John R. McCall
Carlsbad,CA
Summary
Experienced professional with expertise in new store construction, remodels, operations, and facilities management. Skilled at fostering strong relationships with corporate staff and external consultants for effective communications, project quality, timeliness, and budget management. Successfully directed architectural, due-diligence, real estate-to- construction interface, bidding, construction and turnover for multiple concepts nationwide. Proven ability to build and lead high-performing teams through education, trust-building, and realistic goal-setting. Consistently achieved below industry average construction and development industry costs while delivering excellent quality products.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President Projects/Construction Services
JLL
12.2018 - Current
- Oversight of multi-site and multi-retail development on a 400 acre development.
- Oversight of entitlements, bidding, general contractor selection, and West Lead for key client Strategic Reinvestment Program in West and Southwestern states.
- Collaborated with executive team members on major initiatives regarding company-wide initiatives, procedures and personnel.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for products, services and supplies.
- Implemented process improvement procedures that resulted in cost savings across all disciplines.
- Cultivated a culture of collaboration among departments to facilitate cross-functional execution.
- Hired, trained and mentored staff members, achieving increased and maximum productivity.
Vice President of Construction and Facilities
Rubio's Restaurants, Inc.
01.2017 - 05.2018
- Managed construction development team across 200 store base achieving 10% store count growth annually.
- Managed the process and results of entitlement, design, architectural, real estate handoff, work letter details, general contractors, owner-proved vendor base and new vendors.
- Developed annual plan for equipment purchasing, sourcing of all owner provided items and warranty procedures.
- Set construction budgets and schedules based on company and ownership goals.
- Elevated efficiencies in OPM systems for tracking and reporting for facilities.
- Spearheaded implementation of OPM system for new store launches.
Senior Director of Construction, Development and Facilities
Benihana Restaurants, Inc.
10.2011 - 11.2016
- Managed new store construction, remodels, and all facilities related CAPEX projects.
- Responsibilities included oversight of due-diligence process, CD oversight ensuring design integrity to prototype and custom designs, GC contracts, bidding process, procurement of all owner provided items, site visits, punch and turnover.
- Sourced vendors for facilities-related services for HVAC, refrigeration, and all key areas.
- Coordinated internet-based solutions to address all facilities demands.
- Collaborated with Executive Team to develop long-term objectives that would drive development success.
Director of Design, Construction and Facilities
Rubio's Restaurants, Inc.
06.2009 - 01.2011
Director of Construction and Facilities
Peter Piper, Inc.
09.2007 - 03.2009
Director of Construction
Kona Grill
08.2006 - 09.2007
Western Region Construction Manager
Buffalo Wild Wings
06.2005 - 08.2006
Director Construction and Facilities
Main Street Restaurant Group
06.1998 - 05.2005
Education
B/A - Program - English
Arizona State University
Tempe01.1984
English/Economics
Aquinas College
East Grand Rapids, MI01.1979
Skills
- Cross-functional Leadership
- Executive-level Support
- Effective Team Leadership
- Trend Analysis Expertise
- Mentorship Facilitation
- Customer and Employee Rapport-Builder
- Program Development Guidance
- Company and Program Guidelines
Timeline
Vice President Projects/Construction Services
JLL
12.2018 - Current
Vice President of Construction and Facilities
Rubio's Restaurants, Inc.
01.2017 - 05.2018
Senior Director of Construction, Development and Facilities
Benihana Restaurants, Inc.
10.2011 - 11.2016
Director of Design, Construction and Facilities
Rubio's Restaurants, Inc.
06.2009 - 01.2011
Director of Construction and Facilities
Peter Piper, Inc.
09.2007 - 03.2009
Director of Construction
Kona Grill
08.2006 - 09.2007
Western Region Construction Manager
Buffalo Wild Wings
06.2005 - 08.2006
Director Construction and Facilities
Main Street Restaurant Group
06.1998 - 05.2005
B/A - Program - English
Arizona State University
English/Economics
Aquinas College
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