Michael Marusevich 23 Byrd Ct.

Kings Park, New York 11754 631-544-5117 / 631-478-3213 SUMMARY Construction Project Manager with expertise in Retail Construction Management. P roven success in managing teams specializing in new construction and remodeling. Completion of projects on time, on budget and ready for commercial use. Extensi ve experience working within the NYC metro area, including all five boroughs man aging both on-site and off-site work. Developed and maintained effective working relationships with politicians, town officials, real estate professionals, arch itects and engineers. Emphasis on cost cutting measures in energy, recycling, me ans and methods, and create standards for the future life of the building. Profi cient in managing multiple projects simultaneously with an expanding company. Ex perienced in Union and Non-Union projects. ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Leadership / Team Development Due Diligence / Quality Control New Construction / Remodel Lease Review / Contract Obligations Budget Control Change Order Management Value Engineering Contract Negotiation Project Resolution and Mitigation Close-out Documentation

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE IKEA HOME FURNISHINGS, Conshohocken, PA 2002-Present Construction Project Manager Responsible for IKEA stores in NY, Mass, Conn, NJ, Texas and Brooklyn NY. Projec ts encompassed 320,000 sq. ft. to 346,000 sq. ft. with parking under store, and parking decks. Project costs ranged from $30 million to $200 million dollars. ? Performed due diligence and participated in the planning stage of construction documents. ? Member of the IKEA store Expansion Plan * division. ? Renovation of stores while open for business. ? Managed project sites of 17 to 33 acres. Brooklyn, NY project included a 6 acr e park built for the public and NYC Parks Department. ? Established National Account purchases of materials and equipment at lower cos ts resulting in $1.2 million dollars in savings. ? Achieved construction of the first certified LEED store for IKEA worldwide in Stoughton, Massachusetts, 2005. ? Certified Silver LEED store in Brooklyn, NY. ? Created and implemented Liability Walk to reduce risk and minimize liability. ? Recommended the removal of floor covering in some areas of the store resulting in $1.8 million dollars nationwide. Became standard in stores worldwide. ? On site training to Facilities Managers during construction after foundations were complete. This process prepared them for operation of the store after const ruction. ? Founded the Pile Deviation Plan * , to save time and money in the field. Created faster communication between structural engineer and pile contractor. ? Field liaison for co-ordination between Construction and Retail co-workers for safety and fire protection. ? Constructed and renovated restaurant facilities. Michael Marusevich page 2

631.544.5117 / 631.478.3213 HOME DEPOT, South Plainfield, New Jersey 1992 - 2002 Construction Project Manager Responsible for the construction of 43 Home Depot Stores. NY, N.Y.C., NJ. For co mpany expansion. Performed due diligence, prepared budgets, merchandising interf ace, performance payments, and construction of project. ? Constructed the first EXPO on the East Coast. ? Completion of eight renovations while keeping store open for business. ? Member of the Home Depot Disaster and Recovery Team * including 9/11 and Hurrica ne Andrew. ? Constructed the first warehouse stores in the five boroughs, as part of the Giuli ani Incentive * for big box stores. ? Member of the Home Depot Standards Committee. PRIOR EXPERIENCE PERGAMENT HOME CENTERS Director of Field Operations Responsible for Construction, Store Planning and Facilities Management ? Construction of 30 stores and 6 remodels during company expansion. TIMES SQUARE STORES Performed Construction and Store Planning KORVETTES STORES Director of Visual Merchandising and Construction. EDUCATION / PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT A.A.S Degree, Suffolk County Community College Building / Construction Management Program, Georgia Tech, Georgia Construction Project Management, University of Hartford, Connecticut TECHNICAL SKILLS Microsoft Excel * , Project * , Power Point and Word * . Use of Building Automation Systems for electrical and building environment. MEMBERSHIPS Institute of Store Planners Chairman, Nassau-Suffolk Leukemia Society (1993-Present) Fund Raiser, United Cerebral Palsy of Queens, NY (1996-2003)