ISIS SPINOLA-SCHWARTZ
Mill Valley,CA
Summary
Results-oriented Real Estate Development and Operations Manager with over six years of experience delivering mixed-use and multifamily projects in the San Francisco Bay Area. An experienced manager of teams of architects, engineers, and contractors to provide high-quality communities, buildings, and tenant improvements in challenging environments. Proven expertise in overseeing the whole design and construction lifecycle, conducting feasibility analyses, securing entitlements, and leading cross-functional teams. Highly skilled in financial analysis, budget and timeline management, design, and construction. Demonstrated expertise in bid procurement, budget planning and management. Expert at leading interdepartmental teams, conducting public outreach, and presenting at public hearings and planning commissions.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Operating and Sustainability Officer
Forge Development Partners, Inc.
01.2020 - 01.2025
- Lead construction oversight for a multifamily and retail mixed-use project in San Francisco with a project budget of 75 (seventy-five) million dollars, with the delivery of 140 housing units. Led entitlement efforts, managing architects, engineers, and other consultants to secure permits for complex urban infill projects in San Francisco and San Diego. Collaborated with city departments, agencies, and public stakeholders to expedite permitting processes. Managed bidding processes and multiple contractors and maintained the project timelines for various housing projects in San Francisco and San Diego. The total number of housing units in the state exceeded seven hundred. Presented plans and project updates at stakeholder meetings, including planning commissions and community groups, fostering transparent public engagement. Worked closely with the financing team to prepare funding proposals, loan applications, and tax credit applications.
Senior Development and Project Manager
Monahan Parker, Inc.
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Directed entitlement, zoning analysis, and compliance with (CEQA) processes for multifamily housing projects. Oversaw housing and hospitality development projects, managing construction budgets exceeding $50M. Negotiated with contractors and suppliers, tracked change orders, and ensured project budgets were maintained, and milestones were met. Worked closely with the finance team, reviewing cost and budget projections before underwriting, and assisted in evaluating development risks and budget shortfalls. Represented the organization in city planning meetings and community outreach events. Consulted with PG&E and other public utilities to deliver efficient project timelines. Managed general contractors and subcontractors’ bids, successfully obtained all PG&E and local infrastructure development permits with challenging timelines for performance.
Construction Project and Development Manager
Veritas Real Estate Investments
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Managed large-scale redevelopment and electrification of multifamily housing consistent with Bay Area resilience goals and planning codes. Managed engineering and contractors to obtain seismic retrofit design and construction approvals throughout the portfolio. Created project budgets and timelines for the implementation of multiple retrofits simultaneously. Led the design team and collaborated with asset management to develop a comprehensive TI, aiming to enhance the visibility of high-quality design across the portfolio. Managed the budget and implementation timeline of TI for the Prime Portfolio. Led internal planning processes, budget oversight, and reporting to leadership.
Education
MBA - business administration
Bachelor of Science - Urban Planning & Landscape Architecture
Project Management Certificate - PMP
Sustainable Urban Development
Coursework towards MSc
Skills
- Urban & Environmental Planning: Long-range planning, policy analysis, zoning code updates, housing law interpretation, climate adaptation
- Bid procurement and management, budget reconciliation
- Public Engagement: Stakeholder outreach, community meetings, Planning Commission presentations
- Construction oversight, schedule control and contractor management
- Finance: Financial analysis and modeling Budget oversight
- Software: MS Office Suite, Bluebeam, Tableau, GRESB
Accomplishments
Managed team of architects, engineers, and contractors to create new housing projects in San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Diego. Teams exceeded twenty individuals representing all design firms responsible for the design and construction of complex projects.
COO for boutique real estate company which developed close to one thousand units of housing for the middle income market in California. Resolved utility issues with water, gas, and electrical companies and established great relationships with utility companies in California.
Oversight of budgets in excess of 50M US dollars and liaison with investors for the implementation of complex projects.
Certification
- LEED Green Associate (LEED GA)
- RLA – Registered Landscape Architect
- PMP Certification
- Circular Economy Design
- GRI ISOS Certification
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
French
Full Professional
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Chief Operating and Sustainability Officer - Forge Development Partners, Inc.
01.2020 - 01.2025
Senior Development and Project Manager - Monahan Parker, Inc.
01.2019 - 01.2020
Construction Project and Development Manager - Veritas Real Estate Investments
01.2016 - 01.2019
Louisiana State University - Bachelor of Science, Urban Planning & Landscape Architecture
Stanford University - Project Management Certificate, PMP
University of Oxford - , Sustainable Urban Development
Dominican University - MBA, business administration