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Jonathan Lavash 4 Daniels Street Court Salem, MA 01970 617-388-1415 Jonathan.lavash@gmail.com

PROFESSIONAL CAREER SUMMARY

Over 35 years of experience in the planning, design, construction, and operation of commercial, institutional, residential, industrial, and public facilities. Expert in project team alignment and optimization. 25 years of specialization in higher education.

Strategic leader of project management units at Harvard University and The University of Chicago.

International and domestic project management experience in new construction, renovation, and adaptive re-use of facilities in the public, institutional, and private market sectors.

Adjunct Professor of Construction Management at Wentworth Institute of Technology, Boston, Massachusetts.

Advocate for Integrated Project Delivery, Lean, and Sustainable construction.

MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Leader and mentor of diverse groups of project managers. Successful in strategic organizational alignment, client interface, new business, and bottom line responsibility for operation of project management units.

Developed standardized architect and contractor contact documents; capital project budgeting, projection, and reporting tools; and workforce deployment tools for Harvard University and The University of Chicago. Led successful organizational re-alignments.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2009 – Present JONATHAN LAVASH PROJECT MANAGEMENT, LLC Salem, Massachusetts

Professional concept-to-completion Owner’s Representative services. Working with, and for, Owners, Architects, and Construction Management firms to align interests and ensure mutually-successful project outcomes.

Capital project planning, approvals, design and construction management.

Site selection, due diligence, feasibility analysis, project budgeting and scheduling; quality and Client satisfaction assurance.

2008 - 2009 THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO Director of Construction Management Services Facilities Services Department/Capital Project Delivery Chicago, Illinois

Supervisor of and mentor for ten project managers, advisor on construction management issues for an additional ten project managers. As a member of senior leadership team, developed new project management processes and standards, workforce deployment and management workbooks, electronic project management manual, financial and Client reporting tools, monthly Board of Trustees reporting documents, and performance assessment tools.

Shared responsibility for direction of an intensive $1.5 billion capital program at The University Chicago from capital planning into conception of projects through completion and close-out. Portfolio of 200 projects ranging from $150,000 to $360 million, eight projects with value over $150 million.

1993 – 2008 HARVARD UNIVERSITY Assistant Director for Project Management Harvard Real Estate Services Department Cambridge, Massachusetts

Director of ten project managers and three interns; including recruitment, performance management, and employee retention; responsible and accountable for staff and intern projects.

Individually managed over 50 capital projects from conception through completion. Selected and directed architects from schematic through detailed design; selected and directed construction management professionals, bid and negotiated contracts, administered design, construction, and commissioning through final acceptance by Harvard University and others.

Responsible for quality, safety, programming, regulatory approvals, budget, and project scope, cost and schedule control as well as comprehensive reporting for Client and senior administration.

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Jonathan Lavash Jonathan.Lavash@gmail.com 617-388-1415

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (CONTINUED)

1986 - 1993 CITY OF CAMBRIDGE, MA Manager of Construction and Public Buildings/Resident Engineer Community Development and Public Works Departments

Cambridge, Massachusetts

Developed and implemented capital plans, programs, designs, contracting strategies, and contract documents. Site representative supervising consultant, contractor, and inspection activities for a variety of capital projects including parks, public office buildings, and commercial spaces.

Project manager for all new building construction, maintenance, and renovation projects in 60 buildings and over 100 public open spaces owned by the city of Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Managed facility operations and service contracts for 60 buildings.

Supervisor of and responsible for staff of construction inspectors. 1984 - 1986 KOCH PROCESS SYSTEMS

Field Construction Superintendent Westborough, Massachusetts and Shute Creek, Wyoming

Total site responsibility and primary customer interface during the construction of a $20 million facility in Shute Creek, Wyoming.

Managed all crafts, subcontracts, estimating, inspection, material control, progress and cost reporting, and change order administration.

1979 - 1984 EXXON RESEARCH AND ENGINEERING COMPANY

Project Engineer and Field Project Controls Engineer Project Management Department Florham Park, New Jersey and Barranquilla, Atlántico, Republic of Colombia

Responsible for reporting on and managing the cost and schedule aspects of the permanent housing and early shipping facilities of the $4 billion Cerrejón Project in the Atlántico and Guajira Departments of Colombia, South America.

Provided Exxon Corporation and its affiliates with a range of construction cost estimates and project schedules for a variety of projects under consideration and in progress.

