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Andrea Owens

Andrea Owens

Bella Vista,AR

Summary

An accomplished and results-driven construction management professional with extensive experience in project management, construction management, and budget management, leading multifaceted projects in fast-paced environments. Proven success in driving operational excellence, managing project budgets exceeding $400M, and coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and within scope. Demonstrates a strong ability to implement innovative solutions that enhance efficiency, improve quality, and support transformation initiatives. Serves as a key contributor to the success of the organization.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director, Project, and Construction Management

WALMART CORPORATE REAL ESTATE
01.2023 - 01.2025
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams to foster collaboration and innovative problem-solving, resulting in successful project outcomes.
  • Supported readiness planning for new home office, including procurement of owner furnished materials.
  • Led construction of new building in Herndon, VA, which won NAIOP Northern Virginia Award for best office spaces.
  • Cultivated high-performing team to complete over 300 OPEX and CapEx projects from March 2023 to March 2025.

Director of Construction and Execution

SAM'S CLUB
01.2019 - 01.2023
  • Led team of 70 project and construction managers, fostering culture of collaboration and excellence.
  • Managed budget exceeding $400M, ensuring effective allocation of resources to achieve business objectives.
  • Spearheaded re-branding of all 600 Sam's Clubs in under two years, resulting in seamless transformation.
  • Collaborated with facility maintenance to design and implement asset readiness program, now utilized enterprise-wide.


Director of Project Execution

WALMART STORES
01.2016 - 01.2019
  • Oversaw cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time, enhancing operational efficiency, reducing costs, and improving company standards.
  • Achieved recognition as “Project Manager of the Year” for real estate and “Project Manager of the Year” for Div B.
  • Collaborated with leadership to develop KPI's for realty execution and led team to create on-boarding and training.
  • Streamlined project workflows and 20 test project types, resulting in substantial time savings and increased productivity.


Education

Some College (No Degree) - General Studies Coursework

University of Maryland Global Campus
Hyattsville, MD

Skills

  • Relationship building
  • Strategic planning
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Decision-making
  • Project management
  • Creativity and innovation
  • Change management
  • Negotiation
  • Talent acquisition
  • Process improvement
  • Risk management

Certification

Executive Coaching, Boda Group, 2023
Key Leadership Program, Walmart, 2019
OSHA 10, Click Safety, 2011
Air Traffic Controller Course, US Army, 1992
Hazmat, Walmart. 2009

Timeline

Director, Project, and Construction Management

WALMART CORPORATE REAL ESTATE
01.2023 - 01.2025

Director of Construction and Execution

SAM'S CLUB
01.2019 - 01.2023

Director of Project Execution

WALMART STORES
01.2016 - 01.2019

Some College (No Degree) - General Studies Coursework

University of Maryland Global Campus