S T E V E N TA K O U S H I A N , L E E D B D + C
2 0 4 S O U T H D E E R W O O D L A N E , W E S T C H E S T E R , P A 1 9 3 8 2
C E L L 6 1 0 - 3 3 1 - 2 8 7 0  T A K O U S H I A N @ C O M C A S T . N E T
SUMMARY
Highly successful leader in the construction and real estate industry with over 20 years of
experience in new construction, capital improvements and renovation work ranging from 1000
SF to 330,000 SF. A productive professional with a proven track record of delivering projects
on-time, on budget with high client satisfaction. Extensive experience in managing all aspects of
construction including scheduling, value engineering, cost control, problem resolution, and value
creation from project inception through project closeout.
EXPERIENCE
Brandywine Realty Trust, Radnor, PA 2005 to 2015
Director of Construction
 Saved the company $1,000,000 by initiating and directing a redesign of the foundation
system for a South Jersey Headquarters building.
 Lead the redevelopment of a 160,000 SF building from acquisition to tenant move-in in a
period of 6 months staying on-budget earning the company CEO Persistence Award.
 Overall accountability for development and redevelopment projects including budget,
schedule, and quality control to achieve the company’s established return on
investment.
 Contract, coordinate and lead project team consisting of the design professionals,
contractors and tenant.
 Perform preconstruction activities including building siting, conceptual design, budget
pricing, value engineering, building material & system analysis, bid requests and bid
evaluations.
 Lead and mentor team of regional Project Managers and Assistant Project Managers.
 Co-chair and active participant in developing and promoting company sustainable
building standards and practices.
The Norwood Company, Malvern, PA 1997 to 2005
Vice-President of Commercial Buildings 2001 to 2005
 Manage 20+ people in the Commercial Building Division with revenues in excess of $40
million annually.
 Develop, maintain and build customer relationships.
 Profit and loss accountability for the Commercial Building Division.
Sr. Project Manager / Project Executive 1997 to 2001
 Direct and manage concurrent construction projects from design development thru
project estimate, buyout and completion.
 Generate and track project costs, contracts, schedules, correspondence and meeting
minutes.
 Capitalized on market downturn negotiating subcontracts and completing project with a
profit at 200% over the initial profit target.
S T E V E N TA K O U S H I A N , L E E D B D + C
J. Loew & Associates, Downingtown, PA 1993 to 1997
Project Manager
 Managed multiple construction projects simultaneously.
 Procured all subcontracts and coordinated subcontractor work.
 Conducted weekly project meetings to assess project status and address all pending
issues.
 Implemented company computer scheduling program.
The Norwood Company, Malvern, PA 1988 to 1993
Project Manager
 Prepare conceptual and competitive bid estimates.
 Develop project budget and updated projected costs.
 Purchase all project subcontracts and materials.
James D. Morrissey Construction, Philadelphia, PA 1987 to 1988
Assistant Engineer
 Perform sitework take-off for competitive bid projects.
 Procure materials and track project costs.
EDUCATION
Master of Business Administration
Villanova University
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
Drexel University
CERTIFICATIONS & AFFILIATIONS
LEED AP BD+C
Member of the Delaware Valley Green Building Council
Pennsylvania State EIT Certified
REFERENCES
Furnished Upon Request

Takoushian

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    S T EV E N TA K O U S H I A N , L E E D B D + C 2 0 4 S O U T H D E E R W O O D L A N E , W E S T C H E S T E R , P A 1 9 3 8 2 C E L L 6 1 0 - 3 3 1 - 2 8 7 0  T A K O U S H I A N @ C O M C A S T . N E T SUMMARY Highly successful leader in the construction and real estate industry with over 20 years of experience in new construction, capital improvements and renovation work ranging from 1000 SF to 330,000 SF. A productive professional with a proven track record of delivering projects on-time, on budget with high client satisfaction. Extensive experience in managing all aspects of construction including scheduling, value engineering, cost control, problem resolution, and value creation from project inception through project closeout. EXPERIENCE Brandywine Realty Trust, Radnor, PA 2005 to 2015 Director of Construction  Saved the company $1,000,000 by initiating and directing a redesign of the foundation system for a South Jersey Headquarters building.  Lead the redevelopment of a 160,000 SF building from acquisition to tenant move-in in a period of 6 months staying on-budget earning the company CEO Persistence Award.  Overall accountability for development and redevelopment projects including budget, schedule, and quality control to achieve the company’s established return on investment.  Contract, coordinate and lead project team consisting of the design professionals, contractors and tenant.  Perform preconstruction activities including building siting, conceptual design, budget pricing, value engineering, building material & system analysis, bid requests and bid evaluations.  Lead and mentor team of regional Project Managers and Assistant Project Managers.  Co-chair and active participant in developing and promoting company sustainable building standards and practices. The Norwood Company, Malvern, PA 1997 to 2005 Vice-President of Commercial Buildings 2001 to 2005  Manage 20+ people in the Commercial Building Division with revenues in excess of $40 million annually.  Develop, maintain and build customer relationships.  Profit and loss accountability for the Commercial Building Division. Sr. Project Manager / Project Executive 1997 to 2001  Direct and manage concurrent construction projects from design development thru project estimate, buyout and completion.  Generate and track project costs, contracts, schedules, correspondence and meeting minutes.  Capitalized on market downturn negotiating subcontracts and completing project with a profit at 200% over the initial profit target.
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    S T EV E N TA K O U S H I A N , L E E D B D + C J. Loew & Associates, Downingtown, PA 1993 to 1997 Project Manager  Managed multiple construction projects simultaneously.  Procured all subcontracts and coordinated subcontractor work.  Conducted weekly project meetings to assess project status and address all pending issues.  Implemented company computer scheduling program. The Norwood Company, Malvern, PA 1988 to 1993 Project Manager  Prepare conceptual and competitive bid estimates.  Develop project budget and updated projected costs.  Purchase all project subcontracts and materials. James D. Morrissey Construction, Philadelphia, PA 1987 to 1988 Assistant Engineer  Perform sitework take-off for competitive bid projects.  Procure materials and track project costs. EDUCATION Master of Business Administration Villanova University Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Drexel University CERTIFICATIONS & AFFILIATIONS LEED AP BD+C Member of the Delaware Valley Green Building Council Pennsylvania State EIT Certified REFERENCES Furnished Upon Request