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CAREER SUMMARY: Objective: Provide team-centered leadership that supports project safety, client service, and staff mentorship by offering a thorough understanding of clients’ values, budgets, schedules, and needs. Skill: Experienced team leader that supports project staff to deliver projects that meet all scope requirements, are within budget, on time, and that stakeholders are proud to use. Strong background in problem-solving related to project development with unique scope requirements, tight budgets, rigorous project schedules resulting in projects delivered on time and within budget. Demonstrate the ability to work closely with interdisciplinary teams and stakeholders of diverse backgrounds and senior management on challenging scope requirements and construction issues resulting in cost-effective, timely resolutions. REGISTRATIONS & LICENSES Licensed Architect: • Oregon #4197 • California #C24208 • Washington #7771 NCARB Certificate #51725 NCARB Number #83821 EDUCATION The University of Oregon, School of Architecture and Allied Arts • Bachelor of Architecture Continuing Education: California Title 24, ADA/ABA Guidelines, OSHA 10 Hour, Roadway EIC training


Job experience

  • April 2017 - December 2020
    Project Manager and Architect of Record
    Lower Columbia Engineering
    St. Helens, OR, USA

    I am a Project Manager and Architect for a wide range of building types. I worked directly with clients and contractors in all project phases, from initial client support through design and construction support. Project types include new and renovation of Multi-Family and Mixed-Use projects, a 27,000sf hanger for private jets, aviation parts fabrication facility, household hazardous waste facilities, Industrial facilities for aircraft part fabrication, exterior upgrade, and re-branding for a credit union.

  • March 2016 - March 2017
    Architect 3 (Subject Matter Expert - Architecture) for BPA
    Flux Resources
    Vancouver, WA, USA

    Project Manager and Architect for radio and substations, developed agency-wide emergency egress process, provided historic preservation assessment support, and mentored staff in the design, contract documents, wrote specifications, and construction processes as one of BPA’s Subject Mater Experts for architectural design.

  • December 2012 - March 2016
    Resident Engineer / Design Manager - Project based position
    TriMet
    Portland, OR, USA

    Resident Engineer / Design Manager
    Represent TriMet on the Construction Site: Responsible for direction for work onsite, coordination of stakeholders with onsite work activities, construction safety, QA/QC oversight, and advisor for project planning and design. We completed the Center Street Building modernization project on time and under budget (with no scope reductions).
    • Moving Together, Center Street Modernization Project: Project Budget - $30,000.000.00
    . LEED certificated.
    Design Manager
    • Trolley Barn Retrofit and Modernization – construction cost: $2,000,000.00
    Provide coordination and develop the existing program and facilitate contract document process with architect and stakeholders. Provide mentorship to RE during construction.
    • 3520 Facilities Building – Initial construction budget: $1,000,000.00
    Managed and developed existing programs to meet tight budget expectations and coordination with stakeholders.
    Other Trimet duties as required:
    Assist management with support for Grievance cases.
    Advises TriMet departments with Warranty coordination and process

  • December 2010 - December 2012
    Architect
    Carl R. Bean, Architect LCC
    Portland, OR, USA

    Provide a wide range of architectural services, construction defect/defense expert witness support, and project management for public and private clientele.
    • Project Management for an electrical study for the Hatfield Federal Court House for GSA Southern Region. The project finished on schedule and within budget requirements.
    • Provided closeout of Crow/Clay Portland office projects and continuation of Timberline Lodge Restoration, Reconstruction, and Renovation projects for the tenant and US Forest Service.
    • Ghosh residence renovations - Seattle, Washington: I have provided cost-effective design solutions in keeping with the period and character of this 1909 Craftsman style home.

  • March 1998 - November 2010
    Associate in Charge - Portland Office, Architect, and Designer of Record
    Crow Clay & Associates
    Portland, OR, USA

    Office Manager and Architect of Record: Responsible for business development and management of the Crow/Clay & Associates, Portland office, and mentoring of staff. Expertise in developing educational, federal, and municipal projects with tight budgets with experience in additions, code upgrades, and modernization of older and historic facilities. Also, I worked as an expert witness to assist in defending cases involving water intrusion of exterior envelope systems for other architect's lawyers by offering onsite reviews, written opinions, and participation in mediation activities.
    Building Types: New construction and Restoration/Modernization of older facilities -
    Higher Education, K-12, Police Stations, City Halls, Libraries, Restoration/Modernization, Seismic upgrades, Roof Consulting, Facility Assessments, and Facility Master Planning.
    • Worked directly with the client, managed multiple Addition and Modernization Projects for K-12 Public Facilities, and all met all scope, budget, and schedule expectations.
    • Design and Construction Administration
    • Specification Writing
    • Marketing, proposals, and Letters of Interest
    • Pre-bond scope development and design charrette community meetings

  • 1997 - 1998
    Architect and Project Manager
    LSW
    Portland, OR, USA

    Project Manager and Project Architect –
    • Worked directly with the client, managed multiple Addition and Modernization Projects for K-12 Public Facilities, and all met all scope, budget, and schedule expectations.
    • Design and Construction Administration
    • Specification Writing
    • Marketing, proposals, and Letters of Interest

  • February 1990 - 1997
    Project Manager
    Dull Olsen Weekes
    Portland, OR, USA

    Project Manager
    • Worked directly with the client, managed multiple Addition and Modernization Projects for K-12 Public Facilities, and all met all scope, budget, and schedule expectations.
    • Design and Construction Administration
    • Specification Writing
    • Lead with Scope development community meetings


Education

  • University of Oregon, School of Architecture and Allied Arts (School of Design)
    Bachelor of Architecture
    1975 - 1980

Certifications

  • Architect
    Washington
    7771
    May 2000 - May 2022
  • Architect
    Oregon
    4197
    October 1999 - December 2021
  • Architect
    California
    C-24208
    May 1993 - May 2021