SAMIR MEHROTRA

A seasoned program and construction management executive with 20+ years of experience in all phases of project development on large capital programs and projects. Management experience includes building high performing collaborative teams and leading change that align with the organization’s mission and business objectives. Strong track record of success delivering more than $20B of capital projects, creating innovative strategies, building effective teams, and leading large programs to deliver exceptional products, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction. Extensive experience of managing client relationships & execution of large capital improvement campus programs for public & private sector clients. An expert in operations management, project execution and delivery of Capital improvement projects from planning, programming, construction to close out. An astute negotiator who works to partner with communities, city council, board members and agency staff with ease. Has implemented best quality management practices at various client location such as Integrated Project Delivery, Design Build, Risk Management and Quality Management.

Pre-Construction/Development and Entitlement Reviews: An expert in managing conceptual, schematic, design development and GMP estimates. Hands-on experience in supervising and generating conceptual budgets, evaluating, and pricing to bid the project. Building high performing collaborative pre-construction team of architects, consultant, and general contractor. Lead Team selection, proposal development and project management activities for pre-construction, construction, and closeout. Expert in capital deployment for acquisition through due diligence, entitlements, and permitting. For public and private large scale projects for vertical facilities market such as large campus programs, technology campuses, mixed use, K12,heqlthcarewith project sizes up to $500 million in capital deployment.

Entitlement, Design and Permitting: Create and review project proposals and underwriting of planned projects. Extensive experience of working with City authorities during design, entitlement and permitting phases of the project. Hands-on knowledge of zoning and permitting process and procedures with various agencies and utility companies.

Estimating, Budgeting and Scheduling: Establish and monitor project budgets and schedule. Establish procedures for negotiating change orders. Leadership and oversight of project staff, project schedules, project budgets and stakeholder reporting. Expert in interdepartmental coordination to drive consensus. Strong team builder & California Public contract code expert. Responds well to challenges and collaborates with communities and elected officials on all large and small programs/projects.

Construction to Close out: Hands-on experience of program and construction management of all phases of project development for capital improvement programs and projects. Experience of managing new construction and modernization from cradle to grave. Extensive experience of managing client relationships and execution of large capital improvement campus programs for public & private sector clients. Recommending alternatives/solutions to resolve complex issues that impact project schedule and/or budget. Manage Request for Information, negotiate contractor change orders, monitor project progress. Hire and develop large teams of GC’s and other consultants. Interact with owners, clients, and all stakeholders. Adept at team building and staff management and retention. An astute negotiator and works to partner with communities, city council, board members and agency staff with ease. Experience of implementing best quality management practices at various client location such as Integrated Project Delivery, Design Build, Risk Management and Quality Management. Trained cross functional teams from various departments including Design Standards, A/E, Contractors, Program Controls, Planning and Development and Construction to implement new policies and procedures and deploy new program controls software. (P6). Honored with a National award for implementing best practices in Project Management category by CMAA.

Sustainability Expert: Developed: large scale campus programs on LEED and Sustainability for public and private projects. Spearhead LEED consultants during development of large-scale campus projects for Sustainable site selection and design, water stewardship, energy efficiencies, PV installations, net metering, Demand response and Demand controls and mobility-based solutions. Obtain LEED /CHPS certifications to support ESG milestones. Obtained several LEED silver project certifications.

Planning Commissioner, City of La Canada Flintridge, Planning and Development: As Deputy chair of Planning Commission and Zoning Hearing Office responsible for current and long-range planning for residential and commercial development. Work with Director of Community Development, City Planning Staff and Consultants to administer and enforce the City’s Land-use, Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance. Responsible for Community Design through administration and use of the City’s Residential and Downtown village specific plan/Overlays Hear and decide on applications for variances, conditional use permits, tentative tract, parcel maps, and specific plans in accordance with adopted rules and procedures guidelines. Responsible for Capital Improvements Plans, Land Acquisitions, and zoning code updates to meet state law. Work with city and land use attorneys to develop conditions of approvals for commercial, residential, and industrial projects. Review rezoning and entitlements for all development projects citywide. Work with planning staff and City Council to implement state and federal laws that impact local planning such as general plan law, DVSP, the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Sustainable Groundwater Management Act and local hazard mitigation requirements.

New Construction & Modernization Program, Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) ,$4B : Served as Construction and VP/Design-build- for various design and construction contracts for this marquee client with the largest real -estate portfolio in Los Angeles. Provided project development& construction management oversight for Facilities Modernization, New School Facilities, and the Sustainability Program Management for various new and comprehensive campus projects. Managed over 200 Projects ranging from $1M to $ 250M each. Negotiate and implement complex lease and joint use agreements for district assets, multi-family housing projects, HVAC, data centers, legal settlements, and related real estate policies. Hire and manage large development teams of architects, engineers, contractors, and consultant. Build productive relationships with all stakeholders, including clients, government officials, board members and city councils. Analyze client’s strategic objectives to create, implement and manage tactical strategies to optimize funding, accelerate design and construction phases and maximize ROI. Managing multiple Design-build teams of 30+ staff at multiple campuses within LA County. Manage development schedules/budget and perform risk management.

