Project Manager Construction
Resume:
JOHN S. VEZIRIAN, Architect
Project Architect / Project Manager / Construction & Quality Assurance Administrator
State of California License No: (C26539)
Sacramento, California H916-***-**** / C916-***-**** *********@***.***
QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
• Over 25+ years of experience in Architecture, Project & Construction Administration, Quality Assurance
and Risk management. A very diverse portfolio, ranging from Residential Development large and small, Mixed
Use Developments, Healthcare, Civic, Industrial, Educational, Municipal, Recreational, Historical and much more.
I have built a long career in Architecture and Construction, from working in the office to the field, I am not one who
will not get his hands dirty and or get into the trenches. Extremely detail orientated as well as educated in all
current technologies to perform any task put before me.
• Current Licensed Architect, California Board of Architectural Examiners.
• Currently seeking LEED AP certification. Currently have experience working on Gold LEED and LEED certified
projects.
• Specializing in project management from initial client meeting and or assignment from principle or senior staff.
Scope of work including but not limited to; site selection, entitlement processing, site surveys including code and
planning research, pre-design and design development.
• Effectively guided projects through all phases of development process, through production of construction
documents, permit processing and construction administration phases. Extremely adept in reading construction
documents and providing administration of those documents through construction and project close out.
• Expert in providing effective project coordination between all project team members in and out of house to
meet client’s needs, during all project phases, including construction administration and close out.
• Respected team leader and mentor to junior team members that focuses on continuous education in other areas
of architecture, building systems and technology. Always encouraging team members to ask questions, to think
outside the box, to not just draw, but to want to understand why, and always look for ways to improve.
• Excellent communicator, with existing or prospective clients, consulting engineers, in-house team members,
outside agencies, governmental jurisdictions and contractors through design and construction administration
project phases. One who knows that communication is a key element to a successful project.
• Highly detail orientated and adept at solving complicated design and construction issues such as site,
building design, means and methods of building systems and components, including the coordination of building
systems, such as structural, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, fire and life safety systems, including those arising
during the construction administration phases.
• Fully versed in AutoCAD and AutoCAD Architectural Desktop (previous experience with Micro-Station, Mini-
Cad (Mac)), as well as other graphic programs. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power point as well as many
other applications applicable to the production of the contract documents
• Very broad based construction administration skills in a wide variety of projects and environments. Extensive
on site construction administration and observation experience, including on site resolution of complex
construction issues, processing of field reports, RFI’s, change orders, addenda, pay requests and review of
project schedules.
• Strong knowledge of building and construction related codes, including accessibility requirements as they
relate to site and building accessibility, change of use and change of occupancy for existing structures, life safety,
exiting analysis, and use of the International Building Codes.
• Strong knowledge of building types including Steel Structures (low and mid-rise), Metal Buildings, Masonry,
Concrete Tilt-up, Timber and Wood Framed Structures.
• Very analytical, whether reviewing reports or producing them from surveys, to providing QA and QC services and
reviews on assigned projects or others. I know the need to seek out conflicts in the documents and to reduce and
or eliminate them in the current and or future projects.
• Lastly, I bring to the table a strong desire for excellent long lasting architecture, for myself, my client and
the firm I work for. Building and projects that stand the test of time, inspire people to think, to see the form and the
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function, to draw them in and make them want to look and study the fine details of the work in such a way as to
make one ask, “How was that done”?
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Project Manager, Construction Administrator 2004 to 2009
Rauschenbach Marvelli Becker Architects + Engineers Inc Sacramento, CA
Contact: Phil Titus, Architect A.I.A. ******@*************.*** 916-***-****
Duties:
• Actively engaged in marketing and client retention. Constantly surveyed the clients to verify they
are satisfied with all work performed. Makes use of the web and other sources, including various
networking medium and contacts to search out new project opportunities.
• Effectively communicated with clients paying strict attention to all client needs and program
requirements, with special attention to design details as well as budgetary requirements.
• Thoroughly analyzes all design related data from the client as well as surveys, reports and other
background research and incorporating all information into the design as well as construction
documents.
• Performed detailed site and building surveys for assigned projects, including detailed accessibility
surveys of new and existing sites and buildings.
• Prepared detailed reports for entitlement use, site and project assessments, project feasibility,
budget assessments, preconstruction assessments as well as postmortem assessments.
• Developed complete and through construction documents and technical specifications as
required for all projects, large and small, including actively participating the development and
coordination of consultant team documents.
• Performed in-depth constructability reviews including value engineering analysis and detailed
component and material analysis with strong focus on complete weather proofing.
• Comments on architectural issues, including cost, design and construction technology.
