Project Construction

Richard W. Koch, Architect **** Palomar

Circle, Camarillo Ca. 93012

Cell: 818-***-**** Email:

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PROJECT ARCHITECT - CONSTRUCTION MANAGER

. Innovative Design . Professional Consulting . Project Coordination .

Construction Administration .

.Facilities Management . Planning and Scheduling . Construction Documents

and Specifications .

SUMMARY of PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

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Highly skilled and creative Licensed Architect with over 20 yrs of

diversified building experience. Extensive knowledge in all phases of

project development and construction management. In depth UBC, CBC and ADA

Code expertise. Managed processing projects through government agencies

including CDE, DSA and OPSC. A Passionate, enthusiastic team player and

inventive problem solver. Excellent collaborative partner within dynamic

team organizations, conscientious professional and competent self

motivator. Effective administrator able to develop positive attitudes and

rewarding relationships. Dedicated to providing the best design and client

service possible. Proficient in ACAD2009, MSWord with experience in Sketch-

Up, MSWorks, MSExcel and PowerPoint.

PROFESSIONAL

EXPERIENCE__________________________________________________________________

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1990-2010 Signature Group Architects, Principal Architect

Led architectural engineering firm providing exceptional service and

superior design innovation to public clients, private developers and

individuals. for development of K-12 education, commercial projects,

residential estates,, medical and office tenant improvements. Key person

responsible for marketing, maintaining client relations, project

development, and office management. Prepared owner/architect agreements,

formulated project program, scope of work and draft program analysis.

Supervised design and production staff and coordinated work with outside

consultants and engineers. Oversaw and mentored production staff in the

preparation of construction documents and obtaining governing agency

approvals. Worked closely with clients, consultants, developers and

contractors throughout all phases of projects.

Key Achievements

- Over 20 years of project developments successfully completed

on budget and on schedule.

- Consistently exceeded our client's expectations generating

multiple repeat-client projects and referrals for new

commissions.

- Collaborated with developers and investors on many multi-

million dollar single-family luxury residences that involved

complex hillside conditions, lot splits, private streets,

joint access easements and property swaps.

- Successfully consulted on and prepared design documents,

construction drawings, and specifications for elementary and

middle school modernization projects with construction budgets

of $1M to $3M.

- Coordinated onsite fire damage forensic inspection for 10,000

s. f. high school administration and classroom room building.

Assembled structural, smoke and water degradation reports,

prepared and made recommendations for repair and code

upgrades. Charged with planning renovations, obtaining DSA

approvals, and administrating the reconstruction for this

$1.5M project.

- Assisted in strategy secessions with school districts, OPSC,

and CASH in efforts to help acquire state funding for new

school developments and modernization projects.

- Designed and preformed Construction Administration of unique

medical offices and corporate office improvements of

approximately 1000 s. f. to 2,500 s. f. with $200K to $300K

construction budgets.

- Preformed vigilant on site construction management support by

maintaining direct communication with the construction

team and the project owner. Ensuring the quality of work was

of the highest standards guaranteeing minimal change

orders, time delays and project disruptions.

Richard W. Koch 818-***-****)

2000-2003 DC Architects (Formerly AC Design), Senior Architect, Architect

of Record

Provided architectural consulting services as Architect of Record for

design firm engaged in public projects, K-12, special education and

administration facilities. Overseer of production development of all

projects awarded to the company, assisted in contract review and

authorization. Facilitator in school district project programming

meetings. In charge of design, production, DSA and ADA plan submittals and

construction management.

Key Achievements

- Architect in charge of complete design and development of

20,000 sq. ft., $6M district administration/education

center facility from conception through construction

completion.

- Managed production of construction documents, secured ADA and

DSA approvals for 6,000 s. f., $1.8M school for students with

special education needs.

- Design consultant and head of ADA/DSA approvals for $60M high

school campus and $16M middle school facility for

disadvantaged or at risk students.

1990. PSWC Group (Formerly Kal Porter, & Assoc), Project Architect &

Manager

Designer charged with development of public schools K-12, education

facilities and school district offices form concept to completion of

construction. Worked closely with school district personnel, researched and

formulated district project objectives and program analysis. Prepared

project presentations and maintained detailed records of construction

budget and time line schedule. Charged with project design, construction

management and production staff personnel. Coordinator of project

consultants, engineers and outside resources. Oversaw bid letting and

presided over the bid opening process.

Key Achievements

- Designed and constructed numerous new elementary and middle

school facilities, reconstruction projects and

administrative offices grossing over 100,000 sq. ft. ranging

in $4M to $10M.

- Consistently provided excellent service to our clients, their

students and the community, while creating stimulating

learning environments.

- Excelled in maintaining optimal collaborative relationships

between design team, consultants, and construction

personnel by addressing issues fairly and promptly.

1985. Jeff Cooper, A.I.A. Architects, Project Architect

Prepared design and construction documents for projects related to the

entertainment industry. Duties included meeting with clients, corporate

executives and department managers. Coordinator for project requirements

with acoustic engineers, engineering consultants and vendors.

Key Achievements

- Designed $15M, 45,000 s. f., ten theater complex joint venture

with MCA Studios and MANN Theaters.

- Successfully designed and headed production of construction

documents for 12,000 s. f. recording studio, dubbing stage

and show case theater for ORION Productions.

- Preparing renovation plans and construction oversight of multi-

million dollar dubbing studios, recording stages, and

screening rooms for Cannon Films, Disney Studios and MCA

Universal Pictures.

EDUCATION___________________________________________________________________

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Bachelor of Science, Architecture and Environmental Design, California

Polytechnic University, Pomona

MEMBERSHIPS, LICENSURE AND ORGNIZATIONS

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- Licensed Architect, State of California

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