Kevin Koey

- Manage end-to-end retail renovation projects for national brands including Sunglass Hut, LensCrafters, Pearle Vision, Lush Cosmetics & Splitsville Bowl. - Lead tendering and procurement by reviewing drawings and specifications, coordinating trade scope breakdowns, issuing bid packages, and assembling competitive submissions. - Negotiate subcontractor pricing, prepare construction schedules, draft subcontract agreements, issue purchase orders, and manage RFIs and changes. - Coordinate with architects, consultants, landlords, site superintendents, and client PMs to ensure projects remain on schedule, within budget, and compliant with mall and base-building requirements.

- Managed interior design and renovation projects across hospitality, commercial, and residential sectors. - Led cost estimating, work breakdown structures, procurement, and subcontractor coordination for multiple concurrent projects. - Prepared shop drawings and coordinated custom millwork, ensuring alignment with design intent and construction feasibility. - Conducted site meetings, monitored progress, controlled budgets, and ensured quality compliance through project close-out. - Delivered 5 Grill Gate hamburger restaurant projects across multiple Canadian locations, each averaging a 6‑month project lifecycle. - Managed 4 Ramona’s Kitchen breakfast restaurant locations in Toronto, overseeing design coordination, procurement, and construction delivery. - Led the Luxe Richmond Lounge hospitality project over a 12‑month duration, coordinating design, trades, and construction sequencing. - Executed multiple lobby renovations, hospitality fit‑outs, Restaurants and Bars, managing scope definition, scheduling, budgeting, and quality control.

- Served as the Construction Project Manager on the management team at Backline Aluminum Systems, overseeing all facets of project management—including planning, budgeting, scheduling, and execution across two high-rise projects, PAVILIA and RIVERVIEW, in Markham, ON. - Collaborated closely with architects, engineers, subcontractors, and clients to ensure successful project delivery and exceptional client satisfaction. - Led, mentored, and expanded project teams, driving success while fostering a culture of professional growth and excellence. - Conducted regular site meetings to monitor subcontractor progress, coordinate work plans, and ensure timely project completion while maintaining the highest quality standards.

- Controlled and streamlined maintenance procedures for retail brands Guess, Marciano, and Zara across Canada, ensuring consistent quality and operational efficiency. - Coordinated directly with headquarters and trades to establish and maintain precise project schedules, ensuring timely completion of all maintenance activities. - Oversaw and managed project budgets, aligning the scope of work with financial constraints to achieve project objectives within set limits. - Led the oversight of project budgets, scope of work, expense tracking, and quality control, ensuring projects met high standards while staying within budgetary limits.

- Worked closely with the General Manager, Project Managers, and key stakeholders to streamline and support the tender process for various construction projects. - Analyzed tender documents, including contract drawings, specifications, and local/provincial standards, ensuring thorough understanding and compliance. - Effectively communicated project-specific details to consultants, Superintendents, and management teams, facilitating smooth project execution.

- Prepared detailed cost estimates for various residential and commercial projects by analyzing blueprints, specifications, and project plans, ensuring accuracy and alignment with budget requirements. - Collaborated closely with senior estimators and project managers to gather and verify pricing data from vendors and subcontractors, contributing to the development of comprehensive project budgets. - Utilized advanced estimating software to input quantities, material costs, and labor rates, generating precise and competitive bids that secured new business opportunities. - Monitored and updated cost estimates throughout the project lifecycle, identifying and reporting any deviations from the initial budget, and providing recommendations to maintain cost control.