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Charles Mandler

Reseda,CA

Summary

Dynamic Senior Project Manager with proven track record at EH Butland Corp, delivering $55M in projects while maintaining cost deviations below 10%. Expert in CPM and RFI management, excelling in fostering collaboration and driving efficiency, evidenced by 18% reduction in permitting delays across multiple developments.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Project Manager

EH Butland Corp
Los Angeles, US
12.2021 - Current
  • Executed multifaceted commercial, hospitality, and healthcare construction projects across California.
  • Supervised all project phases from preconstruction to close-out, ensuring adherence to timelines.
  • Delivered four capital projects totaling $55 million with average cost deviation below 10%.
  • Reduced permitting delays by 18% through proactive coordination with 11 regulatory authorities.
  • Negotiated procurement savings exceeding $1.2 million by reallocating labor and materials across four developments.

Senior Project Manager

Blackstone Construction Services
San Joses, CA
07.2019 - 12.2021
  • Oversaw large-scale residential renovation as primary liaison for clients and project manager.
  • Administered one active project valued at $12.5M, achieving 92% schedule adherence.
  • Amended RFI workflows, reducing subcontractor change orders by 24% across five job sites.
  • Integrated sustainability practices into project baseline, earning three CBIA awards.

Senior Construction Project Manager

Michael Roberts Construction
Oakland & Berkeley, US
11.2016 - 07.2019
  • Executed multifamily and office construction projects statewide, emphasizing energy-efficient infrastructure.
  • Finalized four residential developments and two ground-up projects valued at $84M with 100% OSHA compliance.
  • Implemented renewable systems that achieved 18% reduction in energy consumption across three asset portfolios.
  • Managed procurement processes, generating $2.4M in savings across four active project sites.

Director of Construction / Sr. Project Manager

IIS Corp.
Las Vegas, Nevada
09.2006 - 04.2015
  • Executed 10 high-profile medical office and extended care projects totaling $240M across Nevada, Texas, and Southern California.
  • Developed Tuscany Grand in Reno for $25.5M and Fort Apache Center in Las Vegas for $40M.
  • Led Spanish Trail Retirement project at $6.2M and Sunrise Senior Living project at $5.7M, completing within 3% of original schedule.
  • Reduced jurisdictional review times by 30% through pre-submittal consultations and standardized documentation.

Senior Project Manager

Huffman Builders West
Las Vegas, Nevada
07.2004 - 09.2006
  • Reduced project cycle overruns by 21% through structured CPM scheduling and escalation protocols.
  • Executed construction on high-profile medical office and extended care developments across Nevada and Southern California.
  • Concluded ten projects, including Tuscany Grand ($25.5M, Reno) and Fort Apache Center ($40M, Las Vegas), raising portfolio total to $240M.
  • Led completion of Spanish Trail Retirement ($6.2M, Sylmar) and Sunrise Senior Living ($5.7M, Alta Loma) within 3% of original schedule.

Construction Project Manager

KMI RE Group
Los Angeles, California
02.2000 - 03.2004
  • Supervised medical office, residential, and retail developments to align project schedules with budget objectives.
  • Completed Ravenswood ($9.1M, 65-unit high-rise) and Le Chateau ($52.5M, 108-unit CIP concrete structure) within budget and quality assurance thresholds.
  • Maintained gross profit margin of 14.6% on $100M project portfolio through effective bid analysis.
  • Reduced contractor response times by 22% through structured RFI turnaround benchmarks and bid qualification strategies.

Construction Project Manager

Westfield Design & Construction
Los Angeles, California
05.1994 - 02.2000
  • Cultivated relationships with 10 new anchor tenants, assisting lease closures and revitalizing retail centers across East and West Coast.
  • Delivered $300M Garden State Plaza project, comprising 1.5M GLA F, two parking decks, and 110,000 SF fit-out.
  • Completed total redesign of $93M Metreon Center project featuring steel/glass curtain wall and IMAX infrastructure.
  • Renovated five malls including Buena Ventura ($78M) and Fallbrook Square ($22M), integrating cinema and retail across 4M SF of leasable space.

Education

Master of Architecture & Construction Management -

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA
07.1983

Bachelor of Arts - Fine Art & Industrial Design

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA
07.1980

Skills

  • CPM and project management
  • Construction software proficiency
  • Document management and collaboration
  • Google Sheets and Microsoft Office
  • OSHA compliance and safety standards
  • PMP certification and methodologies
  • Procore expertise
  • Request for information (RFI) management
  • Submittals processing
  • Value engineering principles
  • Zoom and Microsoft Teams usage
  • Stipulated sum and cost-plus contracts
  • Design-build project delivery

Certification

  • Certified Construction Manager (CCM), Key Realty School
  • Certified Project Management, Key Realty School

Languages

English, Advanced

Timeline

Senior Project Manager

EH Butland Corp
12.2021 - Current

Senior Project Manager

Blackstone Construction Services
07.2019 - 12.2021

Senior Construction Project Manager

Michael Roberts Construction
11.2016 - 07.2019

Director of Construction / Sr. Project Manager

IIS Corp.
09.2006 - 04.2015

Senior Project Manager

Huffman Builders West
07.2004 - 09.2006

Construction Project Manager

KMI RE Group
02.2000 - 03.2004

Construction Project Manager

Westfield Design & Construction
05.1994 - 02.2000

Master of Architecture & Construction Management -

University of Southern California

Bachelor of Arts - Fine Art & Industrial Design

University of Southern California
Charles Mandler