Dynamic, ambitious and results-driven Senior Level Construction Industry Professional with a diverse blend of architectural design, project construction management and development expertise, leading the corporate construction management function for capital-intensive government entities, public and private companies in various start-up, turnaround, stable and high growth situations. Demonstrated visionary leadership, deep and rich understanding of cost containment and Six Sigma methodologies, and delivered immediate improvements on cash flow, cost reductions, planning, reporting and controls with exceptional results in supporting bottom line and revenue objectives.
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CHARLES MANDLER 9360 W. Flamingo Road, Unit 110-298 Las Vegas, NV 89147 (702) 982-8123 C: (702) 521-4129 mandlerc[at]msn.com
DIRECTOR OF CORPORATE CONSTRUCTION CANDIDATE PROJECT MANAGEMENT EXPERTISE / ARCHITECTURE / CERTIFIED SIX SIGMA BLACK BELT / VISIONARY LEADERSHIP
Dynamic, ambitious and results-driven Senior Level Construction Industry Professional with a diverse blend of architectural design, project construction management and development expertise, leading the corporate construction management function for capital-intensive government entities, public and private companies in various start-up, turnaround, stable and high growth situations. Demonstrated visionary leadership, deep and rich understanding of cost containment and Six Sigma methodologies, and delivered immediate improvements on cash flow, cost reductions, planning, reporting and controls with exceptional results in supporting bottom line and revenue objectives.
CORE COMPETENCIES INCLUDE:
Real Estate Land Acquisition Risk Mitigation/Quality Control Entitlements and Construction Projects Institutional/Commercial/Mixed Use Projects Design/Development/Permitting Processes C-Level Client Relationship Management Develop and Execute Key Business Plans Architectural Design /Creative Development Environmental Conscious Construction Methodology Estimating/ Bidding/RFP Development Vendor and Contractor Relations Business Re-Engineering Strategies
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Comprehensive, in-depth experiences across all corporate construction functions, multi-million dollar commercial and institutional and mixed-use construction projects for industry leading construction organizations; guide projects from blueprint to successful completion through aggressive project management, assembling high performance site teams and maintaining constant flow of communication with clients. Drive corporate directives & strategic initiatives through dedication to employee development, cost containment and visionary leadership; consistently complete projects under budget. Well-developed communication and public speaking skills; ability to engage, excite, mentor and motivate others, establish relationships with clients and reputation for unwavering accuracy, credibility and integrity. High-performing operations-management style with expertise in building/optimizing organizational processes, measurement systems, internal and external resources and professional teams to maximize business. Skilled strategist; transform strategic plans into solutions & benchmark performance against key targets/goals. Provide broad based construction management from contract negotiations, design problems, document preparation, material purchasing, permitting and site management through certification of occupancy.
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
2007 to Present: OConnor Construction Management, Las Vegas, NV - Director / Senior Project Manager Senior Construction Executive providing key project management with full responsibility for planning and leadership for all major construction operations; drove staff management and client relations to optimize project results.
CHALLENGE: Launch and build entrepreneurial construction management division public and government sector market with the goal of earning new business equity in companies and agencies by providing value added service and extending their project management reach from corporate to field operations.
Key Accomplishments Hired to assist State Project Manager in avoiding financial mistakes or crisis by conducting corporate and on-site progress reviews involving change management, cost analysis, scheduling and progress completion, reducing costs per transaction. Partnered with senior State Officials to develop an operations management plan involving the elimination of antiquated and duplicated systems and the decommissioning of equipment scheduled for removal.
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2007 to Present: OConnor Construction Management, Las Vegas, NV - Director / Senior Project Manager Key Accomplishments (Continued) Provided critical leadership for a $75MM construction project encompassing 2 State Prison Facilities for the Nevada Department of Corrections project scope of responsibilities included the management of 2 General Contractors, 70+ trades and specialty crafts, budgeting, cash management, risk management internal and external, life-cycle performance, scheduling and pay requests ensuring compliance with all State Issued Performance Contracts, Plans and Specifications. Developed strategic alliances with key state officials, resulting in capture of correctional facilities projects billing more than $20K per month with annual pipeline in excess of $100M. Renegotiated the bids and costs of a 5-story hotel renovation in the historic downtown district bringing the budget projects from $15M down to a realistic $10M including sustainable design upgrades.
2006 to 2007: Stantec Consulting, Ontario, CA - Managing Program Director /Contract Assignment Spearheaded planning, development and execution of the New Model Colony Project, a public-private sector development project founded by a consortium of private land developers and dairy farmers as an expansion to the City of Ontario, California.