• Interprets applicable codes for compliance and applies this knowledge to documents prepared
and/or reviewed to ascertain compliance with those codes, standards and requirements.
• Maintains logs of all revisions to standard drawings and specifications, and manages the file
containing current specifications and logs of all proposed changes to the standard documents.
• Directed the work of various employees engaged in preparing drawings and specification
documents respective to each discipline, providing a very hands on approach to all work.
• Provided leadership and supervision to the project team and ensured the accomplishment of
project objectives, very hands on with extensive cad background.
• Ensured workplace health and safety policies and procedures are clearly communicated and
understood by direct reports and enforced rules fairly and uniformly.
• Proactively managed the training and professional development of associate staff, including
providing employee assessments and peer reviews.
• Facilitates and ensures the continuous and effective execution of the performance management
process for all assigned project as well as project teams.
• Managed the staffing and scheduling for projects in accordance with company policies and
procedures, as well as client needs.
• Executed additional duties and responsibilities as assigned and or requested.
• Project types including but not limited to; Commercial Retail Facilities, Offices, Sales,
Restaurants, Medical and Dental offices and Dialysis Centers (DaVita Dialysis), Schools,
and Institutional facilities, civic related facilities, veterinary facilities and other
miscellaneous project types for the firm.
• Primary Clients & Services: Chipotle Mexican Grill, I-Hop, Krispy Kreme, DaVita Dialysis,
R.C. Willie, Staples, Walgreens, Capitol Unity Council, Centro Properties Group, Eureka
Development Company LLC, Mel’s Diners, Westwood Financial Corp and others.
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Project Manager, Construction Administrator 2003 to 2004
Arcktegraf Inc. Sacramento, CA
Contact: Rick Carlile, Principle Supervising Architect 916-***-****
Duties:
• Actively engaged in marketing and client retention. Constantly surveyed the clients to verify they
are satisfied with all work performed. Makes use of the web and other sources, including various
networking medium and contacts to search out new project opportunities.
• Effectively communicated with clients paying strict attention to all client needs and program
requirements, with special attention to design details as well as budgetary requirements.
• Thoroughly analyzes all design related data from the client as well as surveys, reports and other
background research and incorporating all information into the design as well as construction
documents.
• Performed detailed site and building surveys for assigned projects, including detailed accessibility
surveys of new and existing sites and buildings.
• Prepared detailed reports for entitlement use, site and project assessments, project feasibility,
budget assessments, preconstruction assessments as well as postmortem assessments.
• Developed complete and through construction documents and technical specifications as
required for all projects, large and small, including actively participating the development and
coordination of consultant team documents.
• Performed in-depth constructability reviews including value engineering analysis and detailed
component and material analysis with strong focus on complete weather proofing.
• Comments on architectural issues, including cost, design and construction technology.
• Interprets applicable codes for compliance and applies this knowledge to documents prepared
and/or reviewed to ascertain compliance with those codes, standards and requirements.
• Maintains logs of all revisions to standard drawings and specifications, and manages the file
containing current specifications and logs of all proposed changes to the standard documents.
• Directed the work of various employees engaged in preparing drawings and specification
documents respective to each discipline, providing a very hands on approach to all work.
• Provided leadership and supervision to the project team and ensured the accomplishment of
project objectives, very hands on with extensive cad background.
• Ensured workplace health and safety policies and procedures are clearly communicated and
understood by direct reports and enforced rules fairly and uniformly.
• Proactively managed the training and professional development of associate staff, including
providing employee assessments and peer reviews.
• Facilitates and ensures the continuous and effective execution of the performance management
process for all assigned project as well as project teams.
• Managed the staffing and scheduling for projects in accordance with company policies and
procedures, as well as client needs.
• Executed additional duties and responsibilities as assigned and or requested.
• Project types including but not limited to; Commercial Retail Facilities, Offices,
Restaurants, Schools, and Institutional facilities.
• Primary Clients & Services: Starbucks. Providing site assessments for locations,
preparing assessment studies, including site background investigations, field
verifications, agency research, review of conceptual designs, and conversion into
construction document packages for submittal and construction.
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Project Manager, Construction Administrator 2001 to 2003
MFDB Architects Inc. Sacramento, CA
Contact: Dan Dameron, Principle Supervising Architect 916-***-****
Duties:
• Actively engages in marketing and client retention. Constantly surveys the clients to make sure
they are satisfied with all work performed. Makes use of the web and other sources, including
various networking medium and contacts to search out new opportunities.
• Effectively communicates with clients paying attention to all client needs and program
requirements, paying strict attention to design details as well as budgetary requirements.
