Mitchell Desser

About Mitchell Desser

Award winning Project Manager, as the winner of the CoreNet Global REmmy award for \"Best CRE Team\" in Nov. 2019, I am a highly experienced capital construction leader with a proven track record of success. I specialize in leading multiple, concurrent, complex construction and facility projects on time and on budget, with quality financing documentation, while delivering high-quality, functional, and innovative spaces that meet the needs of my clients, while saving $1M+ plus annually.In my role at City National Bank, I managed the capital construction projects for all of our retail branches, data centers, emergency contingency work spaces, and corporate offices across the US. I worked closely with gold-star architects and designers to create spaces that enhance our first-class brand and provide our clients, employees, and retail outlets with the best possible experience.I am always looking for innovative ways to improve our processes and reduce risk, cost, and project duration. I apply industry best practices and benchmark industry-wide metrics to ensure that our business units are getting the best value for their money.I am also skilled at managing stakeholder expectations and satisfaction. I work closely with business units from inception through Design Development through completion, to understand their needs and ensure that their new workspaces and facilities meet those needs. I am also responsible for managing relationships with municipal agencies throughout the permitting and plan check process.I have decades of experience in overseeing complex development, urban infill, high-tech, manufacturing, retail, and corporate office projects throughout the US. I have successfully completed projects for dozens of leading companies, including Microsoft, Time Warner, Fox Networks, Universal, Los Angeles International Airport, Nokia, AARP, Golden State Foods, Vornado REIT, Clear Channel, City National Bank, and many others.

Experience

1. Project Manager- Senior Vice President

   City National Bank

   Mar 2018 — Present · Los Angeles, CA, US

Education

• California State University, Northridge

  Bachelor's degree, Business Administration and Management, General

• ITT Technical Institute

  Associate's degree, Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Skills

• Ms Project
• Strategy
• Quality Management
• Real Estate
• Engineering
• Strategic Planning
• Budgets
• Construction Management
• Green Building
• Contract Negotiation
• Negotiation
• Lean Manufacturing
• Data Center
• Six Sigma
• Project Management
• Energy Efficiency
• Leadership
• Team Leadership
• Facilities Management
• Project Planning
• Due Diligence
• Change Management
• Operations Management
• Telecommunications
• Product Development
• Analysis
• Purchasing
• Process Improvement
• Energy Conservation
• Program Management
• Process Scheduler
• Quality Assurance
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Business Development
• Management
• Team Building
• Vendor Management
• Contract Management
• Continuous Improvement
• Safety Programs