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With over twenty years of experience in the architectural field, I have developed a comprehensive portfolio that showcases a variety of high-value projects. My leadership approach is grounded in a thorough understanding of both architecture and construction, ensuring project excellence from inception to completion. My ability to define and achieve objectives, combined with my proficiency in Revit and attention to detail, has consistently resulted in the delivery of exceptional outcomes within established budgetary constraints. As a dependable collaborator, I bring a diverse background that spans various sectors, including multi-family podium residential, mixed-use communities, modular housing, low-income and high-end single-family residential, senior living, as well as commercial and retail projects.
KTGY, Los Angeles, CA, US, Senior Project Manager, Construction Phase
•Managed architectural phase services for KTGY's Los Angeles office for projects across multiple cities: Los Angeles, Salt Lake City, Seattle, Denver, San Jose, and Santa Clarita. Conducted weekly Owner-Architect-Contractor (OAC) meetings and collaborated with owners, management representatives, and contractors to ensure project alignment.
•Managed construction documents and construction phase services for over 15 multifamily projects and the substantial completion of (3) three modular low-income housing projects, (3) high density podium mix-use projects, and (3) three multi-family walk-up projects. Ranging from $40 million to $100 million and totally over 2,000 apartment units. Demonstrating expertise and experience in managing multiple large-scale construction projects simultaneously.
•Monitored performance of the construction process involving monthly site visits for evaluations of the work in progress and ensure compliance with the construction documents were being followed.
•Managed daily activities of the office project construction team of (4) four, including review of site observation reports preparing and coordination of bulletins, issuing ASI’s, preparing & answering RFI's to avoid errors & omission claims, submittal review per specifications, and updating of construction documents as needed with client changes.
•Reviewed project billing, prepared monthly manager reports, and reported on project progress status. Reviewed and processed monthly payment applications.
•Resolved complex construction-related issues promptly with the construction team to avoid construction delays and maintain the schedule.
•Established relationships with ownership and contractors to align priorities, goals, and objectives weekly to achieve the desired result.
•Enhanced improvement of the office team with mentoring to learn and grow the knowledge of the building code, preparing for architectural exams, and understanding of the building process. Leading the team to be better prepared for future challenges to make better decisions, create an environment of collaboration, and support.
LaTerra Development, Los Angeles, CA, US, Owner's Authorized Representative, Construction Manager
•Construction project manager for project development, permitting, and construction of (4) four podium multi-family/mixed-use projects in Los Angeles totaling 328 apartment units & 21,000 SF of overall retail with a managing portfolio of $100 Million.
•Monitored performance & daily coordination with the design project team for the development of the construction documents, permitting, schedule, and budget.
•Facilitated contracting, bidding, schedule of values, buy out, qualifications, assumptions for construction GMP.
•Managed and processed daily activities of the project construction team, including review of critical path/baseline schedules, RFI's, submittals, ATL's, PCO logs’, and all permits.
•Prepared weekly & monthly progress reports to upper management and investors. Organized and participated in all site meetings with the architect, consultants, contractors, subcontractors, banks, and capital partners.
•Set construction milestones and monitored progress against targets to meet construction schedule goals. Reviewed and processed monthly payments for the contractor, architect, and engineers.
Urban Architecture Lab, Los Angeles, CA, US, Senior Project Manager
•Provided design, construction drawing, specifications, project management, and construction phase services for multiple multi-family/mixed-use projects in Los Angeles.
•Supervised overall project management to multiple office project teams, external consultant teams, entitlements/permits, and owner/client coordination.
•Managed construction services for clients, contractors, and project team providing coordination for projects ranging in size from $2 Million to $40 Million while actively meeting the required construction schedules and budgets.
•Enhanced development and drove the continuous improvement of the project delivery process by providing strong program leadership.
•Delivered updates and managed project inquiries for delivery of quality construction documents, writing & preparing specifications, and architectural services.
•Reviewed and responded to contractors' schedules, RFI’s, submittals, submission of shop drawings, and material samples.
TCA Architects, Los Angeles, CA, US, Project Manager
•Oversaw and managed the construction documents from design development through construction phase services for multi-family projects.
•Worked directly with principles, studio director, studio team, clients, development team, and all consultant teams on a daily / weekly basis in the production of contract documents that delivered the complete design intent of the building.
•Defined project plans and timelines, project budgets, project scope of work, managed workflow, personnel, and achieved completion deadlines on schedule.
•Managed preparation of contracts, specifications, details, schedules, training and mentoring of the project team, coordination & management of consultants, and code review with internal quality control.
Douglas Pancake Architects, Inc., Irvine, CA, US, Project Manager
•Generated concept designs, collaborated with clients to gain feedback, and directed the entire design process.
•Provided design and construction drawing, project management, construction phase services for multifamily and senior housing facilities.
•Provided overall project management to multiple office project teams, external consultant teams, city entitlements, and owner/client coordination.
•Traveled to supervise construction services and project team coordination for projects ranging in size from $2 Million to $10 Million while actively meeting the required construction schedules.
Carson Architects, Venice, CA, US, Associate Principal
•Provided design and construction documents for high-end custom residential homes, ADU's, multifamily, commercial developments, retail, food service, offices, pre-school, and self-storage facilities.
•Supervised and provided all project coordination and direct correspondence with owners, tenants, landlords, consultants, and contractors.
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, Pomona, CA, US, BArch, Architecture
Alpha Rho Chi Award (Leadership Service Merit), 1st Place
A.I.A.S. Design Competition, Taylor Yard: A Place for Community - Honorable Mention, 1st Place
Mini-Storage Messenger, 2009 Self-Storage Facility of the Year - Honorable Mention, 1st Place
Architecture: May 1998: “Information Highway”; FORE Systems Headquarters, 1st Place
