Brian James Lee

Licensed contractor and architect with 10+ years of experience leading construction, development, and architectural projects across multi-family, residential, commercial, institutional, and retail sectors. Proven expertise in project budgeting, construction administration, bidding, subcontractor selection and negotiation, document control, scheduling, site supervision, and owner representation. Experienced managing portfolios exceeding $45M in value, projects ranging from $1M–$100M, and teams of 20+ employees.

Strong background bridging design, construction, and business strategy from project inception through completion.

SVP, Construction - ACTLIEN HOLDINGS INC. - New Jersey, Maryland, South Carolina, Arizona

(2022-01)

• Lead construction and development operations for a portfolio of 300+ multifamily units valued at more than $45M, ranging from light renovations and major rehabilitation to ground-up construction.
• Manage projects across New Jersey, Maryland, South Carolina & Arizona, navigating municipal requirements, inspections, appraisals, financing constraints, and local regulatory processes.
• Direct a team of 40+ employees and coordinate contractors, consultants, property stakeholders, municipalities, and ownership.
• Serve as owner's agent in tax-lien property acquisitions, including acquisition strategy, purchasing strategy, and coordination of eviction proceedings with local law enforcement.
• Develop and execute construction and purchasing strategies within tight budgets and financing requirements.

Owner and Operator - Construction - ARX CONSTRUCTION - Manhattan, Brooklyn

(2017-01 - 2022-12)

Founded and operated an independent construction company specializing in high-end residential and multifamily construction in Manhattan and Brooklyn, with projects ranging from $1M–$10M.

• Managed the full project lifecycle, including contracts, client relationships, crew management, subcontractor negotiations, procurement, and coordination with architects and consultants.
• Directed field and administrative operations while maintaining project budgets, schedules, quality standards, and client communication.
• Multifamily Townhouse — Brooklyn, NY
• Penthouse — Brooklyn, NY
• Multiple private residential and multifamily projects throughout Manhattan and Brooklyn

Senior Construction Manager - EUROSTRUCT INC. - New York

(2015-01 - 2017-12)

Managed high-end residential, commercial, and institutional construction projects ranging from $1M–$25M.

• Oversaw purchasing, owner and building-representative communication, crew management, change orders, and on-site/off-site project coordination.
• Rodeph Sholom School — Rooftop Playdecks, with MBB Architects, NYC
• Circa Brewing Co. — Brewery, Bar & Restaurant, with Greg Yang Design, Brooklyn, NY — featured in Time Out Magazine
• Drake's — Men's Clothing Pop-Up Shop, with Greg Yang Design, NYC — featured on GQ.com
• CBST — Midtown Synagogue, with Architecture Research Office, NYC — featured in Architectural Record
• 11th Street Townhouse, with Steven Harris Architects, NYC — featured in Architectural Digest

Project Manager - WETTLING ARCHITECTS - Manhattan

(2013-01 - 2014-12)

Managed high-end residential projects in Manhattan as both designer and construction administrator. Coordinated design development, construction documentation, and construction administration across project teams.

• 25 Central Park West — Private Residence, New York, NY
• Bond Street — Private Townhouse, New York, NY

Additional Experience - RAAD Studio, PARA Project, Aspen Art Museum, Shaum/Sheih, The Open Workshop

Master of Architecture - Architecture - RICE UNIVERSITY

B.A. - Political Science — International Studies - UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY