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Ian McManamon - Virtual Resume Portfolio 2025.pdf
- 1. IAN P. MCMANAMON PROJECTMANAGEMENT / DEVELOPMENT / DESIGN / CONSTRUCTION
- 2. IAN P. MCMANAMON •Experienced professional with diversified background in all phases of Development (Greenfield or Redevelopment) projects. • Technical knowledge provides clients with innovative and cost- effective design throughout. • Able to improve project efficiency through use of computerized methodologies, flexible and proactive management skills.
- 3. WORK EXPERIENCE • Motivatedand seasoned manager with over 30 years of professional experience managing teams of professions and developing processes and procedures improving efficiency. • Highly effective at finding the best methods possible to complete exceptional construction and design projects. • Strong and diverse background in all phases of development, real estate, design, engineering, architecture, administration and construction. • Brings a sense of innovation, dedication, and passion to the industry.
- 4. CONSTRUCTION MANAGER Construction Manager– Southeast Region 10/2024 – 07/2025 • Project Planning and Scheduling: Developing project schedules, identifying resources needed, and ensuring projects are on track. • Budget Management: Maintaining project budgets, tracking expenses, and ensuring projects stay within financial constraints. • Resource Management: Overseeing the allocation and utilization of resources, including labor, materials, and equipment. • Quality Control: Ensuring projects meet quality standards and specifications. • Client Communication: Communicating with clients to update progress, address concerns, and ensure satisfaction. • Risk Management: Identifying and mitigating potential risks that could impact project timelines, budgets, or quality. • Supervision: Supervising junior project managers, construction crews, subcontractors.
- 5. Managed construction ofvarious pre-engineered metal buildings and sheds Used for manufacturing wall panels, roof trusses, composite I-joists, interior and exterior doors, casings, baseboards, rails and laminated beams in a variety of hardwood species. Manufacturing utilizing state-of-the-art technology – the latest design software, computerized saws, specialized jigging equipment, and precision wall panel systems, all of which are designed to create finished product of exceptional value and quality. These manufacturing facilities are TPI certified and inspected.. Exterior sheds Founded in 1956 and headquartered in Eighty-Four, Pennsylvania, 84 Lumber Company is the nation’s largest privately held supplier of building materials, manufactured components, and industry-leading services for single- and multi-family residences and commercial buildings. The company operates 320 facilities which includes stores, component manufacturing plants, custom door shops and engineered wood product centers in 34 states. 84 Lumber also offers turnkey installation services for a variety of products, including framing, insulation, siding, windows, roofing, decking and drywall.
- 6. In the positionof Construction Manager I was responsible for the building process from the start, working very closely with real estate providing design feedback and performing various due diligence tasks. Worked very closely with the engineers and architects to go over plans and blueprints, making schedules for trades for the project, determining material and labor quantities and costs, negotiating with and hiring subcontractors, scheduling of subcontractors, gathering permits and completing necessary jurisdiction inspections. The Construction Manager oversees a wide array of scopes of work, including but not limited to, new builds, including railroad spurs, site excavation, utility installs, land preparation, foundation work, and steel erection. Scopes of work can also include smaller renovations, including but not limited to, interior renovations, paving, concrete, exterior renovations, yard repairs, routine maintenance tasks, etc. Essential Functions Determined and defined proper scope and work closely and keep all necessary parties Read and interpret blueprints, understanding AM & DVP) technical aspects of construction Managed contracts, change orders, invoices with value engineering to meet the field’s budgetary constraints Managed subcontractors' and suppliers' constraints and expectations Oversaw subcontractors on job sites and prepared and maintained budget and coordinated with other necessary in-house trades on the scope of work and construction plans, including but not limited to, fire and security, IT, telecom, merchandising, etc. Negotiated and hired subcontractors and suppliers to perform work and order materials Provided project updates on a consistent basis with the Director
- 7. DEVELOPMENT PROJECT MANAGER IndependentContractor - Midwest Region 01/2022 – 05/2024 • Hands on project management for new car wash greenfield developments, car wash remodel programs and other capital projects such as a carwash rebranding program and remodels of various scopes. • Responsible for the development of projects from preliminary site investigation, capital approval, entitlements, construction documents, bidding, budget approval, complete project cost control and construction through grand opening and project closeout. • Responsible for the direction of outside consultants/ professionals and developers of assigned projects to ensure that company standards for schedule, cost and quality are met.
