Aaron B.

Design & Construction Manager | PMP

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

About

Collaborative and results-driven Corporate Real Estate professional with over 15 years of expertise in leading cross functional teams across tenant improvements, data centers, and high-end office projects globally. Proven ability to manage all project phases and consistently deliver high-quality outcomes on time and within budget.

Experience

  • Senior Manager, Design & Construction at PayPal
    Jul 2017 - Dec 2024 · 7 yrs 6 mos

    - Direct global Design and Construction Capex and Opex initiatives at PayPal, creating collaborative, high-performance work environments across 4.3M SF in 71 buildings across 17+ countries (Americas, APAC, EMEA). - Oversee the design and construction of 3M+ SF of office/warehouse fit-outs, managing $400M+ in capital expenditures for office expansions, call centers, M&A consolidations, and warehouse distribution centers. - Lead global project life cycles, from preconstruction, due diligence and feasibility to design, procurement, construction, budget management, reporting, forecasting, and closeout, ensuring seamless execution across regions. - Drive comprehensive budget reporting and forecasting, KPI/metric tracking, and presentations to leadership, aligning real estate initiatives with strategic goals to maximize ROI. - Achieve 8%-15% annual savings (vs Capital plan) through sourcing initiatives, direct vendor negotiations, value engineering, continuous improvement and competitive bidding, enhancing project cost-efficiency. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams (finance, space planning, leasing, procurement, security, facilities, IT/AV) to ensure alignment, proactive issue resolution, and on-time project delivery. - Implement scalable, global outsourced vendor strategy, leveraging a centralized internal core team for mentoring, professional development, compliance, training, and reporting to streamline processes. - Coordinate with global external teams (quantity surveyors, project managers, architects, engineers, contractors, furniture vendors, suppliers), fostering collaboration to exceed expectations, reduce costs, and improve timelines.

  • Project Manager at JLL
    Apr 2015 - Jul 2017 · 2 yrs 4 mos

    - Served as a dedicated account resource for JP Morgan Chase's Corporate Real Estate team through JLL & CBRE, overseeing design and construction operations across the Western U.S. region and ensuring successful project delivery. - Led end-to-end construction management for Capital/Tenant Improvement projects from preconstruction and initial due diligence to project closeout, ensuring quality, timeliness, and cost control. - Developed and presented budgets, schedules, and site inspection reports to Senior Management, securing approvals for high-end buildouts, including Private Bank & Wealth Management offices, corporate offices, call centers, and training facilities. - Implemented value engineering and process improvements, driving cost reductions and operational efficiencies, enhancing savings to the firm.

  • Project/Controls Manager at American Express
    Jun 2013 - Mar 2015 · 1 yr 10 mos

    - Oversaw all aspects of Cap ex/Tenant Improvement/Facilities upgrade projects for American Express office footprint in the Western U.S. and LATAM, managing projects from leasing through closeout. - Developed and implemented standardized Construction Project Controls including strategic business metrics analysis and performance improvement recommendations to Senior Management, enabling data-driven decision-making, enhancing project consistency, efficiency, and reducing risk. - Collaborated with Finance and Accounting teams to ensure the accuracy and alignment of project budgets, month-end reporting, and annual capital planning, optimizing financial performance.

  • Project Manager, Special Projects Division at Turner Construction
    Sep 2008 - Jun 2013 · 4 yrs 10 mos

    - Project Manager for Turner's Special Projects division, specializing in Tenant Improvements and Corporate Remodels. - Led and delivered multiple projects through all stages, including preconstruction, estimating, feasibility analysis, planning, execution, and closeout, ensuring successful and on-time project completion. - Managed multi-site and international data center programs for Fortune 500 clients, driving efficiency and delivering high-quality results across diverse locations. - Mentored and trained Project Engineers and Assistant Project Managers, ensuring professional development, knowledge transfer, and the cultivation of high-performing teams.