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Devanand Itwaru

@devananditwaru

Project Director with 12+ years leading construction acquisitions and development for profitable delivery.

United States
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What I'm looking for

I’m looking to lead construction acquisitions and full-cycle project delivery—balancing budget, schedule, and regulatory compliance while building strong stakeholder relationships and ensuring client satisfaction and profitability.

I’m a deadline-driven Project Director with 12+ years of management experience, bringing a proven track record in project management, business development, and strategic planning. I spearheaded a pipeline of potential new investments and supported due diligence through closing, while strengthening relationships with owners and brokers.

In my roles, I oversee full-fledged construction projects based on multiple metrics—optimizing quality, client satisfaction, and profitability through budget planning, cost control, vendor negotiation, and schedule management. I also serve as a liaison with city agencies to secure approvals (plans, permits, sign offs, audit waivers, TCOs, and final COs), ensuring strong regulatory compliance and smooth execution from inception to completion.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

AC
Current

Project Director (Acquisitions)

Alpha Management & Consulting

Jan 2021 - Present (5 years 5 months)

Spearheaded acquisitions and development investment pipeline, supporting due diligence and closing while strengthening relationships with owners and brokers. Managed end-to-end construction projects for NYU, Northwell, and Hilton/Marriott facilities, improving client satisfaction and profitability while reducing project expenses.

LA Fitness logoLF

Operations Manager

LA Fitness

Jan 2014 - Jan 2018 (4 years)

Coordinated operations across sales, day care, front desk, and janitorial teams by hiring, training, and managing 150+ staff. Administered budgets, payroll, and forecasts; conducted quality controls; supported new-facility openings and construction of three facilities; and earned National Perfect Product Awards (2016–2017).

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

U.S. Department of Labor logoUL

U.S. Department of Labor

OSHA 30 Construction

2022 -

Completed OSHA 30 Construction in 2022 via the U.S. Department of Labor.

Cornell University logoCU

Cornell University

Project Management

Completed Project Management training through Cornell University.

Pace University logoPU

Pace University

Construction Project Management

Took coursework in Construction Project Management at Pace University.

FI

FEMA Emergency Management Institute

Civil Rights and FEMA Disaster Assistance

Completed training in Civil Rights and FEMA Disaster Assistance through FEMA Emergency Management Institute.

CT

CUNY City College of Technology

Blueprint Reading

Completed Blueprint Reading coursework at CUNY City College of Technology.

FEMA Emergency Management Institute logoFI

FEMA Emergency Management Institute

Homeland Security GeoCONOPS for plans and Decision Makers

Completed Homeland Security GeoCONOPS for plans and Decision Makers training through FEMA Emergency Management Institute.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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