Chris J. Weikel

About Chris J. Weikel

MY EXPERIENCE AND EXPERTISE:With more than 25+ years of construction project management experience, I successfully manage and coordinate all phases of the development process for new commercial and capital renovation projects. In addition, I manage and monitor project schedules within budget guidelines to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget. As a purpose-driven leader, I build and maintain relationships with external professionals and consultants, including contractors and vendors to ensure quality of workmanship and service level. Furthermore, I manage the permitting and approval phase of the development process and ensuring all proper approvals have been received prior to construction phase. MY NOTABLE CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS: Delivered projects on time at Stevens & Lee by managing all issues affecting projects, maintaining consistent follow-up on any outstanding issues, and communicating project status to project participants and stakeholders accurately. Worked closely and effectively with teams of 75 to 100 professionals (e.g, designers, architects, contractors, etc.) at Stevens & Lee to deliver medium to large size renovation projects on time and within budget. Improved on time delivery of projects by developing scope of work consistent with operation needs and budget allowances and maintaining established development schedules to allow offices to open on time. MY CORE COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS: Construction Management Project Planning & Management Construction Design & Build Material & Equipment Ordering Contractor Management & Oversight Client Relationship Management Vendor Relationship Management Budget Planning & Management Permitting & Bidding Contract Negotiations & Management Scope of Work & Scheduling Project Documentation & Reporting

Experience

1. Senior Manager of Real Estate & Facilities Operations

   Stevens & Lee

   Mar 2008 — Present · Philadelphia, PA, US

   I serve as the Sr. Real Estate Manager and Director of Facilities Operations for one of the top 250 largest law firms in the country. In this role, I select commercial real estate space for short- and long-term leases from New York to Florida. Moreover, I helped grow the company’s portfolio from 11 to 23 offices (projects ranged from $100K to $4M). In addition, I handle all aspects of buildout from hiring construction companies to working with unions to ensure timely completion of projects. Furthermore, I oversee all aspects of day-to-day facility operations across all properties and report directly to the CEO and the Chairman of the Board.THE IMPACT I DELIVER INCLUDES:• Increase bottom line by developing and implementing major cost savings initiatives, including utility savings, security access improvements, contractor selection, off-site storage, and construction best practices.• Save the firm $150K per annum by conducting a robust and comprehensive analysis of all facility costs and identifying cost cutting measures to lover costs across all 23 facilities.• Delivered two (2) high-rise elevator installations on time and within budget by researching and selecting the best elevator installations engineers in the industry to oversee the project.

Education

• Ed klopfer School of Real Estate

  Real Estate Broker License, FL

  2022 — 2023

• Polley Associates

  Real Estate Broker License, Real Estate

  2005 — 2007

• Berks Real Estate Institute

  Sales Licensee, Real Estate

  2001 — 2001

• Home Inspection Institute of America

  Home Inspection License, Residential homes

  2005 — 2005

Skills

• Seller Representation
• First Time Home Buyers
• Listing Homes
• Apartments
• Custom Homes
• Real Property
• Condos
• Sellers
• Residential Homes
• Zillow
• New Home Construction
• Buyer Representation
• Income Properties
• Commercial Real Estate
• Brokerage
• Real Estate Transactions
• Property Management
• Property
• Rentals
• Renovation
• Real Estate
• Facilities Management
• Real Estate Development
• New Homes
• Single Family Homes
• Investments
• Carpentry
• New Home Sales
• Agents
• Hud
• Investment Properties
• Construction
• Luxury
• Real Estate Investor
• Selling
• Listings
• Townhomes
• Negotiation
• Leases
• Construction Management