Key Projects Summary

KEY PROJECTS OF BRIAN LORENC
PROJECT FACTS ROLE & KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Solaire San Francisco, CA
• Luxury rental high rise / townhouses
• 32 stories, 409 units
• Affordable component by co-developer
• Single level 1 car underground garage
• Construction: $135,000,000
• Area: 490,000 GSF
• Anticipated completion May 2016
• Lead high rise project in SF TransBay
phased redevelopment program
• LEED Gold targeted
• Significant interaction with & approvals
by SF redevelopment agency
Responsible for all aspects of project delivery, including
implementing the Development & Disposition Agreement
with the SF redevelopment agency and the Developer
Services Agreement with Ownership, adapting Ownership's
development program to a new market, and operating in a
very demanding and dynamic regulatory environment. Have
directed design, solicited and assisted in negotiating GMP
agreement with general contractor, established cost
allocations for shared facilities with Affordable housing co-
developer, administered GMP contract and developer
draws, managed QA, & reported to Ownership.
Coordinated utility services. Managed Owner's consultants
and Project Manager.
Moment Chicago, IL
• Luxury apartment high rise
• 380 car parking garage
• Ground floor retail
• Area: 740,000 GSF
• Anticipated completion mid-2016
• 26 month construction
• Features extensive amenities including
outdoor living areas and rooftop pool
Managed the entitlement process, assisted with pro forma
budgeting, managed development budget, directed design
from Conceptual Design through Design Development
phase. Supported evaluation of affordable housing vs.
market rate options for portion of site. Managed general
contractor solicitation and award process. Working closely
with general contractor, guided value engineering and
structuring of initial GMP scope/value. Coordinated
environmental site investigation and remediation. At end of
DD, turned project over to and supported Development
Manager during transition. LEED Silver targeted.
1001 S. State Chicago, IL
• Luxury rental high rise / lofts
• 40 story, 397 units
• Area: 550,000 GSF
• Anticipated completion mid 2016
• Extensive amenities & outdoor space
• Phased attached low rise loft rental
development/separate Owner
Managed the entitlement process, assisted with pro forma
budgeting, supported Redevelopment Agreement
negotiations with City of Chicago, secured MBE/WBE
participation concession from City of Chicago, directed
design through Schematic Design phase, managed general
contractor solicitation and award process, guided value
engineering to define initial GMP value. Conducted initial
site environmental investigation and negotiated City shared
participation in cost of environmental remediation. At start
of DD, turned project over to and supported Development
Manager during transition. LEED Silver targeted.
Streeter Place Chicago, IL
• Area: 765,000 GSF
• Completed 2009
• Leased ahead of schedule
Responsible for managing development from entitlement
through occupancy. Led design team to meet program
requirements. Value engineered 2% of hard cost savings to
reach an acceptable ROI / secure construction financing.
Contained Owner’s Contingency spending to 1% of project
cost. Delivered on time and on budget in a challenging
economic climate. Secured all zoning and permitting
process to achieve all approvals in a timely basis. Managed
delivery of all utilities. Negotiated agreements with &
managed all Owner consultants.

The Streeter Chicago, IL
• Area: 770,000 GSF
• Completed 2006
• Leased faster than pro forma
• Sold for profit above expectation
As first assignment with Golub, assisted with construction
oversight and close out. Procured and directed Owner’s
direct contractors for pool equipment, AV systems, parking
control equipment security / fire alarm / life safety.
Coordinated punch list, Owner’s inspection, acceptance.
Assisted with Change Order approval and project close out,
including evaluation of General Contractor claims. Assisted
management'/leasing team in occupancy/leasing up.
Managed the retail development and build out for three
tenants including a restaurant.
630 N. McClurg Ct. Chicago, IL
• Twin 50 story apartment &
condo high rises
• 200,000 SF medical office
• Construction: $175,000,000 (est)
• Area: 1,500,000 GSF
• Targeted LEED Silver certification
• Planned phased development
Assisted with program development, led the public approval
and design effort. Negotiated design consultant and Owner
consultant agreements. Performed peer design review.
Directed LEED design decisions. Led construction cost
estimating and value engineering effort with general
contractor. Negotiated utility service agreements.
Performed environmental investigation and remediation of
site and existing structure. Demolished existing CBS
studios structure. Site was sold in a land swap deal during
Design Development phase.
Grand Pier Center Chicago, IL
• 85 story condo tower
• 3 level retail
• 20 screen cinema
• Luxury townhouses
• Atrium hotel
• 1,350 car parking garage
• Area: 2,500,000 GSF
• $375,000,000 (est.)
• Phase 1 (retail/parking) built
As Vice President, directed all design and public approval
activities for a phased 2.5 M SF mixed use center. Assisted
in program development. Performed in-house peer design
reviews. Supported contract negotiations with architect and
Owner consultants. Developed hard & soft cost budgets &
hard cost estimates. Achieved design within budget &
schedule. Defined program scope changes. Assisted in
contractor procurement, planned site logistics, coordinated
construction. Managed all utility service deliveries.
Oakbrook Terrace Tower
Oakbrook Terrace, IL
• 31 story Class A Office
• 481’ tall
• Area: 775,000 SF
• Completed 1987
• Architect: Murphy/Jahn
• High performance curtain wall
• Tallest building in Chicago suburbs
As Development Project Manager directed the design team
and construction manager from design to occupancy.
Performed in-house peer reviews, directed value
engineering, secured permits. Reviewed bid packages,
managed schedule / budget, approved scope changes,
managed Owner’s consultants. Coordinated utility services.
Developed tenant workletters, incorporated tenant
requirements, managed Landlord design coordination and
as building tenant contractor, built out multiple tenants
totaling 250,000 SF of space.
Paine Webber Tower
Chicago, IL
• 50 story Class A Office
• 680’ tall
• Area: 1,100,000 SF
• Constructed 1990
• Architect: Cesar Pelli
• High performance curtain wall
As Development Project Manager directed the construction
manager for shell and core construction. Assisted value
engineering, secured building permits. Reviewed bid
packages, managed schedule and budget, approved scope
changes, managed Owner’s consultants / contractors.
Interfaced with anchor tenants, developed tenant
workletters, incorporated special tenant requirements,
including low voltage/IT, into shell construction for early
occupancy of anchor tenant.

