DHR Architects, San Antonio, TX, US, Senior Architect

Performed all aspects of architectural project management, primarily for retail, mixed-use, academic and health care.

Key Projects:

Robert B. Green Clinical Pavilion, University Health System Downtown Campus
Roberto L. Jimenez, M.D., Restoration Center (mental health & substance abuse services)
Texas MedClinic-Stoelzer
University Health System Pharmacy, Downtown Campus
Pinnacle at Encino Commons shopping/mixed use development
Full Goods Warehouse and Can Building at Pearl Brewery
Scobee Education Center, San Antonio College
Phipps Building - Law Offices

Spent three years as a member of the Project Management Team representing the owner on a $137 million health care integrated delivery project. Responsibilities included quality assurance, safety, construction administration, facilities management information system development, move-in coordination, and client, design team, contractor and consultant relations.

Our Project Team

Hired architects and owner's consultants
Hired contractor & signed off on subs
Managed demolition of existing structures and parking lot construction on site
Managed construction and remodels for a full-service medical clinic & hospital pharmacy
Coordinated with project managers on a companion project at another UHS campus
Managed budgets and draws
Developed a computerized materials management system to integrate new MEP & life safety equipment into existing facilities management maintenance program
Simultaneously, managed all aspects of design & construction of an associated $5.4 million substance abuse/mental health services facility for a different client

As the architect on the team, I fulfilled the following roles:

Construction administration:
Interacted daily with contractor to address on-site issues; negotiated changes among the various project stakeholders and design team, approved acceptance sign-off at various stages of completion
Participated in weekly BIM reviews with Design & CMR teams for constructability, modifications and value engineering
Served on Computerized Materials Management Team - built database as installations of MEP & life safety equipment occurred
Managed quality assurance, special testing and commissioning

UHS Staff Liaison:
With UHS Police & Security - Arranged access for all deliveries & contractors' special needs; insured day-to-day operations were not interrupted
With UHS Health Professionals - Met regularly with members of various departments from planning phase, prior to and through move-in. Addressed concerns and offered design solutions. Supported FF & E installations, move-in and opening
Served on the Public Art Selection Committee

Safety:
Conducted daily safety observations through the course of the project
Insured that owner's guests and visitors to the site adhered to safety regulations

BRR Architecture, Merriam, KS, US, Senior Project Architect

Performed all aspects of architectural project management, primarily for the Lowe's Team

Key Projects:

More than 60 Lowe's Stores nationwide

Important duties included site inspection, code review, liaison with building officials, permitting, document production, liaison with contractors and Lowe's construction staff, coordination of long-distance consultants to meet owner's requirements

CSO Architects, Indianapolis, IN, US, Project Architect

Performed all aspects of document production for variety of commercial projects, primarily retail, restaurant and hospitality

Key Projects:

Lowe's stores and warehouses - upper Midwest
Dog 'n Suds theme restaurant, Champaign, IL
Planet Hollywood theme restaurant, Indianapolis, IN
Bill Estes Ford Dealership, Brownsburg, IN
First Indiana Bank branch bank prototype, several built in greater Indianapolis area

JRMA Architects, Kansas City, MO, US, Project Architect (Contract)

Produced documents for Pleasant Hill, Mo, Middle School

Prairie Place Design, Overland Park, KS, Owner

Performed all functions associated with management and client relations in a small firm.

Performed all aspects of architectural project management and document production, primarily for retail, office and small manufacturing facilities

Key Projects:

USDA/County Extension Offices - several Kansas communities
Home Lumber Yard Do-It Center Hardware stores - several Kansas communities
Archetype Printing plant & offices, Merriam KS
St. Luke's Hospital Satellite Clinics tenant finish & remodels - several greater Kansas City locations

Pearl Brewery Full Goods Warehouse - 2013 AIA COTE Top 10 Green Project, Award

The award recognizes innovative design and creative sustainability solutions in an adaptive reuse project. I was fortunate to serve as architectural project manager and construction administrator for this conversion of a derelict abandoned warehouse into central urban destination.

Originally the holding warehouse for finished product (full goods), it retains its industrial feel while accommodating a variety of uses. Offices, restaurants, retail businesses and live-work studios line open pedestrian byways through the complex. It also serves as a backdrop to an open courtyard, home to a popular farmer’s market, a live music venue and the dock for San Antonio’s famous river taxis.

A LEED gold project, it features a 200 kw solar array with interactive public education display, water harvesting utilizing both new and salvaged vats, and sculptures and landscape features crafted from found objects in the old brewery.

Pearl Brewery Full Goods Warehouse - 2012 Evergreen Existing Buildings Award, Award

This award recognizes improvements in design and performance of existing buildings. I served as architectural project manager and construction administrator for this project.