Niki Bayne
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Agile Construction Management professional with demonstrated success in growth by scaling and expanding market footprint from 17 locations in two states to 120 operating car washes in 10 states today.
With 11 years of land development and A/E/C experience, I have a proven track record of fostering and maintaining strong working relationships with internal and external partners to achieve business goals.
Skilled in strategizing, implementing, and maintaining a program aligned with organizational objectives and cross-functional initiatives. Adept at collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring projects are built on time and on budget.
Natural curiosity that encourages immersion into new endeavors. Passionate about learning new skills, optimizing processes and collaborating within a team.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Development Program Manager
Whistle Express (fka Magnolia Wash Holdings)
01.2022 - Current
- Manage development and M&A for 70 wash openings with a pipeline of 30 more by year end in FL, GA, Carolinas, VA, OH, TN, IN, KY, AL
- Track, process, and submit for reimbursement all monthly construction progress payments and expenditures funded by 2 REIT partners for 16 projects totaling $90MM
- Evaluate project change orders
- Create and maintain new build project tracker and publish weekly progress reports to Board of Directors, C-Suite, Operations, Marketing, Finance, and Development teams
- Establish project timelines with architects, engineers, and general contractors to ensure critical path milestones are achieved
- Work closely with the Chief Development Officer to implement strategic development goals
- Participate in Real Estate Committee meetings with the executive leadership team to discuss site selection and vote on new greenfield sites
- Assist Construction Director with managing budgets for 22 new builds in 2023
- Manage budgets for 12 new builds in 2024
- Assist CDO and private equity sponsor with capital planning for 2024 and 2025
- Assist the Mergers and Acquisitions Teams with closings, schedule, and determination of scope for renovations and rebrands
- Facilitate weekly meetings with equipment provider, development partners, and GC’s to track and coordinate project schedule and equipment delivery milestones
- Work with equipment provider to determine scope and schedule of mechanical drawings for internal development (NTI) and build-to-suit development
- Collaborate with architects, engineers, and REIT’s for preconstruction and construction permitting deliverables for all greenfield/new to industry development projects (forms, fees, SPE formation docs)
- Manage all project deliverables, progress, and closeout with architects, engineers, GC’s and REIT’s.
- Collaborate with attorneys and REIT partners on 22 sale leaseback closings
Development Project Coordinator
Magnolia Wash Holdings
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Rebranded 24 acquisition properties
- Coordinated entitlement and construction for 8 ground up new units
- Evaluated and selected all vendors for rebrand of acquisitions to our proprietary brand
- Managed all Development team invoicing; interfacing with accounting and ensuring vendors and contractors were paid in a timely manner
- Established and managed development and M&A file structure
- Coordinated and attended weekly and bi-weekly A/E/C and developer meetings
- Collaborated with architects, engineers, and general contractors to establish project timelines to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget
- Assisted the VP of Development with project deliverables and communication with A/E/C partners
- Collaborated with architects, engineers, and REIT’s for preconstruction and construction permitting deliverables for all greenfield/new to industry development projects (forms, fees, SPE formation docs).
Project and Marketing Coordinator
Burton Engineering Associates
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Draft, review, and finalize proposals for Principal and Project Managers
- Directly support Principal/Founder with administrative activities, meeting minutes, and clerical tasks
- Research permitting forms and fee requirements for various ETJ’s
- Due diligence and site investigation report research and coordination with Project Managers
- Coordination, tracking, and follow up on communication for over 50 projects with Principal, PM’s, and jurisdictional agencies to date
- Prepare and submit project submittals via Accela and other jurisdictional websites
- Collaborated with Principal and Controller to determine categories and parameters for the implementation of new CRM software
- Create all new project setups in CRM
- Support Accounting with setting up new projects in Accounting database
- Run CRM reports for Principal to measure profitability, forecasting and workload projections for engineering and survey departments
- Assist with social media posts and content edits for the launch of new website
- Attend bi-weekly PM workload meetings, take notes, and update CRM accordingly
- Manage and track all Business Development pursuits and opportunities throughout the entire sales cycle
- Maintain subcontractors Certificates of Insurance and W9’s
- Assist Accounting with a variety of Accounting functions, such as employee labor transactions and project time approvals
- Ensure and Maintain highest level of confidentiality with communication and documentation.