CHALLENGE: Provide assistance to the managing partner in the fund raising efforts to attract support and rapid expansion of the project in a capital driven industry by relieving them of the day to day operational, technical and construction activities while supporting the public relations efforts to civic and private constituents.
Key Accomplishments Devised and implemented a strategic plan for the conversion of 8,000 acre land mass including major infrastructure and wetlands development from overvalued underutilized real estate to value added expansion to the City of Ontario, California. Negotiated future development credits with the City in trade for donor land and future development cost reductions. Managed design, engineering, construction and redevelopment of roads, highways and infrastructures to prepare parcels for sales. Reviewed and conducted time impact analysis and disposition of construction claims saving the company construction mobilization time and $20M in construction costs. Developed and coordinated remediation projects, leveraged expert level construction management and engineering disciplines to facilitate expedited delivery of project 12 Months ahead of schedule.
2005 to 2006: Huffman Builders West, Las Vegas, NV - Vice President, Design and Construction Startup real estate investment firm specializing in land development for medical office, healthcare & mixed-use commercial ventures in Nevada and California
CHALLENGE: Regain credibility with Investors, Lenders and Clients after prior leaderships failure to meet managements optimistic projections for cost and delivery resulting in decline of market share and value measured against competition.
Joined company to provide strategic leadership, key planning and execution of project management initiatives for the construction of 6 medical office developments ranging in size from 5 to 50 acres located within 5-mile radius of regional hospitals valued in excess of $170MM. Key Accomplishments Held full responsibility for P&L raising acquisition analysis, due diligence, risk management for land development initiatives ensuring realistic delivery models including costs, quality, delivery and occupancy. Supervised staff of 5 Project Managers and their support teams; managed design, bid, award, scheduling and administration of materials procurement processes, including energy efficient design strategies, quality control objectives, and coordination of public and utility agencies. Regained credibility with investors, lenders and clients by personally publishing straightforward project progress completion materials, transparent descriptions of cost, accounting and scheduling issues and establishing a detailed reporting mechanism including detailed delivery models measured against verifiable results. CHARLES MANDLER .......................................... PAGE 3
2004 to 2005: Longford Properties Inc., Las Vegas, NV - Vice President of Construction Recruited as a Senior Management Executive spearheading all activities related to the design, construction, contract management, procurement and transfer of materials for various Medical Office, Commercial and Retail Projects strategically positioning properties for sale. Key Accomplishments Led corporate restructuring efforts Re-staffed project management, leasing, procurement departments including the interviewing and hiring of new staff with support from division president and chief financial officer. Measured results produced a streamlined operations and a 35% reduction in the annual operating budget. Drove compliance of on-time project delivery to 99% by establishing and implementing CPM construction accountabilities, and negotiated vendor discounts for owner supplied materials resulting in a 30% savings and greater control of end-point delivery. Developed an effective back-haul remediation program for the disposal of unsuitable soil material and construction debris, earning at minimum $200,000 in general condition savings.
2000 to 2004: KMI Real Estate Group, Los Angeles, CA - Director of Construction Joined company as a mid-level manager to consolidate owners representative-construction management functions, re-engineered construction management processes, and directed design and construction processes for retail, restaurant, and residential developments and renovations. Key Accomplishments Led underperforming operation to success by strictly managing project costs, introducing technology applications to manage design, bid and awarding functions, and re-establishing key vendor relationships to capitalize on cost savings.
1997 to 2000: Bovis Lend Lease, Los Angeles & San Francisco, CA - Director of Construction Spearheaded the establishment of a new business unit designed to enhance corporate presence and capture market share in the retail construction market throughout Los Angeles and Western U.S; drove business development and project management strategies for regional hospitals, luxury hi-rise residential, K-12 LA Unified Schools and extended living facilities. Key Accomplishments Established direction for on-site construction management teams and performed business management function; negotiated construction, engineering, and procurements contracts, and developed successful job costing tools for Union, Non-Union and Prevailing Wage Projects.
ADDITIONAL RELATED POSITIONS
1994 to 1997: Westfield Holdings Ltd., Los Angeles, San Diego, New York & New Jersey - Senior Project Manager 1989 to 1994: Brown & Company Inc., Los Angeles, CA - Partner & Director of Construction
EDUCATION, LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
USC, Los Angeles, California Masters of Arts, Architecture, Planning & Development Bachelor of Arts, Fine Art & Design
General Contractor - B License, States of Nevada & California State of Nevada - No: 0054463 (RME) OConnor Construction Management State of California - No: 508328 Charles Mandler, Sole Proprietor
Certified Six Sigma Black Belt Program and Project Execution2010 Certified Six Sigma Lean DFSS Design for Six Sigma2010 In Progress: Leed AP BD+C