- 8. Managed Branding RefreshProjects (50 Stores) Prepared and managed design standard documents for various brands for consistency. Managed the preparation of refresh packages for each potential location (e.g. site survey of existing conditions, exterior paint and exterior signage scope. Managed proposals, budgets and change orders to close out. Managed permitting and schedules including weekly progress updates. Managed material take offs, cut sheet review and coordinated material deliveries. Reporting and tracking of project budget, change orders, draw review, delivery schedule, entitlements, incentives and deliverables. Managed the construction of projects to ensure quality, schedule, and a smooth turnover to all retail users. Review construction pay applications and change order requests. Review / approve consultant invoices and perform construction punch list inspections as necessary Managed Remodel Program Aid with the preparation, analysis and on-going administration of budget/scope. Manage the preparation of remodel packages for each potential site (e.g. site investigation report, project presentation, and budget summary. Establishing and maintaining network of engineers, architects, land use attorneys/planners, and any other necessary project consultants or vendors. Manage the production of, and review and have a thorough understanding of all projects related; site plans, surveys, geotechnical reports, Phase 1 & 2 ESA reports, Civil drawings, Architectural drawings, Structural drawings, PEMB drawings, etc. Reporting and tracking of project budget, change orders, draw review, delivery schedule and deliverables. Oversee the construction of projects to ensure quality, schedule, and a smooth turnover to all retail users as well as any potential buyers of the development if the property / project is chosen to be sold. Review construction pay applications and change order requests. Review and approve consultant invoices Perform construction punch list inspections as necessary Supported VP of Development and Director of Construction Aid with the preparation, analysis and on-going administration of Greenfield / New store budget/proforma, including site, building, architectural and any other ‘Soft’ and ‘Hard’ costs. Manage the production of, and review and have a thorough understanding of all projects related; site plans, surveys, geotechnical reports, Phase 1 & 2 ESA reports, Civil drawings, Architectural drawings, Structural drawings, PEMB drawings, etc. Reporting and tracking of project budget, change orders, draw review, delivery schedule, entitlements, incentives and deliverables. Aid Director of Construction in preparation and implementation of prototype Car wash set of drawings and specifications. Aid in vendor and consultant development. Supported Operations with maintenance projects. Procuring and reviewing scopes / proposals, reviewing material take-offs and shop drawings. Remodel - Revised site plan - Added vacs and improved flow Remodel – Building, canopy and roof repainted. Site restriped. New Vac Equipment New Cameras, New Conveyor and Tunnel equipment New Monument New Building Tunnel Exit New Paystation Canopy New Directional Sign
- 9. Car Wash SiteRequirements: • High traffic commercial corridors near supermarkets & discounters • 1.0 – 1.5 Acre sites with at least 160’ of frontage • Purchase only – no leases Managed Free Standing Car Wash Developments (Completed 11 locations) Obtain all necessary property/project entitlements and construction related permits/approvals Preparation and on-going administration of Project Activity Reports summarizing progress/schedule as needed to manage each project and to update upper management. Aid with the preparation, analysis and on-going administration of a development’s budget/proforma, including site, building, tenant build-out, architectural, engineering, brokerage, tenant allowance, and any other ‘Soft’ and ‘Hard’ costs Manage the preparation of development packages for each potential development site (e.g. site plan, site investigation report, project presentation, contracts and contract summary) Communication with land sellers, governmental agencies and other parties throughout the development and closing process as necessary to facilitate the development of Company projects The administration of lease work letter agreements, taxes, insurance, tenant delivery packages, rent commencement letters, etc. Establishing and maintaining network of engineers, architects, land use attorneys/planners, and any other necessary project consultants or vendors. Manage the production of, and review and have a thorough understanding of all projects related; site plans, surveys, geotechnical reports, Phase 1 & 2 ESA reports, Civil drawings, Architectural drawings, Structural drawings, PEMB drawings, etc. Reporting and tracking of project budget, change orders, draw review, delivery schedule, entitlements, incentives and deliverables. Oversee the construction of projects to ensure quality, schedule, and a smooth turnover to all retail users as well as any potential buyers of the development if the property / project is chosen to be sold. Review construction pay applications and change order requests. Review and approve consultant invoices Perform construction punch list inspections as necessary
- 10. CONSTRUCTION DEVELOPMENT MANAGER Save-a-Lot– Midwest Region 09/2018 – 12/2021 • Provides project management for new stores, remodels and other capital projects such as a LED lighting conversion program, a new logo rollout (interior and exterior signage) and remodels of various scopes. • Responsible for the development of projects for assigned geographic areas from preliminary site investigation, capital approval, entitlements, construction documents, bidding, budget approval, complete project cost control and construction through grand opening and project closeout. • Responsible for the direction of outside consultants/ professionals and developers of assigned projects to ensure that company standards for schedule, cost and quality are met.
