Kevin T. Sullivan, AIA

Bolingbrook, IL ***** 630-***-**** acgpp7@r.postjobfree.com

Profile

An experienced architect and project manager in the planning, design, and construction of new

projects, additions, and renovations in the educational, municipal, and federal market sectors.

Extensive experience in directing and administering all project phases for large and technically

complex restoration projects. Able to reduce project costs by researching and recommending

new techniques, materials and technologies. Highly organized and proficient in various versions

of AutoCAD. Meticulous, detail-oriented, perfectionist. W orks well under pressure.

Core Competencies

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Architectural Design Historical Restoration & Educational Facilities

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Client Satisfaction Research & Development Facilities

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Educational Facilities Construction

Professional Experience

Feb 1999 Sept 2014

FGM Architects, Oakbrook, IL

Project Architect/Project Manager for University of Chicago Laboratory School

(Historical Renovation), Chicago, IL

Architect/Manager for a complex, multi-phased renovation of the existing historical campus

buildings. Resident architect through the construction period for first phase of construction.

• Provided leadership and guidance to the construction document team.

• Coordinated with partner teams to understand priorities and set goals.

• Interpreted and developed construction documents through team effort and worked

closely with the project designer, owner and end user.

• Participated in the review of MEP documents to ensure highest quality deliverables for

bidding and construction.

• Reviewed ongoing construction efforts to ensure the design intent was met.

• Remediated and adjusted construction problems discovered throughout the project.

Project Architect/Project Manager for Berwyn North School District 98 Projects,

Berwyn, IL

District Architect and lead liaison for the Berwyn School District building projects.

• Assessed, developed and reviewed construction documents for new construction,

additions and renovations.

• Performed construction administrative services including shop drawing review, field

visits, construction meetings and final close-out procedures.

• Built CAD drawings based on information provided by the clients.

• Assisted in developing conceptual plans by identifying design issues and providing

solutions within the budget and project timeline while meeting client needs.

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• Provided Health and Life-Safety surveys and documents to solve identified problems.

Nov 1996 – Jan 1999

Green Associates, Inc., Evanston, IL

Project Architect for Winnetka Elementary School District 36, Winnetka, IL

• Developed construction documents for additions and renovations to a wide variety of

kindergarten through 8th grade school buildings.

• Managed the construction and administration of projects from the creation of the

documents through the final phase.

Project Architect for Skokie School Renovations, Winnetka Elementary School

District 36, Skokie, IL

Project architect for construction documents and construction administration of this Nor th

Shore historically significant elementary school building. Built in 1930, the school went

through several use changes and was in a partial state of disrepair. Responsibilities

included transforming this neighborhood piece of history back to its original form.

• Surveyed and documented existing historical school building.

• Created conceptual designs for handicap accessibility throughout the multi-level facility

and incorporated into construction documents.

• Re-created historical detail at key areas of the school

• Developed construction documents and followed project through the construction

administration and close-out phases.

Apr 1990 – Nov 1996

A.M. Kinney Associates, Inc., Evanston, IL

Project Architect for a diverse range of building types including manufacturing facilities,

research and development laboratories, federal/military projects and elementary educational

facility projects.

Oct 1984 – Apr 1990

Nakazawa Corporation, Evanston, Il

Architectural Draftsman of construction documents and detail development for military

installations in the Midwest and along the East Coast. Assisted design director with project

specific design development.

Education and Training

• 5-Year Bachelor of Architecture, University of Illinois at Chicago

During 5th year, worked with the City of Chicago Planning Department to establish

planning guidelines for the River North area as part of an urban planning study.

• Registered Architect, Illinois, 1990

• Technical: AutoCAD 14, Revit, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook

Professional Affiliations

• American Institute of Architects, Northeast Illinois Chapter, 1990

• National Council Architectural Registration Boards, 1996

• USGBC LEED AP-BD & C, 2013

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