Duncan Williams Email & Phone Number

Tampa, Fl, Us

Project Management / Owners Rep.Dynamic, results-driven, and hands-on operational leader with over 25 years of experience in project management, renovation management, capital improvements, and capital planning who consistently exceeds performance metrics.

Charles Town, Wv, Us

Provide strategic leadership in the execution of complex project goals- Manage cross functional Project Team to oversee all projects from inception through delivery throughout portfolio.- Set project objectives, responsibilities and related timing for Project Team.- Regularly meet with Staff, Management and Exec. Leadership to report on progress.- Develop and manage RFP process, conduct contract negotiations, issue work authorizations and contracts to awarded Partners.- Supervise performance of all contractors, vendors and consultants ensuring contractual obligations are fulfilled.- Monitor project schedules, budgets, plans, logistics and potential risks to ensure high quality performance and timely project execution.- Recommend policy and procedure improvements to Leadership.- Effectively work in remote setting, project required travel or office environment.

Bloomington, Mn, Us

- Provide strategic leadership in the execution of complex project goals- Manage cross functional Project Team to oversee all projects from inception through delivery.- Provide information and guidance to Executive Leadership, Campus President, Regional Director and other Team Members on project status.- Coordinates with consultants, contractors, vendors and suppliers to to ensure the delivery of high quality workmanship within identified contract timelines.- Develop and manage RFP process, conduct contract negotiations, issue work authorizations and contracts to awarded Partners.

Chicago, Illinois, Us

• Manages 2 senior project managers, a project manager, and a project engineer; directs daily operations and project management for this growing $20M company. • Directs all project management efforts, including proposal review, budget management, project strategy, manpower projections, contract negotiations, client relations, and work reviews. • Drives budget and expense management efforts, including identification of strict project management budgetary controls and expense reduction initiatives business-wide to help increase profitability. • Serves as project manager for specific strategic accounts, including ServCorp’s $3.8M interior commercial office construction (2016) and CRESSET Wealth’s $1.2M Chicago office renovation (2018), $650k West Palm Beach office renovation, and current $2M Chicago headquarters expansion project.

• Oversaw commercial office construction project management for multiple clients, including several major university apartment complexes within New York City; led planning through design and construction phases.• Collaborated with architects, engineers, tenant vendors, and property managers on design/blueprint details, MEP requirements, and general contractor needs; ensured project goals were met on time and within budget.• Managed project teams across Illinois, Texas, Iowa, and Michigan for numerous clients with varying degrees of project complexity.

Charlotte, Nc, Us

• Directed 14 project managers on workplace initiatives for multiple business units and processes; ranked #1 region for on time/on budget project performance (98%), speed to market performance (93%), and delivery efficiency.• Oversaw reputational and financial risk management for multiple projects and collaborated with portfolio management, transactions, planning, and executive leadership teams to ensure projects were requested, approved, and executed on time while meeting business unit requirements. • Strategized and implemented cost reduction project management process improvement solutions, including a contractor approval process that reduced travel and per diem expenses incurred by the bank.• Managed several large scope project budgets simultaneously, including a $38M building decommission project that was completed on time and approximately $4M under budget.

New York, Ny, Us

• Managed construction and renovation efforts of commercial tenant office buildouts and capital improvement projects, including work proposal approvals, request for proposal (RFP) processes, contract execution, and construction administration. • Delivered strategic guidance to leasing and property management executive leadership on project budgets, lease work-letters/language, project execution, project budgets, capital planning, and conflict resolution.• Collaborated with architects, engineers, and general contractors on design and development through project completion.• Oversaw RFP process; reviewed architectural, engineering, and general contractor proposals, managed competitive bid process, and administered work authorizations and contracts.

New York, Ny, Us

• Directed office manager and administrative assistant on property management efforts and oversaw daily operations of 35-person security team and 75-person cleaning staff for 1.5M square foot class “A” high rise. • Partnered with senior director of leasing on acquisition of potential tenants; oversaw lease language, construction work letters, and timing.• Directed vendor activities, including management of RFP process and contract negotiations, security, elevator maintenance, holiday décor, snow removal, window washing, cleaning, building maintenance, and landscaping.• Approved invoices for payment and assisted property manager with assembling $35 – 40M annual building budget; oversaw vendor contracts, capital projects, repair and maintenance, and electric.

Us

• Supervised and coordinated all phases of commercial office tenant and retail buildout, including submissions, issue resolution, project updates, testing, and inspections; ensured construction projects were completed on time and within budget.• Collaborated with property management, architects, engineers, and clients on scheduling, project status, and conflict resolution initiatives.