management. Develop and Implement a Portfolio and Transaction Management process for the Global Real Estate Portfolio and execute a backlog of International Lease actions. Reposition the domestic Facilities Operations and develop/deliver a part-time ongoing support service.

Secaucus, Nj, Us

As Director of Real Estate & Facilities, I reported to the VP, Treasurer, and designed & successfully implemented turn-around of corporate service department. Provided global construction project management of all Company projects over $2 million. Completed 100 monthly Leasing transactions. Processed 5,000 monthly occupancy invoices and oversaw all office services, including security, janitorial, food service, private dining, mail services, hazardous waste removal, repair & maintenance for 6 corporate locations totaling +700,000 SF with a $35 million annual operating budget. Insured continued compliance with all local and federal laws & regulations. Selected Achievements:• Led effort to define & manage total global portfolio optimization, and instituted cost controls that saved 25% of annual security costs.• Implemented Six Sigma methodology throughout the department and completed six new Green Belt projects saving +$2 million annually.• Designed and implemented 5-year capital improvement program HQ, Admin Offices, Data Center, & Billing Center.• Managed construction & operations of Medical Testing Lab Facilities.• Completed Real Estate & Facilities due diligence for 5 acquisitions totaling +$2B.• Served as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for 4 work teams established to reduce operating expenses by $500M annually.• Renegotiated all major service & supply agreements reducing costs 5-10%.• Portfolio Managed: 2,400 Facilities; 10.5 million SF; $350M Annual Operating Expenses.• Leased new 141,000 SF Headquarters, negotiated all government agreements including a BEIP with the State of NJ and managed the $15M renovation adding a Board Room & C-Suite.• Managed leasing and operations of NYC residential apartments for Senior Executives.• Leased 61,000 SF Lab in New Delhi, India and managed the US $5M renovation.• Planned & managed 6 annual major Lab construction projects, cutting $15M costs by +30% and successfully improving completion times by +50%.

Parsippany, New Jersey, Us

As Director of Asset Management, I reported to the VP of Real Estate, Facilities, Design and Construction. Managed an Excess Property Portfolio including 60+ surplus properties and 90+ properties producing +$16 million annual revenue. Designed and implemented methodology to dispose of 170+ closed KRU stores at a 30% premium to market. Led the effort to value all property assets and completing Real Estate transactions exceeding $15 million in profit. The property asset valuation project led to the successful sale of the Company for $6.6 billion to private equity partners KKR, Bain and Vornado. Managed the activities of the Real Estate Director, two Design Engineering Managers and four CAD specialists managing a +$2 billion Domestic Real Estate portfolio including over 700 retail stores, distribution centers and office buildings. Selected Achievements:• Portfolio Managed: 1,000 Facilities; 41 million SF; $2 billion Annual Operating Expenses.• Managed 170 store disposition resulting from discontinued Kids “R” Us and “Imaginarium” operations, generating a $40+ million gain in nine-month time-frame.• Negotiated legal issues and governmental regulations to clear Title defects for property transfers.• Key Real Estate team member who successfully marketed and took the Company private in 2005.• Negotiated necessary property easements for NY EDC managed properties in Brooklyn.

New York, Ny, Us

As Director of Real Estate, I reported to the Senior VP of Operating Services. Managed over one-third of the Domestic Real Estate portfolio of 240 leased properties representing over 10 million square feet, and the Latin America segment of the International Real Estate portfolio of 105 leased properties, representing over 1.4 million square feet. Directed and measured the activities of the Real Estate Specialist and Administrative Assistant. Implemented lease transaction and administration activities including: project definition with the client, retaining Brokers, Architects, Developers, Construction Managers & Legal counsel. Developed and managed project schedules and budgets. Negotiated leases, estoppels & SNDA agreements, and managing design, development and construction.Selected Achievements:• Portfolio Managed: 185 Facilities; 12 million SF; $50 million Annual Operating Expenses.• Project Manager: $15 million/600,000 SF build-to-suit Warehouse/Distribution Center in Central Ohio.• Project Manager: $10 million/300,000 SF build-to-suit Warehouse/Distribution Center in Iowa.• Managed Tribune 40 property/1.6 million SF acquisition integration.• Managed leasing and operation of NYC residential apartments for Senior Executives.

As Maintenance and Engineering Manager, I reported to the Plant Engineer, and managed & measured the performance of 3-shift Maintenance Department. Directed the activities of 5 supervisors and 50 union employees including millwrights, machinists, electricians and janitors.Selected Achievements:• Managed state-of-the-art incineration system to meet EPA consent agreement for spray booth and oven operation. Project completed on time and $10K below $825K budget.• Reduced force 37% while operating 10% below budget in 1986. Implemented hazardous spill clean up program and established PC based preventative maintenance procedures.• Forecast & ordered steel shipments, implemented computerized inventory, and disposed of hazardous waste.

Boston, Ma, Us

Reporting to the Regional Service Manager, I managed the activities and measured the performance of supervisor, quality control specialist, production planner, & technicians. Performed long-range planning and day-to-day operations including production control, quality control, inventory control, technician training and project management of microwave equipment test facility. Provided the capability to grow total business 65 percent and microwave business 250 percent from 1982 to 1983, while maintaining profitability through direct material, labor, and expense controls.Selected Achievements:• Designed and implemented customer status notification system ensuring customer contact every 72 hours.• Designed and implemented a production control/material flow system increasing cycle time by 50%.• Designed and implemented a 90-day forward NOI forecasting system for monthly P&L, accurate within 15%.