James Barras

Experience

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  AT&T

  Jun 1974 - Dec 1989

  Division Manager - Domestic and International Leasing and Construction

   Managed the Long Lines Department portfolio of 1,200,000 sq. ft., acquired sites and buildings, negotiated and administered leases and subleased surplus space.  Key member of the construction project management team for the Long Lines Headquarters building (883,000 sq. ft. with two parking structures of 1,500,000 sq. ft.). Developed schedules and budgets, selected design engineers and contractors, negotiated contracts and change orders, and enforced contract, drawing and specification compliance.  Directed the developer and its contractors in the build to suit construction of a 98,000 sq. ft. Headquarters Building with the tenant improvements and then directed employees in the facility management of this building. Developed new offices in 23 countries, with projects ranging from a 110,000 sq. ft. Tokyo office to a 1,700 sq. ft. office in Shanghai, negotiated site acquisition, leases, subleases, contracted architects and general contractors, managed the projects and purchased furniture and communications services. Show less

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  Chase Bank

  Dec 1989 - Mar 1993

  Vice President - International Real Estate

  Managed the Asian and Caribbean 800,000 sq. ft. portfolio with an annual budget of $25 million. Negotiated site and building acquisitions, leases, dispositions, subleasing and renewals. Key member of the team that sold the Tokyo Operations Center for $158 million, a capital gain of $100,000 million. Acquired the replacement site for $40 million, 60% of market, with a tax deferral $17 million. Negotiated seven complex leases totaling $50 million in lease costs in Hong Kong, Singapore and Bangkok. Show less

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  Headquarters Plaza

  Mar 1993 - Apr 2001

  Director Tenant Relations and Construction

  ▪ Managed tenant relations for three 180,000 sq. ft. office towers and a 50,000 sq. ft. connecting mall.▪ Reviewed and approved architect’s and engineer’s drawings and specifications for the tenant improvement construction.▪ Bid all trades, leveled and negotiated bids to complete construction, directed and coordinated subcontractors work; was responsible to the landlord for scheduling and cost control

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  Commercial Tenant Real Estate

  Apr 2001 - now

  Senior Project Transaction Manager - Corporate Services

   Project manager and owner’s representative for corporate clients for commercial building construction, managed architect/engineers/landlord and general contractor during the pre-construction and construction phases; developed and maintained the project budget; led owner-architect-contractor (OAC) meetings during pre-construction and construction phases of projects to monitor activity; prepared minutes and agenda for OAC meetings; retained the general contractor and other key advisors/vendors for the client, including detailed leveling of bids and negotiated with (in conjunction with GC) subcontractors to assure competitive, full-scope bidding Evaluated requests for change orders during construction; monitored RFI’s during construction, reviewed and approved or had draw requests revised Negotiated transaction-related documents including leases, lease amendments, buy-out agreements, sublease agreements, purchase agreements and dispositions by sales agreements, Show less