1. J. Patrick Wakeman
Cell 727-642-9323
Email: jpwakeman@embarqmail.com
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
“Adding Value by narrowing the gap between Design and Construction for Owners & Investors”
Construction Executive and Project Manager experienced in leading multi-million dollar, multi-year real estate
development and construction projects for REIT’s, Developers, Owners and Investors. 45+ Years of success
structuring and delivering outstanding Low, Mid & High Rise Structures in the Commercial, Residential, Multi-Use and
Retail Centers. Talented in Ground Up (New) and Renovation projects. Identify value added opportunities in diverse
real estate market sectors, excelling in construction management, negotiations and deal closer. True value is
experience building, preserving, and saving customer relationships.
STRENGTHS
EXPERIENCE IN BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND
MARKETING
EFFECTIVE OPERATIONS AND MANAGEMENT SKILLS.
EFFECTIVE IN WORKING OUT PROBLEMS & RESOLVING
DISPUTES.
PRELIMINARY DEVELOPMENT ACQUISTION STUDY
STRONG GLOBAL FINANCIAL AND INVESTOR
CONNECTIONS.
Bellaire Biltmore Historic Hotel
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE ACHIEVEMENTS
OWNERS REPRESENTATIVE DEVELOPER/ CONSULTANT:
Hevron Heights 42 unit condo development in assisting owner with
financing and overseeing the Development Construction.
MAJI Resort Development: Anguilla resort including Villas, Retail,
commercial use. Created a Caribbean Destination.
NICA Anguilla Medical Education campus on the island.
Shoal Bay Resort, Anguilla. 100 unit Condo / Hotel on Shoal Bay
beach. Construction Budget $65M.
Bahamas 50 Beachfront Residences, 12 Townhomes and 47 Marina
Residences.
Special Features: Located in the Bahamas.
Amenities include boat slips, pool, club house and beach cabanas.
Trammel Crow
Mangrove Cay Yacht Clubs of the Americas
Senior liaison between Owner, Professional Services Group and
contractor.
Negotiated proposals of $240M on behalf of the owner.
Brokered the acquisition, rezoning and entitlements on several
commercial and multi family assets. $110M
Secured financing for several investor / developers on multifamily and
commercial developments. $200M
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Oversight of budgets, coordinated performance of venders, and professional services.
Managed all contract activities.
Developed cost proposals, contract modifications, negotiated actions.
Industrial WarehouseDevelopment, Jacksonville – $45M, 165,000 SQ.
Volkswagen of America.
Marriott Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
Scope: Conversion study for condominium units .
Interior renovation of guestrooms and bathrooms of a 295 key resort.
Conversion of 56 units to condominiums.
Conversion Schematic Estimate
Value Engineering
YCOA Marina Club’s and Resorts – Key West, Naples, Tampa, and Jacksonville. Total Development cost
$450M
Darden Restaurant’s World Headquarters, Orlando
Site Assessment, Floridan Hotel, Tampa, Florida. The Biltmore Hotel, Clearwater Fla. Dayton, Ohio.
DIRECTOR OF CONSRTUCTION, CONSTRUCTION MANAGER
Byrd Corp.
Windward Passage LLC.
Represented owner in all aspects of construction, contract
negotiation budget, and capital expenditures.
Liaison with all governing authorities to secure development
order and approvals.
Windward Passage Condominiums - $28 million, 6 Story, 55 Units,
450 ft. of new seawall and 50 boats slips on Island Estate.
GENERAL MANAGER Consultant.
Spanish Palms, LLC.
Managed day to day business operations, and contract management.
Lead the development of long-term strategic plan and implementation of that plan.
Secured financing through local lending provider on a $4 million dollar condo development.
Maintained strong interaction with clients, lenders and professional services.
PROJECT MANAGER
Dooley Mack Constructors.
Implemented quality improvement functions, ensuring compliance with strict state, county and city
regulations.
Provided leadership and coordinated acquisitions, supervised project planning, estimating design, execution.
Developed and managed budget.
Darden Restaurants Corporate, Orlando
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Loews South Beach, Miami Beach, FL
Scope: Renovation of guestrooms and
total renovation of bathrooms of a 790 key
resort.
Detailed Renovation Estimate
Subcontractor Site Walk-Thru
Preconstruction
Hard-Bid
Buy-Out
Loews Portofino Bay, Orlando, FL
Scope: New 780 key hotel resort.
Schematic Façade Budgets
Preconstruction
Value Engineering
On-Site Cost Control
Materials Purchasing
Man Power Scheduling
Ritz-Carlton Sarasota, Sarasota, FL
Scope: Interior renovation of guestrooms
and bathrooms of a 266 key resort.
Program Budget
Schematic Renovation Estimate
Site Survey
Marriott Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
Scope: Conversion study for condominium units .
Interior renovation of guestrooms and bathrooms
of a 295 key resort. Conversion of 56 units to
condominiums.
Conversion Schematic Estimate
Value Engineering