Chris (Abdul) Nawabi
San Jose ,CA
Summary
Experienced with overseeing residential and multi-family real estate projects from planning through execution. Utilizes effective project management techniques to ensure milestones are met. Track record of successfully managing budgets, timelines, and stakeholder expectations.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Project Manager
Wedgewood Homes
10.2021 - Current
- Coordinated bid and qualifications processes to select architects, professional consultants and contractors for projects.
- Manage anywhere from 15-20 residential renovations at once from conception to close out.
- Developed schedules for projects and managed all processes to obtain permits and approvals.
- Evaluated vendor proposals for cost-effectiveness, selecting those that aligned best with overall project goals.
- Used Minerva and microsoft office to produce reports on milestones, project delivery and completion dates.
- Performed accounting functions by tracking revenue and expenses for ongoing properties.
- Drive by, evaluate, appraise residential real estate investment opportunities to determine feasibility.
- Developed and implemented construction plans according to ownerships specifications and expectations.
- Prepared detailed project budgets and reports for management review.
- Tracked project costs and other financial metrics to maximize profitability.
- Monitored construction sites for compliance with safety regulations and adherence to standards.
Community/Construction Manager
Sequoia Equities
12.2020 - 10.2021
- Manage, plan and execute promotional activities to drive community engagement and increase occupancy numbers for 367 units
- Evaluate property conditions and recommend improvements.
- Handle all tenant logistics and leases and effectively schedule appointments, showings, move-ins and move-outs.
- Collaborate with General contractors and Asset personnel during property projects, including interior renovations and construction.
- Work with maintenance staff to complete timely repairs and enhancements.
- Inspect buildings, vacant units and common areas regularly to identify repairs needing immediate attention.
- Receive and process resident payments, and updated system accounts with latest information.
- Maintain knowledge on lease and renewal rates to advocate for appropriate changes.
- Improve processes through expense management.
- Effectively managed team of 7 employees, including maintenance and office personnel.
- Manage community within established cost constraints.
- Create annual budget, process invoices, forecast/re-forecasting, expense management, increase NOI by 6%
- Train, onboard, hire and hand down corrective action to all employees
- Assist company with training new CM’s, due diligence inspections and preventative maintenance schedules.
Construction Manager
Greystar Real Estate Partners LLC
02.2018 - 09.2020
- Responsible for overseeing 10 properties along with commercial retail spaces related to capital improvements and construction
- Perform regular risk assessments of each asset, train and help onsite team identify potential risk related to each asset.
- Perform capital assessments of building and properties during the due diligence phase of acquisitions
- Accountable for ensuring capital projects and interior unit renovations are completed on time, on-budget and with internal and external communication that meets best practices
- Execute weekly progress reports, maintaining interior renovation/construction schedules and trackers
- Fulfill accounting functions such as; invoice processing and re-forecasting/accruals
- Find new contractors/subs to complete various construction projects and repairs within a budgeted guideline
- Performed regular job site observations to provide direction for general contractor personnel and subcontractor laborers
Sr. Project Manager
Mehdavi Construction
06.2017 - 03.2018
- Held pre-determined schedules and worked with subcontractors to cut costs and complete projects on time and under-budget.
- Closely collaborated with project members to identify and quickly address problems.
- Completed multi-family renovations consisting of 60 units
- Delivered projects to pre-determined budget, maintaining time parameters and quality standards.
- Oversee interior renovation project at Acacia Apartments in Santa Rosa
- Capital improvements and exterior renovation work such as siding, painting, concrete work, flooring, and full scale single family residential renovations.
- Negotiated purchase of project materials and inventory required to meet production schedules.
- Managed construction project coordination, including material resources and staff scheduling to ensure timely project completion.
- Delivered completed projects on time by prioritizing multiple tasks.
- Acquired knowledge of industry trends and developed solutions and strategy through effective research.
- Took active role in company growth by consistently providing quality customer service to promote growth and retention.
- Sourced additional resources and staff to meet timeline demands.
Sr. Community Manager
Greystar Real Estate Partners LLC
05.2014 - 06.2017
- Managed 150 market rate units and assisted in sister properties as needed totaling 500 units managed consistently.
- Responsible for managing expenses while pushing NOI
- Responsible for developing and adhering to annual budget
- Financial, marketing, resident, budget/variance reports due and completed in timely fashion
- Yieldstar Revenue Management and Onesite
- Evaluated property conditions and recommended improvements
- Inspected buildings, vacant units and common areas regularly to identify repairs needing immediate attention
- Received and processed resident payments, and updated system accounts with latest information
- Inspected units before and after tenant moves to write effective leases and determine charges or readiness for new tenants
- Met with residents to gather information and develop effective solutions
- Worked with maintenance staff to complete timely repairs and enhancements
- Maintained knowledge on lease and renewal rates to advocate for appropriate changes
- Lead the interior renovation process of 150 units, swimming pool, clubhouse, gym, washer/dryer installation process, and exterior paint project.
Sr. Property Manager
Wasatch Property Management
08.2008 - 04.2014
- Multi-site property manager, managing affordable properties in Hayward and Oakland California consisting of 550 units.
- Assisted and oversaw company file audits, TCAC inspection/audits, regulatory agency audits and financial audits
- Trained and mentored all onsite staff consisting of maintenance supervisors, community managers, assistant managers and leasing agents
- Created annual re-certification guidelines and best practices
- Ensured all initial applications and household certifications were completed per regulatory guidelines
- Worked closely with compliance director and team
- Investigated and resolved any tenant complaints.
- Attracted tenants by advertising vacancies and personally showed units to potential renters.
- Maintained building systems by working with maintenance services and supervised repairs.
- Helped prepare annual budget
- Kept properties in compliance with local, state and federal regulations, including prohibiting any form of discrimination in operational practices.
- Consistently under budget in expenses and over achieved in rental income and NOI
Education
High School Diploma -
James Logan High School
Union City, CA2007
Business Administration And Management
University Of Phoenix
FremontSkills
- Building, demolition and interior/exterior renovation
- Subcontractor and vendor management
- Property inspections
- Understanding ARV, Rehab cost, Flip model of real estate
- Financial budgeting and reporting
- Team Leadership
- Contract Negotiation
- Cost control
- Construction management
- Permitting and approvals
- Feasibility analysis
- Building codes compliance
- Design coordination
- Project Close-out
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving abilities
- Labor management
- Specification and blueprint interpretation
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Effective communication
- Schedule management
Timeline
Sr. Project Manager
Wedgewood Homes
10.2021 - Current
Community/Construction Manager
Sequoia Equities
12.2020 - 10.2021
Construction Manager
Greystar Real Estate Partners LLC
02.2018 - 09.2020
Sr. Project Manager
Mehdavi Construction
06.2017 - 03.2018
Sr. Community Manager
Greystar Real Estate Partners LLC
05.2014 - 06.2017
Sr. Property Manager
Wasatch Property Management
08.2008 - 04.2014
High School Diploma -
James Logan High School
Business Administration And Management
University Of Phoenix
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