Core Competencies

Keith’s experience includes a 13-year consulting career in Ernst & Young’s Real Estate, Construction, and Infrastructure Advisory practices having worked in the Philadelphia, Chicago, New York, and London offices. Prior to Ernst & Young, he worked as a design and construction project manager and architect in the public and private sectors. He has an MBA (Kellogg-Northwestern University), Master of Architecture (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) and a BA (Williams College). He is a licensed architect in the state of New York and is proficient in French.

Keith is a recognized team player focused on results, quality and client satisfaction. He brings to clients and project teams the ability to lead and make decisions while incorporating the views and perspectives of others, the ability to produce quality work under pressure and meet deadlines, and the ability to size up situations, be flexible, and make adjustments as necessary to achieve project goals.

 
                    TECHNICAL
             STRATEGIC PLANNING
                LEADERSHIP
• Program and project management
• Development strategy and execution
• Manage multidisciplinary teams
• Architecture and Urban planning
• Project team selection
• Public outreach and communication
• Market and financial feasibility
• Procurement strategy
• Mentoring staff
• Design and construction oversight
• Problem identification and resolution
• Public speaking and presentation
• Public private partnerships
• Project internal controls and procedures
• Capacity building and training
• Developer selection
• Time and budget management

Clients

Over the course of his career, Keith has served a broad client base and has work experience in diverse organizations and cultures. With his unique background, he can advise, provide value, and manage projects for prospective clients in the following categories:

                PUBLIC SECTOR
                PRIVATE SECTOR
                      INSTITUTIONS
• Economic development agencies
• Developers and real estate investors
• International development donor agencies
• Real estate development authorities
• Urban planning and architecture firms
• Community development organizations
• Housing and transportation authorities
• Technical advisors
• Cultural institutions
• School construction agencies
• Corporate real estate departments