Facilities Capital Improvement Program, Santa Barbara City College, $170M: Responsible for comprehensive planning/design management services and fully integrated project management consultant teams with District Facilities personnel. Managed a suite of 45, New and R&M projects from planning, programming, permitting and entitlement and execution phases. Responsible for A/E contracts, vendor management and consultant selection. Performed briefings at board meeting. Managed and reported on infrastructure/utilities such as electrical, plumbing, HVAC, enrollment growth, energy cost reduction, information and computer technology, and long-term maintenance planning. Responsible for quality assurance for professional services including oversight of construction management consulting firms, construction contractors and consultant A/E teams.

Built to Suit Broadcom, Irvine, $700M: Provided as-needed project management services on a corporate headquarters campus, consisting of 1 million square feet of office, laboratory, amenity, food services, recreational, parking, and infrastructure related new construction projects including planning/programming constructability reviews and other as needed contract services. Perform executive reporting and construction oversight of schedule and deliverables, recommending alternatives/solutions to resolve complex issues that impact project schedule and/or budget

Mixed Use Developments: Partner with the COO to recommend / evaluating land and building acquisitions for TOC and in-fill opportunities for AECOM capital in LA and OC. Managed all aspects of project execution including, development management, design management, project controls, risk management, procurement, construction and FFE coordination.

Metropolis Phase 1-Provided as needed CM Services for high-rise mixed-use project in downtown Los Angeles; performed front end pitch/interview pre/reviewing staffing plans and scope. Performed vendor management, payments and team set up for this marquee client high rise residential towers.

DTLA-South Park Development-Worked with GC/Developer to determine preliminary planning, programming, due-diligence/development, and acquisition for this multi-year, multi phased residential and mixed-use projects.

District Bond Program, Los Angeles Community College (LACCD), $6B: Responsible for operational oversight, performance, and metrics management, staffing performance and client reporting for program management services to the Los Angeles Community College District’s $6.1 billion Bond Program. Managed large team of 50+ PM’s, PE construction managers. Responsible for coordination and staff oversight of simultaneous capital improvement work at nine college campuses involving new construction; and repair, improvement, and upgrade of existing buildings. Facilities included new bridges, off site street improvements, power upgrades, new classrooms, laboratories, learning centers/libraries, child development centers, health/fitness, cafeteria, bookstore, administration, maintenance and operations, and other facilities. Responsible for creating partnering agreements with various agencies such as DWP/SCE/LA City/County and State for permitting.

District Bond Program, Rio Hondo Community College, Whittier, $375M: Served as Director of Design and Construction to execute various public works improvement projects at various campuses. Projects included technology upgrades, new student services center and student union building, new library and learning resource center, new facility for the Administration of Justice, major redevelopment of the physical education facility, campus-wide ADA parking upgrades and two offsite community educational centers in Santa Fe Springs and South Whittier. Worked to secure state funding on the Library and Learning Resource Center and the Applied Technology Building renovation. Responsible for executive briefings to VP of finance and the board and performed metric and performance management.

Grand California Hotel & Spa Expansion, Disney, Anaheim, CA. (undisclosed) : As a consultant Project manager, responsible for managing the project timelines and scheduled of completion of 200 hotel rooms and 50 suites, new pool and spa and associated area development. Implemented daily meetings with General Contractor, Architect, GCH Engineering Team, and WDI to ensure focus of the day remained in the forefront. Spearheaded meetings with general contractor and subcontractors, reviewed relevant RFI’s and submittal and performed procurement/selections. Other Private owners include Disney, Metropolis Phase 1, Met Lofts towers, WTC Modernizations/UCLA

AECOM Commercial Market Sector: Responsible for all project management services and related specialties. Services include development management, program management, project management, design management, construction management, risk management, support services and facilities/operations assessments, etc. Collaborate with our varying engineering, technical & construction services groups, and AECOM Capital to provide a full-service approach for the private sector, ensuring integrated solutions for all design, environmental, planning and project management needs.

Santa Clara Healthcare Centers,$68M : Assisted as a quality project manager for two Healthcare Centers ranging in size from 45-58,000 SF for the County of Santa Clara. Visited job sites monthly to provide quality assurance and assist with key issues on the project.

