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George Ellman

Boca Raton,Florida

Summary

~ Offering 20+ years in concept to reality, oversight of projects, on time, within budget and scope ~ Career reflects, demonstrated success managing projects valued at up to $60M and in complexity from simple to highly detailed and complex. Engagements involved a broad range of functions with particular emphasis on ensuring accurate estimations, coordinating schedules, maintaining cost control, driving quality, and fulfilling profitability goals. Champions projects in hospitality, multifamily, retail, commercial, residential, and multi-use. Visionary leader with strong management and team-building skills used to motivate staff and develop vendor / business partnerships.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Project Manager/Team Leader

AECOM- OAKLAND PARK, FLA.
08.2023 - 07.2025
  • Responsibility for the management of assigned projects. Plans and directs technical functions related to assigned projects. Team leader for all the PCO and CO of the SMART program, Checked for entitlement of all outstanding Change Orders. Transferred to team leader of the close out process.
  • Presented regular status reports to executive leadership, providing insights into progress made toward achieving key milestones.
  • Established effective communication channels with stakeholders to ensure transparency and alignment of expectations.
  • Adapted quickly to unexpected challenges or obstacles encountered during project execution, devising creative solutions without compromising objectives.

Owner - Construction & Project Management

GEORGE ELLMAN AND ASSOCIATES
01.2008 - 08.2023
  • Direct full project life cycle and construction including quality assurance / quality control, constructability reviews, and cost estimating of various million dollar projects.
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Spearhead all financial operations management and overall strategic planning.
  • Finalize and negotiate contracts.
  • Estimate site development projects.
  • Direct and administer insurance requirements, health and safety compliance, P&L, and budget control.
  • Inspect and verify projects.
  • Track and monitor project schedules.
  • Conceived and planned initiatives to increase and grow market presence.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.

Director-Property Management/Project Manager

THE GOLDIN GROUP
01.2013 - 11.2016
  • Manage 153 units consisting of houses, townhouses, condominiums and quads.
  • Inspect and maintain records, track maintenance, vendor management, system design, Financial responsibility.
  • Management of construction including estimating, and operations.

Director of Construction

CAMBRIDGE BUILDERS
01.2002 - 01.2008
  • Spearheaded new development projects ranging from $6.5-45M.
  • Managed project coordination, scheduling, management, reporting, and quality control.
  • Delivered excellence in construction project management, resource/space allocation, operations, logistics, and team management.
  • Benchmarked and led contract negotiation, drafting, project status reporting, design management, and large budgets.
  • Automated processes by implementing technologies and systems.

Senior Project Manager

RW SMITH CONTRACTING
01.2000 - 01.2002
  • Successfully managed projects of up to $60M.
  • Led estimating, contract negotiations/buyouts, bidding, and documentation.
  • Inspected and verified projects.
  • Tracked and monitored project schedules.
  • Hosted and led meetings.

Education

BS - Geological Engineering

University of Tennessee

Graduate course work in Civil Engineering

University of Alabama

Skills

  • Design/Build
  • Project Management
  • Team Leadership
  • On-Time Project Completion
  • Site project management
  • Regulatory compliance oversight
  • Regulatory compliance knowledge
  • Strategic capital allocation
  • Financial Reporting
  • Resource Allocation & Optimization
  • Fast Track Projects
  • Contract Administration
  • P&L
  • ROI
  • Closeout
  • Private Development of Mix Use
  • Townhouses
  • Single-Family luxury Housing
  • Retail
  • Commercial
  • Residential

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Total Experience: Offering 20+ years in concept to reality, oversight of projects, on time, within budget and scope

Key Project Highlights

  • Heritage House, Greensboro, NC, 6000000, Senior Project Manager, Converted a Marriott Hotel structure to 1, 2 and 3 BR condominiums.
  • The Waterford on Piedmont, Atlanta, GA, 12000000, Senior Project Manager, Built a 9-story building on top of 4 levels of structured parking.
  • Houma Highlands, Houma, LA, 28000000, Senior Project Manager, A campus of 10 apartment buildings in phase 1.
  • Blackstone Centre, Atlanta, GA, 24000000, V.P. of Construction, Oversaw two commercial (2A) mid-rise office buildings.
  • Gwinnett Commerce Center, Gwinnett County, GA, 49000000, V.P. of Construction, Directed the construction of one office-building tower, 15 stories in height.
  • University of Tennessee Adult Housing, Chattanooga, TN, 46750000, Senior Project Manager, Led the development of four (4) buildings.
  • Kroger Grocery Store, Atlanta, GA, 18250000, Senior Project Manager, Built a building with site parking and out buildings.
  • Home Depot, Atlanta, GA, 26300000, Senior Project Manager, Built a tilt up wall construction with over 500,000 cubic yards of dirt and rock cut and fill.

Timeline

Senior Project Manager/Team Leader

AECOM- OAKLAND PARK, FLA.
08.2023 - 07.2025

Director-Property Management/Project Manager

THE GOLDIN GROUP
01.2013 - 11.2016

Owner - Construction & Project Management

GEORGE ELLMAN AND ASSOCIATES
01.2008 - 08.2023

Director of Construction

CAMBRIDGE BUILDERS
01.2002 - 01.2008

Senior Project Manager

RW SMITH CONTRACTING
01.2000 - 01.2002

Graduate course work in Civil Engineering

University of Alabama

BS - Geological Engineering

University of Tennessee
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