THOMAS MICHAEL THEDFORD, JR.
EXPERIENCE
2010-Present Stonebridge Group/George Kaiser Family Foundation Tulsa, OK.
Project Manager and Owner’s Representative
• Represented clients through management of design and construction for over $20 MM projects in the Brady Arts District in Downtown Tulsa including Guthrie Green as the centerpiece.
• Successfully managed the Brady Sustainability Project through multiple public and private funding sources including $2.6 MM from the State Energy Program/US Department of Energy, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Scope included geothermal, solar and LED lighting.
• Successfully secured an additional $200K from the State DEQ Brownfield Cleanup Subgrant Program for removal of 12 leaking underground storage tanks.
• Insured that all reporting and monitoring requirements were met through management of ARRA funding sources through the Tulsa Industrial Authority and the George Kaiser Family Foundation
• Maintained project budgets, reviewed and approved pay applications, change orders and consultant invoices.
• Coordinated all efforts through team environment with all disciplines.
2008-2010 PSA-Dewberry, Inc. Tulsa, OK.
Senior Project Manager – Architecture
• Manage architectural staff for a variety of projects including higher-education, K-12, City of Tulsa, medical facilities and other public/private projects throughout the region and state.
• Ensure team of project managers, project coordinators and project architects perform duties necessary to complete jobs on time and within budget.
• Compile reports to track project budgets on weekly and quarterly basis to ensure jobs are profitable.
• Maintain client relationships through meetings and regular communication to ensure needs for specific projects are being met.
• Assist Tulsa office management in workload projections, quality assurance/control, document control and business development.
2007-2008 Scott & Goble Architects Tulsa, OK.
Project Manager – Architecture and Entitlements
• Responsible for architectural due diligence and entitlements for proposed ground up Lowe’s Home Improvement Warehouse in the western United States.
• Performed due diligence, production and project management for new Lowe’s in Maryland, Virginia and South Carolina.
• Performed QC of building construction documents to insure projects met Lowe’s criteria.
• Performed construction site observations and completed reports for new Lowe’s buildings.
• Performed due diligence and research for proposed Kohl’s in the southern United States.
2005-2007 SilverCreek Properties/Retail Capital Group (RCG) Rogers, AR
Director of Development Services
• Responsible for due diligence, acquisition and entitlements for commercial development projects throughout the United States.
• Prepared budget and proforma for commercial real estate development projects.
• Negotiated contracts with consultant teams and general contractors.
• Reviewed construction documents to ensure quality design and construction.
• Negotiated leases and coordinated landlord and tenant build out for RCG’s shopping center portfolio.
• Negotiated joint venture, development and operating agreements for JV development projects.
• Coordinated maintenance and capital expenditures for RCG’s shopping center portfolio.
1999-2005 Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Bentonville, AR
Design Manager
• Managed engineering and architectural program for Division One, Supercenter, Sam’s Club new and relocations in upstate New York.
• Involved in site acquisition, preparation for executive committee approval, managed due diligence, entitlement, closing and construction phases.
• Ensured that project documents met specific Wal-Mart criteria for bidding and construction.
• Coordinated with various parties in store operations regarding special requirements for site and building development.
• Responsible for over 40 projects per year at various stages.
Site Adapt Architectural Manager
• Managed architectural program for Division One, Supercenter, Sam’s Club and Neighborhood Market new store and relocations in Northeast region.
• Coordinated project development with real estate, engineering and construction.
• Served as a resource to Pharmacy Operations for prototype design and new endeavors.
• Responsible for over 100 projects per year at various stages.
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