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Philadelphia, Pa, Us

Philadelphia, Pa

riverwardsgroup.infoFounder and Partner of Riverwards Group specializing in new construction & development. Visit our website at www.riverwardsgroup.info and www.bmkhomes.com for past and present properties as well as other services that we offer.

Philadelphia, Pa

Complete General Contracting company specializing in small to large rehabs, new construction, residential and commercial.Website coming soon. Urbrenewal.com

Developed and implemented strategic planning for properties and assets. Manage company assets by evaluating and monitoring the properties and offering recommendations to management for the acquisition and disposition of assets.Negotiated real estate transactions and consultant contracts. Performed asset evaluations and project viability studies. Reduced project overhead costs by 5%.Managed site selection and layout, defined design criteria, completed initial planning and cost estimates, developed and monitored budgets and schedules including cost and project controls to ensure projects were on schedule and on budget. Coordinated and obtained all federal, state, and local regulatory land-use approvals. Facilitated partnerships with local planning, operating, finance, and legal organizations to meet local requirements and create positive relationship with community and civic leaders. Work with land use attorney to obtain all Approvals. Prepared and conducted public presentations for community groups, governmental agencies and financial institutions.Procured public financing and managed the distribution of funds from financial institutions to ensure timely completion of projects.

Prepared and managed contracts with demolition, environmental and general contractors as well as local utility providers and inspection firms. Directed and authorized contract values and schedules. Monitored and controlled construction to ensure project is built on schedule and within budget. Managed financial aspects of contracts, reviewed contractors progress schedules and inspected all construction materials and workmanship.Implemented value engineering to reduce costs by 20% and increase production by 10%. Managed projects from inception to a successful close out process completion.Reviewed, approved and/or revised updated design documents. Updated schedules and budgets as applicable.

Managed, coordinated and supervised all phases of multiple projects, from conceptual development through final construction, in a timely and economic manner; in accordance with all legal and regulatory requirements. Overall responsibility for physical planning and development management from project inception through construction.Oversaw the contracts and designs for each project, as well as: organization, scheduling and implementation of the project to execute those contracts and designs. Managed all professional contractors and oversaw all contract administration and quality assurance during each phase of the development; while ensuring that established needs and objectives were accomplished. Acted as agent or representative of PHA throughout the life of the project and interfaces with PHA departments, government agencies and resident groups.

Prepared documents required for Land Development applications including Site Feasibility Studies, Zoning and Code Review, Regulatory Application Coordination, Environmental Impact Studies, Infrastructure requirements and availability and Conceptual Design Drawings.Directed Site Layout and Design, Grading, Stormwater Management, Erosion Control, Utility Design, Wetland Permitting and Surveying, Construction Documents and Details.Managed construction inspection and construction management for residential, commercial, institutional, industrial, entertainment and professional sporting projects.

Masters, Engineering Management

B.S., Civil Engineering