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THOMAS P. COONEY
Syracuse,NY
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Summary
Experienced construction management professional with 27 years in capital project management and real estate development. Successful track record leading and developing large-scale commercial development projects including master planning, preconstruction, budgeting, right-to-build, scheduling and contract negotiation. Exceptional ability to communicate and drive consensus in challenging and dynamic environments. Collaborator and problem solver, effectively managing multiple teams and daily operation of construction management and development properties.
Overview
26
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
SCOUT CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Construction Executive
05.2016 - Current
Job overview
- Scout Construction Management specializes in providing consultant and management of commercial construction projects. Focusing on class “A” office, higher education, manufacturing, hospitality, retail and the pharmaceutical industry. Project size ranges from $1 - $800 million.
- Consultant for owners and contractors providing them with risk assessments for pre-construction, construction management, design build and value engineering to ensure a successful project.
- Represent and guides owner throughout the complexities of the construction process, providing objective and expertise throughout all aspects of the project.
- Evaluates design efficiency, cost analysis, work schedule durations, contractor coordination including quality control.
- Knowledge of managing and limiting risk, providing a commitment to integrity in commercial construction.
- Contract evaluation and audits of proposals, contracts, purchase orders and change orders to ensure proper accounting and budgeting.
- Provide due diligence and value engineering to let owners make executive decisions ensuring cost savings opportunities.
- Project Management of construction operations ensuring on time completion and under budget.
- Financial analysis and project budgeting to secure investors and loans.
Tomax Management LLC dba CertaPro Painters of Syracuse
Owner
04.2016 - 05.2023
Job overview
- CertaPro Painters provides painting for residential and commercial projects, both interior and exterior.
- Oversaw daily operations of company concentrating on sales, budgeting, estimating, payroll, and profitability.
- Purchased company and tripled gross revenue within first annual year.
- Provided direction to staff for daily procedures ranging from sales personal, estimators, production managers, foreman and painting crews.
- Project management of commercial project extending over 6 states.
- Onboarding of painting crews – developing training to ensure efficient and safe procedures.
- Proficient in QuickBooks and managing monthly expenses and invoicing
- Negotiate annual paint cost with national suppliers
CBD COMPANIES
Project Manager
04.2010 - 05.2016
Job overview
- CBD Companies is a local real estate development company specializing in construction, development, brokerage and property management in Central New York, concentrating in first class office, medical and retail space.
- Responsible for developing and growing construction portfolio of new company with annual revenue of $15 million. Oversee multiple teams building concurrent projects in varying phases of development.
- Provide leadership and strategic direction on new construction supporting short and long-term revenue and portfolio goals, managing over 50 projects.
- Lead and advise real estate acquisitions and lease negotiations, working with stakeholders to determine construction budget and profitability margins supporting overall facility development; led the complete transformation of Onondaga tower, converting 120,000 square foot complex to “Class A” mixed-use retail and office space. Project budget of $20 million dollars.
- Lead contact with clients, overseeing development of architectural plans and design in response to goals and project requirements; recommend and implement facility enhancements to help lower annual operating costs with modern, energy efficient technologies.
- Establish and coordinate project budget, job costing and standardized vendor pricing to meet profitability goals; ensure optimal profit margins by calculating labor, equipment, material, and overhead costs and determining appropriate estimates and bids.
- Supervise construction personnel and operations in team environment; oversee hiring and annual performance review process, provide general project management, daily coaching and support.
- Review and prepare close-out books; record all contacts, warranties, as-built drawings, project specifications, manuals and other relevant documents by project.
WIDEWATERS
Tenant Development Manager
05.2006 - 06.2010
Job overview
- The Widewaters Group is a diverse real estate management company with extensive experience in the development of retail, hospitality and office projects throughout the United States. Total capital projects cost $245.5 million
- Pre-construction analyst and executive manager of new tenant development providing smooth transition from lease to occupancy.
- Met with tenants to develop architectural and engineering drawings for project build outs; managed over 65 projects and 1.2m square feet of construction and served as liaison to all design consultants, meeting tenant goals given space constraints and budget.
- Oversaw multiple teams including project managers building concurrent projects in varying phases of construction and development; managed construction and development of 20 retail development centers over 4 states from lease to occupancy.
- Performed site reconnaissance and appraisals; determined project and construction suitability for tenants.
- Identified cost factors and prepared project estimates to ensure optimal value in quality; planned and scheduled project work, prepared bids, and selected vendors and/or subcontractors.
