Hi, I’m
Andrea Owens
Centerton
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Summary
Dynamic business leader with over 20 years of progressive experience in real estate, project management, construction management, and large-scale HVAC initiatives for industry giants such as Walmart and Sam’s Club. Expertise in crafting and implementing business strategies that enhance operational excellence, optimize costs, and foster innovation across diverse property portfolios. Proven track record in leading cross-functional teams, managing multimillion-dollar budgets, and delivering HVAC solutions aligned with long-term organizational objectives. Recognized for exceptional talent development, vendor management, and utilizing data-driven insights to improve HVAC system performance, sustainability, and compliance in fast-paced environments.
Overview
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Walmart Realty
Senior Manager, Enterprise Initiatives
10.2025 - Current
Job overview
- Leading cross-functional teams to deliver complex projects and initiatives, ensuring strategic alignment, timely execution, and achievement of quality and budgetary goals.
- Developing a scalable project management process and KPIs, to foster continuous improvement, accountability, and operational excellence across the organization.
- Leveraging AI-driven analytics to identify project risks and optimize resource allocation, resulting in a 25% reduction in RFI response times and significantly improving project delivery.
- Collaborated with senior leaders and stakeholders to drive strategic alignment and resource management; assigned to the Dunkin' Tenant space initiative for expertise in scaling and process integration, utilizing AI for strategic reporting and data analysis, in creation phase use Power BI platform to enhance leadership visibility into project status by initiative type.
Walmart Corporate Real Estate
Director, Project and Construction Management
02.2023 - 06.2025
Job overview
- Oversaw budgeting, forecasting, and resource allocation for a large portfolio of Walmart properties; approved pre-project budgets, managed expenses, and resolved budgetary issues to optimize capital deployment.
- Directed cross-functional field execution teams and third-party partners to deliver diverse projects—remodels, renovations, sustainability and compliance, and new builds—on time and within budget, driving innovative problem-solving and collaboration across all project phases.
- Led all phases of high-profile projects, including the award-winning Herndon, VA office renovation and readiness planning for the new Home Office, ensuring seamless procurement, timely delivery, and exceptional project outcomes.
- Built and mentored high-performing teams that completed 300+ OPEX and CapEx projects, exceeding organizational goals for quality, efficiency, and compliance with building codes and regulatory standards.
- Managed contractor selection and vendor relationships led disaster recovery and rapid restoration efforts and collaborated with senior realty leaders to align execution with Walmart’s five-year strategic initiatives and operational excellence goals.
Sam’s Club Real Estate
Director, Construction and Field Execution
01.2019 - 02.2023
Job overview
- Re-established and led the Field Execution team, developing scalable project management strategies and standard operating procedures to ensure consistency and excellence across all initiatives.
- Managed a team of 90+ field and construction/mechanical managers, driving collaboration, accountability, and high performance while fostering a culture of integrity, innovation, and operational excellence.
- Oversaw an annual budget exceeding $400M, providing precise forecasting, effective expense management, and optimal resource allocation for large-scale projects, including over $250M in HVAC/R CapEx projects.
- Directed the rebranding and renovation of 600+ Sam’s Club locations, delivering projects on time and within budget, upgrades in refrigeration, and significantly enhancing the member experience.
- Collaborated closely with realty leaders, proto/design and project stakeholders to strategically align Sam’s Club Execution Team with the total enterprise objects to meet ZE standards and compliance, and broader business objectives.
Walmart Realty
Field Manager, Field Execution
07.2016 - 01.2019
Job overview
- Oversaw cross-functional teams to deliver remodels, new construction, and special projects, often serving as the subject matter expert (SME) in fixture processes and the go-to leader for complex or high-priority small projects—consistently meeting timelines and exceeding quality goals.
- Developed KPIs, onboarding processes, and training programs for Realty Execution, sharing SME knowledge to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.
- Streamlined project workflows, leveraging fixture process expertise to achieve significant efficiency gains and measurable cost savings across multiple initiatives.
- Built and mentored high-performing teams, supporting talent development, succession planning, and fostering a culture of integrity, ethics, and inclusivity.
- Developed and leveraged internal and external partnerships to achieve business goals and support community engagement initiatives, earning recognition as 'Project Manager of the Year' for Real Estate and Division B.
Education
Ivy Tech State CollegeBloomington, Indiana
HVAC from Sheet Metal Fabrications
01.1998
University of Maryland Global CampusNurnberg, Germany
General Studies from Military Science
01.1993
Skills
- Organizational strategy
- Field operations management
- Financial planning
- Cost control
- Procurement and vendor oversight
- Contractor management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Safety standards adherence
- Talent Development
- Stakeholder engagement
- Concise messaging
- Artificial Intelligence
- Process optimization
Timeline
Senior Manager, Enterprise Initiatives
Walmart Realty
10.2025 - Current
Director, Project and Construction Management
Walmart Corporate Real Estate
02.2023 - 06.2025
Director, Construction and Field Execution
Sam’s Club Real Estate
01.2019 - 02.2023
Field Manager, Field Execution
Walmart Realty
07.2016 - 01.2019
Ivy Tech State College
HVAC from Sheet Metal Fabrications
University of Maryland Global Campus
General Studies from Military Science
Professional Improvement - Courses
- Executive Coaching, Boda Group, 2023
- Key Leadership Program, Walmart, 2019
- OSHA 10, Click Safety, 2011
- Air Traffic Controller Course, US Army, 1990
- US Army Basic Training, US Army, 1989
Certification
- OSHA 10 Certification - 2011, no expiration
Community Service
- AMVETS
- DAV – Disabled American Veterans, Volunteer Driver
- American Legion
- Northwest Arkansas Food Bank
- Walmart Serves
- Walmart Faith Network
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 90+ Project and Construction Managers
- Achieved Project Manager of the Year through effectively leading teams through hiring, on-boarding, development, project scheduling and networking
- Northern Virginia NAOIP award for Walmart SOC relocation and collaboration of design/construction management
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Affiliations
- AMVETS
- American Legion
- Walmart Associate Resource Groups
- US Army Veteran - Persian Gulf War