San Diego, California, United States
Construction professional with a degree in Construction Management and Economics with an excellent track record of project management and team building. Strong proven ability to perform exceptionally in team settings as well as remote and self-managed environments. Highly analytical thinking with demonstrated talent for identifying, scrutinizing, improving, and streamlining complex work processes, budgets and schedules.
As Director of Construction at Vuori, I've lead the development and delivery of 80+ domestic and international retail stores, managing projects from concept to completion with exceptional quality and adherence to timelines. I oversee a high-performing team of project managers, fostering a collaborative, solution-oriented culture that drives success. By designing and implementing a scalable development pipeline, I enable the seamless opening of 25+ stores annually while maintaining operational excellence. I optimize workflows and protocols to enhance efficiency, improve cross-departmental collaboration, and reduce costs. Additionally, I cultivate strategic vendor partnerships, negotiate favorable terms, and ensure on-time delivery of materials and services. With a focus on innovation, I introduce advanced project management tools and techniques to mitigate risks and ensure consistent execution. Through meticulous budget management and process improvements, I consistently deliver multimillion-dollar projects under budget and on schedule, driving measurable business impact and supporting the company’s growth.
As the Senior Construction Manager, I oversaw the planning and execution of complex retail construction projects, ensuring alignment with brand standards, budgets, and schedules. I managed multimillion-dollar budgets, implementing cost-saving strategies while maintaining exceptional quality and meeting financial objectives. By streamlining construction workflows and processes, I enhanced operational efficiency and reduced project timelines across multiple locations. Collaborating closely with contractors, vendors, and consultants, I ensured high-quality delivery and resolved on-site issues to meet critical milestones. Additionally, I partnered with cross-functional teams, including design, operations, and real estate, to drive seamless collaboration and deliver successful project outcomes.
Developed and implemented the New Store Opening Playbook, which served as the foundation for successfully opening 80+ stores worldwide. Collaborated with real estate brokers to evaluate potential sites, providing strategic insights on feasibility and alignment with brand objectives. Streamlined cross-functional processes to improve rollout efficiency, reducing costs and timelines across multiple projects. Managed consultants, contractors, and suppliers to ensure timely delivery, seamless installations, and alignment with project milestones. Negotiated and oversaw vendor contracts for construction, fixtures, and equipment, maintaining high standards of quality and cost-effectiveness. Led the development and management of comprehensive budgets, ensuring financial discipline and successful project execution.
Effectively managed the procurement process for subcontractor bids, including scope analysis and contract negotiations, while building and leading a high-performing team focused on communication, documentation, and accountability. Implemented advanced schedule management techniques, such as s-curve and cost-loaded methodologies, to forecast billings and drive work-in-place progress. Monitored daily production through detailed weekly work plan analyses to ensure schedule alignment, identifying opportunities to optimize productivity and reduce costs. Cultivated strong relationships with key stakeholders to facilitate seamless workflows and successful project execution.