• Thoroughly analyzes all design related data from the client as well as surveys and reports and
incorporates all information into the design as well as construction documents.
• Performs detailed site and building surveys for assigned projects, including detailed accessibility
surveys of new and existing sites and buildings.
• Prepares detailed reports for entitlement use, site and project assessments, project feasibility,
budget assessments, preconstruction assessments as well as postmortem assessments.
• Develops complete and through construction documents and technical specifications as required
for all projects, large and small, including actively participating the development and coordination
of consultant team documents.
• Performs in-depth constructability reviews including value engineering analysis and detailed
component and material analysis with strong focus on complete weather proofing.
• Comments on architectural issues, including cost, design and construction technology.
• Interprets applicable codes for compliance and applies this knowledge to documents prepared
and/or reviewed to ascertain compliance with those codes, standards and requirements.
• Maintains logs of all revisions to standard drawings and specifications, and manages the file
containing current specifications and logs of all proposed changes to the standard documents.
• Directs the work of various employees engaged in preparing drawings and specification
documents respective to each discipline, providing a very hands on approach to all work.
• Provides leadership and supervision to a project team and ensures accomplishment of project
objectives, very hands on with extensive cad background.
• Ensures workplace health and safety policies and procedures are clearly communicated and
understood by direct reports and enforces rules fairly and uniformly.
• Proactively manages the training and professional development of associate staff, including
providing employee assessments and peer reviews.
• Facilitates and ensures the continuous and effective execution of the performance management
process for all assigned project as well as project teams.
• Manages the staffing and scheduling for projects in accordance with company policies and
procedures, as well as client needs.
• Executes additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Project types including but not limited to; Commercial Retail Facilities, Offices, Sales,
Restaurants, Schools, and Institutional facilities, civic related facilities, and military housing
facilities
• Primary Clients & Services: Primary work was in the area of military housing development, which
included, investigating existing facilities for renovation and site locations for new base housing
units. Developing construction documents and submittals as part of the military approval system .
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Project Manager, Construction Administrator 2000 to 2001
SVWB Architects Inc. Folsom, CA
Contact: Steven Salvuchi, Ben Whipple Supervising Principle Architects 916-***-****
Duties:
• Effectively communicated with clients paying strict attention to all client needs and program
requirements, with special attention to design details as well as budgetary requirements.
• Thoroughly analyzes all design related data from the client as well as surveys, reports and other
background research and incorporating all information into the design as well as construction
documents.
• Performed detailed site and building surveys for assigned projects, including detailed accessibility
surveys of new and existing sites and buildings.
• Prepared detailed reports for entitlement use, site and project assessments, project feasibility,
budget assessments, preconstruction assessments as well as postmortem assessments.
• Developed complete and through construction documents and technical specifications as
required for all projects, large and small, including actively participating the development and
coordination of consultant team documents.
• Performed in-depth constructability reviews including value engineering analysis and detailed
component and material analysis with strong focus on complete weather proofing.
• Comments on architectural issues, including cost, design and construction technology.
• Interprets applicable codes for compliance and applies this knowledge to documents prepared
and/or reviewed to ascertain compliance with those codes, standards and requirements.
• Maintains logs of all revisions to standard drawings and specifications, and manages the file
containing current specifications and logs of all proposed changes to the standard documents.
• Directed the work of various employees engaged in preparing drawings and specification
documents respective to each discipline, providing a very hands on approach to all work.
• Provided leadership and supervision to the project team and ensured the accomplishment of
project objectives, very hands on with extensive cad background.
• Ensured workplace health and safety policies and procedures are clearly communicated and
understood by direct reports and enforced rules fairly and uniformly.
• Proactively managed the training and professional development of associate staff, including
providing employee assessments and peer reviews.
• Facilitates and ensures the continuous and effective execution of the performance management
process for all assigned project as well as project teams.
• Managed the staffing and scheduling for projects in accordance with company policies and
procedures, as well as client needs.
• Executed additional duties and responsibilities as assigned and or requested.
• Project types including but not limited to; Commercial Retail Facilities, Offices, Sales,
Restaurants, Schools, and Institutional facilities.
• Primary Clients & Services: Primary focus was in the area of schools and preparing
renovation drawings for Sacramento Unified School District, Elk Grove Unified School
District, Folsom Unified School District and others.
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Project Manager, Construction Administrator 1992 to 2000
LPA Inc. Irvine, CA
Contact: Jim Kelly, Supervising Principle Architect 949-***-****
Duties:
• Actively engaged in marketing and client retention. Constantly surveyed the clients to verify they
are satisfied with all work performed. Makes use of the web and other sources, including various
networking medium and contacts to search out new project opportunities.
