Christian Finn, AIA, LEED AP, GPR(415) 342-7253Alameda, CA

PROFILE

A versatile, energetic, licensed professional with experience in retail and commercial design and construction, real estate development, project entitlement, contract document production and contract administration.

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SKILLS

Leading Teams: knowledge and ability to motivate teams to meet project objectives and profitability goals at each phase of design and development.Establishing Schedules: determine milestones, resources and deliverables in all phases of professional service and on projects of varying complexity.Producing Drawings, Details, Documentation : communicate design and technical intent to project team and all stakeholders and decision makers.Entitlement and Permitting: organize and motivate project teams to achieve political, discretionary and ministerial permits and approvals. Financial Analysis: procure bids, proposals, and estimates; prepare pro forma financial analyses and develop strategies for contract negotiation.Contract Administration: review shop drawings, payment requisitions, RFI’s, change orders, punch lists; construction observation, issue field directives and prepare field reports, project close-out and as-built documentation.Sustainability: LEED AP BD+C; GreenPoint Rated – Certified Rater for new single- and multi-family construction, Certified Advisor for existing single- and multi-family construction.Software Proficiencies: AutoCAD, PowerCADD, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint), Microsoft Project, Adobe Photoshop CS2. Revit Architecture Fundamentals – Ideate, May 2009.

EXPERIENCE

Project Manager - Northern California, Landmark Retail Group, Woodland Hills, CA. 2009-Responsible for procuring contractor estimates, coordinating A/E consultants, preparing construction budgets, studying preliminary feasibility and generating pro forma financial analyses for committee review and decision-making by CVS/Caremark executives.

Development Manager, SyWest Development, San Rafael, CA. 2006 – 2008 -Implemented strategies for delivering discretionary approvals on projects up to $24M.-Coordinated multiple layers of government agencies for required approvals.-Prepared preliminary site plans for development proposals ranging from 10 - 20 acres.-Directed outside consultant teams on issues such as airport land use, building design, site design, code interpretation, CEQA law, public finance, special tax districts and various other technical and political topics.-Prepared construction budgets and pro forma financial analyses.-Managed retail construction.

Design Manager, Longs Drugs, Walnut Creek, CA. 1999 – 2006 -Evaluated new sites for internal executive committee review and approval.-Negotiated with landowners, developers and government agencies to secure project approvals.-Represented and spoke on behalf of Longs Drugs, Inc. at public meetings and hearings.-Managed outside consultants: architects, engineers, attorneys, etc., to achieve project objectives.-Provided store planning for new locations and interior design concepts for chain-wide pharmacy re-branding program.

Senior Project Manager, MBH Architects , Alameda, CA. 1 996 – 1999 -Directed Construction Document production and quality control (mentored staff of up to 6 drafters, designers and job captains).-Prepared proposals and contracts; monitored project budgets.-Interfaced directly with client representatives from Fortune 500 companies such as Safeway, Target, Walgreens, and Lucky’s.

Christian Finn, AIA, LEED AP, GPR(415) 342-7253Alameda, CA

Project Manager, FRCH Design Worldwide, New York, NY. 1994 - 1996 -Managed conceptual design process for branding, program implementation and retail store or in-store roll-outs.-Produced projects for nationally-recognized clients including Kenneth Cole, Macy’s, and Bloomingdale’s.

Project Manager, SBLM Architects, New York, NY . 1992 - 1994-Prepared design development and construction documents with staff of AutoCAD drafters, specification writers, rendering artists, and planners.-Managed Barnes & Noble and Toys R Us projects throughout the U.S. - typically 30 or more openings per year.

Estimator and Superintendent, Two Bridges Associates, G.C., New York, NY. 1989 - 1992 -Synthesized competitive bids from trades into general contract bids on high-end residential remodel and commercial projects. -Negotiated with trades, owners and architects during bidding process in order to secure contracts.-Provided on-site project supervision and monitored work of subcontractors.

REGISTRATIONCalifornia, Architect #C-32561New York, Architect #027599-1

HONORSExcellence in Design Award, Downtown Berkeley Association, 2005Architectural Merit Award, Sacramento Old City Association, 2004

AFFILIATIONSAIA, USGBC, ICSC, Build It Green

EDUCATIONMaster of Project Management, San Francisco Institute of Architecture, 2012Bachelor of Architecture studies, Carnegie-Mellon University, 1981-86

NETWORKINGwww.linkedin.com/in/christianfinn