Matthew Case
Lake Zurich,IL
Summary
Perceptive construction executive offering 30 years of experience in developing and managing project estimates by coordinating with colleagues and clients. Successful in devising bid proposals in line with client specifications and objectives through clear communication and attention to detail. Driven to minimize costs by continually comparing project costs to estimates and coordinating with leaders on cost-cutting methods.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr Project Manager
41North Contractors, LLC
02.2022 - 02.2024
- Joined established team poised for explosive growth with development opportunity
- Managed $32M book of business during the first 12 months with brands including Raising Canes, Pickle Haus, Hai Hospitality & Abbott Properties
- Increased project profitability by average of 21% from estimating to operations hand offs
- Completed 3 design build restaurant/entertainment facilities concurrently on time, and under budget
- Completed 3 ground up full site development restaurants early earning 41 North contract bonuses in excess of $100,000.00
- Supported business development and estimating team in value engineering projects increasing close rate on projects by 70%.
Director of Construction and Facilities
Hogsalt Hospitality
11.2021 - 02.2022
- Managing internal self-performing construction and facilities team that consists of project managers, facilities managers and field technicians in Chicago and New York
- Implemented construction bidding process for internal and external bidders reducing post contract change orders
- Managing 15-20 projects simultaneously from concept inception to completion.
- Reviewed and approved invoices and change orders to monitor project expenses and reflect any change to scope in project budget.
- Streamlined bidding process by managing multiple subcontractor quotes and ensuring timely submissions.
Managing Director / Owner
Mercenary Contracting Incorporated
07.2016 - 11.2021
- Established new corporate entity which at its peak was managing over fifty simultaneous projects staffed by more than 100 internal and external employees
- Managed development of 3 - 5+ acre sites in 2020
- Permitted and built over 250,000 square feet of commercial, medical, restaurant, ground-up, and tenant improved space in 2020, ahead of schedule and below allotted budgets
- Successfully negotiated subcontractor and vendor bids to save average of 12%, driving bottom line savings of over $500,000.00 in 2020.
- Provided accurate estimates by defining scope, timelines, potential setbacks, and limitations.
Construction Manager
Church's Chicken
08.2015 - 07.2016
- Contract position to implement new remodel design across corporate-owned and franchised locations
- Implemented value engineering program which decreased overall remodel investment, saving franchisees average of $100,000 per location
- Implemented phased rollout of reimaging program for 250 locations over 10-month period.
- Streamlined bidding process by managing multiple subcontractor quotes and ensuring timely submissions.
- Reduced estimation errors through thorough site visits and consultations with clients and architects.
Vice President of Construction
Laredo Hospitality Ventures
10.2012 - 08.2015
- Managed all affairs related to establishment of internal general contracting company
- Duties included hiring project managers, superintendents, and carpentry crews; leasing equipment and warehousing, material acquisition, budgeting and managing P&L, while evaluating real estate and managing complex licensing requirements for café locations
- Reduced construction costs by 30% by establishing internal self-performing construction team
- Evaluated 100 sites for suitability for sales and construction, resulting in construction of 10 sites in 2013, and 44 sites in 2014
- Managed capital budgets of $5-7M annually
- Managed vendor relationships resulting in $2M savings in 2013.
- Analyzed designs and performed accurate cost analysis.
- Identified areas for cost saving to help increase profitability and lower client costs.
Director of Construction and Facilities
Cosi Incorporated
05.2006 - 10.2012
- Managed construction and facilities departments with 187 corporate-owned locations
- Managed capital repairs and maintenance budget of $2M+ annually
- Renegotiated outside vendor contracts resulting in $200K savings per unit build ($1M down to $795K)
- Achieved goal of beating $2.05M operating facilities budget by $500K during low sales volume year
- Team managed construction of 12-25 projects annually.
- Mentored junior staff members for professional development and increased overall team productivity.
Education
BA Coursework - Construction Project Management
DePaul University
Chicago, IL01.2010
Six Sigma Coursework - Project Management
Villanova University
01.2000
Associate Arts Criminal Justice / Sociology studies -
College of Lake County
Grayslake, IL01.1992
Skills
- MS Project
- Xactimate
- AutoCAD
- Strategic Planning
- Budget Administration
- P&L Accountability
- Standardization/Best Practices
- Key Performance Indicators (KPI)
- Revenue Projections
- Staffing & Scheduling
- Issue & Complaint Resolution
- Construction Cost Estimates
- Bid preparation
- Project estimation and bidding
- Cost Analysis
Websites
Certification
- Licensed Electrician 2015- Present
Timeline
Sr Project Manager
41North Contractors, LLC
02.2022 - 02.2024
Director of Construction and Facilities
Hogsalt Hospitality
11.2021 - 02.2022
Managing Director / Owner
Mercenary Contracting Incorporated
07.2016 - 11.2021
Construction Manager
Church's Chicken
08.2015 - 07.2016
Vice President of Construction
Laredo Hospitality Ventures
10.2012 - 08.2015
Director of Construction and Facilities
Cosi Incorporated
05.2006 - 10.2012
BA Coursework - Construction Project Management
DePaul University
Six Sigma Coursework - Project Management
Villanova University
Associate Arts Criminal Justice / Sociology studies -
College of Lake County
- Licensed Electrician 2015- Present
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