Carl S. Ford

(917)683-9890

cford38@hotmail.com

Education:

The City University of New York:

The City College School of Architecture, New York, NY

Bachelor of Architecture and Bachelor of Science in Architecture

OSHA 10 Hour Certified, NCIDQ Building Code and Barrier Free Design

Healthcare and Research Facilities, C.E.

Skills:

Microsoft Office-Outlook, Word, Excel, MS Project, Primavera Unifier, Newforma

Auto CAD architectural drafting and rendering, technical writing

Portfolio Link:

https://photos.app.goo.gl/2J4N8QHxust6cPxJ6

Experience:

Construction Project Manager Architectural 2004- Present

Manage construction projects from pre-construction through construction, installation and occupancy and commissioning. Prepare project estimates, budgets and schedules, select consultants, contractors and FF&E vendors from RFP through bidding. Process purchase orders and pay requisitions (AIA Contract and vendor invoice). Project work includes support MEP systems, fire suppression, IT infrastructure. Department of Health (Article 28 CON) and Building Department Permits. Manage relocation of staff and equipment.

Construction Project Manager 2017-Present, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center New York, NY

Three and 1.5 tesla GE MRI suite, Mammogram imaging suite, Inter-operative Operating suite with 1.5 T IMRIS/Siemens MRI (Brain Surgery).  Various clinical and administrative projects.

Construction Project Manager 2014-2017, Weill Cornell Medical College New York, NY

Managed construction of clinical outpatient suites, research laboratories, along with academic teaching, library and public spaces; entry lobbies and corridors and donor recognition initiatives. Projects included equipment installations to include N.M.R, electron microscopes, R.O. clean Water systems, GMP Clean Labs and the supporting M.E.P. support systems.

Construction Project Manager 2012-2014- United States Library of Congress, Washington, DC

Managed re-fit of library stacks from fixed shelving to high density storage throughout the library. Managed asbestos abatement of the Adams facility along with renovation of reading rooms and administrative and support spaces.

Construction Project Manager 2006-2011, NYU School of Medicine, New York, NY

Managed the design and construction of clinical inpatient and outpatient suites along academic and administrative uses throughout the portfolio. Installations and related equipment to include MRI, CT Scan, nuclear camera and other medical equipment. Managed the conversion of spaces for temporary training facilities for Epic computer software rollout. 

Architectural Designer 2004-2006, Berrie Architecture, Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Planned and designed medical, institutional, hospitality, multi-family residential and commercial projects for proposed development and renovation projects. Managed site, ground up and interior construction projects. Zoning, Land use and historic preservation requirements for government and client approval. Prepared renderings, and presentations for proposed projects to included interior layouts and exterior finishes. Prepared construction documents for permitting and construction. Presented projects before planning, zoning, historic and design review boards for site plan approval including variances and conditional use approval. Prepare reports for space planning and real estate initiatives to include space allocations, stacking diagrams and relocation fit outs.

Urban Land Use Planning

2002-2004, City of Plantation, Plantation, FL

1999-2002, City of Miami Beach, Miami Beach, FL

Prepared and presented staff reports, through coordination of departmental review, for Zoning Board of Adjustments, City Council, Development Review Committee, Advisory Boards and Conditional Use approvals. Prepared resolutions, ordinances regarding land use regulations for council adoption and codification. Reviewed and advised on development proposals for zoning, land use requirements and design. Planning and Zoning coordinator for Community Redevelopment Agency (drafted development standards, design guidelines for development requirements) Reviewed applications for certificates of use, completion / occupancy, occupational and liquor licenses regarding zoning and land use issues.

Engineering Construction Management – Public Works. 1995-1999, City of Miami Beach, FL

Inspected and managed construction of capital improvement projects for street beatification, City Right of Way improvement and underground utility projects. Reviewed, inspected and issued permits for private use of city right of way for construction and long term revocable permit applications (ADA Ramps, Bus Shelters, News racks, Sidewalk Cafe, Pay phones). Department representative for community task force: South Beach, Washington Avenue, Ocean Drive, North Beach District Associations, Art in Public Places, special events (film, photo, music and events).

Architect Drafting 1993-1995, Freelance Design Firms, New York, NY and Florida

Managed construction projects from procurement, design, pre-construction, installation through

occupancy. Residential, commercial and retail.

Intern Architect 1990-1993, Taylor Clark Architects, New York, NY

Planning and design of healthcare and institutional projects.

Prepare design and construction documents, prepared space and stacking schemes for proposed projects.