- Lead point of contact with clients and landlords; determined rent allowances, constructed lease exhibits detailing contractual obligations and responsibilities, and provided efficient site turnover.
- Reviewed schematic drawings for code requirements; obtained building and municipality permits and ensured rapid and smooth permitting process.
WIDEWATERS
Project Manager
05.2004 - 05.2006
Job overview
- Construction manager and analyst for office, retail, medical and hospitality projects.
- Worked with tenants throughout project regarding schedule, finish, modifications, specifications and budget; managed and completed over 40 projects totaling over 400,000 square feet with high customer satisfaction.
- Provided for accurate accounting and reconciliation of project costs; assessed risk and construction schedule impacts, reviewed site and seasonal construction issues and updated job cost reports.
- Organized and developed buy-out for projects; coordinated scopes of work negotiating and awarding material and trade contracts in cost-effective and efficient manner.
- Managed all onsite personnel including project consultants, inspection agencies, contractors and suppliers; recommend optimal construction practices, resolved construction issues and ensured jobsite compliance with current OSHA regulations.
WIDEWATERS
Assistant Project Manager
04.2002 - 04.2004
Job overview
- On-site construction manager to ensure execution of project goals.
- Reviewed and evaluated construction documents and specifications for clear understanding of project; studied specifications for construction schedule including staffing requirements given project milestones.
- Worked with clients throughout project regarding schedule, finishes, modifications, and general issues; managing new construction of 4 large buildings totaling over 450,000 square feet.
- Developed weekly reports to monitor progress and meet project milestones, prepared and updated schedules, operating budgets and forecasting activities.
- Oversaw sub-contractors; reviewed and coordinated contracts, work and purchase orders, monitored project from start to finish ensuring the highest quality and appropriate specifications.
PYRAMID MANAGEMENT GROUP
Senior Financial Officer/Analyst
07.1999 - 08.2001
Job overview
- Pyramid Management Group is one of the largest retail mall developers in the United States. Their unique vision and portfolio concentrate on making unique retail, entertainment and tourist destination centers in the northeast.
- Managed financial and capital activities for 18 individual mall properties in company portfolio.
- Provided comprehensive financial analysis for strategic business initiatives; prepared and presented reports and annual budgets to senior management, investors, and lenders.
- Underwrote and developed commercial real estate and construction loans ranging from $2 – 80 million.
- Set up separate escrow accounts for taxes, development projects, insurance and mortgage payments as required by lenders to ensure payment.
- Supported leasing agents with proposal evaluations, counter proposals, and financial analysis.
- Maintained budgets by controlling expenditures and preparing internal consolidated financial statements
Education
Cameron School of Business, University of North Carolina WilmingtonWilmington, NC
Bachelor of Science from Finance
12-1997
Onondaga Community CollegeSyracuse, NY
Associate of Science from Business Administration
05-1995
Skills
- Construction Management
- Strategic Planning
- Leadership
- Finance/Accounting
- Budgeting Estimating
- Real Estate Development
- Design Build
- Contract Negotiations
- Project Scheduling
- Business planning
- Team building
Affiliations
- Longhouse Council, Scouting America
- VP of Endowment 2025 – Present
- President 2022 - 2024
- VP of Properties 2019 - 2022
- 53rd ScoutPower – Chairman 2021
- 52nd ScoutPower – Co-Chairman 2020
- Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity, NY Alpha, Syracuse University
- Board Member 2016 - Present
- President– 2009 - 2015
- Entrepreneurship BootCamp for Veterans (EBV), Syracuse University
- Prior Mentor and Judge 2011 - 2015
Certification
- Eagle Scout – Troop 157, North Syracuse, NY
- Ahern, Murphy & Associates - Leadership & Development Management, Syracuse, NY
- Carlson Leadership Academy, Stamford, CT
- 30 Hour OSHA Certification
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Timeline
Construction Executive
SCOUT CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
05.2016 - Current
Owner
Tomax Management LLC dba CertaPro Painters of Syracuse
04.2016 - 05.2023
Project Manager
CBD COMPANIES
04.2010 - 05.2016
Tenant Development Manager
WIDEWATERS
05.2006 - 06.2010
Project Manager
WIDEWATERS
05.2004 - 05.2006
Assistant Project Manager
WIDEWATERS
04.2002 - 04.2004
Senior Financial Officer/Analyst
PYRAMID MANAGEMENT GROUP
07.1999 - 08.2001
Cameron School of Business, University of North Carolina Wilmington
Bachelor of Science from Finance
Onondaga Community College
Associate of Science from Business Administration