- 11. Save-A-Lot is aleader in the hard discount, carefully selected assortment grocery store industry with over 1,300 locations. In fact, we have had over 40 consecutive years of growth and have plans for new Save-A-Lot locations through license and corporate store development. Customers enjoy saving up to 40% compared to traditional grocery stores on high quality, exclusive brands and can find national brand products as well as USDA-inspected beef, pork and poultry, farm-fresh fruits and vegetables and non-food items in our stores. In addition, our smaller stores are clean, bright and make the customers’ shopping experience quicker and easier. Some of these advantages are: • Exclusive brands: High-quality, low-priced private label assortment accounts for the majority of our sales compared to about 20% in a conventional grocery store • Fewer SKUs (stock keeping units): Reduced SKU assortment (approximately 2,500 items) covers more than 90% of everyday shopper needs • Low prices: Buying power of over 1,300 stores delivers market-leading everyday low prices • Locating stores in diverse neighborhoods, hiring from within those communities and stocking product tailored to the neighborhood • Shopping experience: Smaller stores average 15,000 sq. ft. and allow for a quick and easy shopping experience • World-class distribution: 16 Best-in-class, dedicated distribution centers
- 12. SENIOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AldiUS 01/2016 – 07/2018 • Built ground-up new stores, expanded and remodeled existing stores. • Facilitated an in-person link between Aldi corporate and the General Contractors. • Bid/award projects and managed the construction process. • Was often working on up to ten projects at any one time. • Involved from project design through the transfer to store operations, to the opening of the store and finally complete when the last expenditure is tracked.
- 13. ALDI is aleading global discount supermarket chain with over 10,000 stores in 18 countries. Based in Germany, the chain was founded by brothers Karl and Theo Albrecht in 1946 when they took over their father's store in Essen which had been in operation since 1913; it is one of the world's largest privately owned companies. Aldi specializes in staple items, such as food, beverages, toilet paper, sanitary articles, and other inexpensive household items. Many of its products are own brands, with the number of other brands usually limited to a maximum of two for a given item. This increases sales for each article and lets Aldi shops be smaller than stores with more brand choice. This practice let Aldi avoid price tags, even before the introduction of bar code scanners. Aldi's, on many of its in-house brands will place, if feasible, multiple bar codes on products to speed the checkout process. With more people shopping its grocery stores than ever before, ALDI today announced an aggressive $1.6 billion investment in its stores, with an extensive plan to remodel and expand more than 1,300 US stores by 2020. The new ALDI store look delivers on its customers’ desire for a modern and convenient shopping experience with a focus on fresh items, including more robust produce, dairy and bakery sections. In the last few years, ALDI has added several new product lines that have quickly become customer favorites, including the live-G-free brand of gluten-free foods, Simply-Nature products featuring many organic items and a full line of premium baby items under the Little Journey brand. Remodeled stores will also feature a modern design, open ceilings, natural lighting and environmentally friendly building materials; such as recycled materials, energy-saving refrigeration and LED lighting.
- 14. SENIORTENANT COORDINATOR /PROGRAM MGR Skye Group 07/2015 - 12/2015 • Supplemented Skye Group's tenant coordination team facilitating retail store design and construction process for phase II of Oliver McMillan’s The Shops at Buckhead Atlanta, a new mixed-use development. • Worked collaboratively with developer, landlord and tenants to obtain effective results that result in strong store presentations and timely openings. Supplemented Howard Hughes tenant coordination, real estate and construction teams with the pre-development, due diligence, proforma, and entitlement process for the Outlet Collection at Elk Grove.
