Managed the planning and execution of 124 store locations and 3 distribution centers for Target Corporation’s expansion into the Canadian market.Led a team of 10 Target Owner Site Representatives and 8 external temporary hires responsible for the execution of projects throughout Canada.Managed multiple locations simultaneously with budgets exceeding $100 millionAll projects were successfully completed on time.Identified and interviewed 20 Canadian General Contractors which resulted in the selection of 12 General Contractors to execute projects across Canada.Partnered with internal resources, Store Planning, Procurement, Commissioning and Store Operations to build out the program.Successfully navigated the complex international regulatory and language requirements unique to Canada.

Managed all aspects of new store builds and renovations of existing stores throughout the United States.Successfully managed multiple new store builds within the prescribed timeframe and within budget.Built strong relationships with general contractors to ensure projects were built to plan and specifications.Identified and implemented improvements to existing best practices which resulted in process efficiency improvements.Trained and mentored multiple PM new hires on project execution and Target best practices.Recognized as Owner Site Representative of the Year in 2010

Selected by senior management to represent the construction department in the development and implementation of Prolog Manager a new project management software.•Managed requirements gathering and documentation to ensure business needs were captured and approved by management.Documented and implemented new business processes to support a successful rollout.Oversaw development of and edited all training documents.Managed end user acceptance testing and resolution of defects.Set up and trained Prolog Manager to over 100 internal and 60 external clients. Recognizes as Business Partner of the Year in 2004

Managed General Contractors to ensure projects were built per plans and specifications.Successfully managed daily operations of new site builds and remodels within project timelines.Partnered with the Project Manager to monitor change orders and ensure adherence to budget guidelines.Reviewed and edited company best practices.

Supervised field superintendents to ensure project delivery on time and within budget. Scoped and budgeted all projects