Susan Vail has over 30 years of experience in corporate facilities management, project management, strategic planning, and team leadership. She has a proven track record of completing projects on time and under budget through cost control and strong relationships with vendors. Her career includes positions as a Construction Project Manager, Director of Business Development, Project Planner, and Project Manager for Amenities Development. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Interior Design and is a LEED Accredited Professional.

1. SUSAN VAIL
20750 Nalle Road • Fort Myers, FL 33917 • 239-731-1329 • suevail@embarqmail.com
TARGET GOAL
CORPORATE FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
 PROJECT MANAGEMENT  S TRATEGIC PLANNING AND DESIGN  T EAM LEADERSHIP
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Complementary and unique blend of team leadership, corporate facilities
management, vertical construction and interior design.
Demonstrates broad knowledge and
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with all levels of internal
expertise in:
and external management, architects, engineers and contractors.
• Proactive team leader and mentor with proven ability to negotiate • Business Plans
favorable agreements, cultivate strong business relationships, and • Project Management
spearhead cross-functional collaborations. • Bidding / Budget Planning
• Expertise in corporate real estate space requirements, lease • Cost / Benefit Analysis
expirations, projection of space needs, design/development of • Cost Control / Reduction
standard space requirements, building designs, company space • Multi-tasking
utilization and Standardized FF&E specifications.
• Consulting
• Highly polished relationship building, communication, • Reporting and Data Analysis
presentation, and management skills.
• Skilled at identifying opportunities to decrease expenses,
deploying cost control plans and leveraging strong vendor /
subcontractor relationships to negotiate favorable modification of Computer Skills:
prices and terms. Microsoft Office Word, Excel,
• Utilizes superior organizational skills to ensure that the entire PowerPoint, MS Project
facility meets user needs while upholding corporate standards.
- - -C A R E E R H I S T O R Y & P E R F O R M A N C E
CHRIS-TEL CONSTRUCTION, Fort Myers, Florida, 2007–Present
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER
Multi-faceted role encompassing vertical and horizontal construction of
new buildings/sites, renovations and lease hold improvements.
 Oversee construction project management process; liaising with superintendant, owners, clients and
project teams. Responsible for review of bids, preparation of subcontracts, bidding, preliminary budgeting,
preparation of GMP’s, extensive scheduling, construction supervision, billing and closeouts.
 Accountable for bidding, establishing subcontractor / owner contracts, budget and GMPs, insurance / bonding
and supervision of superintendants.
o Maintain cost control through careful analysis of leases and vendor contracts to ensure the
inclusion of terms favorable to the company.
o Guarantee completion of client deliverables are timely and within/under budget.
DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Key accountability for corporate branding, marketing and sales efforts.
 Expanded reach with rebranding efforts, widening exposure to potential clients. Brought a creative eye to the
advertising team and collaborated on redefining the company image, developing marketing materials including a
company portfolio, and creating a web site / online presence. Networked locally to increase awareness and procure new
business.

2. o Procured $4 million of commercial work, despite economic challenges faced by clients.

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GL HOMES, Sunrise, Florida, 2004–2007
PROJECT PLANNER
Organized details for design development and supervised the construction of community themed
projects, entry features, sales offices, recreation areas, gatehouses and water features.
Analyzed options for community entry street lighting and created optimal designs.
 Created marketing tools and manuals for sales staff to inform new communities about details and features.
Supervised exacting detailed models of site developments and recreational centers for use in sales office.
 Assisted with community events, openings, and office relocations.
THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF LEE COUNTY FLORIDA, Fort Myers, Florida, 2002–2004
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
Oversaw construction team; managed project workflow for renovations, large maintenance assignments;
re-roofs, and design of prototypical schools (elementary, middle, and high). Accountable for real estate
acquisitions, new construction, renovations / maintenance and portable classrooms.
 Cooperated with personnel from all functions to optimize operations and productivity including school staff,
principals, the district’s superintendent and board, City of Fort Myers, Cape Coral and Lee County.
 Achieved reductions in design and construction costs and anticipated timeline by standardizing project status
tracking sheet for staff, management, superintendant and board and developing standard means / methods
for construction and school layouts.
WCI COMMUNITIES, Bonita Springs, Florida, 2000–2002
PROJECT MANAGER – AMENITIES DEVELOPMENT
Served as Project Lead in design / workforce management to self perform construction projects for
amenities of golf course communities (clubhouse entries & community centers valued up to $15 million).
 Worked with the local University FGCU and County Extension office to establish green standards for
construction of amenities, thereby enhancing the companies’ initiative for environmentally responsible
development and construction.
LEHMAN BROTHERS, INC., New York, New York, 1988–1999
VICE PRESIDENT, PROJECT DIRECTOR - DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION (1993-1999)
ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT, PROJECT DIRECTOR (1992-1993)
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER (1988-1992)
Rapidly promoted to positions of increased scope and responsibility in recognition of strong leadership
skills and outstanding performance. Directed facility-related construction and expansion for 19 branch
offices in the Americas, ranging in size from 600 RSF to 75,000 RSF in class A office space.
 Accountable for managing North and South America branch office needs, setting short and long term goals
and providing recommendations/strategies to service facilities. Oversaw site selection, leasehold
improvements, renovations, expansions and contractions of space.
 Successfully managed multiple national and international projects from NYC office. Initiated self-performance
of work in the New York HQ office for interior restack work with nonunion labor resulting in cost and time
savings.
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS IN INTERIOR DESIGN
Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York
LEED AP
Florida Interior Design License