Joe Alvarez
Summary
A valued and motivated member of the Real Estate Work Services (REWS) team for 13+ years with a passion for delivering great customer service and maintaining a great team ethic. I successfully partner with multiple teams and clients to resolve difficult problems through my strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills. I have the ability to lead teams to deliver innovative sustainable solutions and proactively search for process improvement.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Lead MAC Project Manager
CBRE
06.2023 - Current
- Work hand in hand with lab managers and occupancy planners to seamlessly orchestrate complex lab relocations, minimizing disruption and maximizing efficiency.
- Lead individual, multi-disciplined real estate project solutions for clients, with direct accountability for project delivery.
- Lead tailored, high level, real estate solutions spanning diverse sectors for clients, ensuring flawless execution that consistently exceeds client expectations and drives business growth.
- Leading a team of diverse specialists, I consistently deliver on-time, on-budget projects, resulting in client satisfaction and strong client relations.
Sr. Project Manager
One Workplace
05.2018 - 12.2022
- Engage as single leader/customer point of contact for flagship clients (i.e. Apple, Intuitive Surgical, Pay Pal, etc.) and handle project communication and ensure all needs are resolved during and after project life cycle
- Manage installation in the field including coordinating with clients, Facilities, Move Team and various trades
- Organize projects including obtaining certificate of insurance, labor quotes, job files and project installation meetings. Interface with vendors to insure product availability
- Develop and resolve open issues/punch list and complete close out documentation
Sr. Project Management and Ticket Coordinator Manager
One Workplace At Google
09.2007 - 05.2018
- Led staff of 17 Sr. Project Managers, Project Managers and Ticket Coordinators
- Planned and coordinated execution of annual large scale move, add and change (MAC) initiatives upwards of 20,000 moves with furniture changes in as little as 4 weeks
- Vetted and oversaw projects including scope and budget allocations for the Google Bay Area portfolio of 10 million+ square feet and 200+ buildings
- Coordinated with end users, multiple vendors and REWS business teams to develop short and long term solutions for client needs
- Collaborated with other vendors and teams to work on process improvements
- Promoted three times: 1. from Ticket Coordinator to Project Manager, 2. from Project Manager to Sr. Project Manager, 3. from Sr Project Manager to Project Management Ticket Coordinator Manager
Fireman Apprentice
United States Navy
09.1993 - 09.2001
- Stood multiple roving watches monitoring critical ship systems
- Conducted planned maintenance and repairs on critical ship systems
- Maintained military bearing and professionalism while in a fast paced, highly dynamic and stressful environment
Education
Introduction To Project Management: The Basics For Success
Stanford University Continuing Studies
04.2017 - 2017.06
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
San Jose State University
06.2003 - 06.2007
Skills
Microsoft Office, G Suite
CAD, Trirega
People Mover, Floorscope
Awards
- Google Certificate of "Unified Ticketing System Superstar” 2010
- Google Certificate of "Stellar Vendor Recognition” 2009
- National Collegiate Wrestling Association 2005 Western Division Champion, San Jose State University
- National Defense Service Medal
- Southwest Asia Service Medal
- Sea Service Deployment Ribbon
- Navy Unit Commendation Ribbon
- Battle “E” Ribbon
Volunteer Activities
- Google Veterans Network member 2008 - 2018
- Swords to Plowshares volunteer 2017
- Valor Games volunteer 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
Timeline
Lead MAC Project Manager
CBRE
06.2023 - Current
Sr. Project Manager
One Workplace
05.2018 - 12.2022
Introduction To Project Management: The Basics For Success
Stanford University Continuing Studies
04.2017 - 2017.06
Sr. Project Management and Ticket Coordinator Manager
One Workplace At Google
09.2007 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
San Jose State University
06.2003 - 06.2007
Fireman Apprentice
United States Navy
09.1993 - 09.2001