Reviews, coordinates, and develops construction documents for all new, relocation, and expansion projects as assigned. Assists Real Estate in initial layout options, and assists Store Construction with architectural and store planning issues. Assists Property Management, Operations and Logistics on the stores daily operational needs. Communicates with landlords, landlord’s architects and general contractors on construction documents, store designs, construction, design criteria and field construction issues.Principal Duties and Responsibilities - Primary responsibilities listed in order of importanceTotally involved in each project beginning with the store selection process until the store is open. Reviews LOI, lease criteria language and site plan layout for work responsibilities. Works closely with Real Estate to help facilitate a viable work scope as it relates to the intent of proposed deal type, and work scope in efforts to maintain construction cost and schedule.Manages and coordinates outsourced architectural, structural and MEP consultants on all projects within assigned geographic area with regards to the development of construction documents and code compliance. Reviews as-built surveys and landlord drawings for each assigned project. Consults with landlords and their architects for the use of their architectural drawings, if required. Works closely with Store Construction to insure high quality standards are obtained in construction documents in order to minimize store construction costs. Works closely with Store Planning to help create functional fixture plans and also help maintain and update current standards. Review final Construction Documents for accuracy and compliance in efforts to maintain design standards and minimize added construction costs.Develop and maintain strong relationships with team members both internally and externallyProficient in Auto-Cad, Blue Beam, Microsoft Office and Excel, Photo-Shop and Sketch up.

AutoZone's Pre-Construction Specialist assists the Project Manager to deliver store openings with special emphasis on Hub Stores, preliminary site layouts, and remodel base plans, as defined by the strategic plan and assigned by the Validation Manager. Maintain the schedule of assigned projects to priorities established by the Validation Manager. Utilize official AutoZone procedures, standards, practices, systems and tools throughout the process. Build and sustain effective relationships with Real Estate, Legal, Construction, Support, Set-Up and Maintenance. Serves as a role model of integrity and professionalism whenever representing AutoZone.

Responsible for working with hotel owners developing design property plans that align with Best Western Hotels & Resorts (BW) design standards. • Consulting and guiding hotels that are transitioning to the BW brand.• Development of various PIP's (Property Improvement Plans) produced on Smartsheet and created photo albums. Writing reports that assess the interior and exterior of properties design compliance.• Providing recommendations to property owners on design-related matters while maintaining quality service by following Company standards. • Ambassador of BW welcoming new hotels into the brand & preparing to appeal to future customers.• Frequent travel to meet with clients throughout the US and Canada.• Building and maintaining relationships with vendors to coordinate equipment/materials.• Multiple Site visits to properties to ensure projects are on schedule.

Responsible for new and remodel projects, from the design phase to construction. • Primary manager for all Raymour & Flanigan Furniture projects with site visits throughout the NE.• Surveying of proposed or existing retail spaces, along with site verifications for "As-Built" sets.• Continual communication with Client, MEP, and Structural designer for coordination of projects.• Monitoring purchase orders to vendors for projects. Includes creation, communication, expediting & tracking of purchased equipment and material. Conduct inspections, final punch & site acceptance walks-throughs• Code calculation/analysis of ADA, egress, and building/fire codes.• Reviewing design drawings for accuracy and completeness.• Process RFI with the engineer, architect, and general contractor. • Attend all onsite job meetings.• Expedite drawing sets & forms to building departments for permits & lead contact for any additional requirements.• Developed "As-Built" plans for Raymour & Flanigans Funiture Stores. Worked with tenants to develop leasing spaces converting them to a white box or a finished space. Some of the companies we serviced were Ace Hardware, Dunkin Donuts, Skechers, and Party City. • Interviewing, training, and managing of new employees.• Experience using Vectorworks/Auto cad for design software.

Responsible to aid in design and build projects. Worked with project architects and construction project managers to complete projects. New employee of the year 2005.• Project management, design, and layout of complete architectural drawing sets for clients using AutoCad• Preparation of drawings with site visits and surveying of properties.• Maintain and monitor project plans and project schedules. Review and coordinate all drawings (MEP, Structural, Architectural).• Collaborate Design meetings with project managers to review the scope of work, shop drawing for millwork, coordination and expediting of drawings between clients and building departments, review of all submittals and shop drawings, review specifications, color schemes, and job schedules.

Responsible for the overall management of projects including design, communications, personnel management, budgets, schedules, quality control, business development, and client communication and relationships. • Management of multiple projects• Manage multiple aspects of client, team, and project coordination and communication.• Worked with clients to identify objectives and formulate options; conceptualizes projects and establishes key work priorities for the development of design and scheduling.• Managed, reviewed, and contributed to the production of construction documents.• Interfaced with new & existing clients, contractors & consultants to assure quality control• Prepared and reviewed specifications. Ensured designs meet codes and regulations.• Review of all submittals & shop drawings, job coordinating, weekly job meetings, site visits & schedules.

Responsible for overseeing all architectural team/projects including design and production of all construction documents and all specifications. Clients included Sbarro's, Panda Express• Instituted and developed design department.• Design and layout of complete construction drawing sets for clients using Autocad.• Interviewing, training, and managing of new employees in the design department.• Coordinating and verify projects through design concepts, construction drawings, material selections, field walks, and site visits throughout the project.• Contacting landlords and collection of documents and data concerning job criteria, coordination of plans, design and criteria meetings between owners, mechanical and structural engineers.• Design meetings with project managers to review the scope of work, shop drawing for millwork, coordination and expediting of drawings between clients, landlords, and building departments.

Responsible for seeing all projects through from design phase to construction:• Design and layout of projects, meeting with clients to review drawing, schedule and scope of work.• Review of all submittals and shop drawings, review specifications, and coordination of the project.• Weekly meetings with architects to review product review, color schemes& job schedules.• Site visits and property surveying

Responsible for leading Company’s retail development program in the Northeastern US:• Developed and implemented the design department. • Project management of all new store layouts, design, and remodels of Fay’s Drugs (over 300 stores), Wheels Automotive Stores (over 80 stores), and Papercutter Office Supply Stores (over 40 stores).• Maintain relationship and follow up with various vendors/manufacturers/contractors/subcontractors.• Development of complete construction drawings sets including reflected ceiling plan, electrical, decor, room and door schedules, elevations and merchandising and fixture plans.• Redesign of prototype plans and specifications for all three major chains.• Other duties include facilities space management, review of incoming drawings, expediting store fixtures and other miscellaneous items, and site visits.

Responsible for all computer aided drawings. Types include hvac, architectural, electrical, schematic, civil, and mechanical drawings. Other responsibilities included meeting with customers, organizing and prioritize incoming drawings, and weekly meetings to review jobs with owner.