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DIRECTOR OF CONSTRUCTION AND FACILITIES
Summary
An experienced CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT EXECUTIVE with expertise in leading the design and development of complex multi-unit commercial construction projects from inception, through design, to final construction. Possesses broad-based experience with national chains, one-of-a-kind facilities and a variety of structures. Specific areas of competency: Project and facility management, conceptual design, budget negotiations, vendor sourcing / pricing, strategic planning, franchise relations, and multi-unit construction management. Organizational development, staffing and development of teams, alignment of department teams for profitability with Corporate standards.
Skills
  • Project management
  • Leadership/communication skills
  • Business operations organization
  • Client account management
  • Negotiations expert
  • Self-motivated
  • Customer-oriented
Experience
Director of Construction and Facilities01/2014 to 01/2015FAMOUS DAVE'S RESTAURANTSMinneapolis, MN
  • National casual dining restaurant chain, providing premium barbeque in over 190 restaurants in 34 states, Canada and the UAE.
  • Reporting to the VP of Purchasing, designed and managed franchise and company restaurant construction projects consistent with strategic growth initiatives.
  • Led 18 person multi-discipline design team to develop 4 new prototype restaurant models.
  • Supported Franchisee growth with new design built in UAE, twice.
  • Led 12 person kitchen design team in development of 3 new prototype designs.
  • Created new remodel guidelines to update 20 year old restaurants.
  • Streamlined facilities maintenance contracts in support of restaurant operations.
Director of Construction01/2011 to 01/2013STEAK N SHAKE RESTAURANTSIndianapolis, IN
  • National casual dining restaurant chain, providing premium burger and milkshakes in over 500 restaurants in 24 states.
  • Reporting to the VP of Cost and Product Management, designed and managed franchise and company restaurant construction projects consistent with strategic growth initiatives.
  • Developed new SnS restaurant design with franchisee and corporate input.
  • Refined design using internal operations feedback.
  • Effectively managed national vendors, contractors, architects and engineers in the timely completion of 18 US franchisee construction projects.
01/2008 to CurrentCONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT CONSULTINGChicago, IL
  • Construction management and design consulting for 3 Restaurant Groups.
  • Construction Management services remodeling 25 restaurants in 2016 in 6 states.
  • Completed Construction Manager tasks for 53 new restaurants in 16 states over 8 year period.
  • Interviewed and trained 2 Construction Managers in California to expand BWW.
  • Helped to develop 8 new general contractors for new construction projects.
Vice President01/2005 to 01/2008COSI RESTAURANTS INCDeerfield, IL
  • National restaurant chain, providing comfortable, urbane and contemporary atmosphere; more than 100 restaurants in 16 states and the District of Columbia.
  • Construction and Facilities.
  • Effectively managed national vendors, contractors, architects and engineers in the timely completion of 78 US and Middle East construction projects within budgeted costs.
  • Developed new Cosi restaurant design.
  • Oversaw architecture and MEP drawing development for all new and remodel restaurant projects.
Director01/2002 to 01/2005HMS HostBethesda, MD
  • HMSHost is world-renowned for creating innovative concession plans in travel venues with operations in 15 countries, with combined annual revenues of over $4.0 billion.
  • Reporting to the VP of Construction was responsible for design and development of new retail and restaurant projects in 43 domestic airports.
  • Successfully negotiated 71 new (and remodel) restaurant and retail locations in three years.
  • Designed unique retail facilities achieving profit and budget requirements.
  • Several projects included national retail brands such as: Tumi, Fox News, Chili's Too, Houston Space Center Gift Shop, Jose Cuervo Tequileria Restaurant, Johnston and Murphy Shoe Co., Subway, Max and Erma's, Fox Sports, and Pizza Hut.
Construction Manager/Project Manager01/1986 to 01/2002MCDONALD'S CORPOakbrook, IL
  • A leading global foodservice retailer with more than 30,000 local restaurants serving 52 million people in more than 100 countries each day.
  • During this sixteen year period, performed as construction and project manager reporting to senior regional leadership, while based in Oklahoma City, Boca Raton, and Detroit at various times during this period.
  • Created new McDonald's designs in DT lane, new building prototypes across the US.
  • Led Construction teams to create 117 restaurants over 14 years in 6 states.
Project Manager, Environmental Cleanup supervisor, Drafting Supervisor01/1982 to 01/1986MOBIL OIL CORPFairfax, VA
01/1977 to 01/1982US ARMYFt. Belvoir, Germany. Captain, VA
Education and Training
BS: Mechanical EngineeringCalifornia Polytechnic State UniversitySan Luis Obispo, INTERESTS CAMechanical Engineering Professional Engineer, Virginia, Eagle Scout, Assistant Scoutmaster
Skills
budget, Construction Manager, Construction Management, consulting, contracts, facilities maintenance, drawing, leadership, Max, new construction, Product Management, Professional Engineer, profit, Purchasing, reporting, restaurant operations, retail, strategic, unique
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • FAMOUS DAVE'S RESTAURANTS
  • STEAK N SHAKE RESTAURANTS
  • CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT CONSULTING
  • COSI RESTAURANTS INC
  • HMS Host
  • MCDONALD'S CORP
  • MOBIL OIL CORP
  • US ARMY

School Attended

  • California Polytechnic State University

Job Titles Held:

  • Director of Construction and Facilities
  • Director of Construction
  • Vice President
  • Director
  • Construction Manager/Project Manager
  • Project Manager, Environmental Cleanup supervisor, Drafting Supervisor

Degrees

  • BS : Mechanical Engineering

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