Muhammad Saleh

Experience 

Managing Principal
Rethought Construction, New York, NY, May 2020- Present

• Lead expansion of new build-out and renovation of commercial, franchise, industrial and retail buildings.

• Coordinate sourcing and recruitment of consultants and contractors; optimize build-out of full project spectrum from conception to completion.

• Drive accurate construction and budget analysis through in-depth review of project specifications and drawings.

• Determine and prepare accurate estimates and construction schedules for new construction projects.

• Hold accountability for enhanced coordination of all phases of construction.

• Execute leadership of daily business operations for all projects, including overseeing project managers and supervisors.

• Achieved over 500K in savings through strategic price negotiation with vendors and suppliers and through completion of all projects ahead of schedule and under budget.

• Cultivate strong client relationships and strategic partnerships to secure projects ranging from 25K - 4M.

Commercial Real Estate + Construction Project Manager
Gensler, New York, NY, August 2017 - July 2021

• Provided consultation & strategic planning to developers, owners, and contractors on construction best practices, feasibility, and risk management during construction process.

• Streamlined communication and managed construction implementation between architectural, engineering, and facility stakeholders.

• Led real estate development projects, coordinating trades and collaborating with vendors to deliver on rack and on time project deadlines.

• Safeguarded minimal impact and alignment with project scope and vision through strengthened coordination and management of field activities conducted by contractors during site construction.

• Identified and implemented strategic commercial real estate portfolio and site stacking recommendations based on market demand, needs, and future trends using quantitative and qualitative data.

• Determined and devised design, portfolio and occupancy strategies, financial planning reports, and planning scenarios to various stakeholders ranging from project teams to C-suite executives.

• Directed project development and contracting interface for commercial, retail, multiuse buildings, and franchise construction projects from planning through delivery.

• Engaged with diverse range of stakeholders coordinating trades, building partnerships, and aligning objectives with architects, engineers, vendors, and local officials to ensure the timely and budget friendly completion of projects.

• Deployed in-depth analysis of schedule progress and accurately forecasted new timelines when necessary to ensure project remained on track and ahead of schedule.

• Fostered design, engineering, contracting, and vendor relationships while maintaining proper site coordination.

• Performed quality control reviews and walk through visits to verify all construction was up to code.

• Ensured all permits as well as inspections required throughout construction site were in place.

• Entrusted with overall coordination of the team, team activities, and day to day management of the project while ensuring stringent compliance with site safety.

Urban Development Analyst
United Nations Habitat , New York, NY,  January 2016 - July 2016

• Researcher of global urban planning strategies for the implementation of global city planning initiatives

• Coordinated the development and analysis for overall design strategy methodology to be implemented by national and local officials to create robust cities

• Designed and illustrated maps, graphs, and strategies representing the execution of global city planning initiatives for political stakeholders

Assistant Project Manager | Designer
Design Build Associates , New York, NY,  January 2015 - January 2016

• Governed relationships and interface of daily operations with engineers, contractors, and architects on commercial and workplace construction projects.

• Developed scopes of work, contracts, and job orders to necessary subcontractors.

• Generated, updated and tracked RFIs, submittals and procurement to ensure on-time schedule was met.

• Conceived and designed sketches, construction drawings, and presentation drawings from conceptual to construction phases.

Education 

Bachelor of Architecture
City College of New York, New York, NY

Collin Powell Center for Leadership Fellow
City College of New York, New York, NY