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Key Projects Summary
- 1. KEY PROJECTS OFBRIAN 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 • 45 stories, 540 units • 380 car parking garage • Ground floor retail • Construction: $145,000,000 • 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 • 270 car parking garage • Ground floor retail • Construction: $110,000,000 • Area: 550,000 GSF • Anticipated completion mid 2016 • 24 month construction • 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 • Luxury apartment high rise • 400 car parking garage • 54 stories, 480 units • Ground floor retail • Construction: $124,000,000 • Area: 765,000 GSF • Completed 2009 • 27 month construction • 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.
- 2. KEY PROJECTS OFBRIAN LORENC PROJECT FACTS ROLE & KEY RESPONSIBILITIES The Streeter Chicago, IL • Luxury apartment high rise • 48 stories, 489 units • 420 car parking garage • Ground floor retail • Construction: $99,000,000 • Area: 770,000 GSF • Completed 2006 • 27 month construction • 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 • Ground floor retail • 700 car parking garage • 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 • Construction: $75,000,0000 • 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 • Construction: $110,000,0000 • 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.
- 3. KEY PROJECTS OFBRIAN LORENC PROJECT FACTS ROLE & KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 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 • Construction: $26,000,000 • 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 • Construction: $13,000,000 • 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.