Darrin Colombo CPM

Experience

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  Gustafson and Lindburg Construction

  Jun 1984 - May 1988

  Carpenter Foreman / Superintendent

  Single family and multifamily contractor• Lead Carpenter Foreman• Layout and orchestrate framing / Exterior Trim crews for single family houses. • Quality control, Punch and backing inspections

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  Dominick's Foods / Jewel Foods

  Jun 1988 - May 1993

  Superintendent

  In house Construction - New Stores and Renovations• Built and remodeled numerous grocery stores.• In Store Bank of America Installation and Chain-wide check out conversion to an IBM – LAN system.

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  C.M.M. Enterprises

  May 1993 - Nov 1996

  Safety Director / Superintendent

  • Developed and maintained a companywide Safety Program, trained over 30 employees, site OSHA compliance inspections and OSHA reporting.• Underwent 12-member OSHA Safety Squad Blitz, unscathed (zero violations), on a major remodel of multi-unit building.• Develop and maintain site safety coordination, site audits, site and office safety meeting presentations, OSHA record keeping and compliance.• Built and remodeled numerous restaurants.• Built a 120-unit Independent Living facility.• Clients: Wendy’s, Mc Donald’s, Boston Market, Einstein’s Bagels, East side Mario’s, Kinder Care, Village Green. Show less

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  Kinko's Impresores S.A.C

  Nov 1996 - Jun 1999

  Field Project Manager

  New stores and remodels throughout the Midwest region. • Hand selected by CEO to build the high-profile Kinko’s Store # 1,000 Downtown Chicago.• Tenant build outs of new stores and remodel of existing locations.

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  PHN Architects

  Jan 1999 - Feb 2001

  Project Manager

  Specializing in Aquatic Centers and Municipal Projects• Built $12+m Aquatic center for the Mount Prospect Park District. (first Stainless-Steel pool in the US).• Multiple Aquatic center and Community pools remodeled in Arlington Heights.• New Park District headquarters and maintenance facility in St. Charles IL.• Clients: Mount Prospect, St. Charles, and Arlington Heights IL. Park Districts.

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  Advocate Inspections Inc.

  Feb 2001 - Nov 2006

  President

  Residential and Commercial Real Estate Inspections• More than doubled company revenue every year. • Founder, Inspector, Consultant, marketing, networking, report writing, consulting with clients and client’s attorneys.• Always exceeded client expectations. Solid reputation as a leader in the community. Honest, thorough, and professional.• Electronic reporting uploaded with photos to company portal for client / Attorney access within 24 hrs.

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  DAVACO, Inc

  Nov 2006 - Sept 2011

  Project Manager

  Specializing in Retail Construction and Roll outs• Oversaw the West & East Texas Region’s: McDonalds $216 Million-dollar national beverage rollout program (Designer Coffee). • Built strong client relations and brought in millions of dollars in revenue with a client that the company had fallen out of favor with, prior to my involvement. (Limited Brands – Victoria Secret, Bath and Body).• Continually brought in profit margins between 19% - 26% on retail – new and full remodel projects.• Averaged over 30% profit margin on Rollout projects.• Developed, ran and closed out multiple full scope remodels and new stores.• Clients: McDonalds, Victoria’s Secret, Bath and Body, Abercrombie, Hollister, Gap, Old Navy. Show less

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  PKC Commercial Construction

  Sept 2011 - Feb 2015

  Sr Project Manager

  Medical Division• Personally, developed a dedicated team (up to 28) Project Managers, Superintendents and support staff creating a niche market for our company within the medical field.• Remodeling of operational medical facilities, while maintaining regular clinic hours, with minimal (if any) patient disruption.• Developed new client that within 2 years produced over 50% of the company’s revenue ($30m+).• Continually turning 28% - 35% profit margins on specialized medical projects.• Clients: DaVita Dialysis. Show less

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  DAVACO Inc.

  Feb 2015 - Nov 2016

  SR Project Manager

  Retail (TI Build out, Remodels and Roll Outs)• Developed and oversaw Starbucks DTE (Drive Thru Evolve) $32.2-Million-dollar program. Installation of digital drive thru menu / pre-menu boards, and other drive thru components, on over 700 locations nationwide. This included survey, design, permitting, construction and close out documentation. Reported directly to Starbucks Director of Construction.• Developed and trained a team of (5) Field managers, (24) Crew leads, (48)Installers and (5) Support staff, to manage the 700 store DTE rollout program. Additionally, guided the development of (4) survey teams including (1) Lead Architect and (2) Techs in each team, to survey all stores and create construction drawings for permitting.• Averaged over 30% profit margin. • Client: Starbuck’s Show less

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  Pollo Campero

  Nov 2016 - Nov 2020

  Sr Construction Manager at Campero USA

  Fast Casual chain based in Guatemala• Responsible for managing all new and remodel restaurant construction projects, from site analysis and feasibility studies, scope of work through prototype site adaptation, design and construction process to close out documentations.• Developed prototype plans and specifications, value engineering, alternate specifications, and construction methods.• Assisted with acquisitions of 17 restaurants. • Liaison between Franchisee, Vendors, Contractors and Restaurant support center. Ensuring conformity to brand standards and design intent. Show less

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  BCCM Construction Group

  Nov 2020 - Dec 2022

  Sr Project Manager
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  Retired

  Dec 2022 - now

  Sr Construction Manager