UCLA, Orthopedic Hospital, Westwood, $850M: As a PM and DM responsible for PCA/QA responsibilities for this $850M OSHPD Project. Responsible for Infrastructure and Improvements and additions of various projects. Performed CRT Reviews, Preconstruction, Permitting, procurement, and construction management services.

American Planning Association
American Institute of Architect/AIA
Leadership in Energy & Design /LEED
United States Green Building Institute/USGBC

Pre-Construction/Development and Due Diligence: An expert in managing conceptual, schematic, design development and GMP estimates. Hands-on experience in supervising and generating conceptual budgets, evaluating, and pricing to bid the project. Building high performing collaborative pre-construction team of architects, consultant, and general contractor. Lead Team selection, proposal development and project management activities for pre-construction, construction, and closeout. Expert in capital deployment for acquisition through due diligence,For public and private large scale projects for vertical facilities marketin southern california.Expert in CEQA process,CUPs,Zoning,variances,land use entitlements, and permitting.Successfully manage pre-development phases forlarge campus programs, technology campuses, mixed use,/housing,K12,heath-care project sizes up to $500 million in capital deployment.

Entitlement, Design and Permitting: Create and review project proposals and underwriting of planned projects. Extensive experience of working with City authorities during design, entitlement and permitting phases of the project. Hands-on knowledge of zoning and permitting process and procedures with various agencies and utility companies.

Estimating, Budgeting and Scheduling: Establish and monitor project budgets and schedule. Establish procedures for negotiating change orders. Leadership and oversight of project staff, project schedules, project budgets and stakeholder reporting. Expert in interdepartmental coordination to drive consensus. Strong team builder & California Public contract code expert. Collaborates with communities and elected officials on all large and small programs/projects.

Construction to Close out: Hands-on experience of Owners represntation on program and construction management of all phases of project development for capital improvement programs and projects. Experience of managing new construction and modernization from cradle to grave. Extensive experience of managing client relationships and execution of large capital improvement campus programs for public & private sector clients. Recommending alternatives/solutions to resolve complex issues that impact project schedule and/or budget. Manage Request for Information, negotiate contractor change orders, monitor project progress. Hire and develop large teams of GC’s and other consultants. Interact with owners, clients, and all stakeholders. Adept at team building and staff management and retention. An astute negotiator and works to partner with communities, city council, board members and agency staff with ease. Experience of implementing best quality management practices at various client location such as Integrated Project Delivery, Design Build, Risk Management and Quality Management. Trained cross functional teams from various departments including Design Standards, A/E, Contractors, Program Controls, Planning and Development and Construction to implement new policies and procedures and deploy new program controls software. (P6). Honored with a National award for implementing best practices in Project Management category by CMAA.

Sustainability Expert: Develop large scale campus programs on LEED and Sustainability for public and private projects. Spearhead LEED consultants during development of large-scale campus projects for Sustainable site selection and design, water stewardship, energy efficiencies, PV installations, net metering, Demand response and Demand controls and mobility-based solutions. Obtain LEED /CHPS certifications to support ESG milestones. Obtained several LEED silver project certifications.for public and private clients.

Planning Commissioner, City of La Canada Flintridge, Planning and Development: As Deputy chair of Planning Commission and Zoning Hearing Office responsible for current and long-range planning for residential and commercial development. Work with Director of Community Development, City Planning Staff and Consultants to administer and enforce the City’s Land-use, Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance. Responsible for Community Design through administration and use of the City’s Residential and Downtown village specific plan/Overlays Hear and decide on applications for variances, conditional use permits, tentative tract, parcel maps, and specific plans in accordance with adopted rules and procedures guidelines. Responsible for Capital Improvements Plans, Land Acquisitions, and zoning code updates to meet state law. Work with city and land use attorneys to develop conditions of approvals for commercial, residential, and industrial projects. Review rezoning and entitlements for all development projects citywide. Work with planning staff and City Council to implement state and federal laws that impact local planning such as general plan law, DVSP, the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Sustainable Groundwater Management Act and local hazard mitigation requirements. 

New Construction & Modernization Program, Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) ,$4B : Served as VP Construction and VP/Design-build- for various design and construction contracts for this marquee client with the largest real -estate portfolio in Los Angeles. Provided project development& construction management oversight for Facilities Modernization, New School Facilities, and the Sustainability Program Management for various new and comprehensive campus projects. Managed over 200 Projects ranging from $1M to $ 250M each. Negotiate and implement complex lease and joint use agreements for district assets, multi-family housing projects, HVAC, data centers, legal settlements, and related real estate policies. Hire and manage large development teams of architects, engineers, contractors, and consultant. Build productive relationships with all stakeholders, including clients, government officials, board members and city councils. Analyze client’s strategic objectives to create, implement and manage tactical strategies to optimize funding, accelerate design and construction phases and maximize ROI. Managing multiple Design-build teams of 30+ staff at multiple campuses within LA County. Manage development schedules/budget and perform risk management.

