Martin “Dusty” Ucker, AIA

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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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