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Pompton Lakes, Nj, Us

Manage pharmacy/retail construction projects in northwestern and northeastern U.S. Projects include free-standing groundouts, and tenant fit outs. Directed open store remodels with scopes including interior and exterior rehabilitation, site upgrades, MEP and fire sprinkler modification. Develop timelines and budgets for multiple store remodel program. Track project costs and process change orders. Directed projects from real estate through budgeting, construction, and close out.… Show more Manage pharmacy/retail construction projects in northwestern and northeastern U.S. Projects include free-standing groundouts, and tenant fit outs. Directed open store remodels with scopes including interior and exterior rehabilitation, site upgrades, MEP and fire sprinkler modification. Develop timelines and budgets for multiple store remodel program. Track project costs and process change orders. Directed projects from real estate through budgeting, construction, and close out. Assigned as trainer for newly hired construction managers. Successfully implemented new “café” concept. Specialize in non-prototype projects. Work closely with facilities groups on major repairs. Show less

Directed the growth strategy for new markets within the NY territory. Create financial proformas, identify potential real estate sites. Concentration on free standing and in-line units with a drive-thru. Direct all construction activities. Built team of professionals to streamline the development process. Created schedule and budgets for all new and remodel store locations.. Developed and implemented the equipment and facilities preventive maintenance programs. Audited and negotiated… Show more Directed the growth strategy for new markets within the NY territory. Create financial proformas, identify potential real estate sites. Concentration on free standing and in-line units with a drive-thru. Direct all construction activities. Built team of professionals to streamline the development process. Created schedule and budgets for all new and remodel store locations.. Developed and implemented the equipment and facilities preventive maintenance programs. Audited and negotiated vendor contracts. Show less

Responsibilities included supervising final construction, opening and developing preventive maintenance programs for all equipment of a new facility. Established policies necessary for the operation of the facility.Concentration on kitchen and show equipment for a high volume food and beverage, retail operation. Manage tenant and landlord relations in a mall environment.

Sheraton Crossroads

Responsibilities included managing the maintenance department for the hotel, food and beverage, and corporate office divisions. Budgeting and scheduling all capital improvement projects. Manage departmental P&L and $1.2 million operating expense budget. Directed 14 floor remodel program. Developed and implemented a comprehensive maintenance program to include training programs and preventive maintenance logs.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), American Literature (United States)

Graduated with Honors, Worked full time as a carpenter and attended school full time nights to complete.

Education record

Activities and Societies: Football, track& field, Drama club, American Legion Boys State, Junior mayor