Developed estimating and scheduling tools from historical databases.

EDUCATION

2000 HARVARD UNIVERSITY Cambridge, Massachusetts Graduate Certificate of Special Studies in Management and Administration

1979 LAFAYETTE COLLEGE Easton, Pennsylvania Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering

AFFILIATIONS

Boston Society of Architects

Tau Beta Pi National Honorary Engineering Fraternity,

International Advisory Board for Arizona State University Performance Based Studies Research Group,

Review Board Member for Construction Management Program Wentworth Institute of Technology,

VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES

Charles River Conservancy – Swimming the Charles

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Selected Projects and Initiatives

Dates Project Value Description

2016 Bright Horizons – 185 Dartmouth Street, Boston, MA

$2.3 million Fast-track delivery of child care center. Full service OPM services.

2016 Bright Horizons – 313 Speen Street, Natick, MA $1.7 million Expansion and renovation of existing center. Full service OPM services.

2015-2016 MIT Lincoln Laboratory TCC $5 million Full service OPM services: design, construction, contract negotiation, claims resolution, regulatory approvals, project controls.

2012-2015 The Learning Center at Bromley-Heath

(Nurtury Learning Laboratory)

$16 million Full service OPM services for not for profit organization at Bromley-Heath housing development.

2011 Cambridge College Springfield Campus $2 million Full service OPM services: managing final design, construction, and contract negotiation.

2010-2011 Bright Horizons, Cambridge, MA $5 million Full service OPM services: construction management, contract negotiation, claims resolution, regulatory approvals, project controls, and full reporting.

2010 Simmons College Steam Distribution $5 million Full service OPM services: managing planning, design, construction

2008-2009 Many projects at University of Chicago as Director of Construction Management

$100,000 to $500 million

Responsible for project management staff.

2004-2008 Many Harvard projects as Assistant Director for Project Management

$100,000 to $50 million

Responsible for project management staff while managing selected projects.

2006 Harvard at Trilogy

$58 million Design and construction of a mixed-use commercial and residential facility for 170 medical students.

2004 Harvard Divinity School Master Plan and Rockefeller Hall Renovation

$15 million Planning, regulatory work and design for a multidisciplinary planning project and conversion of a residential facility.

2004 Harvard Law School Parking Garage $50 million Planning and regulatory approvals for a 500 space underground parking facility.

1996-2004 One Western Avenue (Graduate Student Housing and Underground Parking in Allston)

$110 million Planning, financial analysis, design, regulatory approvals, and construction of 235 new apartments for Harvard University in architecturally significant 235,000 SF (plus 626 parking spaces) in riverfront, gateway location.

1997-1998 Botanic Gardens Children’s Center

(Harvard Law School Childcare Relocation)

$2 million Siting, regulatory work, design, and

construction of 6,000 SF of new building

space and playspace for University

preschool children.

1997-1998 Terry Terrace Modernization $2.4 million Planning, regulatory work, design and

execution of renovation of 84

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Dates Project Value Description

apartment units in a difficult (100-day)

schedule.

1994-1997 Mission Park Garage Rehabilitation $8.5 million Planning, financial analysis, design, and

execution of phased repair project for

1,500-space concrete and steel parking

garage structure while in operation.

1997 Indoor Air Quality Rectification at 8 Story St. $750,000 Replacement of 150 fancoil and heat

pump units and sanitization of

distribution system in occupied offices.

1996-1997 Story Street Base Building and Tenant Fit-outs $2 million Tenant fit-out project with multiple

clients

1997 Harvard Square Hotel Window Replacement $130,000 Replacement of approximately 150

windows.

1997 Holyoke Center Roof Replacement $750,000 Sarnafil roof and abatement of hazardous materials in difficult urban location.

1997 Soldiers Field Park Roof Replacement and

Exterior Repairs

$500,000 Masonry cleaning and restoration

project with roof replacement.

1995-1997 Access and Capital Needs Assessment for 150

HPRE Properties

$450,000 Coordination of consultants and operations staff to identify MAAB and ADA compliance issues, and facility capital needs for short-and long-range capital planning.

1996 Harvard Square Hotel Renovation $2.3 million Building envelope and systems

renovation, and room upgrade with

accessibility and code compliance

upgrade.

1996 Studies for Holyoke Center Arcade Enclosure N/A Mechanical system, closure, and graphic

design studies.