• Effectively communicated with clients paying strict attention to all client needs and program
requirements, with special attention to design details as well as budgetary requirements.
• Thoroughly analyzes all design related data from the client as well as surveys, reports and other
background research and incorporating all information into the design as well as construction
documents.
• Performed detailed site and building surveys for assigned projects, including detailed accessibility
surveys of new and existing sites and buildings.
• Prepared detailed reports for entitlement use, site and project assessments, project feasibility,
budget assessments, preconstruction assessments as well as postmortem assessments.
• Developed complete and through construction documents and technical specifications as
required for all projects, large and small, including actively participating the development and
coordination of consultant team documents.
• Performed in-depth constructability reviews including value engineering analysis and detailed
component and material analysis with strong focus on complete weather proofing.
• Comments on architectural issues, including cost, design and construction technology.
• Interprets applicable codes for compliance and applies this knowledge to documents prepared
and/or reviewed to ascertain compliance with those codes, standards and requirements.
• Maintains logs of all revisions to standard drawings and specifications, and manages the file
containing current specifications and logs of all proposed changes to the standard documents.
• Directed the work of various employees engaged in preparing drawings and specification
documents respective to each discipline, providing a very hands on approach to all work.
• Provided leadership and supervision to the project team and ensured the accomplishment of
project objectives, very hands on with extensive cad background.
• Ensured workplace health and safety policies and procedures are clearly communicated and
understood by direct reports and enforced rules fairly and uniformly.
• Proactively managed the training and professional development of associate staff, including
providing employee assessments and peer reviews.
• Facilitates and ensures the continuous and effective execution of the performance management
process for all assigned project as well as project teams.
• Managed the staffing and scheduling for projects in accordance with company policies and
procedures, as well as client needs.
• Executed additional duties and responsibilities as assigned and or requested.
• Project types including but not limited to; Commercial Retail Facilities, Offices, Sales,
Restaurants, Schools, and Institutional facilities, large campus office site developments.
• Primary Clients & Services: Irvine Company: Work consisted of large scale site
developments of two story office R&D facilities, 5 to 100 acres & larger. Retail projects
such as Tustin Market Place II & III, School projects such as a Science & Physics Facility
for UC Irvine and The Lynwood High School No.2 – Marco Antonio Firebaugh High School.
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PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
RECENT EMPLOYER AND ethic. John was probably one of the recommends Mr. John Vezirian to
CO-WORKERS hardest working Project Manager's any architectural firm.”
that we had here at RMB Architects.
Mark Marvelli, AIA, NCARB His work was always very thorough Peter McClellan, ME, Principal
Principal - Design and done on time. He got along Turley & Associates
Rauschenbach Marvelli Becker with everybody and had a great Mechanical Engineering Group
architects sense of humor. I know that 1914 S Street
2277 Watt Avenue • 2nd Floor whomever John hires on with will be Sacramento, CA 95811
Sacramento, CA 95825 very happy to have him. Thanks.” 916-***-****
916-***-**** x 3015 **********@**********.***
***@*************.*** COLLEAGUES
www.rmbarchitects.com “I worked with John over the course
of three years while he was working
John Nicolaus, FASLA, Principal
“John Vezirian was a valued as an architectural project manager
Landscape Architect
employee at RMB Architects. The and I was head of mechanical
The HLA Group Landscape
reality of the economy is the only engineering in the same firm. John's
Architects & Planners
reason John is no longer with us. I approach to work was to always
would quickly re-hire John if our cover all his bases - from making
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work load increased. John was sure all items in the project were
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diligent, knowledgeable, and timely. coordinated with one another to
He paid attention to detail, he was making sure that all details were
“Our firm of landscape architects
thorough, and he was responsible. truly constructible. His work ethic is
worked with John on a complex
Clients relied on John and he was second to none and his attention to
commercial infill project in Davis
always considerate of their needs. I detail provided a very smooth
where both the City and the client
would gladly recommend John for working relationship on all projects
were very demanding and changed
employment in this or similar fields we worked on together.”
their minds many times as to the
of work.” direction of the design. John
John C. Gack, Architect AIA,
coordinated smoothly with our firm,
Phil Titus, A.I.A. Principal CEO
handled the submittal of drawings
Co-worker / Supervisor J. Gack, Inc. DBA JG+A
and provided a consistent conduit
Rauschenbach Marvelli Becker 916-***-****
for communication as the project
Architects + Engineers Inc. *****@*******.***
progressed from design and
916-***-**** construction documents through to
*.*********@*****.*** “I have recently worked with John
completion. We appreciated his
on a variety of projects. The
dedication and desire to serve the
“I worked with John for several projects included a retail urban infill
client while working with us to
years as his Production Supervisor. development, a veterinary hospital
make the City happy on this small,
John's enthusiastic personality and an office park. His role in the
but complex, project. “
along with his attention to detail projects was as the Project Manager
made John one of my go to under my direct supervision. His
Sean Pourvakil, P.E. LEED AP
Architects when a project came understanding of construction
President - CEO
along that required research and methods and materials as well as
LP Consulting Engineers Inc.