Facilities Capital Improvement Program, Santa Barbara City College, $170M: Responsible for comprehensive planning/design management services and fully integrated project management consultant teams with District Facilities personnel. Managed a suite of 45, New and R&M projects from planning, programming, permitting and entitlement and execution phases. Responsible for A/E contracts, vendor management and consultant selection. Performed briefings at board meeting. Managed and reported on infrastructure/utilities such as electrical, plumbing, HVAC, enrollment growth, energy cost reduction, information and computer technology, and long-term maintenance planning. Responsible for quality assurance for professional services including oversight of construction management consulting firms, construction contractors and consultant A/E teams.

Built to Suit Broadcom, Irvine, $700M: Provided development and project management services on a corporate headquarters campus, consisting of 1 million square feet of office, laboratory, amenity, food services, recreational, parking, and infrastructure related new construction projects including planning/programming ,construction management,constructability reviews and other as needed contract services. Perform executive reporting and construction oversight of schedule and deliverables, recommending alternatives/solutions to resolve complex issues that impact project schedule and/or budget. 

Mixed Use Developments: Partner with the COO to recommend / evaluatefor building acquisitions for TOC and in-fill opportunities for AECOM capital in LA and OC. Managed all aspects of project execution including, development management, design management, project controls, risk management, procurement, construction and FFE coordination.

Metropolis Phase 1-Provided as needed CM Services for high-rise mixed-use project in downtown Los Angeles; performed front end pitch/interview pre/reviewing staffing plans and scope. Performed vendor management, payments and team set up for this marquee client high rise residential towers.

DTLA-South Park Development-Worked with GC/Developer to determine preliminary planning, programming, due-diligence/development, and acquisition for this multi-year, multi phased residential and mixed-use projects.

District Bond Program, Los Angeles Community College (LACCD), $6B: Responsible for operational oversight, performance, and metrics management, staffing performance and client reporting for program management services to the Los Angeles Community College District’s $6.1 billion Bond Program. Managed large team of 50+ PM’s, PE construction managers. Responsible for coordination and staff oversight of simultaneous capital improvement work at nine college campuses involving new construction; and repair, improvement, and upgrade of existing buildings. Facilities included new bridges, off site street improvements, power upgrades, new classrooms, laboratories, learning centers/libraries, child development centers, health/fitness, cafeteria, bookstore, administration, maintenance and operations, and other facilities. Responsible for creating partnering agreements with various agencies such as DWP/SCE/LA City/County and State for permitting.

District Bond Program, Rio Hondo Community College, Whittier, $375M: Served as Director of Design and Construction to execute various public works improvement projects at various campuses. Projects included technology upgrades, new student services center and student union building, new library and learning resource center, new facility for the Administration of Justice, major redevelopment of the physical education facility, campus-wide ADA parking upgrades and two offsite community educational centers in Santa Fe Springs and South Whittier. Worked to secure state funding on the Library and Learning Resource Center and the Applied Technology Building renovation. Responsible for executive briefings to VP of finance and the board and performed metric and performance management.

Grand California Hotel & Spa Expansion, Disney, Anaheim, CA. (undisclosed) : As a consultant Project manager, responsible for managing the project timelines and scheduled of completion of 200 hotel rooms and 50 suites, new pool and spa and associated area development. Implemented daily meetings with General Contractor, Architect, GCH Engineering Team, and WDI to ensure focus of the day remained in the forefront. Spearheaded meetings with general contractor and subcontractors, reviewed relevant RFI’s and submittal and performed procurement/selections. Other Private owners include Disney, Metropolis Phase 1, Met Lofts towers, WTC Modernizations/UCLA.

AECOM Commercial Market Sector: Responsible for all project management services and related specialties. Services include development management, program management, project management, design management, construction management, risk management, support services and facilities/operations assessments, etc. Collaborate with our varying engineering, technical & construction services groups, and AECOM Capital to provide a full-service approach for the private sector, ensuring integrated solutions for all design, environmental, planning and project management needs.

Santa Clara Healthcare Centers,$68M : Assisted as a quality project manager for two Healthcare Centers ranging in size from 45-58,000 SF for the County of Santa Clara. Visited job sites monthly to provide quality assurance and assist with key issues on the project.

UCLA, Orthopedic Hospital, Westwood, $850M: As a PM and DM responsible for PCA/QA responsibilities for this $850M OSHPD Project. Responsible for Infrastructure and Improvements and additions of various projects. Performed CRT Reviews, Preconstruction, Permitting, procurement, and construction management services.

American Planning Association
American Institute of Architect/AIA
Leadership in Energy & Design /LEED
United States Green Building Institute/USGBC