- 15. The Shops atBuckhead Atlanta Phase II evolves with unmatched style and sophistication, extending its famed shopping, dining, office and residential offerings to a fashionable new realm that caters to contemporary tastes. Project includes 350,000 sf of retail and restaurants, 40,000 sf of boutique offices, and two new 20 story luxury apartment buildings all within an 8-acre, 6-city block footprint above multiple underground parking decks. The Outlet Collection at Elk Grove is located approximately 17 miles southeast of Sacramento, California at the intersection of State Highway 99 and Grant Line Road in the community of Elk Grove. The Outlet Collection at Elk Grove will be Howard Hughes' premier outlet retail and entertainment destination of Southern Buckhead Phase II will be comprised of 315,000 SF of Class A, custom office space with modern streamlined style and sustainable design, with a retail component on the ground floor. Oliver McMillan is a specialist at creating exciting urban, pedestrian-oriented, mixed- used developments complimentary to the surrounding neighborhood and community. Buckhead Atlanta is Oliver McMillan's 19th public-private partnership development. Sacramento. With over a half-million square feet of lease space, it will include three anchors, a collection of fi ne retailers, a state-of-the-art theater complex and several category- leading restaurants. All this in a parklike setting where visitors walk down canopy covered walkways enjoying the shopping and outdoor cafes. Sophisticated “California Modern” architecture – with attention to detail -- creates a place that people can play, gather, shop and be entertained.
- 16. PROJECT DIRECTOR /CONSTRUCTION MGR. DSW 07/2011 - 06/2015 • Reviewed plans and specifications for bid qualification and contract award. • Conducted weekly contactor and operations meetings to facilitated stronger communication and the ability to resolve critical issues in a timely manner. • Monitored weekly photographs and performed regular job site observations to provide support and “hand’s on” direction for all general contractor personnel. • Successfully managed the project scheduling, resource allocation and cost control while providing technical direction and ensuring compliance with quality standards.
- 17. DSW (Designer ShoeWarehouse) Inc. is a leading branded footwear and accessories retailer that offers huge selection of brand name and designer footwear and accessories for women, men, and kids. Yellow Box shoes blend current fashion trends into young attitude footwear, with a contemporary flair. A splash of ornamental material, stones and sequins add the embellished look of today's current fashion customer. DSW has grown to operate more than 400 stores across the United States and Puerto Rico, as well as nearly 400 leased departments for other retailers under the Affiliated Business Group. In addition, DSW Inc. also owns an interest in Town Shoes Limited. The DSW brand promise is "Designer shoes. Warehouse prices" and the company delivers an experience of "breathtaking assortment, irresistible value, and simple convenience." DSW stores average approximately 22,000 square feet and stock nearly 25,000 pairs of shoes per location. Offering a line of fabulously embellished flip-flops and sandals, wedges, flats, heels and even boots create looks that blend the best of both worlds: casual and glamorous. Yellow Box shoes always stay on the pulse of what´s going on in the world of fashion, coming up with fun and elegant offerings season after season. Yellow Box stores average approximately 2,000 square feet and stock nearly 2,000 pairs of shoes per location.
- 18. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR -OWNER / OPERATOR Shoremen Construction 12/2009 - 06/2011 05/2024 – 10/2024 • Completed tear-down of existing structures and managed new construction of residential remodels. • Accurately estimated time and materials costs for projects for clients providing detailed scopes, line-item proposals and proposed scheduling timelines. • Consistently assumed additional responsibilities and worked extended hours to meet project deadlines. • Managed subcontractors to ensure quality and timely work. • Managed accounts receivables for materials, sub-contractors and rental equipment. • Provided/coordinated additional services including permitting, inspections and project close-out.
- 19. December 2009 –June 2011 Renovated 2 lakeside properties in the Cleveland area. Planned, budgeted and performed most of the work sub- contracting certain specialties on an as-needed basis. Specialized in updating the floor plans and creating more open and contemporary living environments. Utilizing my architectural and structural strengths, I was easily able to remove walls and ceilings to combine areas, raise ceilings and install larger, more efficient doors and windows. May 2024 – October 2024 Completed design / build to demo existing 1940s cottage. Created electronic drawings (AutoCAD) and specifications for bidding and permitting 3000 square foot new build Completed 2 design / build kitchen remodel before before before after after after
- 20. MANAGER OF STOREPLANNING Goodyear Tire and Rubber 01/2009 - 12/2009 • Evaluated potential job sites based on geotechnical information and viability. • Value engineered drawings for bids and qualified each bid. • Performed regular job site observations to provide direction for all general contractor personnel. • Conducted all critical pre-installation conferences with general contractors, subcontractors, consultants and manufacturer's representatives.
