JJ Falk Design, LLC, Director of Projects/Senior Project Manager/Marketing Associate

Director of Projects/Senior Project Manager/Marketing Associate, JJ Falk Design, LLC, New York, N.Y., (Architectural), 06/2004– 05/2005
 Principal liaison between clients and project team professionals from projects’ commencement to conclusion
 Provided client with understanding of design and construction process
 Reviewed all leases, contractual agreements, and change orders on the client’s behalf to make certain all issues are addressed
 Prepared all Request for Proposals and Request for Bid documents
 Assisted in Pre-Qualification of General Contractors
 Prepared and issued minutes of all meetings throughout duration of project
 Directed in-house staff through all phases of design process
 Designed and presented commercial and residential projects to clients
 Insured project is designed and constructed within client’s budget and schedule
 Established client’s program requirements and verified that design adhered to program
 Confirmed all contract documents met with current Building Codes and ADA requirements
 Handled production of Architectural contract documents and reviewed all shop drawings
 Coordinated contract documents with all engineers, consultants, building managers, and general contractors involved in project
 Obtained all necessary Building Management and New York City Building Department approvals
 Assisted General Contractor, as client’s representative, during pre-bid meeting in describing project schedule requirements and scope of work
 Evaluated General Contractor’s project schedule to ensure compliance with project milestones
 Assessed all contractor’s and consultants’ bids
 Provided input and made recommendations for the awarding of contracts to contractors
 Supervised the purchase and delivery of client provided items
 Reviewed legitimacy all General Contractor’s change orders and negotiated on client’s behalf
 Oversaw projects’ on-site progress through move-in and final punch-list walk-through
 Developed primary marketing goals for firm
 Managed broad strategic and policy directions for future business
 Marketed, advertised, promoted and communicated firm’s mission to prospective clients
 Assisted in design and implementation of firm’s new website and marketing materials

BM Associates, Inc., Construction Project Manager

Construction Project Manager, B M Associates, Inc., Brooklyn, N.Y., (Construction), 05/2003– 05/2004
 Oversaw project throughout construction phase
 Reviewed contract documents during bid process
 Created and monitored project schedule
 Compiled start-up packages and conducted project kickoff meetings
 Communicated and coordinated with client on technical and commercial issues
 Coordinated with all architects, engineers, consultants, building managers, and subcontractors involved in project
 Monitored project status and made management decisions as necessary
 Analyzed project job cost reports and tracked progress
 Evaluated final job profitability and prepared job close-out reports

The Rudman Design Group, Associate/Project Director

Associate/Project Director, The Rudman Design Group, Inc., New York, N.Y., (Architectural/ Engineering), 01/2000– 05/2004
 Primary contact for all clients from projects’ beginning to completion
 Directed in-house staff through all phases of design process
 Managed all facets of in-house operations
 Assisted Marketing Director with promotion of firm at potential-client presentations
 Verified design met with client’s program requirements
 Designed and presented residential and commercial projects to clients
 Insured project was designed and constructed within client’s budget and schedule
 Provided minutes of all meetings throughout duration of project
 Handled production of Architectural and MEP contract documents and reviewed all shop drawings
 Confirmed all contract documents met with current Building Codes and ADA requirements
 Reviewed all contractual agreements, change orders, leases on the client’s behalf to make certain all issues were addressed
 Supervised the purchase and delivery of client provided items
 Coordinated with in-house engineers, consultants, building managers, and general contractors involved in project
 Obtained all necessary Building Management and New York City Building Department approvals
 Oversaw the advertisement of the project for construction bids
 Evaluated project and material bids, contractor recommendations and negotiations
 Represented the client at the pre-bid conference and construction phase answering all questions pertaining to project
 Oversaw projects’ on-site progress through move-in and final punch-list walk-through

Libman Wolf Couples, Inc., Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager, Libman Wolf Couples, Inc., New York, N.Y., (Architectural/ Engineering/ Construction), 12/1995 – 12/1999
 Charged with management of all phases of residential and commercial design/build projects
 Performed all duties of design project manager and construction project manager
 Insured contract documents were coordinated with in-house engineers, contractors and consultants
 Supervised project design team
 Assisted designers with preliminary and final design concepts
 Coordinated all activity with in-house staff of design/build firm
 Produced contract documents
 Reviewed shop drawings

Milkie Hendricks & Associates, Inc., Job Captain

Job Captain, Milkie Hendricks & Associates, Inc., New York, N.Y., (Architectural) 06/1993 – 12/1995
 Assisted Project Architect and Designer in preparation of design presentations
 Completed construction documents and reviewed shop drawings
 Performed on-site surveys and final punch list walkthroughs

Accessory Place, Inc., AutoCAD Draftsman

AutoCAD Draftsman, Accessory Place, Inc., Lodi, N.J., (Architectural) 01/1993 – 06/1993
 Produced design documents for all national stores
 Assisted Senior Designer in final design of each store
 Managed renovation of president’s residence