Executive role, second to the owner and charged to manage operational responsibilities of a $25M commercial general contractor and construction organization. Projects include office TI, airport TI, car wash and QSR restaurant ground up and upfits. Responsibilities include operations oversight with full project development and implementation. A forward-facing position with direct owner and design professional interaction and coordination. Responsibilities include Subcontractor contract scope preparation, contract execution and tracking, Coordination of PCO tracking and reviewing all drawing revisions and site condition. Submittal / shop drawing coordination. RFI preparation, coordination and implementation as well as coordination of RFI’s with PCO’s. Permit coordination with owners, municipalities and design professionals. Implemented a Redicheck Interdisciplinary Coordination Program for plan review. Responsible for coordination of monthly subcontractor billing with preparation of owner payment requisitions. Change order management, preparation, pricing, and final owner contract reconciliations. Direct employee management including interviewing, hiring, discipline and termination. Schedule development and management, maintaining a sense of urgency with a Today, Tomorrow, Next Week vision. Developed and maintained a “the answer is yes” attitude with the clients. Created and implemented a “How to Ask Better Questions to Get Better Answers” program for Project Managers.

Senior Executive leadership position assigned to oversee corporate land development program and direct $45M plus annual construction program including high-end retail tenant improvement, ground up commercial construction, facilities management, mall build outs, design / build oversight, pre and post construction services, owner representation, MEP commissioning, FF & E installation, food service, restaurant, industrial, warehouse and office construction. Management responsibilities also include full responsibility and accountability of residential division consisting of high-end single-family, multi-family residential and condominium development projects. Areas of experience includes selection and training of project management staff and superintendents, safety, job costing, contract management, scheduling, document management, permitting, zoning, material and finish takeoff, vendor sourcing, procurement, client interface, sub-contractor negotiation and buyout, real estate development, property acquisition and program management. Clients include JLL, CBRE, Burger King, Subway, Five Guys, Jimmy Johns and individual franchisees.

Frankie Beans is a pay forward outreach project which features, fundraises and employs the local outreach community through not for profit and community organizations. Frankie Beans Cafés feature quality custom roast coffee blends, hand crafted bean to bar chocolates, Italian gelato, pastries and a wide selection of artisan food products. Through product purchase and round-up donations individuals and organizations become a part of the Frankie Beans Experience, “Be Your Change.”As Chief Operating Officer, responsibilities include oversight of day to day operations including; management of Marketing, Sales, Accounting and IT functions, construction program development, creating operations strategies and policies, menu development, corporate licensing and franchising. All focused to secure business functionality and drive scalable, extensive and sustainable growth.

Leadership position assigned to develop and direct $15M annual construction program including tenant improvement, mall build outs, food service, and restaurant construction. Major clients include Kate Spade, Christian Dior, Tiffany and Company, Ferragamo, Five Guys, Swatch, Sbarro, Tom + Chee, John Lobb, Aristocrazy, Bulgari, Jimmy Johns, Hermes, Dragonfly Sushi, Lululemon, International Restaurant Management Group, Blaze Pizza and Habit Burger.

Assumed leadership role to direct organization in $15M expansion of current project base including multi-unit retail, small box, condominium, mall build outs, design / build, schools, ADA compliance, facility maintenance, brand management, reimage, signage, FF & E installation, food service, lighting upgrades, hospital energy management, QSR, convenience store, concrete, office relocation, multi-unit residential, hospitality, medical and dental clinics, warehouse and office construction. Responsibilities include staff management, job costing, contract management, scheduling, document management, permitting, owner’s construction management, client meeting facilitation, sub-contractor negotiation and buyout, union labor management, project close out, real estate development and acquisition, tenant inspections, asset management, pre-construction services, environmental management, program management, vendor management, insurance inspections, facility management, project consulting and P & L management. Source and develop hospital client base, compile proposals and manage major hospital client projects and enterprise-wide programs including, data collection, utility and energy optimization, vendor management, cost optimization reviews, energy efficiency upgrade projects, lighting upgrades, contract management, and capital project development and deployment strategies. Major clients include BMO Harris Bank, North Shore Long Island Jewish Hospital, IBM, Hartford Hospital, Foot Locker, M & I Bank, Champs, Rite Aid Pharmacy, House of Hoops, Gold’s Gym, Golfsmith, Aspen Dental, Cinemark Theatres, Cardinal Charter Schools, Subway, Noble Romans Pizza, Taco Bell, Jersey Mike’s, Hardee’s, Dairy Queen, Quiznos, Miami Subs, Burger King, Hunt Brothers Pizza, and Chester’s Chicken.

DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES, CONSTRUCTION, AND ENVIRONMENTAL Promoted after the merger to assume ownership for the maintenance, construction and environmental departments providing expert management of over $600,000,000 in corporate assets at 430+ retail locations in MI, IN, OH, FL, TN, VA, NC, and SC. Reporting directly to the corporate Chairman/CEO, hires, trains, and mentors a staff of over 45 professionals administrating all aspects of facility repairs and maintenance, including HVAC, mechanical, electrical, petroleum distribution systems, lawn care, lot maintenance, procurement, project planning, permitting, regulatory compliance, environmental compliance, and government affairs. Expands the organization’s competitive advantage and shareholder value through expert P&L management of $21M repair/maintenance budget and $2M sustaining capital budget. Drives strategic growth and maximizes profitability through careful administration and allocation of a $10M capital expansion program.

Management and resolution of a $120 million dollar product quality issue involving direct contact with the State of West Virginia Governor's Office Corporate Team Leader investigating microbiological activity in retail fuels at refineries, terminals, and retail outlets and writing corporate process improvement recommendationsSenior Team Leader providing training, assistance and guidance to other staff members, including mentoring for college co-op students and other new employeesProject management of multiple construction, remodel and environmental projects including regulatory compliance, real estate coordination, design, permitting, contract negotiation, project accounting, scheduling, and project close-out Corporate Value Engineering Team Chairman reviewing thousands of Value Idea Proposals resulting in corporate savings in excess of $20 million dollars