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Vicky Cameron AIA NCARB

Vicky Cameron AIA NCARB

New York, NY, US

 
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Project Design - organize and direct overall project requirements (including Zoning, Code, ADA)  to develop innovative plans that are fiscally responsible from inception to completion.

Project Management - manage all communication and navigate all coordination with Clients & Consultants from pre-construction through construction; review schedules, cost & construction compliance to ensure seamless implementation of program on budget and on time.

Expert Coordinator - government agencies, consultants, construction managers and vendors.

Seasoned negotiator -  of all forms of contracts, team staffing, bid analysis, construction documents compliance, risk mitigation, progress & payment draw approvals, change orders, project close-out and move in.

Employment 

Nobutaka Ashihara Architect PC, New York, NY, US, Senior Project Manager

Nobutaka Ashihara Architect – N.Y.C., N.Y. - Senior Project Manager/Architect
Moinian Development (Owner Representative)
10/2016-06/2018
Project types- Commercial and Hospitality
Major Projects:
SLS Hotel - Moin Development Corp. N.Y.C., N.Y. Hotel Hendrics, Fortuna LLC 38th Street, N.Y.C., N.Y.
Sammy Group 1270 Lexington Avenue, N.Y.C., N.Y., Sugar Bay Resort & Spa, St. Thomas US Virgin Islands
Hank Hotel, Fortuna LLC 39th Street, N.Y.C., N.Y. Hyatt Hotel 28th Street, Lexin Capital, N.Y.C., N.Y.
25th Street LLC Hotel, Lam Generation, N.Y.C., N.Y. Holiday Inn Ghent Belgium, G-Holdings, N.Y.C., N.Y.
 Manage multiple projects simultaneously
 Establish priorities, resolve day-to-day issues and make decisions in a timely manner
 Draft Scopes of Work and their associated Schedules and Preliminary Budgets; Bid and Award Contracts
 Assist Ownership in identifying & selecting best suited architectural and other consultant firms for each project based on firms’ qualifications and ability to meet performance standards for each project
 Draft and negotiate Contracts between Architect and Owner; Owner/CM & Subs
 Initiate and maintain contact with Client, Investors, Consultants, CM/GC including Brand Teams
 Review Zoning, ADA and Building Code issues
 Identification, management and resolution of issues to create value & innovation from start through Construction Administration, FF&E and Project Close-Out
 Coordination of Construction Documents for LPC, DOB, DOT, Sidewalk permit documents & Local Law 11
 Review Payment Requisitions, Lien Releases and Warranty Waivers

Dec 2016 - Jun 2018
 

Rafael Viñoly Architects, New York, NY, US, Project Manager

277 Fifth Avenue, Victor Nomad LLC / Lend Lease Development N.Y.C., N.Y.
 Initiate and maintain contact with Client and all Consultants in a timely manner
 Review Zoning, Review programming and space planning, ADA and Building Code issues
 Oversee Development issues, Preconstruction through Construction
 DOT (Department of Transportation) submissions
 Design, layouts and coordination with Owner including liaison with marketing
 Preparation of Schematic, Design Development and Permitting Documents
Provide Value Engineering as required
 Coordination of Consultants, Construction Documents
Monitor Construction Documents compliance on behalf of Owner
Identify long lead items on behalf of Owner, Coordinate and lead project team meetings
Create and issue Agendas, Meeting minutes

May 2016 - Nov 2016
 

Ismael Leyva Architects, New York City, Senior Project Manager

Carnegie Park Complex, Related Companies, N.Y.C., N.Y.
100 Church Street, SL Green, N.Y.C., N.Y.
Orchard Street Condos, Magnum Real Estate, N.Y.C., N.Y.
 Preparation of Contracts and Fee Negotiations with Clients
 Review Zoning, ADA and Building Code issues
 Supporting and focusing the overall internal and external project communication
 Proactive management of the overall project scope, budget, schedule and quality
 Coordination of Construction Documents and filing with DOB
 Coordination of Consultants, site surveys and Construction Administration
 Coordination with Equinox (Commercial Tenant)
 Oversee Value Engineering
 Identification, planning, management and resolution of project issues
 Design management including liaison with marketing
Create and submit AG Report, Tax Lot drawings

Sep 2014 - May 2016
 

Education 

University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, CA, BArch, Architecture

Sep 1981 - Jun 1986
 

Areas of Specialization