Senior Administrative Assistant
Bohler
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Drafted, edited, and finalized 150 client contracts and change orders
- Assisted accounting department by performing over 200 budget updates for executed contracts and change orders
- Coded overhead and subconsultant invoices for payment processing
- Collaborated with senior project managers and assistant project managers for project coordination
- Set up over 100 new projects in Project Creator software, CRM, and project manager database
- Conducted permitting research to determine jurisdictional requirements and fees and ensure compliance to achieve permit approvals
- Completed various forms and applications and assisted with report and plan production necessary for permitting submittals
- Completed 10 site investigation reports by researching and compiling data from local ordinances, GIS, and discussions with local planners
- Assisted with Business Development efforts by attending and recording meeting notes for leadership
- Compiled weekly Business Development projections spreadsheet for corporate leadership including COO, Southern Division Leader, and Principals
- Managed, entered, and updated all leads and opportunities in company using Microsoft Dynamics CRM
- Trained new team member on all office practices, technical processes, and software.
Regional Business Development Coordinator
Bohler Engineering
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Personal assistant to Regional Marketing Director
- Designated CRM Power User for six offices in the south
- Acted as a liaison for lead sharing and larger client pursuits for 6 Business Development Directors in NC, GA
- FL, and TX
- Attended all Business Development meetings, recorded meeting notes, monitored follow up and progress and updated CRM accordingly
- Developed solid relationships with internal BD team, clients, and firmwide staff
- Conducted market research to qualify potential leads, companies, and contacts
- Assisted Marketing Coordinator by researching and compiling data for RFP's and RFQ's
- Assisted Marketing Director with data analysis for company re-branding initiative
- Qualified and called 50 contacts for regional lead generation initiative.
Administrative Assistant/Production Support
Kimley-Horn
01.2012 - 01.2017
- Personal assistant to Principal, VP of Planning, and senior associates
- Provided administrative support for an office of 60 civil engineers landscape architects, and planners
- Received award for Outstanding Administrative Support for the Southeast Region
- Recruited, interviewed, and trained new team member
- Coordinated successful conferences, meetings and special events, including catering and equipment setup
- Prepared expense reports for 6 senior associates
- Balanced office checkbook and bank reconciliations monthly
- Produced reports, deliverables, and plan submittals for multiple disciplines for client and jurisdictional distribution
- Assisted Marketing with and Project Managers with lead tracking using Deltek Vision CRM
- Operated a multi-line telephone system using voice over IP
- Oversaw printer and plotter equipment and coordinated appropriately with effective troubleshooting and repair
- Verified level of supplies and requested new inventory to meet service levels
- Delivered exceptional guest relations by welcoming visitors warmly and offering immediate assistance
- Managed all maintenance, repair, and mileage logs for 2 fleet vehicles
- Formatted and edited project proposals, agendas, and contracts.
Administrative Assistant (Contract)
Balfour Beatty Construction
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Supervised front office operations for an office of 12 and provided customer service to clients and subcontractors
- Managed office calendar ton ensure efficiency for weekly project meetings
- Coordinated monthly staff luncheons and events for 20 employees
- Planned, coordinated, and executed catering event for 100 guests at Bank of America Center Tower
- Created drafts and tracked status of all signed contracts using contract software
- Conducted safety orientation for all new construction staff
- Photographed progress of upfit design for Bank of America Center Tower for weekly client submission.
Accounting File Assistant
Rodgers Builders, Inc.
01.2006 - 01.2010
- Categorized files and continuously updated and organized over 2,000 subcontractor and vendor records
- Completed special projects assigned by CFO and Controller
- Retrieved necessary documentation and reports for annual audits
- Enhanced office productivity with adaptation of new file management system.
Education
Associate of Arts -
York Technical College
Rock Hill, SCBachelor of Science in Business Administration -
Winthrop University
Rock Hill, SC05.2010
Skills
- Project Budgeting/Cost Management
- Renovations/Rebranding
- Construction Management
- Relationship Building
- Business Development
- Project Planning
- Scheduling & Project Planning
- Team Leadership
- Organizational Skills
- Analytical Skills
- Program Planning
- Excellent written communication
Timeline
Development Program Manager
Whistle Express (fka Magnolia Wash Holdings)
01.2022 - Current
Development Project Coordinator
Magnolia Wash Holdings
01.2021 - 01.2022
Project and Marketing Coordinator
Burton Engineering Associates
01.2020 - 01.2021
Senior Administrative Assistant
Bohler
01.2019 - 01.2020
Regional Business Development Coordinator
Bohler Engineering
01.2018 - 01.2019
Administrative Assistant/Production Support
Kimley-Horn
01.2012 - 01.2017
Administrative Assistant (Contract)
Balfour Beatty Construction
01.2011 - 01.2012
Accounting File Assistant
Rodgers Builders, Inc.
01.2006 - 01.2010
Associate of Arts -
York Technical College
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration -
Winthrop University
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