Tom Carr
Silver Spring,MD
Summary
High-achieving Senior Project Manager offering 14+ years of product management and marketing expertise. Well-versed in market trends, sales strategies and customer engagement techniques. Concise and decisive communicator with organizational, multitasking and project management talents.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Project Manager
JLL, Jones Lang LaSalle
07.2021 - Current
- Maintained schedules to meet key milestones at every project phase.
- Directed changes to project scope and cost and implemented appropriate change management processes to keep project on track.
- Presented regular status reports to executive leadership, providing insights into progress made toward achieving key milestones.
- Mentored junior project managers and team members to enhance their skills and career growth.
- Adapted quickly to unexpected challenges or obstacles encountered during project execution, devising creative solutions without compromising objectives.
- Developed comprehensive project plans, identifying risks and mitigation strategies for timely completion.
- Led cross-functional teams for successful project delivery within scope, schedule, and budget constraints.
- Managed budgets exceeding $1 million while effectively controlling costs through diligent financial oversight.
- Developed and led multi-disciplinary team to redefine problems and reach solutions based on different perspectives.
Senior Vice President
McHenry Project Consultants
05.2019 - 06.2021
- Serves as a Senior Vice President responsible for obtaining new clients and overseeing all aspects to MPC's existing clients
- Leveraged company's mission and vision statements to craft business strategies and boost revenue opportunities
- Cultivated and maintained strong industry relationships and customer partnerships to capitalize on opportunities and maximize business success
- Coordinated with leadership to develop and implement organizational strategies and promote progress towards business objectives
- Monitored business trend forecasts and adjusted budgets and operational plans to maximize growth and opportunities.
Senior Construction Manager
M&T Bank Corp.
11.2011 - 05.2019
- Serves as a Construction Manager responsible for the overall management of new branch development, site selection, construction, and remodels in the Washington D.C Metro area
- Coordinated all phases of construction projects from inception to completion
- Diminished costs reviewed and qualified competitive Contractor bids prior to contract execution
- Obtained notices of completion and compliance certifications from construction administration consultants
- Completed projects on time and within allocated budget
- Screened, selected, and assisted with hiring new employees as part of on-boarding process
- Obtained notices of completion and compliance certifications from all construction administration consultants
- Mitigated risk and coordinated plans and specifications to ensure compliance
- Educated general contractor personnel on quality standards throughout construction process
- Managed and led team of 3 Construction Managers
- Resolved issues during construction and commissioning phases to maintain tight schedules and budget levels
- Organized and participated in weekly on-site meetings with clientele and subcontractors.
Project Manager
Quality Project Management, LLC
09.2006 - 11.2011
- In the Middle Atlantic responsible for managing capital and expense projects
- Managed over 500 capital maintenance for The Home Depot and open store remodel projects in (4) northeastern states including Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia
- Projects included: High Dusting, Painting Upgrades (exterior and interior), T-5 Lighting Upgrades, Concrete Floor Polish, Restroom Remodels, Customer Check-out/Pro Desk/Paint Desk/Millwork Desk/Service Desk demolition and replacements – projects ranged from $25K to $500K
- Provide weekly updates via QPM Pro Track database to all project stakeholders including Area Building Managers, Store Managers, Operations Managers and Corporate
- Managing and scheduling multiple vendors and contractors for capital projects and ensuring all parties meet schedule and project deadlines
- Coordinating and conducting on-site pre-construction meetings, bid process, schedules, project budgets, punch walks, closeout, and final project documentation
- Served as a Project Manager responsible for managing varied project initiatives for other QPM clients:
- Wells Fargo/Wachovia – Served as Project Manager for the ATM Adds/Swaps Program totaling (40) locations in Washington D.C., Maryland, and Virginia
- Scope included site surveys, construction document review, bid process management, make-ready coordination, site visits, punch walks and project closeout
- Hollister Stores – Completed (25) ADA Fitting Room surveys to assess compliance and recommend options for corrections
- Office Depot – Served as Lead Project Manager for (15) “Dark Store Program” sites in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington D.C
- Functioned as the tenant representative by preforming assessment walk and visiting existing properties to inspect all aspects of the store and documenting any deficiencies that differed from the agreed lease
- Communicated the deficient items to Office Depot Property Management Department along with submitting detailed walk-through package checklist and photographs
- Also completed final walk with landlord to confirm 100% completion, receive final sign-off and return property keys
- Progressive Insurance – Preformed (25) site surveys/assessments on Service Center facilities in Maryland and Virginia
- Provided Progressive with a report on existing building conditions, as well as capital and maintenance repair needs
- Compiled survey findings along with photos.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
University of Maryland - College Park
College Park, MDSkills
- Project Planning
- Scope Management
- Client Relationship Management
- Project Scheduling
- Cross-Functional Communication
- Client Relations
- Training and mentoring
- Meeting facilitation
- Meeting participation
- Cost Control
- Financial Administration
- Schedule Coordination
- Project plan development
Project Accomplishments
- Project Lemonade (throughout the East Coast), $22M - Ground-up development
- M&T Bank Diamond Farms (Gaithersburg, MD), $3.0M, 5,239
- M&T Bank (Georgetown – Washington D.C.), $2.5M, 2,850
- M&T Bank (Manassas, VA) – New Branch, $1.5M, 2,200
- M&T Bank/Wilmington Trust (1350 I St., Washington D.C.) – Corporate Office Project, $2.8M, 6,800
- M&T Bank/Wilmington Trust (Edison, NJ) – Corporate Office Project, $1.8M, 18,390
- M&T Bank (Toms River, NJ) – Corporate Office Project, $1M, 2,470
- M&T Bank (Rockville, MD), $3.5M, 2,200
- M&T Bank (Tysons Corner, VA) – Corporate Office Project, $2.2M, 19,120
- Wilmington Trust (Minneapolis, MN) – Corporate Office Project, $500K, 3,400
- Wilmington Trust (Phoenix, AZ) – Corporate Office Project, $450K, 3,250
- M&T Bank (Baltimore, MD), $450K, 3,000
- M&T Bank (Arnold, MD), $1.33M, 3,300
- Sephora, USA – Peachtree (Peachtree City, GA), $650K, 5,400
- Sephora, USA – Georgetown (Washington DC), $1.5M, 8,400
- Sephora, USA – Alpharetta (Alpharetta, GA), $850K, 5,400
- Sephora, USA – Alexandria (Alexandria, VA), $770K, 5,400
- Sephora, USA – Vineland Pointe (Orlando, FL), $690K, 5,400
- Sephora, USA – Preston Park (Plano, TX), $900K, 5,200
Timeline
Senior Project Manager
JLL, Jones Lang LaSalle
07.2021 - Current
Senior Vice President
McHenry Project Consultants
05.2019 - 06.2021
Senior Construction Manager
M&T Bank Corp.
11.2011 - 05.2019
Project Manager
Quality Project Management, LLC
09.2006 - 11.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
University of Maryland - College Park