- 21. Opened 5 newGoodyear Auto Service Centers from green field site approval thru project close-out. Value Engineered over $150,000.00 out of current prototype incorporating deficiencies identified by operations. Participated in new store imaging project, including construction details, budgets and test market identification.
- 22. REGIONAL DIRECTOR –TENANT COORDINATION Forest City Development Group 12/2006 - 11/2007 • Composed and updated tenant criteria manuals. • Guided and directed third-party inspectors through project construction, commissioning and closeout. • Avoided construction delays by efficiently following through with all site inspections in a timely manner. • Negotiated and determined project budgets based on the work scope and tenant lease agreements.
- 23. Managed just under9 million square feet of existing mall developments. Including new Tenant fit-outs, remodels, and out-parcel development.
- 24. Managed just under2 million square feet of new build retail development. Including new Landlord and Tenant fit- outs and out-parcel development. White Oak Village– Richmond VA This shopping center offers pedestrian- friendly streets and open spaces designed for community gathering. The retail center is comprised of national, regional and local retailers, as well as restaurants and a Hyatt Place hotel. The retail lineup includes Target, Circuit City, JC Penney, Lowe’s, Pet Smart, Sam’s Club and Ukrop’s. Opened at nearly 90 percent leased. Grand Opening 10-13-08 900,000 square feet. The Shops at Wiregrass – Wesley Chapel FL Situated on 67 acres, the 810,000- square-foot town center is anchored by three major department stores: Dillard’s, JC Penney and Macy's. It also features 100 specialty retail stores and an array of signature restaurants. The Shops at Wiregrass caters to the fashion retailing needs of local and regional shoppers alike. Opened with 81 percent of small-shop space committed, and with 78 percent already signed to leases, Grand Opening 10-30-08 810,000 square feet.
- 25. SENIOR DESIGNER /SPECIAL PROJECTS MGR. Abercrombie and Fitch 09/1998 - 12/2006 • Developed design deliverables that elevated, differentiated and functioned on-brand and on-strategy. • Monitored production schedules while adhering to assigned budgets. • Generated detailed specs of final designs. • Successfully managed various special design and construction projects such as revamping nation-wide roll outs of design initiatives.
- 26. A few examplesof these projects are below: Collaborated with video vendors, satellite providers, local governing authorities and various internal department to design, budget and roll-out a live video feed from the Huntington Beach Pier into 20 Hollister stores. Collaborated with fixture vendors and various internal departments to design, budget and roll-out employment kiosks in all the open stores across all brands. Collaborated with fixture vendors and various internal departments to design, budget and roll-out a louvered shutter install in all open A&F adult and kids stores. This include window surveys and job specific shop drawing review and install. Implemented various in store design changes such as paint colors , lighting changes and new fixture needs and designs. Conceptualized and coordinated the multi-store rollout of various special projects throughout the entire chain.
- 27. Promoted to SeniorDesigner and was responsible for the prototype design and value engineering of a new concept store, Hollister Co. Projects located primarily in major malls and select urban street locations, ranging in size from 4,000 to 14,000 square feet throughout the United States. Partnered with purchasing and developed alterative specifications and construction details to reduce costs. Collaborated with real estate and prepared conceptual layouts interfacing with the Landlords and educating them on the porch design concept. Provided construction field support by performing field visits, writing punch-lists and opening stores with the operations department. Created and maintained the master construction drawing set including updated bulletins and alternative specifications.
- 28. Responsible for managingthe entire store design process, including new build and remodeling Abercrombie & Fitch (adult stores) and abercrombie (children’s store) stores. Projects located primarily in major malls and select urban street locations, ranging in size from 12,000 to 20,000 square feet throughout the United States. Worked closely with real estate and design to bridge the gap between dollar per square foot discrepancy between the kids and adult stores. Worked closely with real estate and our Landlords to protect the brand image negotiating any branding needs that may need special approvals.