OUR TEAM

TCM provides a comprehensive, turnkey solution for owners and developers that demand perfection. We are each committed to providing the highest quality delivered product, regardless of its complexity. Our complementary skill sets, professional experience and attention to detail are matched only by the level of focus and personalized service we bring to each assignment.

CHRISTOPHER S. TATUM  – Principal

 EDUCATION

Masters of Business Administration, 1998,
Babson College, Magna Cum Laude
Bachelor of Arts in Economics, 1990, Princeton University

EXPERIENCE

2009-Present
Tatum Consulting & Management, LLC
Mission Viejo, CA
Principal

  • Provide development/construction management and Owner Representation and Advisory services for all building project types, while specializing in healthcare and senior living throughout N. America
  • Mange between 5 to 7 new building construction projects on behalf of Owner clients each year
  • Manage between 30 to 50 renovation projects to existing buildings on behalf of Owner clients annually
  • Provide pre-development and pre-construction services for all Owner clients on new buildings and renovations, concentrating on efficient design and cost control
  • Provide ongoing Owner advisory construction management services throughout North America for Sunrise Senior Living, WestLiving, MBK Senior Living, Steadfast Companies, Fountain Square Senior Living, SRG Senior Living, Alliance Residential, North American Healthcare, The San Diego Housing Commission and Housing Development Partners

2007-2009
BRE Properties, Inc.
Irvine, CA
Divisional Vice President of Construction, Southern California

  • Responsible for pre-construction and construction management of $200M of luxury apartments annually throughout Southern California
  • Manage between 4 and 6 active projects with approximately 6 to 8 deals in pre-construction annually
  • Projects range in size from 250 units to 600 units with hard cost dollar ranges of $40M to $250M
  • Specialize in urban infill projects, designing and building “Green Buildings”, under LEED certification
  • Interact with Development, Finance and Designers to create feasible proformas for various apartment projects throughout Southern California

2004-2007
Sunrise Development, Inc. (A Division of Sunrise Senior Living)
McLean, VA
Senior Vice President of Construction, North America

  • Responsible for pre-construction and construction management of $500M of senior living facilities annually throughout North America
  • Manage between 20 and 25 active projects with approximately 20 deals in pre-construction annually
  • Interact with Development, Finance and Designers to create feasible proformas for various senior living projects throughout North America including senior condominiums, senior independent living, assisted living and skilled nursing

1997-2004
Sunrise Development, Inc. (A Division of Sunrise Senior Living)
McLean, VA
Vice President of Construction-West Coast

  • Responsible for pre-construction and construction management of $100M of assisted living facilities annually throughout the western United States and Canada
  • Cost engineering and modeling for proforma creation
  • Perform pre-construction on all projects i.e.; site evaluation, design & consultant management, value engineering, etc.
  • Manage team of construction managers for all west-coast projects

1993-1997
Suffolk Construction Company, Inc.
Boston, MA
Project Manager

  • Manage building construction projects throughout the Eastern seaboard ranging in size for $1M to $12M per project.
  • Perform all the duties of a Project Manager (see Lawlor & F. Riley descriptions below)
  • Estimate and draft proposals for construction building projects

1992-1993
Lawlor Corporation
Medford, MA
Project Manager

  • Manage building construction projects throughout New England ranging in size for $1M to $6M per project.
  • Negotiate, execute, and administer contracts with government officials, architects, engineers and subcontractors
  • Perform detailed monthly-computerized cost & payment analysis on all contracts; transact all requisitions to Owners
  • Create computerized schedules, using Microsoft Project, illustrating task relationships and critical paths
  • Act as Purchasing Agent, buying-out contracts and material purchase orders

1990-1992
Riley Construction Co., Inc. Hingham, MA
Project Manager, Building Division

COMPUTER EXPERIENCE
Proficient with Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, Project, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat Writer and WordPerfect

INTERESTS, ACTIVITIES AND HOBBIES
Princeton University Varsity Hockey four year letterman
Officer of Dial and Cannon Social & Dining Club, Princeton University
Golf, Tennis, Computers, Snow Boarding, Member of “Friends of Princeton Hockey Club”

FRANK STRYCHAZ – Senior Construction Management Consultant

August 2009 – Present
Tatum Consulting, LLC
Mission Viejo, CA
Construction Management Consultant           

  • Oversee all Renovation Projects from inception to close out and final billing.
  • Manage Construction Management Consultants for all Renovation and Capital Improvement Projects.
  • Hold owner/contractor meetings to ensure schedule adherence and cost containment.
  • Proofread drawings and provide input to ensure clarity, consistency, and continuity upon commencement of construction.
  • Manage several rehabilitation and refurbishment projects concurrently and remotely.
  • Research alternative solutions to client issues and provide recommendations based on requirements and budget.
  • Solicit proposals from qualified contractors and provide professional recommendations based on cost and capabilities.
  • Award projects to selected contractor and oversee negotiations, contract execution, and projects from start to finish.

March 2009 – May 2009
CAS Construction Management Services
Irvine, CA
Construction Manager

  • Developed job scopes for multiple renovation and rehabilitation projects, obtained bids, made proposals to owners for best solutions to accomplish tasks quickly and within budget and negotiated contracts and change orders.
  • Simultaneously ran 8 projects coordinating budgets, schedules, and changes with clients and contractors.
  • Analyzed current contracts and provided solutions to protect owner and company from liability putting in place contracts that shifted responsibility from owners to professionals in each respective field.
  • Advised VP on new procedures for change order tracking and developed spreadsheet to submit and track changes.

