Eric B. Oyama
Chino,CA
Summary
Experienced Project Management Professional with strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Skilled in strategic planning, risk management, and stakeholder communication. Known for reliability and adaptability in dynamic environments. Prepared to drive impactful outcomes and lead projects to success.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Project Manager
Parkway C&A
08.2022 - 03.2025
- Directed all phases of construction—from site evaluation and permitting to post-construction closeout—across 25+ projects, ensuring 100% compliance with timelines, budgets, and quality standards
- Led $5M–$7M construction budgets for national rollouts of Raising Cane's restaurants and specialty locations, delivering projects, on average, 10% under budget and 15% ahead of schedule
- Oversaw ground-up developments, tenant improvements, and specialty projects, coordinating with architects, engineers, and contractors to streamline execution across 15 or more states
- Managed cross-functional teams and vendors across IT, equipment procurement, graphics, and landscaping, driving alignment, and reducing project delays by 20%
- Supervised and developed a team of 4 or more direct reports (Project Managers, APMs, and Coordinators), improving productivity and team performance metrics by 25% year over year
Director of Construction
C3 by SBE
09.2021 - 07.2022
- Led the end-to-end management of construction projects, overseeing site evaluations, permitting, MEP coordination, value engineering, and procurement, resulting in a 20% reduction in pre-construction delays
- Directed a $30M national rollout of Food Halls, Ghost Kitchens, and Specialty Locations, delivering 95% of projects on time and within budget
- Oversaw new ground-up developments, TI renovations, co-op builds, and specialty projects across multiple states, increasing portfolio output by 35% year over year
- Built and maintained strong partnerships with city officials, regulatory bodies, and third-party vendors to ensure 100% compliance across all development phases
- Streamlined scope definition, project scheduling, and change management processes, decreasing construction revisions by 25%, and overall project durations by 15%
Sr. Director of Construction
Kitchen United, Inc.
01.2019 - 09.2021
- Directed all phases of the construction lifecycle—including site evaluation, design, MEP planning, permitting, procurement, and value engineering—delivering over $150M in ground-up and TI renovation projects across multiple markets
- Spearheaded the on-time, within-budget national roll-out of Kitchen Centers across 30+ locations, managing a portfolio valued at over $15 million while driving cost savings through strategic vendor negotiations and value engineering
- Oversaw construction operations for 50,000 sqft
- Of Virtual Kitchen Centers, optimizing R&M functions, and reducing service downtime by 25% through proactive facilities management and streamlined vendor processes
- Built and led cross-functional teams—including architects, engineers, contractors, and IT—ensuring project delivery timelines improved by 20%, while maintaining compliance with all regulatory and municipal requirements
- Improved project scope definition and scheduling systems, cutting construction revision cycles by 30%, and accelerating project durations, while supervising multiple Construction Managers and overseeing P&L, WIP, and capital budgeting
VP of Business Development
LW International
09.2004 - 01.2019
- Advised over 20 international clients on building scalable, functional organizations aligned with Chinese business policies, cultural practices, and etiquette, resulting in improved cross-border collaboration and 30% faster market entry
- Led strategic development and financial planning for multimillion-dollar projects, including the conceptual design of an amusement park in Zhejiang Province, and student recruitment initiatives in partnership with Crespi High School and the NFL
- Developed and executed sales and marketing programs that increased client acquisition by 40% and expanded partnerships across the real, F&B, hospitality, and real estate sectors
- Conducted in-depth industry research and SWOT analyses to identify high-yield investment opportunities, supporting over $15M in successful business ventures for SMEs
- Streamlined finance and operations for companies with revenues ranging from $1M to $8M by implementing cost-control systems, optimizing cash flow, and enhancing daily operational efficiency by up to 25%
Education
High School Diploma -
California State University, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CASkills
- Construction Management
- Project Execution Expertise
- Financial and Accounting Principles
- Budget Development and Cost Management
- Procore, Viewpoint and GCPay
- Smartsheet, MS Project, and OPC
- Cross-Cultural Communication
- Leadership and Team Coordination
- Client Relationship Management
- Strategic Thinking and Adaptability
- Problem Solving
- Negotiation and Persuasion
- Time Management
- Scope Management
Certification
Cal/OSHA 10
Procore Project Management
Circle of Excellence & Millionaire Club
Meeting Annual expectations of 100% Customer Success, minimum of $1 Million in Gross Profit and 100% Project Closeout
Timeline
Senior Project Manager
Parkway C&A
08.2022 - 03.2025
Director of Construction
C3 by SBE
09.2021 - 07.2022
Sr. Director of Construction
Kitchen United, Inc.
01.2019 - 09.2021
VP of Business Development
LW International
09.2004 - 01.2019
High School Diploma -
California State University, Los Angeles
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