Gary E.

Cecil
403 Dogwood Drive * Lebanon, Pennsylvania 17042-9012
(717) 272-6556 * gc963496@westpost.net

Construction Project Manager: Corporate / Commercial Real Estate Development

15+ years of experience contributing to operation and profitability of retail co
rporations and real estate development companies through outstanding management
and supervision expertise. Tenacious and versatile construction project manager
with proven ability to build and renovate retail space and free-standing / in-li
ne restaurants, completing multiple projects simultaneously--on-time and within-
budget. Articulate communicator, negotiator, and leader with talent for establis
hing productive relationships with owners, colleagues, subcontractors, and gover
nment officials and building strong, motivated construction teams.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Project Management / Supervision * Retail / Restaurant Construction * Productive
Collaborator * Versatile
Team Building / Leadership * On-time / Within-budget * Building / Site Layouts *
Zoning Hearings
Budget Control / Cost Containment * Contract Negotiations * Safety / Quality Con
trol

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT, Goodman Properties, Jenkintown, Pennsylvania
* 2005-2008
Represented owner in design and construction of regional shopping center, interf
acing and coordinating multiple owner / tenant general contractors throughout pr
oject. Oversaw architects and engineers during design phase, secured final gover
nment approvals and permitting, coordinated utility requirements for landlord an
d tenant buildings, and facilitated tenant construction reviews. Directed biddin
g, contract selection, and on-site construction management through close-out for
each tenant space.
* Optimized company's operations by completing regional shopping center project
that consisted of 500K square feet of retail space in 16 buildings, having 40-45
national and local tenants. Met turn-over and / or opening date requirements fo
r each respective lease, surpassing one national tenant's complete build-out tim
e by 4 weeks.
* Facilitated relocation of prior shopping center occupants by directing constru
ction of additional 30K square feet of off-site space, building veterinary hospi
tal for 1 former occupant.
REGIONAL CONSTRUCTION MANAGER, Eckerd Corporation, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania *
2003-2005
Directed and consulted with developers in design, permitting, and construction o
f free-standing drug stores within 5-state territory. Maintained and managed app
roved vendor list of engineers, architects, and general contractors for develope
rs. Negotiated contracts and reviewed / approved project budgets and schedules.
Conducted field site inspections and represented company with contractors.
* Maximized company's presence throughout region by effectively guiding projects
over wide geographic area and with very high standards. Completed 15-17 project
s annually, on-time and within budget.
* Streamlined company's building code and permitting compliance by providing con
cise, effective representation at public hearings for site plan approvals and zo
ning variances.
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER, Mid-Atlantic Zone, Allied Domecq Retailing USA (parent com
pany of Dunkin' Donuts, Baskin Robbins, and Togo's), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
* 1991-2003
Consulted with and assisted franchises in developing new site locations and / or
remodels; preparing layouts, construction bids, and equipment orders / delivery
. Participated in city council / zoning hearings, prepared budgets, and collabor
ated with leasing / real estate and operations department.
* Enhanced company's operations by developing and training network of architects
, engineers, and contractors to meet marketing / development plans and managing
total of 35 new locations and 6-10 remodels annually.
CAREER NOTE
Additional positions as National Retrofit Manager for Allied Domecq Retailing, D
irector of Construction and Engineering for Morgan's Foods, Inc., and Regional C
onstruction Manager and Construction Engineer for KFC National Management Compan
y. Details upon request.
EDUCATION
Coursework in Construction Engineering and Real Estate
Franklin University, Columbus, Ohio