May 2006 – January 2009
BRE Properties, Inc.
Irvine, CA
Construction Manager

  • Managed change orders, pay applications, and budgets of $60 M to ensure cost effective solution development.
  • Led weekly coordination meetings with general contractors, BRE Property Operations, and Development personnel for preconstruction, construction, and turnover.
  • Researched new software and advised VP to implement new procedures to transition to a paperless work environment.
  • Solicited and reviewed bids from general contractors and consultants to obtain services.
  • Assisted with selection of general contractors for new projects valued up to $120M.

June 2004 – January 2006
Toll Brothers, Inc.
Milford, MA
Assistant Project Manager

  • Scheduled construction tasks from permit applications through project completion, working closely with town officials, engineers, and staff while maintaining quality and timelines required.
  • Managed relationships with suppliers and subcontractors, including hiring, termination, and negotiating contracts.
  • Developed and supervised team of 11 employees, including construction manager, administrative, and sales staff.
  • Performed all tasks of a Project Manager while in the Assistant Project Manager role.

January 1997 – March 2002
U.S Marine Corps
Camp Pendleton, CA
Combat Engineer Officer-Captain

  • Supervised the maintenance and employment of government equipment valued over $1.1M during humanitarian operations and desert combat training while deployed in the Western Pacific region.
  • Planned and coordinated military construction projects and combat training exercises.
  • Placed in top 2 of 14 lieutenants within the 7th Engineer Support Battalion by Battalion Commander and selected to be the MEU Service Support Group 11, Engineer Detachment Commander among over 10 competing lieutenants.

EDUCATION

Master of Business Administration, 2004,
Boston University
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, 1996, University of Denver

ANGEL ARELLANO – Construction Management Consultant

May 2015 – Present
Tatum Consulting, LLC
Mission Viejo, CA
Construction Management Consultant

  • Hold owner/contractor meetings to ensure schedule adherence and cost containment.
  • Proofread drawings and provide input to ensure clarity, consistency, and continuity upon commencement of construction.
  • Manage several rehabilitation and refurbishment projects concurrently and remotely.
  • Responsible for obtaining a minimum of three bids for renovation and capital improvements and recommending selection of General Contractor.
  • Oversee the project management of specific projects including direct responsibility for overseeing on-site General Contractors performing renovation or capital improvement projects including schedules, budgets and quality control.
  • Award projects to selected contractors and oversee negotiations, contract execution, and project from start to finish.
  • Responsible for contract administration of projects, including evaluation, approval and processing of change orders.
  • Coordinate meetings with architects, engineers, landscape architect, interior designers, general contractors, and operations for preconstruction, construction, and turnover.
  • Perform constructability review of proposed projects.
  • Responsible for ensuring final close out documents are provided by the contractor

 April 2011 – May 2015
MBK Senior Living
Irvine, CA
Capital Expenditure Coordinator

  • Responsible for real estate and facilities activities across the company; consisting of 17 full service Assisted Living Communities comprised of 1750 Residential Units located throughout the Western U.S.; $2M in Operating Budget, $8M in Capital Budget.
  • Prepared and administered annual budgets including Capital Expenditures. Managed customer service including directing telephone calls, answering questions, and conflict resolution.
  • Reviewed and approved invoices to ensure accuracy from vendors, contractors, and suppliers.
  • Managed vendor service contracts to ensure compliance.
  • Managed 50-100 capital projects annually and budgets ranging from $5,000 to $8,000,000.
  • Provided monthly budget variance explanations to Senior Management. Strategic Planning.

November 2009 – April 2011
Kelly Services
Los Angeles, CA
Administrative Coordinator

  • Performed clerical tasks including data entry and management using software programs; maintaining filing system; scanning documents for customer databases, processing of forms/records; composition of correspondence, documents, and invoices; and sorting and distributing mail.
  • Managed customer service including directing telephone calls, answering questions, and conflict resolution.
  • Managed all inquiries and incoming work requests.
  • Worked closely with managers in other departments to coordinate policy and procedure updates and client services.
  • Maintained solid relationships with agency staff, delegate agencies, and customers by handling questions and concerns with speed and professionalism.

November 2006 – October 2009
CureSearch
Arcadia, CA
Records Department Manager

  • Directly managed all functions of the Records department.
  • Managed daily tasks including prioritizing requests and orders, distribution of patient files, and delegating tasks to personnel.
  • Maintained inventory of all onsite and offsite records. Managed all files including filing, record updates and destruction of files.
  • Developed and implemented policies and procedures related to functions of the Records department.
  • Prepared summary reports of Records Department activities and performance.
  • Provided administrative support to facility staff including managing requests; compiling and distributing patient files; receiving, sorting, and preparing and distributing mail; and completed other office tasks as designated.

May 1999 – June 2006
Director’s Guild
Beverly Hills, CA
Administrative Support Specialist

  • Managed all administrative functions of the Customer Service and Records departments.
  • Responsible for recruitment and supervision of all department staff.
  • Maintained all member profiles, claims, and contributions on network servers and using electronic software.
  • Prepared all staff meetings; set up audio/visual equipment; created meeting agendas; and compiled meeting minutes.
  • Placed, received, and routed a high volume of calls through an electronic switchboard with over 70 lines.
  • Provided support to callers, screened all incoming calls, and resolved complex customer service problems.

EDUCATION

Alhambra High School, Alhambra, CA
High School Diploma –1999