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Adept and seasoned Project Manager for over 25+ years of proven success managing a variety of building types with emphasis on hospitality, commercial, restaurant, industrial and government projects including tenant improvements and renovation of existing facilities. Val has had various roles and responsibilities and has learned a great deal from these diverse challenging project types.
Val have a varied range of architectural skills, capable to work on different aspects of the design process and all aspects of the construction documentation preparation, bidding process, construction administration and project management. He has proven ability to work closely with clients, consultants, general contractors and agency officials to meet project goals and resolve project issues. He is able to perform multiple tasks at once, strengthening his ability to operate in a busy, multi-tasking environment. He has performed within dynamically changing environments requiring problem solving and decision-making.
He is passionate about sustainability, hospitality, hand drafting, painting and photography.
SPECIALTIES: Conceptual Design, Design Development, Construction Documents, Project Management, Consultant Coordination, Bidding, Construction Administration, AutoCAD, BIM, Hand Drafting and Sketching.
Clubhouses, Restaurants, Hospitality - Hotels, Industrial and Government Projects.
Ground-Up Construction, Design-Build, Renovations, Tenant Improvements
Wood Frame, Steel Frame, Masonry, and Concrete Construction.
SKILLS:
+ AutoCAD user since 1990
+ Revit Architecture 2010 (Certificated)
+ Familiar with Revit Architecture 2022 / 2020 / 2018 / 2017 / 2014 / 2013
+ Microsoft Office
+ Newforma
CERTIFICATIONS:
Registered Architect, State of California, License C36160
General Building Contractor, Classification-B, State of California, License 710718
ORGANIZATIONS:
American Institute of Architects (AIA), Member 38663642, 2017 - Present
International Code Council (ICC), Member 9370626, 2016 - Present
National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB), Member: NCARB Number 714270
LEE & SAKAHARA ARCHITECTS, AIA INC., Irvine, CA, US, Vice President / Senior Project Manager
Specializing in a variety of building types with emphasis on hospitality, commercial, restaurant and industrial and government projects including tenant improvements and renovation of existing facilities. Work and responsibilities includes client interface, code analysis/agency review coordination, field surveys, accessibility evaluation, design development, construction documentation and production, consultant coordination, construction administration and project management.
LEE & SAKAHARA ARCHITECTS, AIA INC., IRVINE, Associate / Senior Project Manager
LEE & SAKAHARA ARCHITECTS, AIA INC., IRVINE, Project Manager
AKD/AAD J.V. CONSTRUCTORS, Port of Los Angeles, San Pedro, CA, US, Project/Field Engineer - Construction
Field Engineering in the construction of the Offices and Maintenance Buildings for APL Global Gateway South. Considered to be one of the world's largest and most technologically advanced ocean and rail container terminals. The Terminal Island Container Transfer Facility included . This 47-acre facility allows for the direct transfer of containers to and from ships and railcars. Performed construction administration and office engineering work with thorough knowledge of submittals, RFI’s, shop drawings, change orders and close out procedures for the Port of Los Angeles. Good understanding of the construction administration and management process.
FURUTO RUBIO & ASSOCIATES, East Los Angeles, CA, US, Project Manager
Furuto Rubio & Associates is a small architectural firm specializing in residential, commercial, industrial, retail and tenant improvement projects. Perform professional architectural and construction management work in coordinating and preparing design presentations, space planning, working drawings and specifications. Coordinate plans with various consultants, contractors and other public agencies. Control and monitor construction activity and administration in all phases of construction.
Trammell Crow Company, Commerce, CA, US, Assistant Project Manager
Trammell Crow is one of the largest real estate developers of office space and developing and investing in industrial property. Working off the Los Angeles corporate office and part of the In-House construction department, performed architectural work in preparing space plans, working drawings and specifications for tenant improvement projects for company owned commercial, industrial, retail and office buildings. Assist the Project Manager in performing a variety of technical and administrative work including planning and scheduling construction projects, contracts and monitoring construction for renovation and new construction.
Beven Herron Inc., La Mirada, CA, US, Engineering Draftsman
Beven Herron is a roofing company that specializes in panelized roof systems for commercial and industrial buildings.Under the direction of a licensed engineer, prepares roof plans and working drawings of company designed and engineered panelized roof structures.