technical ability. The finished his creative problem solving
Mechanical Electrical Plumbing
product would make his clients feel abilities kept the projects on
Engineers
good and the firm proud. “ schedule and on budget. This and
his communication skills kept the
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James Comerford owner satisfied and the contractor
Co-worker / Project Manager moving forward. I would enjoy the
“I have worked directly with John on
Rauschenbach Marvelli Becker opportunity to work with him
numerous projects. He has shown
Architects + Engineers Inc. again.”
great deal of professionalism and
916-***-**** knowledge approaching the
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detail project management has
“I've worked with John for over five made our jobs as consultants much
years here at RMB Architects and I easier. LP Consulting Engineers
was most impressed with his work
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PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
AGENCY OFFICIALS Michael Macias
Additional work experience, education, achievements, and professional affiliation inform
DaVita Dialysis Inc
available upon request. Project portfolio is also available at the following web page:
Ken Hiatt DaVita; Divisional Biomedical
http://www.SacramentoGigs.com/john_vezirian
Deputy City Manager Administrator
City of Davis 408-***-****
23 Russell Boulevard *******.******@******.***
Davis, CA 95616
530-***-**** “John has led our dialysis projects
******@***********.*** to success many times over. John is
detailed oriented and offers
"John is one of the most competent, solutions to problems. Great team
responsive, and professional player.”
architects I have worked with. I
found him to be particularly skilled David Bard
at finding solutions that satisfy the M. K. Blake Estate Co.
complexity of city requirements David Bard, President
without compromising the project 530-***-****
budget." ***@*******.***
Thomas L. Trimberger, PE. CBO. “In late 2006, my company signed
Special Projects Manager a lease with a regional tenant who
City of Rancho Cordova needed a small-box retail space at
916-***-**** our strip mall on Arden Way in
ttrimberger@cityofranchocordova.o Sacramento. The tenancy required
rg the conversion of a 14,000 square
feet warehouse space with a public
“I worked with John Vezirian on a entry in the front to a retail space
DaVita Dialysis Clinic in Rancho with a public entry in the rear to
Cordova. John was very take advantage of ample parking
professional and knowledgeable there. The project was a bit tricky,
and helped the building department so we turned to the architectural
to work through some complex firm of Rauschenbach Marvelli
issues regarding Dialysis and Becker, who we had previously
enforcement of OSHPD regulations. used with a great deal of
His extensive research and sincere satisfaction, to design the space.
communication allowed us to come They assigned one of their
to agreement and move the project architects, John Vezirian, AIA, to
forward toward a successful serve as Project Manager. John’s
completion.” work was performed in a highly
professional, diligent, and timely
manner with just the right amount
CLIENTS
of creativity to suit the desired
result. We and the tenant were
Valerie Roberts
entirely satisfied, and, given the
DaVita Dialysis Inc
opportunity, I would very much
Project Manager
welcome working with John again.“
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Brian Natov
Eureka Development Company LLC
“John is a great problem solver. He
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has many creative suggestions for
value engineering items for our
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clinics. John can "think out of the
box" if needed. A great team player
“I had the pleasure of working with
and one who learns from
John Vezirian a couple years ago.
continuous improvement. “
While working with RMB, John was
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spearheading designs/submittals
for our Dixon retail project. He
served the interests of our project
well, taking the time to mull
through the issues to get his arms
around the items that mattered
most and then coordinating with all
disciplines resulting in a tight set of
drawings. John’s knowledge truly
helped shape the project.”
Robert Doran
Vice President of Construction, West
Region
Centro Properties Group
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“I would highly recommend John to
any prospective employers. During
my time working on a variety of
projects with John he showed
himself to be an organized,
disciplined, experienced consultant
who proved himself a true advocate
for our company. I was extremely
disappointed to see him leave
RMB.”
CONTRACTORS
Steve Harrison
Harrison Construction
2940 Spafford Street suite 100
Davis, CA 95616
Office 530-***-**** ext 16
*********@***********.***
“I really appreciated collaborating
with John on the Davis Downtown
Retail project. He was always
willing to listen and incorporate our
input along with project
requirements. This team approach
resulted in a beautiful project at the
best possible value.”
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