1. Getting to know the “new” guy
Property Management
Getting to know the “new” guy
-Jeff Bohrer, M.S., P.E.
Archdiocese of Cincinnati
Director of Property Management and Real Estate

2. Background Bachelor of Civil Engineering from U.D.
M.S. in Civil Engineering
from Colorado State
P.E. Civil Engineering Project Manager
Back to U.D. for teacher certification
Physics and Renewable
Energy Teacher
Seven years of energy efficiency and renewable energy experience
Energy Efficiency Project Manager
And now: Director of Property Management and Real Estate
Background

3. Interests John Denver Biking and hiking Teaching
Being passionate and energetic
Energy efficiency and renewable energy
Carroll Project
House
Volt
Interests

4. Here and There Grew up in Ashland, Ohio (Cleveland Diocese)
In college I moved around a lot, met my amazing wife, and eventually
settled down in Dayton.
Dayton office is my headquarters
Family of four
Queen of Apostles
Community
Here and There

5. Some of My Responsibilities
Help parishes and schools with the building process
Advise and recommend
Guide (through AoC requirements
for project approval)
Visit during construction
Be a look out for parishes and schools
Client favorable contracts
Liability
Looking over project proposals to help ensure the project is in line
Protect our families and children by making sure lead and asbestos concerns are adequately addressed
Some of My Responsibilities

6. Some of My Responsibilities
Provide contractor/vendor suggestions
Make site visits, assessments, and presentations
Promote energy efficiency and sustainable practices
Energy audits and energy project implementation
Recycling
Green certification
Construction projects
Help save money for archdiocese and parishes
Energy efficiency
Rebidding Contracts
Competitive bidding process
Not to Exceed and GMP contracts
Some of My Responsibilities

7. My Pledge to You Be responsive
Return phone calls and s within three days (most of the time!)
Treat you with dignity and respect and demonstrate a willingness to work together
Help you explore different avenues if original plan is not feasible
My Pledge to You

8. I have learned in my time here that there is some confusion on the proper procedure for initiating and completing projects related to real property.
I am working on drafting for review by the Archbishop a summary of our current building procedures.
This will take much time and committee work to get acceptance for official publication.
In the meantime, I would kindly ask that you contact me for all of your planned construction projects, so that I can help start you in the right direction, help make sure the contracts adequately protect you, and see that the contracts are signed by the appropriate authority.
The Building Process

9. Some Important Construction Policies to Note
Contracts
Either use of a standard contract or a no-cost review of the proposed contract by our attorneys is required.
Project Cost
If project is under $25,000, Archbishop does not need to sign the contract but our standard contract should be used.
If project is over $25,000, Archbishop does need to sign the contract, and Rich Kelly and myself need contacted for approval at the start of the project.
Some Important Construction Policies to Note

10. Some Important Construction Policies to Note
Volunteers
Volunteers are a tricky thing and unless the work is something simple, volunteers generally can’t be used for construction projects due to liability concerns.
Finances
The Archdiocese stopped loaning money in
In general for financial approval, all funds in cash must be available. If they are not, 50% must be available and the other 50% must come from a capital campaign.
Some Important Construction Policies to Note

11. Some Important Construction Policies to Note
Unions
All new construction and renovation projects over $1,000,000 must be union contractors.
Renovation projects under $1,000,000 may use non-union contractors.
Exceptions to union requirements:
If it can be demonstrated that union labor is difficult to find in the area.
The work will be performed by a parishioner contractor.
Some Important Construction Policies to Note

12. Some Important Real Estate Notes
For sale, purchase, and lease, contact me for appropriate procedure.
For sales, the Chancellor, the Archdiocesan Finance Council, the College of Consultors, and the Archbishop must approve.
Also for sales, two appraisals will be required.
The Archbishop is the only one who can sign any sort of contract, including realtor agreements.
There is no single “official” Archdiocesan realtor.
Some Important Real Estate Notes

13. Property Management Website
Current
Contact information
Asbestos Training Info
Standard contract suite with instructions
AHERA document for school construction
Future
Photo gallery with project reference listings
Virtual warehouse
Brown bags
Service organizations links related to property
offices/property-management/
Property Management Website

14. Thank You! Jeff Bohrer, M.S., P.E.
Director of Property Management and Real Estate
x6602
offices/property-management/
Thank You!