Design Construction Sustainability Expertise Real Estate Executive:
Yvonne is an Architect and LEED Accredited Professional with extensive experience in providing Corporate Real Estate Design & Construction professional services, Sustainability and Project Management. Results oriented and demonstrated leadership skills delivering projects globally in the financial, legal, hospitality, educational, retail, healthcare, governmental, institutional and residential sectors.
Specialties:
-Real Estate Design and Construction
-LEED & Sustainability
-Construction Management
-Progam & Project Management
-Budget & Cost Controls
-Infrastructure
-Relocation & Migration
Director of Project Management @ Management of multiple capital and strategically critical infrastructure projects including procurement, contract negotiations and implementation, and fostering sustainable principles and initiatives as Owner’s Representative for the 2 Million Square Feet Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) of New York’s Real Estate Portfolio. From May 2014 to Present (1 year 8 months) Greater New York City AreaFounder | Design Construction Sustainability Director - Lecturer LEED and Sustainability @ Guest Lecturer at various institutions including the American Institute of Architects (AIA), as well as invited to speak on radio and on panels about LEED and Sustainability. From 2013 to Present (2 years) Director @ Providing oversight with the property manager, Transwestern, for the extensive strategically critical infrastructure and densification projects at the Metropolitan Transportation Authority consisting of 2 Million Square Feet portfolio as well as other locations. From January 2014 to May 2014 (5 months) Greater New York City AreaTechnical Advisor & Consultant Design and Construction ,LEED & Sustainability @ Design & Construction Expert Technical Advisor for the New York Archdiocese - St. Pius X Church large renovation and modernization project. Phase 1 consisting of raising existing laminated wood structural system structure, new roof, windows and stain glass panels; new infrastructure: sprinklers, IT and AV; and the installation of new Altar, Baptistery and elaborate finishes.
Phase 2 will consist of new Church Narthex, "Campanile" Tower, Chapel and Memorial Wall, and a complex stormwater management system. From June 2012 to January 2014 (1 year 8 months) Director - Project Management @ Project management of the multi-million Capital Budget for the Master Plan, design and construction renovation of the Waldorf Astoria Hotel. From June 2011 to September 2012 (1 year 4 months) Liaison to the American Institute of Architects AIA and Executive Advisor @ Executive Advisor and Mentor. Initiated and taught LEED Green Associate and LEED AP Building Design and Construction. Created and continue to lector a Personal Development/Branding session. From January 2009 to August 2012 (3 years 8 months) Director @ • Intrinsic component of the Integrated Project Delivery team, responsible for overall project budgets, proposals, contract preparation, administration and project close-out. Advised on constructability during design, provided LEED expertise, and led seamless communication with client, design, consultants and construction team.
• Initiated and organized a “Lunch and Learn” series in technology, energy conservation and audio-visual solutions to increase professional skills and promote team-building. From August 2009 to September 2010 (1 year 2 months) Owner's Project Representative @ Architectural Design and Construction Management of a Private Residence in Westchester County. From January 2009 to September 2009 (9 months) Account Executive @ • Completed over $150 MM construction projects in the legal and financial sectors, executed all administrative controls and financial reporting, and kept the client informed of all project activities at all times.
• Directed all project phases: contract negotiation, selecting a qualified team with the right expertise to support the construction process, ensured project delivery on-time, within budget, and to highest quality standards.
• Responsible for administration and construction oversight of projects, performed claims negotiation and resolution, internal evaluation of project cost and schedule. Achieved exceptional client satisfaction and 100% of timely accounts receivables, and a proven track record as a champion in projects’ close-out and purging. From 2006 to 2009 (3 years)
Architecture @ Pratt InstituteConvent of the Sacred Heart Yvonne Saavedra Limb, AIA, LEED AP BD C is skilled in: Green Building, Accountability, Team Leadership, CRM, Construction, Construction Management, LEED, Budgets, Sustainability, Project Planning, Facilities Management, Contract Negotiation, Project Management, Contract Management, Real Estate