Performed site visits for all projects to determine scope of work. Generated accurate budgets and cost estimates for Real Estate Manager’s lease negotiations. Worked with outside architects and engineers to develop construction documents. Conducted intensive research for permit requirements and permit applications. Coordinated the requirements with Store Design Team, Real Estate, and Landlords (LLs) to save on build-out cost and potential change orders.• Led all phases of project management.• Studied and analyzed blueprints.• Managed over 262 construction projects.• Partnered with Real Estate Managers and LLs’ leasing representatives to negotiate tenant improvement (TI) amounts.• Reviewed, qualified, and approved all construction bids and contracts.• Effectively communicated construction schedule with Store Design Team, Store Operations, Loss Prevention, IT Department, and Sign Coordinator.• Approved all change orders.• Closed out documents, reconciling all projects issues and costs.

Partnered with senior management in development of new store prototype and fixture package with FRCH design team. Bid all aspects of new store design. Purchased bulk fixture package and maintained current inventory. Coordinated approvals with real estate and finance on scope of completion of work. Acted as key liaison with external architectural firms for required permit drawings. Held responsibility for researching and securing relevant construction permits. Reviewed all bids and awarded construction contracts based on competitive tender. Obtained possession from landlord and appropriately identified landlord’s punch list items. Coordinated construction schedule with contractor and landlord to ensure timely turnover for grand opening.• Led shipping schedule of all materials to ensure prompt delivery for new store opening.• Oversaw conducting new store opening meetings to communicate effectively with all departments.• Delivered final build-out on budget. • Finalized close-out packets and submits for tenant allowance.• Reconciled capital expenditures with Finance. Managed Operations Department and ensured daily tasks and requests remained handled appropriately.• Managed projects with vendors and coordinated with Field Operations.• Communicated effectively with Store Operations, Field Operations, Finance, and Legal on relevant issues.• Partnered with marketing and merchandising teams on evolving changes and new projects.• Conducted field surveys to analyze future needs of field. Implemented changes to field by creating and distributing clear instructions and policies.• Bid new store supplies and fixtures, purchased store supplies, and maintained current inventory. • Coordinated store supply shipment with distribution center. Researched and implemented efficiencies to reduce costs related to store maintenance and repair.• Approved all invoices and updated finance on all non-capital expenditures. • Managed company maintenance budget.

Determined target market through customer analysis based on current locations, competitors, designated marketing area, and customer-based demographics. Worked closely with designated local broker to determine potential site locations based on target market and predetermined Letter of Intent requirements. Conducted site visits to evaluate location for potential build-out and associated cost in lieu of store prototype. Created presentations to senior management on recommendation of location. Partnered with corporate and outside counsel in preparing initial lease draft. Reviewed language of lease for relevant construction components. Developed store layout based on designated real estate location.• Handled key contact with outside architectural firm for required permit drawings.• Reviewed all bids and made recommendations for contract award.• Oversaw construction and conducted numerous site visits to ensure store opening deadline.• Scheduled and supervised installation of fixtures.• Delivered turnover on time to retail operations for merchandising and grand opening.• Managed store maintenance personnel. Developed and assigned maintenance responsibilities.• Implemented standard maintenance policies and procedures. Qualified national vendors for new maintenance program.• Assisted in developing and creating vendor database. Reduced maintenance expenditures.