In a discussion I had with a group of architects on the topic of good design, the opinions on the table lent themselves to one of two arguments. My case was I felt that more should be demanded of architecture than simply a stunning aesthetic. The paradigm shift of the definition of good design should include aesthetic, functionality, technical performance, and context within a community. My career objective when I got into architecture was to gain experience and knowledge of all aspects of the building design process and construction; also to contribute to the enrichment of the community by being a good steward of environmental resources. Utilizing a desire to create a dynamic built environment, my focus is on the success of a connection to all the designed space affects—the landscape and its users.
The reason I chose to join ULI was to help this industry make more educated decisions in the way our communities consume land and continue to redevelop land geared towards minimizing environmental impact. It was a lecture given by the Project for Public Spaces organization that instilled this idea of creating a sense of place. My current involvement with ULI is through the Young Leaders Group Mentorship program as a protégé for the first year. As a candidate for that program, my goal was to infuse my own passion for the built environment and insatiable curiosity to help its continual evolution. As an architect, my goal is to provide design excellence as well as the promotion of architecture as a service profession. My hope in that program was to learn more about facilitating a more collaborative process across disciplines in the industry. I took a position on the Placemaking Initiative Council as the Young Leader representative this year with emphasis on a grant to perform research on how to retain the creative talent within the 18-35 demographic in Orange County.
I am also active as a member of the American Institute of Architects Associates Committee to build what I believe to be the kind of peer-to-peer network that I need particularly at this stage in my career. We have created programs such as Meet the Firms to enable emerging professionals to experience a transparency in architecture’s best practices from leading firms.
At the end of the day, the question should be about how you have used the skill sets entrusted to you for the greater good.
Vanir Construction Management, Inc., San Diego, CA, US, Business Development Coordinator
• BUILD STRATEGIC RELATIONSHIPS WITH POTENTIAL CLIENTS THROUGH A KNOWLEDGE- SHARE APPROACH
• CREATE MARKETING COLLATERAL
• CREATE BRAND STANDARDS FOR A NEW CONSTRUCTION DIVISION; PERFORM MARKET RESEARCH
Gensler, Newport Beach, CA, US, Project Coordinator
TECHNICAL
• ENTITLEMENT DOCUMENTS (ARCHITECTURAL)
• CONCEPTUAL/ SCHEMATIC DESIGN
• DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
• CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS
• CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION
• PROJECT CLOSEOUT/ TURNOVER
PROJECTS
VARIOUS COMMERCIAL BANKS (RETAIL)- CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS
JOHN WAYNE AIRPORT, TENANT IMPROVEMENTS (AVIATION)- CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION
DALLAS-FORT WORTH AIRPORT, CONCESSIONS (AVIATION)- SCHEMATIC DESIGN
SAN DIEGO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, CONCESSIONS (AVIATION)- DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
MARKETING
• IDENTIFY STRATEGIC INDUSTRY ORGANIZATION OPPORTUNITIES
• CREATE COLLATERAL FOR IN-HOUSE PUBLICATIONS
• PARTICIPATE ON OFFICE RESEARCH INITIATIVES
• CREATE MARKETING SUBMISSIONS FOR CLIENTS/ INDUSTRY ORGANIZATIONS
PROJECTS
URBAN LAND INSTITUTE OC/IE OFFICE BUILD- TENANT IMPROVEMENT DESIGN/ CONSTRUCTION
HEALTHY WORKPLACE INITIATIVE RESEARCH- EMPLOYEE WALKABILITY STUDY
TOWN SQUARE INITIATIVE- FIRMWIDE COMMUNITY DESIGN INITIATIVE APPLIED AT A LOCAL LEVEL
SMC Construction, Irvine, CA, Project Engineer
• ESTABLISH SUBCONTRACTOR SCOPE OF WORK FOR CONTRACT ISSUANCE
• SUBMITTAL REVIEW FOR COMPLIANCE WITH CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
o INCLUDED LEED DOCUMENTATION
• VERIFY SUBCONTRACTOR RFIs FOR VALIDITY/ DISTRIBUTE TO APPROPRIATE TEAM MEMBERS
• COORDINATE TRADE CONTRACTORS’ WORK AND MATERIALS WITHIN PROJECT SCHEDULE
• ISSUE POTENTIAL CHANGE ORDERS WITH PROPER DOCUMENTATION
• MAINTAIN PROJECT DOCUMENTATION FILES
• COORDINATE PROJECT TURNOVER
• OBTAIN LEED CERTIFICATION
PROJECTS
REDONDO BEACH NORTH BRANCH LIBRARY (PUBLIC)
IGLESIA NI CRISTO (CHURCH OF CHRIST) (INSTITUTIONAL)
LAGUNA NIGUEL BRANCH LIBRARY #70 (PUBLIC)
- Maintain project record documents
- Manage the project close-out process including the collection and turnover of all
requested items per the contract documents
Projects:
Redondo Beach North Branch Library
August 2009- September 2010
Redondo Beach, CA
LEED: Gold
New 12,605 square foot Library over the existing North Branch Library site and
associated site work
Amount: $2.9M
Iglesia ni Cristo (Church of Christ)
October 2009- Current
Los Angeles, CA
New 15,076 Square Foot church facility to include a 475-seat sanctuary and 2,538
Square Foot Multi-Purpose Hall and associated site work
Amount: $7.5M
Laguna Niguel Branch Library #70
October 2010- November 2010
Laguna Niguel, CA
One- story library remodel with a 3,803 SF addition and upgrade of finishes
Amount: $3.1M
SMC Construction, Irvine, CA, US, Estimating Coordinator
• REVIEW CLIENT-ISSUED REQUESTS FOR BIDS
• IDENTIFY TRADE SCOPES OF WORK
• REVIEW SUBCONTRACTOR BIDS FOR CONSISTENCY WITH BID DOCUMENTS
• COMPLETE/SUBMIT BID FORMS
