Project Manager Construction
Resume:
Gerry Keen
Chicago, IL *****
*********@***.***
SUMMARY
Creative professional with 30 years diverse project
experience and skills including project management,
programming, planning, budgeting, scheduling, and
construction administration. A flexible problem solver who
is capable of handling multiple projects meeting deadlines
and budgets, while successfully leading and motivating
teams.
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
The Art Institute of Chicago (2006 - 2009)
Project Manager, Department of Design & Construction
Ryerson & Burnham Library Book Storage Expansion
Morton Wing Interim Art Storage
Gallery Reinstallation Projects
SAIC Sharp Building 8th Floor Remodeling
North Terrace Deck Waterproofing
Ferguson Building Office Remodeling
SAIC 112 S. Michigan Office & Classroom Remodeling
Morton Wing HVAC Replacement
Textiles Department Floor Stabilization
116 S. Michigan Office Remodeling
The Architects Enterprise, Ltd (2003 - 2006)
Morgan Park High School, Chicago, IL
Project Manager for $4,000,000 ADA remediation project
including a new elevator, toilet rooms, and accessible
entrances.
Malcolm X College, Chicago, IL
Project Manager for $9,000,000 remodeling including Lobby
renovation, medical training facilities, offices, and toilet
rooms.
City of Chicago Developer Services
Architectural plan reviewer insuring conformance to the
Chicago Building Code.
The Art Institute of Chicago
Project Manager for new Data Center at 116 S. Michigan.
Montgomery Watson Harza (Through Consulting for Architects)
(2002 - 2003)
The Chicago Housing Authority Senior Housing
Construction administration for the rehabilitation of high
rise apartment buildings.
Lieber Cooper Associates (2001 - 2002)
GetThere, Dallas, TX
Project Manager for multiple phase 110,000 s.f. Design/Build
office facility. This growing dot com business serving the
business travel industry required a high tech environment in
a new warehouse building on a limited budget.
Reyes Holdings, Rosemont, IL
Project Manager for 30,000 s.f. high end interior build out
for an expanding distribution company, consolidating their
operations from multiple locations.
Gerry Keen
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Torchia Associates (1998 - 2001)
CTS Wireless Components, Bloomingdale, IL
Project Manager for 120,000 s.f. office, research, and
development lab facility. An existing manufacturing building
was remodeled to include 10,000 s.f. cleanroom and
electronics labs.
Motorola BioChip, Tempe, AZ
Programming and planning for 125,000 s.f. biogenetic research
and manufacturing facility, consolidating operations from
Schaumburg, IL.
SPACE (1997 - 1998)
iXL Internet Excellence, Chicago, IL
Project Manager for 22,000 s.f. loft office facility in River
North Chicago.
Prudential / Merastar, Chattanooga, TN
Project Manager for 50,000 s.f. call center and headquarters.
Lucent Technologies
Project Architect for the Naperville campus remodeling
program.
SPACE U
Development and implementation of national professional
development program.
Loebl Schlossman & Hackl / Hague Richards (1994 - 1997)
Harris Trust & Savings Bank
Project Manager for New York Operations facility and Chicago
area branch banks. Project Architect for remodeling
facilities in Buffalo Grove, Palatine, Lombard, and Chicago.
Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
Project Architect for ADA remediation project for their 17
story downtown facility.
Holabird & Root (1989 - 1994)
IBM, Rochester, MN
Project Manager, programming, and planning for 30,000 s.f.
computer component manufacturing cleanrooms and 100,000 s.f.
research & development laboratories.
Kent School of Law, Chicago, IL
Project Architect, planning, detailing, and construction
administration for a 9 story facility in downtown Chicago
including student center, library, and classroom facilities.
Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL
Design development and construction documents for 115,000
s.f. chemistry building.
Norwest Bank, Rochester, MN
Project Manager for 30,000 s.f. remodeling of their downtown
banking facility.
Macalester College, St. Paul, MN
Project Architect and programming for 150,000 s.f. science
building addition and remodeling including chemistry labs,
physics labs, and lecture halls.
Frega Associates Architects (1986 - 1989)
Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL
Programming, planning and construction documents for 45,000
s.f. laboratory remodeling converting Dental labs into
modular medical research labs.
Rush Presbyterian St., Lukes Medical Center, Chicago, IL
Project Manager for remodeling projects including a kidney
dialysis center, aids clinic, and private office suites
within the professional building.
Gerry Keen
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Barancik Conte & Associates (1984 - 1986)
Columbia Centre, Rosemont, IL
Construction documents for suburban office and hotel complex.
Eugenie Terrace, Chicago, IL
Planning and construction documents for townhouses and
parking garage.
Roy P. Harrover & Associates (1979 - 1984)
Memphis International Airport, Memphis, TN
Project Architect for remodeling projects including gate
lounges, lobbies, and roofing.
Buckeye Cellulose Corporation, Memphis, TN
Site Planning and construction documents for suburban office
complex.
United States Postal Service, Memphis, TN
Project Architect for Main Post Office restoration and branch
remodeling projects.
Memphis Academy of Art, Memphis, TN
Project Architect for classroom and auditorium remodeling
projects.
Mud Island, Memphis, TN
Construction documents for Museum, Restaurants, Marina, &
Amphitheater projects.
Tennessee State Capitol Master Plan, Nashville, TN
Site planning for 23 acre expansion of capitol grounds.
EDUCATION
University of Arkansas, Bachelor of Architecture, 1979
with the Edward Durrell Stone Award for Design Excellence
AIA Energy and Environmental Issues Seminar Series, 1993
Illuminating Engineering Society Lighting Certification, 1998
REGISTRATION
Architect, State of Tennessee, 1982
PERSONAL
Designs and builds furniture and light fixtures. Multiple
charitable endeavors; participated in organizing two outdoor
festivals to raise funds for children's charities. Served on
the Board of Directors for the New Horizon School for
Developmentally Disabled Children. Recipient of the 1989
Children's Charitable Events Appreciation Award.
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