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| Year of birth |  | 1947 |
Current Location/Address |
| City or Town | | Las Vegas |
| State | | NV |
| Country | | USA |
Permanent/Home Location/Address |
| Country | | EGYPT |
Languages |
| Primary Language | | Fluency |
| English | | Read, write and speak fluently |
Nationalities |
| Nationality By Birth | | USA |
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Experience Classification |
| Job Function | | Years Experience |
| Architect | | 9 |
| Project Management/Coordination | | 28 |
| Industry | | Years Experience |
| Building & Construction | | 30+ |
Qualifications |
| Highest Qualifications | | Degree |
| Qualification | Subject | Establishment/Country | Year |
| Degree | Architecture | University of Tennessee USA | 1970 |
Other Qualifications, Memberships, Certification
American Institue of Architects
National Council of Architectectural Registration Board
Texas Society of Architects |
Computer Skills and Software Used |
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.)
Microsoft Project
Expedition
Prologue |
Work Locations |
| Are you willing to move or relocate? | Countries NOT Willing To Work In! |
Yes - I will travel domestically
Yes - I will relocate domestically
Yes - I will travel internationally
Yes - I will relocate internationally | SAUDI ARABIA
YEMEN
LEBANON
ANTARTICA
ALGERIA |
Availability |
| Start Immediately? | | Available Now |
Ideal Next Job |
| Senior Level management position for large scale complex commercial developments, luxury mixed-use hospitality projects preferred, but remain open to all offers. |
Required Salary & Conditions |
| Compensation Package depends on position, location, and project. Will negotiate in good faith to achieve a "win-win" for all parties. |
Employment History |
| Total Years of Work Experience: | | 39 |
| Commenced Full Time Work: | | 1970 |
| Name | | Hill / TMG Project Management |
| Job Title: | | Program Manager |
| Duration | | From : 2008 To: |
Summary |
Skill Sets
A synopsis of my education and experience follows:
University of Tennessee School of Architecture 1965-1970
Practice as a Licensed Architect 1971-1979
Program / Project / Construction Management 1980-2008
My Skill Sets accrued while in Architectural Practice, as a Corporate Executive,
and / or as an Owner’s Representative are listed below.
Program Management / Operations Management
Develop New Company Start-up Strategies and Coordinate Plan Implementation
Manage the Managers for all departments within the Program
Report status of overall operation to Board of Directors, Chairman and CEO
Pre-Construction Services / Design Management
Feasibility Analysis
Due Diligence Studies
Land Acquisition
Schedule Preparation
Coordinate all RFP activities
Team Building (Qualify, Solicit, Award Consultant / Contractor / Vendor contracts)
Chair Design Coordination Meetings
Code Review/Fire & Life Safety Evaluation
Accessibility Standards Review
Value Engineering
Ownership/Senior Management Presentations
Construction Management
Chair periodic On-site Construction Coordination Meetings
Weekly Site Inspections with General Contractor & Project Team
Standard Forms & Reports for Ownership review.
Establish good relations with Governmental Authorities, timely approvals
Monitor monthly Construction Draw
Problem Resolution, ensure timely response by responsible party
Punch Lists; review / compliance/sign-off
Monitor inspection process to obtain Certificate of Occupancy.
Assist in Turnover of completed project to Owner and/or Operating Entity
Project Close-out / Monitor Audit / Turnover Warranties & Operating Manuals
Purchasing Coordination (FF&E / OS&E)
Review Expediting & Costs Reports for Budget / Schedule compliance
Monitor Shipping, Receiving, Warehousing, and Installation as required
Schedule GC turnover of completed areas for FF&E / OS&E installation
My major strength is organizing and monitoring project teams during all phases
of the development, design, and construction of large scale projects. There is
no substitute for experience and the wisdom gained from “Hands-On” involvement.
I am a Problem Solver.
My goal, as the Owner’s Project Team Leader, is to bring organization and structure
to every In-house department and to every Project Team entity to ensure that all
parties work together seamlessly to meet, if not exceed, the intended goals of management.
Projects List
Major projects developed under my direct supervision throughout
all phases of Design, Construction, and Turnover to Owner/Operator.
