Amanda MERRITTS
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
20+ years' experience with renovations, additions, open store remodels and ground-up construction. Ability to build strong relationships with General Contractors, architects, engineers, National Vendors, Landlords and Developers. Excellent planning, organization and scheduling skills. Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. Experience in writing scopes of work for bid packages and qualifying bids submitted by General Contractors. Maintains a record of high-performance standards including attention to schedules, deadlines, budget and quality of work.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Director of Development and Construction
C3 INDUSTRIES, INC
06.2023 - Current
- Oversee planning, design and execution of construction and renovation projects.
- Lead and manage a team of professionals, including architects, engineers, contractors and internal stakeholders
- Create, maintain and manage project budgets and schedules.
- Ensure projects meet all relevant quality, safety and compliance standards
- Work closely with the internal compliance team as well as the state cannabis inspectors to build a state approved facility.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, contractors and vendors.
Director of Construction
RUE 21, INC
10.2021 - 06.2023
- Oversee construction of new projects going into existing malls
- Ensure that projects are turned over on time and under budget.
- Create and implement policies and procedures
- Manage a team of 5 director reports, including 2 project managers, 2 construction coordinators and 1 visual coordinator.
- Manage outside vendors, including architectural firms, engineering firms and national vendors.
- Maintain prototype plans to keep them current
- Work closely with landlords and mall management while under construction
- Create and manage budgets for new, retrofit and remodel projects.
Construction Manager
ALDI, INC
02.2020 - 10.2021
- Company Overview: (TENNESSEE)
- Oversee the construction of new facilities and the remodeling of existing facilities to ensure compliance with governmental codes and ALDI specifications.
- Ensures all proper permits and bonds are secured, final approvals received, lien waivers obtained, bonds closed out and final occupancy permit is received.
- Ensures work is completed in accordance with construction plans and specifications, to the highest quality standards and within budget as established by the Director of Real Estate via regular site visits and supervision of the general contractor.
- Identifies and communicates new ideas and cost saving opportunities to construct or remodel facilities at lower costs.
- Assists the Director Real Estate in the reviewing of engineering, building and site design with selected Architect and Engineering firms.
- Assist Director Real Estate and Operations personnel in determining proper remedies or preventative actions for current store facilities, as needed.
- Reviews prototype plan updates with the Director Real Estate to ensure all changes approved by the Director Real Estate are implemented on projects.
- Coordinates large maintenance and reset projects for existing stores.
- Communicates and coordinates with the National Real Estate Office as appropriate.
- Verifies needs, costs, and appropriate backup for all proposed change orders and submits to the Director Real Estate for approval.
- (TENNESSEE)
Project Manager
PARKES CONSTRUCTION
05.2017 - 02.2020
- Company Overview: (THE PARKES COMPANY)
- Manage all pre-construction activities from project conception to closeout.
- Manage multiple projects concurrently in different stages of completion.
- Review design documents for conflicts and completeness and participate in finalizing Owner contract negotiations.
- Procurement of all Subcontractors/Vendors including negotiating and executing fair contracts.
- Manage project teams including Superintendents, Assistant Superintendents, Project Engineers, Subcontractors, and other office support staff.
- Maintain relationships with Owner/Client as well as the Architectural and Engineering Team.
- Assume all profit and loss responsibility and manage it completely and efficiently throughout the project life including reporting to Senior Management.
- Create and manage project schedules including weekly reporting and updating as needed.
- Initiate and completely manage all technical processes of the project including RFIs, Submittals, Team Meetings, Trade Start Up Meetings, Change Orders, Documentation and timely Project Closeout.
- Enforce Quality Control Plan and ensure the appropriate Safety Programs are implemented and managed by the onsite team for adherence to company policies, protocols and safety standards including all OSHA standards.
- (THE PARKES COMPANY)
Project Manager
DICK'S SPORTING GOODS
01.2007 - 05.2017
- Managing 8-15 projects in value ranging from $75,000 to $10,000,000 each.
- Responsibilities include General Contractor bidding, permitting, landlord coordination in 'build to suit' projects, budget and change order management, financial and building close out.
- Provide direction and oversee the GCs contracted directly with DSG on DSG managed projects. (RBTS)
- Manage Design Revisions (DSG changes)
- Works closely with Store Operations, Legal, Purchasing, Store Planning, Development, Real Estate, Loss Prevention, Information Technology and Facilities Management.
Project Manager
H.G. HILL REALTY COMPANY, LLC
01.2006 - 12.2006
- Managing multiple projects concurrently ranging in value of $50,000 to $3,000,000.
- Manage all aspects of site development as well as management of general contractors.
- Management and coordination of all phases of multiple tenant build outs.
- Management and coordination of re-roofing and parking lot re-sealing projects on existing properties.
Project Manager
PINNACLE CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC.
11.2003 - 01.2006
- Project management of retail construction projects ranging in size from 43,000 sf to 73,000 sf and between $1.2M and $7M each.
- Managed big box retail ground up and retrofit projects for brands such as Dick's Sporting Goods, JoAnn's and Rhodes Furniture.
- Procurement of all Subcontractors / Vendors including negotiating and executing contracts.
- Manage project teams including Superintendents, Assistant Superintendents and office support staff.
- Maintain relationships with Owner/Clients.
- Work extensively with Architectural and Engineering Team.
- Initiate and manage all technical processes of the project including RFIs, Submittals, Team Meetings, Trade Start Up Meetings, Change Orders and Project Closeout.
- Enforce quality control plan and ensure the appropriate Safety Programs are being implemented and managed by the onsite team for adherence to company policies, protocols and safety standards including all OSHA standards.
Project Engineer / Project Accountant
CENTEX RODGERS, INC.
11.2001 - 11.2003
- Manage technical processes of the project including RFIs, Submittals and As-Builts.
- Prepare and submit monthly Owner Pay Applications.
- Process invoices to be paid.
- Assist the Superintendent with field visits and reports.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Economics and Finance
MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY
Murfreesboro, TN12.1999
Skills
- Project management
- Budget management
- Regulatory compliance
- Stakeholder engagement
- Contract negotiation
- Quality control
- Time management
- Vendor management
- Process improvement
- Conflict resolution
Personal Information
Maiden Name: McClintock
Timeline
Senior Director of Development and Construction
C3 INDUSTRIES, INC
06.2023 - Current
Director of Construction
RUE 21, INC
10.2021 - 06.2023
Construction Manager
ALDI, INC
02.2020 - 10.2021
Project Manager
PARKES CONSTRUCTION
05.2017 - 02.2020
Project Manager
DICK'S SPORTING GOODS
01.2007 - 05.2017
Project Manager
H.G. HILL REALTY COMPANY, LLC
01.2006 - 12.2006
Project Manager
PINNACLE CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC.
11.2003 - 01.2006
Project Engineer / Project Accountant
CENTEX RODGERS, INC.
11.2001 - 11.2003
Bachelor of Business Administration - Economics and Finance
MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY