Kwame Small

About Kwame Small

I am a seasoned construction and real estate program leader with more than 15 years of experience delivering commercial interiors, workplace environments, and retail buildouts from initial concept through construction completion and operational handover. My background spans both high-growth environments and enterprise-level organizations, giving me the ability to navigate ambiguity, scale repeatable delivery models, and execute with discipline in complex, matrixed settings.I lead with a balance of strategic oversight and execution rigor. My approach integrates creative problem-solving, critical thinking, proactive risk management, and empathetic cross-functional communication to align stakeholders, remove roadblocks, and keep programs predictable. I am trusted to represent the owner’s interests, negotiate value, and maintain financial and operational control across budgets, schedules, and vendor relationships.I excel in environments where expectations are high, decisions have impact, and leadership, clarity, and accountability drive results.Specialties: Project Management • Construction Management • Program Management • Portfolio Management • Capital Projects • Commercial Real Estate • Workplace Strategy • Development and Pre-Construction • Lease Negotiation • Corporate Interior Buildouts • Retail Construction • Multi-Site Deployment • Space Planning and Workplace Delivery • Budgeting and Financial Forecasting • Cost Management and Value Engineering • GMP Strategy and Contract Negotiation • Vendor and Contractor Management • Bidding and Procurement • Risk Management and Mitigation Planning • Schedule Management and Critical Path Control • Design Coordination and Construction Administration • Full Lifecycle Delivery (Concept to Closeout) • Operational Handover and Turnover • Stakeholder Management and Executive Alignment • Cross-Functional Team Leadership • Vendor Relations and Partnership Development • Change Management • Process Improvement and Standardization • Reporting and Governance • Creative Problem Solving • Critical Thinking and Decision-Making • Effective Communication • Organizational Leadership • Adaptability in Fast-Paced Environments • Execution Excellence

Experience

1. Project Manager

   JLL

   Jul 2025 — Present · New York, NY, US

   Project lead on the delivery of large-scale construction and infrastructure project, as well as corporate interior capital projects in support of the real estate strategy for a large, highly matrixed financial services client o Proactively evaluate project schedule and cost risks, conceive risk mitigation solutions, and oversee execution by the project team o Evaluate and vet internal stakeholder workplace needs, propose and ensure alignment on expectations, and follow through with project execution and delivery

Education

• The Johns Hopkins University

  B.S.

Skills

• Matlab
• Microsoft Office
• Project Management
• Construction
• Engineering
• Autocad
• Budgets
• Cad
• Management
• Construction Management
• Analysis
• Process Scheduler
• Hvac
• Manufacturing
• Retail
• Microsoft Excel