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Aram Guiragozian

Aram Guiragozian

Los Angeles, CA, US

 

About 

Aram Guiragozian

I was born in Doha Qatar, both my parents are Lebanese Armenian descendants. My Family immigrated from Lebanon to Doha, Qatar in 1975, during the start of the civil war in Lebanon. My father Avedis Guiragozian worked for a large Architecture and construction company in Doha, in which he had a significant role in the foundation of Doha, Qatar’s Urban Grid and Urban infrastructure. 

I was exposed at a young age to Architecture and construction, and grew to have a very deep passion for the field. After moving to the United states with my family in 1987 and finishing high school. I attended Southern California Institute of Architecture. Sci-Arc and graduated in 2010. 

I have served as guest critic for East Los Angeles College, Woodbury University and California State polytechnic University Pomona. Starting 2013 became a member of LA forum of Architecture and Urban Design. My interests are in architecture, urban design, critical theory, design media, philosophy, geopolitics, network design, poetry, art, film, meditation, health and fitness.

Currently I'm a project manager for a development company in Malibu, CA our focus is in luxury residential development, Multi family and commercial. We focus our work in Malibu, specifically along the coast on PCH. On my spare time I like being in the GYM, road cycling and a running. I love my family and the ocean.

I also work on and off on my own short film named Dede in Glendale, CA.  The short film describes the significance of the urban social interaction of immigrated communities juxtapose to the reality's they face and their American dreams.

If you're interested in working with me and need my services, please contact me at [email protected]

Employment 

AG, Los Angeles, CA, US, Project Manager | Owner Authorized Representative

Managing and Representing real estate developers in luxury custom home development in the greater Los Angeles Area. Project sizes ranging from 8,500 - 35,000 SQFT.
Coordinate and I oversee all facets of the pre-construction, bid and award, construction and close-out phase of all assigned projects, Reviews pre-construction documents and submit comments to Designers as necessary, plan, organize, and prepare reports to upper management and project
investors with respect to the status and/or progress of the projects, Coordinate with all pertinent public agencies during pre-construction and construction to comply with all requirements. Manages both the project budget and schedule to meet the city qualitative standards, ensures that the budget accurately reflects the project status/progress, Review contractors construction schedules and submittals, Receive, review, and negotiate Contractor Change Order Proposal(s) to achieve a fair & reasonable price in accordance with the General Conditions; reviews and address any and all Schedule impacts in accordance with the project specifications in a timely manner and report daily/ weekly reports to project investors.

Jan 2020 - current
 

Private Investors, Brentwood, CA., Owner Representative- Project Manager

Managed a 13,500 SQFT home on Tigertail Rd in Brentwood CA.
Project construction budget sixteen million, responsibility included daily meetings, scheduling, design input for construction and finish work. Check plans, Manage labor tasks, log work progress, interface with design team, subcontractors, real estate development team, city officials while always maintain labor and cost flow.

Apr 2018 - Sep 2019
 

Education 

Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-Arc), Los Angeles, CA, US, BArch, BArch

Jan 2006 - Aug 2009
 

Awards 

Honorary mention, Honorable Mention

Honorary mention
Journal of Architectural Education. Volume 60 issue 2 page 58-62

2005
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills