CLOSTER, NJ—Catellus Development veteran Pablo Medeiros is joining Heidenberg Properties as director of development and construction for the shopping center development company.

Medeiros has many years of experience in construction and management, most recently as project manager/consultant for Catellus Development Corporation's mixed-use development project, which included 390,000 square feet of retail and 160,000 square feet of light industrial space in New Jersey. Before that, he was site development manager and senior associate for Greenberg Farrow Architects conducting new store development projects for clients such as Walmart, Kohl's, and Home Depot.

"We are seeing tremendous opportunities to grow our portfolio organically through major re-tenanting initiatives and outlot development," says Robert Heidenberg, CEO of Heidenberg Properties. "We believe it is important to bring the talent required to manage these projects efficiently and effectively in-house. Pablo has a technical skill-set that will facilitate the success of these projects from a development and construction perspective, as well as the retail experience necessary to support revenue growth at the properties."  

Medeiros has begun managing several Heidenberg projects, including: 

Berlin Mall, Berlin, VT - 55,000 square foot ground-up Kohl's, which began construction in early August and is scheduled to open February 28, 2016. Kohl's will join Walmart Supercenter and JCPenney to at the 250,046 square foot mall. 

Tops Plaza, Greenville, NY - Addition of a 6,775 square foot ground-up Mavis Tire pad building including tenant relocation, renovation of leasable space, and infrastructure upgrades at the 92,000 square foot center.

Mount Pocono Plaza, Mount Pocono, PA - Renovation of a 55,000 square foot Weis Market's façade and facelift for inline tenants at the 203,000 square foot property. 

Hershey Square, Hummelstown, PA - Demolition of vacant bank pad building and replacement with a new 6,750 multi-tenant pad building, including tenant fit-outs for Vision Works and Five Guys Burgers and Fries at the 218,000 square foot center. The project also includes expansion of the Pennsylvania Wine and Spirits Superstore and renovation of stockroom space into inline stores for Pet Valu and Sleepy's.

Heidenberg Plaza, Closter, NJ - Capital improvements at the 33,056 square foot center include new pedestrian walkways, parking lot, landscaping, lighting, and upgrading of tenant signs.

Hauppauge Plaza, Hauppauge, NY - Preparation of inline tenant spaces to accompany the new 12,000 square foot Dollar Tree that recently opened at the 36,000 square foot Plaza in February 2015. New tenants that recently opened or are scheduled to open soon include Sabrosa Mexican Grill, Ace Cleaners, and Matador Cigars.

Southport Shopping Center, Shirley, NY - Recently completed the re-tenanting of a 33,000 square foot building for Michaels and Modell's Sporting Goods as well as the complete fit-out for a 7,300 square foot DressBarn at the 300,000 square foot property.