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Stan Olsiewski

Stan Olsiewski

Costa Mesa, CA, US

 

About 

Employment 

Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc., Irvine, CA, US, Architect

Oct 2016 - current
 

KTGY, Irvine, CA, US, Senior Project Manager

• Attend and document Client meetings.
• Request and/or create any As-Built documents (site plan, utilities, etc.) or previous documents assembled for the Project from the Client.
• Proceed with research, programming and preliminary design to set the direction for the Project.
• Work with Principal to develop an Architectural program defining the scope of the Project and determine major interior functions within the schematic footprint of the physical building in relationship with the available site and its existing characteristics, utilities, etc.
• Establish requirements for the public agency review process, and procure all documentation available regarding all utilities and applicable Planning, Zoning, and Government Agencies.
• Format and produce Schematic Design/Design Development/Construction Document drawings to meet Owner requirements for approval and as required for public agency review.
• Assist in developing a preliminary schedule for initiation and completion of the
Architectural/Engineering working drawings.
• Review and respond to Requests for Information (RFI’s) from contractors, and submittals/shop drawings from sub-consultants.
• Visit site periodically and issue field reports.
• Prepare Architectural Punch list upon substantial completion and/or opening of Project for review by Construction Superintendent, and/or other Project Stakeholders.

Apr 2014 - Jul 2016
 

Community Preservation Partnership, Laguna Beach, CA, US, Principal Architect

• Responsible for the facilitation of Master-planning, Architectural Design, Landscape Architecture and Signage Design for commercial, mixed-use, detached single-family and multi-family residential and hospitality projects.
• Create, develop and implement project design concepts.
Provide leadership, motivation and development of the project design team consultants and construction teams in the design and implementation of projects.
Supervise, communicate and manage project schedules, project profiles, business requirements and other required project work products.
Generate soft cost budgets, issue design services tenders, negotiate fee proposals and administer payments to the Consultant on behalf of clients.
Achieve financial targets through control of assets, invoicing, collections and payables.
Establish and maintain ongoing, positive and productive client relationships.
Organize and accountable for processes to reduce risks and exposure.

May 2010 - Apr 2014
 

Woodley Architectural Group, Inc, Santa Ana, CA, US, Senior Project Manager

Responsible for monitoring general contractor and vendor performance during the construction phase of development through site visits to perform due diligence, monitor quality, address concerns and maintain consistent follow-up on any outstanding issues.
Maintained relationships and communicated the project status with external professionals, project participants, consultants and clients accurately and on time.
Sustained cooperative working relationships with city officials and agencies.
Developed and maintained strong relationships with new and existing clients.
Manage multiple aspects of client, team and project coordination and communication.
Collaborated with clients to identify objectives and formulate options; conceptualized projects and established key work priorities for development of design, scheduling and budgeting.
Managed and supervised design and construction documents to meet codes and regulations, specifications and details for high profile and high density projects located in California, Colorado, Arizona and Hawaii.
Managed the CAD design and drafting standards, including technical and functional training, for construction documentation, including specifications and details.
Interfaced with new and existing clients, contractors and consultants to assure quality control in the field and on documents. Developed and maintained strong relationships with new and existing clients.

May 2004 - May 2010
 

Urban Vision, Inc., Boulder, CO, US, Director of Construction

Project coordination of high-end custom residential projects located in Colorado and the City of Santa Monica, California, including the design, drafting, and implementation of construction documents, including specifications and details.
Planned and managed construction processes and practices to ensure that program and project goals and objectives were implemented consistently.
Provided superior service, quality work and timely production within established deadlines and developed scopes of work for high profile projects consistent with design goals and budget allowances.
Managed and monitored project schedules within budget guidelines, progress and costs to ensure projects are accomplished on time and effectively.
Supervised and monitored General Contractors’ quality of workmanship and service level.
Maintained, adjusted and updated project plans as needed and communicated all issues and risks affecting the project.
Conducted scheduling, bid negotiations and consultant relationships.
Resolved complex design issues by providing innovative and practical technical solutions.
Established and maintained ongoing, positive and productive client relationships.
Assured design conforms to contractual agreement with client.
Assured that project needs are satisfied by effectively managing design staff to ensure efficient utilization of resources.
Monitored initial design through completion of construction.
Understood and implemented processes to reduce risks and exposure.
Effectively and proactively coaches, mentors and provides performance enhancing feedback to team members.

May 1998 - Mar 2004
 

Education 

University of Colorado at Denver, Denver, CO, US, MArch, Architecture

Aug 1994 - May 1997
 

University of Colorado at Boulder, Boulder, CO, US, BArch, Environmental Design

Aug 1987 - Jan 1991
 

Areas of Specialization