Laki Nikas
Chicago
Summary
Real estate and construction professional with 24 years of experience in owner’s representation and construction management. Proven track record in delivering complex projects across multifamily, commercial, and healthcare sectors. Expertise in strategic planning and execution to maximize stakeholder value.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Project Manager
Standard Communities / APEX Construction
06.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure project alignment and timely delivery.
- Assisted in developing project plans, outlining milestones and deliverables for stakeholders.
- Supported budget management by tracking expenses and resource allocation across projects.
- Conducted risk assessments to identify potential challenges and propose mitigation strategies.
Director of Construction
Heartland Alliance
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Directed construction projects, ensuring adherence to timelines and budgets.
- Collaborated with architects and engineers to optimize project designs and specifications.
- Coordinated subcontractor activities, ensuring quality control and effective communication.
Senior Project Manager, Client Services
EBI Consulting
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Conducted construction risk assessments and monitoring for institutional clients, supporting over $500M in real estate transactions.
- Delivered actionable insights and strategic recommendations to mitigate development risk for multifamily, retail, hospitality, and industrial assets.
- Enhanced client confidence by delivering timely, data-driven construction monitoring reports.
Senior Construction Project Manager
CLK Multi-Family
08.2019 - 06.2021
- Oversaw planning and execution of multi-phase renovation and development projects across multifamily assets.
- Developed project scopes and managed environmental, budgetary, and scheduling challenges.
- Provided leadership in cross-team collaboration and improving communication flow.
Education
Masters of Architecture -
Illinois Institute of Technology
Chicago, ILBachelor of Architecture -
Illinois Institute of Technology
Chicago, ILSkills
- Project planning
- Scope management
- Client relationship management
- Project scheduling
- Cost control
- Quality control
- Multi-project management
- Critical thinking
- Problem-solving
- Team leadership
Languages
Greek
Timeline
Senior Project Manager
Standard Communities / APEX Construction
06.2023 - Current
Director of Construction
Heartland Alliance
08.2022 - 06.2023
Senior Project Manager, Client Services
EBI Consulting
08.2021 - 08.2022
Senior Construction Project Manager
CLK Multi-Family
08.2019 - 06.2021
Masters of Architecture -
Illinois Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Architecture -
Illinois Institute of Technology
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