DONALD M.

KUBIAK PMP
630.551-3766 dmkubiak@comcast.net

PROJECT MANAGER | PLANNING | DESIGN | CONSTRUCTION

Orchestrating color, light and form from overture to finale Due Diligence * Design Development * Program Development * Project Documentation * Resource Management * Quality Assurance * Process Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
WHITE HEN PANTRY, Inc., Lombard, IL CLARK RETAIL ENTERPRISES Inc., Lombard, IL Prior to 2006

Implemented interdepartmental store planning and cross-functional construction management for prototypes, atypical sites, capital remodel, refaade and signage programs, special initiatives and corporate facilities. Senior Project Manager Store Development Managed planning and construction of multiple concurrent Chicago locations on time and within budget. Averted spending over $175,000 plus rent commitment by identifying risks and issues for a site requiring significant impractical improvements for code compliance. Improved equipment vendor base almost 15% by maintaining constructive contact with vendors and trade shows such as Neocon, Food Marketing Institute and National Restaurant Association. Ensured success through site assessment, space planning, interior and architectural design, specifications, budgets, scope of work, lease negotiation exhibits, construction documents, cost estimates, schedules, permitting, proposals, bidding, negotiations, procurement, AIA and proprietary contracts, status updates. Guided external partners including landlords, architects, mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) engineers, contractors, vendors, installers and governing municipalities. Project Manager Developed Office Store concept saving an estimated $150,000 by negotiation and procurement of equipment and construction contributions for corporate location. Managed construction of prototype. Reduced equipment costs by about 3% through standardization and bulk purchasing for backcourt store conversions of Clark locations to White Hen brand and establishing new standards for Classic stores. Saved nearly $5,000 through design value engineering of new On the Go brand prototype store. Supported Owners, Real Estate, Operations, Merchandising, Legal, Facility goals by leading Executive Committee Plans Review strategy meetings with presentations to align designs with business intent. Project Development Manager; Manager, Store Design, Fixturing and Remodeling; Store Design and Planning Specialist; Interior Designer, Draftsman Created White Hen Express brand logo launching company into gas sales via Shell Oil Company joint venture. Principal for strategic design and construction management. Established construction installation specifications and procedures for program implementation of StorePoint cash register system to increase efficiency. Advanced The Sandwich Works concept store and refined logo as a spinoff venture to generate franchise opportunities. Supervised design and build-out of prototype store. Researched, negotiated and procured equipment, maintaining and reducing warehouse inventory by over $1,000,000 through consolidation. Collaborated for Corporate ID initiative as Member of Committee. Compiled prototype design and exterior signage quality standards and value engineered implementation 5% below budget. Coordinated chain-wide implementation of A.D.A. compliance. Served as first-assistance to entry level construction specialists and CAD draftsman.

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7-ELEVEN Inc., Lombard, IL Construction Manager, Great Lakes Region

2006 to 2008

Administered pre-construction functions at over 140 stores for acquisition re-brand program. Headed front-end coordination of equipment layouts, construction documents, permitting and signage replacement, exceeding goal by completing 147 stores (over $26,000,000). Scheduled up to 10 starts per week in 10 month period and kept multi-discipline milestone database. Achieved 26 electric service upgrades within 5 months. Analyzed 52 locations, coordinated work with jurisdictions, utilities, landlords, contractors, and negotiated contracts in excess of $1,150,000. IGA USA, Inc., Chicago, IL Independent Consultant for Design and Project Management 2009

Due-diligence, interior, exterior faade and brand sign design for prototype location in the Cincinnati market. Design solutions, pre-construction and on-site project management on time and under budget realized immediate 20% voluntary applications for remodel program and increased prior year same-store sales. CAIN MILLWORK, Rochelle, IL Project Manager August 2010 to July 2011

Managed custom cabinetry and millwork projects in retail, foodservice, education and healthcare industries. RESTAURANT SPECIALTIES, Inc., Columbus, OH Construction Manager / Superintendent July 2011 to present

Supervise construction for national restaurant chain remodel program sites in the greater Cleveland market.

EDUCATION
Project Management Professional (PMP) PMI; MS Project 2007; LEED Green Associate training Management and Information Technology Solutions, Inc., (MITS) Schaumburg, IL Real Estate Transactions, Waubonsee Community College, Sugar Grove, IL Six Sigma Green Belt training, Chicago Deming AssociationSix Sigma Masters Program, Naperville, IL B.F.A. Fine Arts, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL

TECHNICAL
Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook; PowerPoint; Projects 2007; AutoCAD 2011; Photoshop

ASSOCIATIONS AND COMMUNITY

Project Management Institute (PMI), Boy Scouts of America