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Clement Ezeh

Project Executive / Senior Project Manager
Edison,New Jersey

Summary

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

My core professional expertise is in Affordable Housing from groundbreaking to turnover. Project management professional prepared for strategic leadership roles. Proven track record in driving projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality outcomes. Strong focus on collaboration, adaptability, and effective communication. Skilled in project planning, risk management, and stakeholder engagement. Known for reliability and achieving results in dynamic environments.


Experienced in strategic project planning and execution, consistently delivering projects on schedule and within budget. Strong leadership and communication skills to guide cross-functional teams towards successful outcomes. Proven ability to leverage analytical and problem-solving abilities to navigate complex project challenges.


Vast experience in task delegation, overseeing strategic initiatives, and collaborating with management and technical teams. Highly organized and dependable, capable of managing multiple priorities while maintaining a positive outlook. Willingness to take on additional responsibilities to meet team goals. Extensive experience, background, and training in architecture, real estate development and construction.


Overview

36
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Cheever Development Corporation

Project Executive
01.2004 - 01.2025

Job overview

  • I was the lead client facing employee on key decisions and project progress. I managed our projects effectively.
  • I performed preconstruction, setup the project, onboarding activities and kickoffs.
  • Coordinated meetings with clients, vendors, and internal teams to facilitate smooth project progressions.
  • I provided leadership to a team of 4 in-house Project Managers and their respective Superintendents, along with 40-50 subcontractors and vendors on our projects
  • Maintained a strong focus on quality assurance through regular monitoring of deliverables against established benchmarks.
  • I prepared joint venture proposals on behalf of the company by assembling the relevant joint venture partners and proposal packages.
  • Championed effective stakeholder engagement strategies that resulted in increased buy-in from key decision-makers throughout the life cycle of the project.
  • I actively pursued and secured potential bid projects from sponsors, architectural and engineering firms.
  • Implemented risk mitigation strategies to reduce potential issues during the course of the project.
  • I developed bid packages for ongoing and new initiatives - RFP's, RFI's and change orders.
  • Developed comprehensive project plans, outlining goals, objectives, tasks, and deadlines for all team members.
  • I coordinated with bonding and insurance companies for both new and ongoing projects.
  • Improved team collaboration with clear communication and regular status updates.
  • I created comprehensive buyout and subcontracting schedules
  • Conducted thorough post-project evaluations to identify areas of improvement for future initiatives.
  • I analyzed subcontractors' bid proposals, evaluated their scopes of work, awarded contracts to the most qualified bidders, and executed agreements on behalf of the company
  • I created new project schedules from inception to completion, and developed short term schedules for field staff.
  • Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
  • I reviewed and approved periodic payment applications from subcontractors and vendors
  • Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients.
  • I facilitated strategic corporate meetings with project managers, superintendents, site safety managers.
  • Coordinated meetings with clients, vendors, and internal teams to facilitate smooth project progressions.
  • Managed day-to-day operations of assigned projects, ensuring adherence to budgets, schedules, scopes, quality standards, policies, procedures
  • During my tenure as the Project Executive Officer at my previous company, my role expanded and encompassed responsibilities for both internal and external clients and stakeholders.
  • I consistently prioritized alignment with the company's strategic planning and deliverables

Cheever Development Corporation

Project Manager
01.1993 - 12.2003

Job overview

  • I started my role at Cheever Development Corporation as a Project Manager, concentrating on the ongoing project at Paul Robeson High School, located on Albany Avenue in Brooklyn, New York
  • My primary duties for this project included estimating, scheduling, budget development, and managing subcontractors and Cheever Development staff on-site
  • In addition to this project, I also participated in estimating bids and overseeing various new project proposals.
  • I led the renovation of this historic schoolhouse, achieving a 25% increase in efficiency.
  • I managed a team of 20 subcontractor and construction workers to ensure both safety and efficiency.
  • I supervised the successful completion of multiple construction projects, ensuring they were finished on time and within budget.
  • I was the lead project manager for estimating, creating, and updating new project schedules in accordance with contract requirements
  • Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.

NYC Housing Preservation and Development

Assistant Project Architect
05.1990 - 01.1992

Job overview

  • Company Overview: Company Overview: The New York City Housing Preservation and Development is the primary agency responsible for maintaining existing housing and undeveloped land throughout New York City
  • During my tenure with the agency, I worked in the Construction Management division (CM) on a project in Harlem that spanned 15 blocks, serving as an Assistant Project Architect in charge of on-site estimation of change orders and schedules
  • After the successful completion of that project, I was assigned to another site in the Bronx with a similar size, scope, and budget
  • I was involved in bid negotiations, scope development, and the management of subcontracts while collaborating with the Construction Manager, Tishman Construction Company
  • I also took part in organizational restructuring and talent development initiatives aimed at creating high-performing teams
  • The New York City Housing Preservation and Development is the primary agency responsible for maintaining existing housing and undeveloped land throughout New York City
  • Conducted site visits to monitor progress, identify potential issues, and recommend corrective actions when necessary