International Hotels
Four Season Hotels (3)
Concept Development
Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt
Luxor, Egypt
Cairo, Egypt
Amstel Hotel
Amsterdam, Holland
$53 mil
Wyndham Hotel & Casino
Old San Juan, Puerto Rico
$32 mil
Jack Tar Village Resort Casino
Dominican Republic
$21 mil
Sands San Juan Hotel & Casino
Isla Verde, Puerto Rico
$46 mil
Toronto Airport Marriott
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
$45 mil
United States Hotels
Westin Beechwood Hotel
Fort Worth, Texas
$51 mil
Westin La Cantera Resort Hotel
San Antonio, Texas
$125 mil
Maxim’s de Paris Suites Hotel
Palm Springs, California
$50 mil
Maxim’s Suites Hotel
New York City
$90 mil
Plaza Hotel
New York City
$26 mil
Anasazi Inn & Restaurant
Sante Fe, New Mexico
$19 mil
Perdido Bay Hilton
Perdido Bay, Florida
$43 mil
Holiday Inn Crowne Plaza
Orlando, Florida
$46 mil
Holiday Inn Crowne Plaza
Dallas, Texas
$30 mil
Westin Resort at Vail
Vail, Colorado
$12 mil
Holiday Inn DFW North
Irving, Texas
$28 mil
Dallas Quorum Marriott
Addison, Texas
$42 mil
Stemmons Marriott Hotel
Dallas, Texas
$37 mil
Richmond Marriott Hotel
Richmond, Virginia
$34 mil
Marriott Hotel Southbend
Southbend, Indiana
$41 mil
DFW Airport Marriott
Irving, Texas
$51 mil
Luxury High Rise Condominiums
Planet Hollywood Westgate Resort
Las Vegas, Nevada
$1.1 bil
Westgate Resort at Park City
Park City, Utah
$110 mil
Anaheim Westgate Resort
Anaheim, California
$120 mil
Allure Las Vegas
Las Vegas, Nevada
$800 mil
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Work Experience |
JOHN M. IRVIN AIA NCARB
EDUCATION
University of Tennessee – Bachelor of Architecture
PROFESSIONAL AFFLIATIONS
American Institute of Architects (AIA)
National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB)
Texas Society of Architects (TSA)
ARCHITECTURAL REGISTRATION
Texas Maryland New York Florida Georgia Washington Tennessee
Summary
Senior level management positions held within major development and hotel companies worldwide over a 28 year period prefaced with a nine year work experience as a licensed architect, enhances the vision required to provide the leadership necessary to ensure large scale projects maintain the quality of the design intent, the schedule, and the budget.
Over 20 major mixed-use developments including 5 star hotels, condominiums, shopping centers, golf courses, and high-end retail have been successfully completed under the direction of Mr. Irvin in Egypt, Europe, Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and the Dominican Republic as well as throughout the USA. The project value for all these completed developments is over $7,000,000,000. Mr. Irvin is currently working in Cairo, Egypt responsible for directing billion dollar mixed-use developments.
Program Management / Operations Management – New company Start-up Strategies and Coordinate implementation of Plan, Manage the Managers for all departments in the Program, Presentations on status to Board of Directors / Chairman and CEO.
Pre-Construction / Design Management - Coordinate in-house disciplines and outside consultants / contractors during all phases of design and serve as liaison between owners, operators, and governmental agencies.
Project / Construction Management - General Contractor oversight including the simultaneous on-going coordination of all consultant activities until Substantial Completion and Project Close-out.
FF&E / OS&E Purchasing and Installation Coordination - Monitor the budgets and schedules of all FF&E / OS&E activities. Coordinate all delivery and installation activities to mesh with the GC construction schedule.
SYNOPSIS – WORK EXPERIENCE
Hill / TMG Project Management
Cairo, Eygpt 2008 - Present
Program Manager
Responsible to oversee several mega projects including the Madinaty development consisting of high-end residential,
a Four Seasons hotel, 45 holes of golf, major parks and streetscape, the world’s largest Water Park, and several mixed-
use 5-star resort hotel properties throughout Egypt, and a major office/hotel in downtown Cairo. The total budget for all
of these projects is over five billion dollars.