Navy Pier Redevelopment Master
Plan Chicago, IL
• #1 tourist attraction in Illinois
• Over 8 million visitors annually
• 3,500’ long, 30 acre Pier
• Re-energize Pier, increase revenues
• Incorporate input of tenants and MPEA
• Evaluate & improve vehicular and
pedestrian circulation
• Work within architectural guidelines for
landmark facility
• Second time, provide turnkey
redevelopment plan
Assisted Master Plan Team to define development
constraints and opportunities. Assessed feasibility of
proposed retail, food/beverage and entertainment uses,
floating parking facilities, conversion of ocean liner to a
floating hotel, replanning of vehicular, service and
pedestrian circulation, and marina planning. Developed
estimated order of magnitude cost and schedule. Seven
years later provided development input for another
development team including Merlin Entertainment,
proposing a new observation wheel and repositioning of the
Pier retail component. Redevelopment plan was turnkey
with Merlin providing wheel and retail operations.
Community Colleges of Chicago
Facilities Assessment
• Narrative + data sorted by facility,
priority, building systems.
• Capital improvement recommendations/
cost allowances
• Powerful tool to reach budgeting
decisions per available funding, need
criticality, economy of scale.
As Project Executive, led multi-disciplinary team to evaluate
the condition of 30 separate facilities on City Colleges of
Chicago's 13 campuses to prioritize needs for physical
improvements, and provide a facilities condition
assessment, capital improvements recommendations and
budget. The assessment documented site, exterior
enclosure, roofing, architectural finishes, structural, MEPFP
and life safety systems, and presented the data in executive
summary and a sortable database.
Harold Washington College
Chicago, IL
• 13 story institutional building
• Over 11,000 students (busiest &
flagship campus of City Colleges)
• Reprogramming/complete renovation of
public, classroom, laboratory, and office
spaces
• Area: 330,000 SF
• Four phases tied to College academic
calendar
• $5,000,000 savings in buyout
• Completed on time and on budget
As Owner's Rep, planned, budgeted, coordinated design
and interfaced with College administration and Owner to
resolve priorities and finalize program requirements.
Solicited, evaluated, and procured the general contractor.
Managed the construction process including approving
contractor pay applications. Coordinated punch list,
commissioning, occupancy coordination, and project close-
out. Developed a comprehensive construction staging plan
for the renovation work to minimize project cost, duration
and disruption to College operations, and to maximize
construction efficiency. Developed a construction phasing
plan that met all of CCC's objectives, including maintaining a
required minimum of 75 classrooms in each construction
phase.
Regenstein Small Mammal Reptile
House Lincoln Park Zoo
Chicago, IL
• 2 story animal exhibit facility
• Area: 32,000 SF
• Completed 1997
• 40’ dome high space frame
• 3 separate mechanical systems
• Houses over 200 species
As Owner's Representative, delivered program
management services to 3 entity Ownership with divergent
needs and priorities. Directed design team including
specialty zoo exhibit design consultants. Managed Owner
consultants. Developed cost estimate. Solicited and
awarded general contract. Directed permitting. Oversaw
construction, incorporated scope changes, approved
change orders, approved contractor pay applications.
Coordinated commissioning and occupancy.

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