Project Manager Construction
Resume:
Martin “Dusty” Ucker, AIA
**** **** **., ** ****, Calif., 91941 858-***-**** Cell
www.linkedin.com/in/martindustyuckeraia/
***********@*****.***
Registered California Architect - Senior Project Manager – Construction Administrator
SUMMARY
Experienced and successful Architect and Senior Project Manager with extensive experience in
all aspects of design and construction; long history of successful planning and managing
diverse and complex horizontal and vertical developments; and proven ability to understand
design and construction opportunities and constraints; In-depth understanding of programming,
planning, design and construction; exceptional ability to develop and implement design and
construction strategies in concert with team building and creative solutions. Key attributes are:
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Pro-Active Creative Highly Motivated
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Detail Oriented Effective Experienced
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Results Driven Consensus Builder Customer Focused
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Responsible Team Leader and Mentor Problem Solver
Critical Skills are:
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Programming Contract Preparation Tenant Coordination
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Planning Contract Administration Codes & Permitting
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Budgeting Coordination Communications
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Scheduling Consultant Management Building Systems
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Utility Planning Contractor Management Facility Assessment
PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE
I am a Sr. Project Manager with expertise with a wide variety of design and construction
challenges and building types. Being detailed and highly organizational allows me to effectively
plan, lead and manage the design and construction process from inception to completion. I am
particularly effective in ensuring the projects goals and objectives are met within a team
environment. I am looking forward to applying my skills and experience adding value to the
process.
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
The majority of my professional experience has been in commercial development including
commercial retail, office, medical office, restaurant, grocery anchored shopping centers and
hotels. In addition, my experience includes airports, industrial, fire station, utility systems, heavy
mechanical/electrical/fire protection systems, site development and infrastructure. Large scale
complex projects have been my most rewarding challenges.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
H&A Architects and Engineers, San Diego, Calif. 2011-2013
Multidiscipline Architectural and Engineering firm providing services for the Federal
Government, Department of State and Department of Defense (DoD). Key Achievements:
• Sr. Project Manager – Assigned to resolve ongoing problem project issues for
$105,000,000 for Naval Facilities IPT Command Southwest for the North Mainside
Infrastructure project at Marine Corp Air Ground Combat Center, Twenty-nine Palms Re-
established client confidence and resolving complex heavy technical issues by reorganizing
project engineering teams, improving document quality and brought the project back on
schedule and within budget that allowed COMPANY to maintain position as leader in
engineering DoD marketplace
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C.W. Clark Development, San Diego, Calif. 1997-2011
Private commercial developer specializing in retail commercial, restaurant, office and hospitality
developments. Key Achievements:
• Director of Design and Construction - Planned and managed the design and
construction in the historical adaptation of 65,000 sf. In 6 buildings originally constructed
in 1930 at former Naval Training Center San Diego. Upgraded and converted 6 barrack
buildings and Chapel to a modern mixed use retail commercial and office center
including two grocery markets, 6 restaurants, multiple shops and office spaces.
Development a successful team of consultants and close coordination with contractors
and tenants by implementing systems and methodologies resulting in a strong project
management component and highly successful adaptation within a strict budget and
tight timeline.
• Directed and managed a staff of 6 professionals including construction managers, tenant
coordinators and estimators to effectively develop multiple commercial developments
concurrently.
Rogers & Ucker, Inc., San Diego, Calif. 1992-1997
President and CEO of professional consulting firm providing development programming,
entitlements and project management services for civic, retail commercial, restaurant, office and
hospitality developments. Key Achievements:
• Planned and managed the design and construction for the expansion of Lindbergh Field
Terminal 2 (9 new gates) Immediate Action Program including the renovation of the
existing terminals, creation of the commuter terminal and the associated airside and
landside improvements involving 30 separate and sequential capital improvement
projects.
• Provided owner representation, project management and construction contract
administration for Regal Cinemas western expansion program including 16 multi-level,
multi-screen movie theaters at multiple locations throughout California and Nevada.
Expert witness in Superior Court providing opinions on the architectural standard of care
and highest and best value solutions for property takings by transportation agencies.
SGPA Architecture and Planning., San Diego, Calif. 1978-1992
Architecture and Planning professional consulting firm
Principal, Director of project Management, Production and Sr. Project Manager / Construction
Administrator. Key Achievements:
• Planned designed and managed the design and construction for the expansion of
Hewlett Packard Ranch Bernardo electronic manufacturing facility including 90,000 sf.
Two-story Tilt-up manufacturing facility, 19,000 sf. high bay warehouse, ceramic cooling
tower, expansion of central plant and hazardous materials storage facility.
• Planned, designed and managed the design and construction for the 52,000 sf.
Ambulatory care Facility at the UCSD Hillcrest Medical Facility in San Diego Calif.
• Expert witness in Superior Court providing opinions on the architectural standard of care.
• Taught project management for design professionals at San Diego State University
College of Extended Studies.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
• Member of the American Institute of Architects
• Member of the Sociality of American Military Engineers
• Past Member of Building Industry Association of San Diego
ADDENDUM – PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Attended Grossmont and Cuyamaca College, San Diego – GE & Construction technology
SGPA Architecture and Planning Intern Development Program
Structural Technologies - Mesa College
Obtained California Architectural License and Registration 1984
Independent studies (2010 to 2013):
ADA Accessibility
Analysis of natural ventilation
Professional Lien Law
Energy Efficient Solutions for Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Facilities
Taking Control of Buildings Future
LED Lighting - What is the Risk
Connecting Building Science to Architecture
Architecture 2030 & Beyond
Oasis: Designing a LEED Campus in the Desert
Fire-resistive Design of Exposed Timber Structures
Advantages of Wall Panelizing in Mid-rise Wood Con
Designing With Cross Laminated Timber
Building Height and Area Compliance with the Calif.
Building Enclosure Design and Moisture Performance
SAME Executive Forum - Opportunities & Impediments
Introduction to Society for Environmentally Responsibility
Connecting Building Science to the Practice of Arc
Basic Connector Training 101
Universal Design for Today's Architect
Accessibility and Architecture: Design today, comp
Top 10 ADA Infractions: How to avoid getting sued
The 9/11 Memorial and Its Precedents
Fish, Sticks, Birds, and Bricks
Selecting the Right Motorized Shading System to Op
Linking Light and Landscape
2010 CBC and ADA Code Updates
Ford Assembly Building-sustainable adaptive reuse
Social Media and Design
The Invisible Element of Place
The Vertical Farm and the Rise of Urban Agriculture
The Great Collaboration: Integrating Art and Architecture
Achieving High Performance Buildings Using Precast
Fiberglass Fenestration Comes into Its Own
Tom Kundig: Landscape, Community and Craft
Implementing BIM (Building Information Modeling) i
Wood as a Sustainable Material
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