Project Manager Management
Resume:
Klaus W. Schmitt, RA
Architect
E-mail address: Home address:
*************@*****.*** 10 Quintard Avenue
Norwalk, CT 06854
Education: Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, New York
Academic Honors: Bachelor of Architecture 1976
Professional Affiliations: New York Buildings Congress
The West End Day School, Former Board Member
Licensed in New York and Connecticut
Profile: I have many years of broad based architectural design and construction project management experience with skills to overcome challenges and deliver effective solutions. Outstanding program and leadership capabilities with excellent communication and presentation skills, strong management abilities. I understand the relationship between various project stakeholders and has an ability to work well with a diversity of people. I have held various roles, ranging from Designer to Programmer, Project Architect, Project Management for a variety of projects. Including, educational facilities, historical restoration, residential projects, government buildings, scientific laboratories, corporate offices, private homes and naval vessels. He has designed over three million square feet of interior space throughout his career. I have participated in major restorations of numerous prominent landmarks in New York City and has been responsible for all aspects of construction administration and project management. I have also been responsible for the restoration and modernization of twenty-four school buildings for the New York City School Construction Authority.
Employment History
phbCatalyst Group Senior Project Manager for Pre-Construction Services
New York, NY Work includes, zoning analysis, estimating, scheduling, peer review of construction
2008 – Present documents for constructability, Department of Buildings review. Bid management and
review, scheduling, construction contracts, controlled inspections as well as direct
supervision of sub-contractors. Selected projects are listed below
The New Yorker Hotel Project manager for a $25 million renovation of several floors for upgraded rooms as well as infrastructure upgrades and exterior restoration
71 Park Avenue South
Pre-construction services for a new 10 story luxury condominium.
Rockefeller Orangerie:
Pre-construction services for the Rockefeller Brothers Trust for the renovation and adaptive re-use of the Orangerie for an event and performance space.
Central Park Conservancy
Construction management for the renovation of two floors at 60 East 59th Street for new office space for the Conservancy.
The Kalahari Mixed-Use Project
New York, New York
Owner’s Representative for an HPD Cornerstone project, which includes 240 units of combined affordable and market-rate residences, commercial and community spaces and sub-grade parking garage, within a total envelope of 400,000 S.F. The project is to receive New York Green Building Tax Credits.
Pier A
New York, New York
Provided Owner’s Representation in the pre-construction phase for the preservation and adaptive use of Pier A for the Batter Park City Authority. The $30 million budget includes $34,000 S.F. to be developed as a “core and shell” LEED Silver project for future te4nants. The complex regulatory hierarchy requires project oversight of the landmark status and review/approval by federal, state and local agencies as well as the numerous agency approvals required for a project over a major waterway (Corp of Engineers, NYS DEC, New York Harbor Commission, US EPA, OSHA, etc.)
Erenkrantz Eckstut Senior Project Manager & Studio Director
& Kuhn, Architects Work for this firm included management of individual projects and staff allocation
New York, NY for a technical staff of approximately 25 people. Staff allocation was based on individual workplans
1996 – 2008 and tracked accordingly. A selection of individual projects is below
Public School 59
New York, New York
Architectural Project Manager for the conversion of a 53,000 S.F. former nurses’ dormitory, built in 1917, to an elementary school for 480 children. This extensive renovation was completed on time to a very tight schedule. The school contains 22 classrooms, a full roof-top playground, gymnasium and cafeteria with kitchen facilities. The school will be one of the first schools in New York City built to meet New York City Green Schools Guidelines (similar to LEED).
New York Blood Center
New York, New York
Architectural Project Manager for the construction administration phase of an 85,000 S.F. medical facility. The complex contains state-of-the-art blood processing and research laboratories. The project received an award from the AIA.
The Oyster Bar
Grand Central Terminal, New York, New York
Project Architect and project manager for the restoration of this New York City Landmark
New York City Schools Restoration and Modernization
New York, New York
Project Manager and Studio Director for significant projects, including restoration and modernization of over 40 public schools for the City of New York. As well as additions, the majority of the schools projects required building envelope upgrades (windows, roofs, masonry repairs and related interior repairs).
National Arts Club
New York, New York
Design of this cherished Landmark facing Gramercy Park. Work included stop-gap measures for the stabilization and remedy to waterproofing issues related to the front bowed section of the building.
Heights Middle School
Jersey City, New Jersey
Project Manager for a new middle school in Jersey City. Work included programming and development of new standards for New Jersey middle schools.
Hall Partnership, Senior Project Manager and Principal
Architects Work for this small firm consisted mostly of government agency work. Projects were primarily
New York, NY educational facilities. A selection of projects is outlined below.
1994 - 1996
SUNY Old Westbury
Old Westbury, New York
Design and Project Management of extensive waterproofing effort for the main academic complex. The work included new plazas and roofs.
SUNY Farmingdale
New York, New York
Project Manager, Facilities conditions report and campus master plan.
SUNY Term Contract
New York State
Project Manager for a SUNY term contract. On-call services involved planning, programming, conditions assessments and design assignments for both new facilities and modernization efforts at several SUNY colleges, including campuses in Binghamton and New Paltz.
CUNY, BMCC (Borough of Manhattan Community College)
New York, New York
Project Manager for major upgrades of circulation systems (elevators and escalators).
St Peter’s Episcopal Church
New York, New York
Design and Project Management Roof replacement and restoration of sanctuary.
Platt Byard Dovell, Project manager and Project Architect
Architects, Project Designer, Project Manager and Project Architect for this mid-sized New York City Firm.
New York, NY Now Platt Byard Dovell White. Selected projects are listed below.
1986 - 1994.
Williamsburg Bank
Brooklyn, New York
Project Architect and Project Manager for complete design and management of the restoration of this landmarked 19th century quality structure, including façade cleaning, brick pointing and stone repair.
Flushing Town Hall
Flushing, New York
Project Architect and Project Manager for complete design and management responsibilities for the restoration of this historic structure. Work included roof replacement, façade cleaning and brick replacement
Salmagundi Exterior Façade Restoration
New York, New York
Design and Project Management of the exterior restoration of this 1860’s ornate masonry townhouse on lower Fifth Avenue. Façade cleaning, brownstone replacement around fenestrations and new ironwork at street level.
Brown Brothers Harriman & Co.
New York, New York
Project Manager and Project Architect for the renovation of 63 Wall Street. Work involved interior design of numerous floors over the course of several years.
Merz Architect Merz Architects is a small residential design firm. Work included design, detail, and
Brooklyn, NY construction administration for a number of high end residences. The house for Whitelaw Reid is 1984 - 1986 listed below
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Reid House: 6,000 SF residence for Whitelaw Reid, Mt Kisco NY
Gibbs & Cox, Inc Work was primarily in the development of a prototype FFG-7 frigate, USS Oliver Hazard
Naval Architects & Perry, for the US Navy. Duties included design and detailing as well as liaison representation
Marine Engineers at Bath iron Works in Maine during construction of the ship. Additional work included
New York, NY preliminary ship design for Australia, South Korea and Spain
1976 – 1984 .
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