Amanda Matthews Resume

AMANDA MATTHEWS 

215-817-6935 (mobile); amanda.matthews@pharosprojectmanagers.com

913 Van Sant Lane; Ambler, PA 19002


PROFESSIONAL PROFILE  

Thoughtful leader with demonstrated knowledge and success across a broad spectrum of development and construction projects involving multiple product types and all phases of the construction process. Diverse experience in product type with a unique and comprehensive perspective. Reliable manager skilled in analytical thinking to develop/evaluate options and tasks, and lead in complex situations to a successful conclusion. Excellent verbal and written communications skills compliment strong team leadership and mentoring talents. Genuine interpersonal skills which encourage collaboration, motivation, teamwork, and commitment amongst the project team.


EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE  

PHAROS PROJECT MANAGERS, LLC   Ambler, PA

Founder and President (11/16 to Present)

Provide Owner and Tenant Representation services for real estate developers, property owners, and tenants for development and construction projects in the commercial, retail, industrial, and education markets. Services include complete project management, from initial deal/lease negotiations and due diligence through construction completion and turnover to end-user. Includes management and coordination of design professionals, contractors, tenant vendors, etc. throughout the project duration. Types of projects include new development and construction, renovations, tenant improvement projects, capital improvement projects, and re-development projects. 


CATELLUS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (www.catellus.com)  

Fort Washington, PA

Vice President of Development and Construction (10/15 to 4/17)

Teterboro Landing (http://www.catellus.com/projects/teterboro-landing) 


Re-Development, Teterboro, NJ

Work with EVP to oversee design professionals, consultants, project management, property management, and contractors for development and construction of new 55-acre mixed-use development including retail, light industrial, and a “Restaurant Row,” with eighteen (18) retail tenants totaling over 383,000 SF. Coordinate / manage tenant interior construction, assist with leasing effort, and oversee base building construction and sitework through completion and tenant openings.


Willow Grove Naval Air Station Re-Development, Horsham, PA

Assisted EVP with initial master planning effort for the re-development of the 862-acre Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base in Horsham, PA. Coordinated and oversaw consultants, leasing team, and legal counsel. Collaborated with state and local government agencies and utility companies. Assisted with development of the initial pro-formas and budgets. Project is currently on hold due to delays by governmental agencies.


LIBERTY PROPERTY TRUST (www.libertyproperty.com)  Malvern, PA

Senior Project Manager, Development, East Region (5/13 to 10/15);

Oversaw all phases of new commercial and industrial development and construction, as well as tenant and capital improvement projects, in PA and NJ. Prepared development and construction budget estimates and assisted colleagues with pro-formas. Managed overall development budget, actual costs, and cost projections. Prepared development schedule, outlining tasks within the entitlement and approval process. Assisted colleagues with lease development and lease negotiations. Assisted with the management of the legal, environmental, and design teams during the entitlement and agency approval process. Coordinated and managed installation of all utilities, infrastructure, and signalization. Selected and managed all consultants. Oversaw design phase and reviewed all design documents for accuracy and constructability. Created contractor/consultant requests for proposals and evaluated bids for award. Managed contracting and project cost tracking process. Served as liaison between the tenants, contractors, and consultants.  Managed all aspects of development and construction including: schedule, field progress, cost control, closeout, and warranty inspections through project closeout.  


PITCAIRN PROPERTIES, INC. (www.pitcairnproperties.com)  

Jenkintown, PA

Vice President, Director of Construction (10/09 to 5/13);

Director of Construction (3/08 to 10/09); Project Manager (4/06 to 3/08)

Oversaw all phases of new construction, tenant improvements, and capital improvements in PA, DE, VA, NJ, NY, GA, IL, and CA. Supervised Project Managers in regions outside the East Region. Selected and managed all design professionals. Served as liaison between the tenants, contractors, and design consultants. Prepared budget estimates for lease negotiations. Assisted colleagues with lease development and pro-formas. Created contractor requests for proposals and evaluate bids for award. Managed all aspects of construction including schedule, field progress, and cost control through project closeout. Prepared monthly Cash Flow Projection and quarterly Status Reports for all construction activity. Created the Tenant Improvement Program, developing and implementing all applicable project procedures, template forms, and national vendor accounts.


RUBENSTEIN PARTNERS, L.P. (www.rubensteinpartners.com)  Philadelphia, PA

Project Manager (10/03 to 4/06), Construction Department

Oversaw all phases of tenant improvements and various capital improvements for a large commercial real estate developer. Served as liaison between tenants and the design team. Selected and managed all design professionals. Prepared budget estimates for lease negotiations. Assisted colleagues with lease development. Created contractor requests for proposals and evaluated bids for award. Managed all aspects of construction including schedule, field progress, and cost control through project closeout.  


Property Manager (9/04 to 4/06), Operations Department

Managed several commercial properties while performing Project Management duties for the Construction Department. Properties included a 491,700 RSF pharmaceutical research and development complex; a 68,000 RSF law firm; and a 257,000 RF corporate office center comprised of three buildings. Duties included tenant relations; managing property service contracts, reviewing and approving property invoices; development of annual operations budget; management of Building Engineers.


SKANSKA USA BUILDING INC. (www.skanska.com)    

Blue Bell, PA

Project Engineer (2/02 to 10/03)

Friends’ Central School Science, Math & Technology Center

New construction of a 45,000 SF technology center for grades 9-12 at prestigious private school. Responsible for all aspects of project engineering, cost management, subcontractor and client requisitions, and overall project coordination.  


TURNER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY (www.turnerconstruction.com)  Philadelphia, PA

Assistant Superintendent (6/01 to 2/02)

University of Pennsylvania Pre K-8 Grade Assisted School

Project Manager (2/00 to 6/01)

Special Projects Division – See Project List

Assistant / Field Engineer (7/98 to 2/00)

Special Projects Division – See Project List


EDUCATION  

Drexel University, 1998  Philadelphia, PA

Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering, Concentrations in Construction Management and Geotechnical Engineering


ASSOCIATIONS AND CIVIC INVOLVEMENT  

  • Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW), Philadelphia Chapter, Member, 2014 to Present
  • Crooked Crosse Lacrosse Club, Girl’s Intramural Teams, Coach, 2018 to Present
  • Crooked Crosse Lacrosse Club, Boy’s Travel and Intramural Teams, Coach, 2015 to 2017
  • Upper Dublin Soccer Club, Girl’s Intramural Team, Coach, 2016 to 2017
  • Saint Anthony of Padua, Children’s Faith Formation, 2017 to PresentFort Washington Elementary School PTA, Multi-Committee Chairperson and Member, 2011 to Present
  • Philadelphia Field Hockey Association, Treasurer, 2013 to 2019; Vice President, 2010 to 2013
  • Nor’eastersWomen’s Club Field Hockey Team, Manager and Player, 2004 to 2018
  • U.S. Field Hockey Association, Member, 1989 to Present