The WilAm Group

Project Manager, Client Services
02.1989 - 04.1990

Job overview

  • Company Overview: Company Overview: The WilAm Group is a comprehensive real estate acquisition and development firm based in Newark, New Jersey
  • Collaborated with the Principal of the company to create proforma analyses for real estate potential acquisition projects
  • Participated in organizing the comprehensive development analyses for investors and financial institutions
  • Contributed to detailed proforma & waterfall analysis of two projects that were ultimately acquired, renovated, and retained by the firm as part of its portfolio acquisitions
  • The WilAm Group is a comprehensive real estate acquisition and development firm based in Newark, New Jersey
  • Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety

The Grad Partnership

Junior Architect / Draftsman
09.1988 - 01.1989

Job overview

  • Company Overview: Company Overview: The Grad Partnership is a full-fledged architecture and engineering design services firm located in Newark, New Jersey
  • During my tenure with the company, I was tasked with creating and refining designs
  • I developed designs, produced renderings, and created schematic 3-D presentation views
  • I built 3-D models using cardboard and foam boards for client presentations and design evaluations
  • I took part in construction project meetings held at various project sites
  • The Grad Partnership is a full-fledged architecture and engineering design services firm located in Newark, New Jersey

Education

Massachusetts Institute of Technology- M.I.T Center For Real Estate
Boston, MA.

Professional Certificate from Real Estate & Development, Real Estate Finance And Development
06.2021

University Overview

Certified Professional in Real Estate Finance and Development. Graduate and alumnus of MIT Real Estate Institute.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology - SLOAN School of Management
Boston, MA

Executive Certificate from Management & Leadership, Management and Leadership
10.2020

University Overview

One-year intensive Executive Certificate Program that encompasses twenty-four key courses module areas along with independent certificates.

Yale University School of Management
New Haven, CT

Executive Certificate - Advanced Management Program (AMP) from Management Science
08.2020

University Overview

Three months duration of intensive lectures covering twelve modules in business and management sciences.

Harvard Business School / Harvard GSD
Boston, MA

Executive Certificate from Real Estate Management, Finance, Design, and Leadership
10.2019

University Overview

One month joint program administered by Harvard Business School and Harvard Graduate School of Design in Real Estate Finance, Design and Leadership.

New Jersey Institute of Technology, School of Architecture
Newark, NJ

Bachelor of Architecture (B. Arch) from Architecture and Urban Planning
05.1988

Skills

  • Affordable Housing Core Skill
  • Preconstruction Planning
  • Leadership in project coordination
  • Analytical problem-solving
  • Effective negotiator
  • Construction project budgeting
  • Management of subcontractors
  • Budget planning and efficiency improvement
  • Defining project scope
  • Project scheduling expertise with Microsoft Project
  • Bid preparation and analysis
  • Contract management
  • Effective team leadership
  • Agile project management
  • Project software - Planswift, Procore, Submittal Exchange
  • Cost analysis
  • Risk management

Certification

  • Project Management Professional (PMP) - Project Management Institute.
  • North America Passive House – Trained.

LANGUAGES

English - Full Professional
Full Professional

Affiliations

  • American Institute of Architects (AIA) - Member
  • Project Management Institute (PMI) - Member
  • Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) - Member
  • North America Passive House Network (NAPHN) - Member

Software

Microsoft Project

Planswift

Submittal Exchange

Procore

Excell

MS Word

PowerPoint

Chief Architect

Bluebeam

Microsoft Publisher

Work Preference

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Full TimeContract Work

Work Location

On-SiteHybrid

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Timeline

Project Executive

Cheever Development Corporation
01.2004 - 01.2025

Project Manager

Cheever Development Corporation
01.1993 - 12.2003

Assistant Project Architect

NYC Housing Preservation and Development
05.1990 - 01.1992

Project Manager, Client Services

The WilAm Group
02.1989 - 04.1990

Junior Architect / Draftsman

The Grad Partnership
09.1988 - 01.1989

Massachusetts Institute of Technology - SLOAN School of Management

Executive Certificate from Management & Leadership, Management and Leadership

Yale University School of Management

Executive Certificate - Advanced Management Program (AMP) from Management Science

Harvard Business School / Harvard GSD

Executive Certificate from Real Estate Management, Finance, Design, and Leadership

Massachusetts Institute of Technology- M.I.T Center For Real Estate

Professional Certificate from Real Estate & Development, Real Estate Finance And Development

New Jersey Institute of Technology, School of Architecture

Bachelor of Architecture (B. Arch) from Architecture and Urban Planning
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