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Marie-Ellen (Mel) Witt

Summary

25 years of experience in Commercial Real Estate specializing in Retail Construction Project Management and Retail Leasing. Managed a portfolio of 1.5 million square feet across 33 Retail Centers, negotiating contracts with annual gross lease values between $8.2 million and $11.6 million. Expertise in project management, cost estimation, and budget preparation, leading to enhanced operational efficiency and profitability. Proven ability to deliver high-quality results while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships and adhering to budget and schedule constraints.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Construction Project Manager

Burlington Stores
08.2021 - 05.2025
  • Working remotely and traveling 75% of the time, project managing the build-outs of Burlington stores in South Florida (20) and Puerto Rico (20), for a total of 40 Burlington stores.
  • Facilitator – collaborating with internal and external partners, including Real Estate, Legal, Financial, and Management Teams, landlords, general contractors, architects, third-party inspectors, and local consultants, ensuring compliance with Lease Exhibits C’s, Work Letters, and architectural plans.
  • Facilitate seamless transition from construction hand-off to store operations
  • Collaboration – with Store Design.
  • Architectural Project Managers - aligning and approving construction plans.
  • Procurement – schedule the delivery of construction materials, fixtures, and equipment.
  • Negotiator – negotiate construction bids with the in-house Finance Team, General Contractors, and Vendors.
  • Managed construction schedule to ensure timely project completion within budget constraints.
  • Facilitated resolution of all issues swiftly, respectfully, and fairly per Lease Agreement with Landlord and Tenant.
  • Weekly meetings – with internal and external stakeholders.

Construction Project Manager

Dollar Tree Corporation
Chesapeake, VA
03.2018 - 04.2021
  • Coordinated efforts among architects, engineers, surveyors, inspectors, and specialists throughout projects.
  • Monitored construction progress to ensure adherence to quality control standards.
  • Organized subcontractor activities to achieve timely project completion.
  • Investigated site issues impacting project success and implemented solutions.
  • Resolved conflicts among parties involved in construction processes.
  • Reviewed architectural plans for accuracy and completeness before execution.
  • Prepared progress reports for senior management detailing project updates.

Education

Marketing Degree - Marketing Management

Chartered Institute of Marketing
Maidenhead, UK

Business Management Post-Graduate Degree (DMS) -

University of Portsmouth
UK

Skills

  • Lease negotiation and management
  • Project management
  • Construction scheduling
  • Conflict resolution
  • Team collaboration
  • Architectural review
  • Progress reporting
  • Site inspection
  • Value engineering
  • Bid evaluation
  • Change order management
  • Permitting
  • Planning and design
  • Industry networking
  • Subcontractor management
  • Renovation and demolition management
  • Construction oversight
  • Risk assessment
  • Tenant relations and support
  • Market analysis

Certification

  • BOMI International RPA Designation modules: Ethics, Law & Risk Management, Real Estate Investment & Finance, Budgeting & Accounting, Asset Management, The Design Operation & Maintenance of Building Systems Part 1, The Design Operation & Maintenance of Building Systems Part 2, Environmental Health & Safety Issues
  • Texas Real Estate License #0526782 - ±500 hours of Real Estate Education

Accomplishments

  • Burlington Excellence Award 1st 1/4 2023

Timeline

Construction Project Manager

Burlington Stores
08.2021 - 05.2025

Construction Project Manager

Dollar Tree Corporation
03.2018 - 04.2021

Marketing Degree - Marketing Management

Chartered Institute of Marketing

Business Management Post-Graduate Degree (DMS) -

University of Portsmouth

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