1996 Vice President for Alumni Affairs N/A Office fit-out in historic Massachusetts

Hall.

1996 Vice President for Administration’s Staff N/A Office fit-out in Holyoke Center.

1996 Provost’s Office N/A Office fit-out in historic Massachusetts

Hall.

1996 Mission Park Management Office Renovation $2 million Access, code, and staff increase

accommodations.

1995-1996 Quincy Square Park N/A Liaison to the City of Cambridge.

1995-1996 Mission Park Access Upgrade $2 million Exterior and site improvements project

for accessibility.

1994-1996 Mission Park Capital Plan $30 million Development and oversight, following

needs assessment, of a flexibly phased,

5- and 30- year, capital plan.

1994-1995 Harvard University Library Preservation Office $500,000 Development of project in 4,000 SF of

space for conservation program.

1995 LASPAU Office Renovations N/A Complex, phased, occupied office

renovations.

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Dates Project Value Description

1995 Observatory Commons Exterior Repairs $800,000 Retroactive exterior repair project.

1993-1994 Rosovsky Hall for Harvard-Radcliffe Hillel $6.5 million Management of design and

construction of facility designed by

Moshe Safdie.

1993-1994 29 Garden Street Modernization $9 million Planning and design work for schematic

phase of update to 85 apartments and

common areas.

1994 Relocation of 26 Sacramento Street $350,000 Relocation of structure in concert with

the City of Cambridge School

Department.

1994 Residence for the Provost N/A Residential condominium project.

1993 Harvard University Police Department (HUPD)

Fit-out

$300,000 Hazardous materials abatement and

office renovation project.

1993 Harvard University Parking Office $250,000 Renovation of Harvard office space.

1993 HUPD Locker Room and Bathroom Upgrade $500,000 Mechanical improvements and

hazardous material abatement in

difficult, occupied, space.

1991-1993 Area IV Teen Center $1.6 million Planning, regulatory, design, and

construction of new youth center for

the City of Cambridge.

1991 Fire Headquarters $900,000 Historic renovation of Cambridge Fire

Headquarters with Ann Beha Associates.

1991 Cambridge Cemetery Chapel Roof N/A Slate roof replacement.

1990 Public Works Garage Phase III $900,000 Extensive interior renovation to

continuously operating repair facility.

1990 Public Works Garage Phase II $400,000 Exterior renovation including

demolition, clerestory window

replacement and overhead door

installation.

1990 Engine Company No. 4 $950,000 Historic renovation of occupied fire

station.

1990 Police Headquarters Roof $225,000 Replacement of standing seam copper

mansard roof and flat membrane roof.

1989 Hoyt Teen Center $1 million Demolition and replacement of

approximately 5,000 SF of multi-

purpose space and extensive renovation

to existing recreation structure.

1989 Water Department and Neville Manor Roofs $400,000 One construction contract for roof

replacements at two locations.

1989 Coffon Building Window Replacement $95,000 90 insulated aluminum window systems

installed utilizing panning system.

1989 City of Cambridge Law Department $300,000 Historic restoration of Cambridge City

Hall for City Solicitor.

1989 Police Cell Block Renovation $100,000 Code compliance project to upgrade

mechanical systems.

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Dates Project Value Description

1988 Lombardi Building $1.6 million Total renovation of 25,000 SF at 831

Massachusetts Avenue for municipal

offices.

1988 Danehy Park N/A 51-acre landfill to parkland conversion

project.

1987 Lechmere Canal Park N/A Focal point of the East Cambridge

Redevelopment Plan; extensive

planting, and fountain and irrigation

mechanical work.

1987 3 Bigelow Street N/A Interior residential renovation for multi-unit homeless family residence.

1987 Cambridge Business Incubation Facility N/A Conversion of the Hyde Shoe Factory

buildings into office space.

1987 East Cambridge Parking Facility Phase II N/A New precast concrete structure on piles

and grade beams. Five levels of parking

connected to existing Phase I facility.

1986 East Cambridge Parking Facility Phase I N/A Acted as general contractor upon

termination of awarded contract.

1983-1986 Shute Creek Gasification Plant - Nitrogen

Rejection Unit

$30 million Total project responsibility.

1979-1981 Intercor Cerrejón Coal Project and various other

projects for Exxon Corporation

$4 Billion. Field engineer for project cost and

schedule control.