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Vicky Cameron AIA NCARB

Vicky Cameron AIA NCARB

New York, NY, US

 
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About 

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 

Curtis + Ginsberg Architects LLP, New York Mills, NY, US, Senior Project Manager

Curtis + Ginsberg Architects– N.Y.C., N.Y. 3/2020-6/2024
Senior Project Manager & Construction Administration
 Overall architectural coordination for the project acting as the project team leader; review and coordinate CD Sets from all Consultants to ensure that program requirements are met while staying on budget and schedule
 External Project Team Coordination – Oversee the coordination of activities and communication between the CM, GC, Engineers, and other consultants that are associated with the project to maintain collaborative professional relationships
 Oversee all RFI responses, monitor Submittal reviews, Change Orders and overall quality control
 Attending all project meetings, site visits, preparing Status/Field Reports, Sketches, Bulletins, etc.
 Approvals and Required Permits - Organize and lead City Agency (PAA) filings with DOB/DOT/DEP/FDNY
 Sustainable Design – Manage/Monitor implementation of sustainable project requirements and goals
 Act as the discipline leader as the “prime”
Project List:
 $200M Sandy Resilience & Recovery, Coney Island NYCHA with MLJ Contracting: Renovation of 12 existing High Rise Residential buildings and six (6) New Mechanical multi-level buildings; acting as AOR and ‘Prime’

Mar 2020 - Jun 2024
 

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

Moinian Development N.Y.C., N.Y.-Owner’s Representative/Senior Project Manager
Nobutaka Ashihara Architect N.Y.C., N.Y. -Senior Architect/Studio Director 10/2016-02/2020
 Draft and negotiate all AIA Contracts between Architect and Owner; review Owner/CM
 Initiate and maintain contact with Client and all Consultants in a timely manner
 Review Zoning, ADA and Building Code issues
 Identification, planning, management and resolution of project issues to create value & innovation
 Review scope of work, prepare design sketches when required
 Assess/Advise Ownership about project risks & recommend strategies to mitigate them
 Spear heading all issues regarding the resolution of Local Law 11
 Coordination of all Construction Documents and filing with DOB
 Construction Administration, Project Close-Out
 Liaison with Operators on all legal and practical issues
 Review Lien releases and Warranty waivers
Partial Project List:
 $220M SLS Hotel, Moin Development Corp. N.Y.C., N.Y.
 $110M Hotel Hendrics, Fortuna LLC 38th Street, N.Y.C., N.Y.
 $140M Sammy Group 1270 Lexington Avenue, N.Y.C., N.Y.,
 $180M 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

Dec 2016 - Feb 2020
 

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 
Architecture, Interiors, Construction, Development, Marketing, Office Management, Writing