GEORGE MENDOZA

265 Windsong Court gm108f0bc@westpost.net

Azusa, CA 91702 Phone: 626-824-1350
Construction/Project Management Professional with extensive credentials in desig
n, engineering, architecture, contract negotiations/administration, and entitlem
ents. With over thirty years experience demonstrated success in ground up commer
cial retail construction, commercial tenant improvements, and ground up quick se
rve restaurant construction. A hands-on, can-do, hit the ground running manager
who builds high performance teams that consistently bring project in on time an
d at or under budget. Currently in process of obtaining LEED certification. Addi
tional areas of expertise include:
* Budgeting/Estimating * Entitlements * Onsite Project Inspections
* Construction Contracts * Tenant Improvement * Project Scheduling
* Quality Control & Compliance * Governmental Relations * Vendor Management
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER for CVS/pharmacy, Woonsocket, RI 2006 - 2010
Responsible for working side by side with Regional Director of Real Estate (RDRE
) on proposed acquisitions of property purchases, ground lease properties, acqui
sition re-brands exterior enhancements to existing buildings, major and minor re
models in California, Northern Nevada, and Montana.
* Along with CVS/pharmacy RDRE, CVS/pharmacy Prime Developer maintain ground lea
se and purchase property inventory to meet corporate development plan. Site ride
potential site with corporate executives and Vice Presidents for viability of a
potential CVS location and provide guidance of construction parameters or issue
s that could impact development.
* Managed and completed 27 ground-up CVS/pharmacy's all delivered on time on bud
get. Managed and completed 27 Sav-On, 20 Longs, and 5 Schneider's acquisition re
-brands. Managed and completed over 20 major or minor remodels to existing core
stores including 2 Beauty 360 concepts.
* Reviewed all bids for completeness and renegotiated as necessary to stay withi
n corporate budget. Responsible for periodic site inspections and report updates
.
* Identified planning, zoning, and signage requirements in a timely manner to de
veloped budgets, oversaw all architectural, engineering, procurement, and admini
stration.
* Built and maintained governmental relations with civic leaders to avoid road b
locks when submitting for entitlements, permits, and approvals.
* Took proposed sites from initial layout ideas from committee through to develo
pment.

CONSTRUCTION MANAGER for Panda Restaurant Group, Rosemead, CA 2005 - 2006

Served as Corporate level Construction Manager responsible for new ground up and
tenant improvement restaurant development for PRG in Southern California.
* Work directly with PRG Real Estate Managers to develop proposed development, b
udget, and committee review/approval package.
* Responsible for project budget/estimating, planning, architectural, engineerin
g, procurement, bidding, and contract negotiations/execution.
* Solicited bids from qualified general contractors, review bids for completenes
s, qualify all bids, and award bid.
* Secured all necessary permits and variances for construction to ensure on goin
g compliance with all contractors and vendors.
* Managed 10 ground up/ TI projects. Responsible for periodic site inspections a
nd corporate level up date reports.
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CONSTRUCTION MANAGER for Wendy International, Inc. Dublin, OH 2002 - 2005

Corporate level Construction Manager responsible for new quick serve restaurant
development for both corporate and Franchisee's in Southern California.
* Worked directly with Wendy's Real Estate Managers to develop proposed developm
ent, budget, and committee review/approval package also included preparation of
proposed access agreement exhibit.
* Responsible for project budget/estimating, planning, architectural, engineerin
g, procurement, bidding, and contract negotiations/execution for corporate proje
cts.
* Solicited bids from qualified general contractors, review bids for completenes
s, qualify all bids, and awarded bid for corporate projects.
* Secured all necessary permits and variances for construction to ensure on goin
g compliance with all contractors and vendors for corporate projects.
* Served as corporate liaison to Wendy's Franchise Group to ensure development p
lan completion, quality control, compliance to corporate standards, materials, a
nd finishes.
* Managed 6 new, ground-up restaurants, both corporate and franchise, through co
mpletion.

CONSTRUCTION MANAGER - Jack In The Box, Inc. San Diego CA 1997 - 2002
Corporate Construction Manager responsible for company store growth in Southern
California and Nevada territories.
* Responsible for project budget/estimating, entitlement, planning, architectura
l, engineering, procurement, bidding, and contract negotiations/execution.
* Solicited bids from qualified general contractors, reviewed bids for completen
ess, qualified and awarded all bids.
* Secured necessary permits and variances for construction to ensure on going co
mpliance with all contractors and vendors.
* Managed over 75 ground-up projects, numerous kitchen and customer dinning area
remodels, and over 100 ADA upgrades to existing facilities.

EDUCATION
PHOENIX INSTITUDE OF TECHNOLOGY AT PHOENIX AZ
Architectural Drafting and Design, Trade Certificates for aspects Architectural
Design and Technology (architectural planning and plans, civil, electrical, plum
bing, and mechanical)