WESTGATE RESORTS
Las Vegas, Nevada 2006 - 2007
Vice President Western Region Development & Construction
Responsible for development of all Western Region projects:
Westgate Resort at Planet Hollywood $1.1 billion two phases 2800 time share condos Las Vegas, NV
Planet Hollywood Sales Center with state-of-the-art Theatre $3 million Complete Las Vegas, NV
Westgate Resort at the Canyons $110 million 350 time share condos. Park City , UT
Anaheim Gardenwalk Westgate Resort $120 million 400 time share condos Anaheim, CA
FIFIELD COMPANIES
Las Vegas, Nevada 2004 -2005
Vice President Construction
Las Vegas Division
Responsible for start to finish program for Allure Las Vegas High Rise condominiums; $800 million dollar project Two 41 story towers with 900 units and 1150 car parking garage. Phase I: 428 units, 90% sold, open October 2007;
Phase II: 472 units.
WILDFLOWER RESORT COMPANY
Dallas, Texas 2001 - 2003
Vice President Design & Construction
Officer and Director of all activities for the $250 million dollar Wildflower Resort in Grand Prairie, Texas; a 500 Room InterContinental Hotel, 75,000sf Conference Center, 2 Jack Nicklaus golf courses, 35,000sf Golf Club House, 25,000sf Spa, 200 Golf Villas, 350,000sf Festival Entertainment Village, and Equestrian Center / Polo Grounds.
BEECHWOOD HOSPITALITY DEVELOPMENT LP
Dallas, Texas 1998 - 2001
Vice President Design & Construction
Full responsibility for design and construction management of Westin Beechwood – Fort Worth, a $51 million dollar development with 286 rooms and 36,000sf convention center. Greg Norman golf course adjacent. Open 2002.
WOODBINE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Dallas, Texas 1995 - 1998
Senior Construction Manager
Direct responsibility for all Design & Construction phases from inception to Grand Opening for the $125 million dollar Westin La Cantera Resort Hotel, a 508 room destination resort located in San Antonio. Open 1999
JOHN WATSON LANDSCAPE ILLUMINATION
Dallas, Texas 1993 - 1995
Senior Vice President – International Division
Responsible for sales / marketing and turnkey design and installation in Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. Spanish language requisite in most regions.
INTERCONTINENTAL HOTEL GROUP
Amsterdam, The Netherlands 1991 - 1993
Project Director – Western Europe
Provided “hands on” project management for international team of consultants and contractors for the 5+ star Amstel InterContinental Hotel in Amsterdam, the flagship hotel for the company. Functioned as liaison between all members of the project team and the main office in London & USA. Open 1992
ROBERT ZIMMER GROUP
Dallas, Texas 1990 -1991
Director Design & Construction
Renovation/Conversion of existing office building into the 5 star Anasazi Inn & Restaurant in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Provided business development services for a multitude of clients in Europe and USA. Open 1990
JACK TAR VILLAGE RESORT & CASINO
Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic 1988 - 1990
Director Design & Construction
Assembled and managed the international team of consultants and contractors from start to finish for the Royal Jack Tar Resort Casino, a 5-star Casino, Disco, and Specialty Restaurant. Provided Architectural, Landscape and Lighting Design services in addition to Project / Construction Management coordination. Open 1989.
PRATT HOTEL CORPORATION
Dallas, Texas 1984 -1988
Vice President Architecture & Construction
Nine major hotel projects completed in under three year time span, extensive travel to diverse locations including NYC, Puerto Rico, Palm Springs, Orlando. Five Project Managers direct report to me.
WESTIN HOTEL COMPANY
Seattle, Washington 1983 -1984
Project Manager
Simultaneously coordinated the Rooms Renovation Program for the Westin Plaza Hotel in NYC (817 rooms) and the Ballroom / Guestroom expansion to the Westin Resort Vail in Vail, Colorado.
MARRIOTT HOTEL CORPORATION
Bethesda, Maryland 1980 - 1983
Senior Project Coordinator
Full project management services for the overlapping development of 5 hotels during fast track construction over a three year period. Extensive application of Architectural background utilized during design, engineering, and construction coordination.
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Comments/ Hobbies/ Interests etc: |
Travel
Architecutural History
Luxury Hotels & Resorts
Food / Wine
Music / Art
Scuba Diving
Swimming
Golf
Softball
Tennis
College Football
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