Project Manager Construction

Marilou D. Samson

San Francisco, CA ***** • *************@*****.*** • 415-***-**** • linkedin.com/in/Marilou-samson-732aa814/

Architectural Designer (AutoCAD, Revit), Project Manager & Consultant

Skillful and dynamic professional with over 20 years of experience in designing, managing, and coordinating logistics for architectural, structural, and electrical projects.

— Key Qualifications —

Proven track record of managing end-to-end projects, including budgets, timelines, requirements gathering, stakeholder engagement, contractor and supplier relations, progress tracking, analysis, and reporting.

Adept at developing and maintaining processes that reduce redundancy, and improve accuracy and efficiency.

Highly focused and results-oriented in leading complex, deadline-driven operations and proactively identifying and mitigating issues and setbacks.

Expansive knowledge of all applicable codes, regulations, technologies, and best practices.

Proficient in MS Office Suite, Excel, Power Point, AutoCAD, Sketch Up and Revit.

Professional Experience

BuildCADD, San Francisco, CA

Architectural Designer, Project Manager & Consultant, 1992 to Present

Work with a wide variety of architectural partners, independent contractors, and individual and corporate clients across residential and commercial projects, including tenant improvements, change of use, new construction, and remodels. Experienced in mixed-use, multi-unit, high-end, and affordable housing projects. Create architectural, structural, and fire protection working drawings using AutoCAD. Perform space planning and interior design. Maintain compliance with applicable codes and requirements. Expedite permits for violations, variances, appeals, and special conditions, and change and upgrade occupancy classifications as needed. Coordinate between owners, architects, and engineers to align expectations, and proactively mitigate issues and setbacks. Manage project budgets, timelines, documents, and resources. Consistently provide clients with cost-effective solutions to diverse business needs.

Selected Projects:

Worked with the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory’s Design/Construct Management team as a transition replacement for a retiring architect to design an x-ray laboratory and perform inspections (San Francisco, CA).

Evaluated plans, cost estimates, scopes of work, and specifications prior to execution for a multi-story office building complex. Prepared detailed quantity take-offs, monitored construction schedules using PERT/CPM and bar charts, and inspected material deliveries. Reviewed contractor agreements, processed payments and bills, and coordinated with suppliers (Manila, Philippines).

Selected Remodels:

Managed a commercial space rear addition and the conversion of two stories above it into two units. Oversaw the city planning variance and conditional use for exemption from parking and open space requirements (San Francisco, CA).

Converted a low ceiling garage space into a functional commercial space by raising the building three feet from its foundation, and remodeling two upper units above (San Francisco, CA).

Designed a 2,357-square foot, three-story residential addition with a redesigned facade to comply with owners’ requests and city planning guidelines. Met with opposing neighbors and represented the owner at the Discretionary Review with the Planning Commission (Jabber, San Francisco, CA).

Oversaw multiple commercial tenant improvements, office space changes, retail and residential exterior and interior remodels, residential additions, and code compliances (San Francisco, CA).

Selected Building Violation Corrections:

Managed a change of occupancy project for a three-unit apartment building, including a variance for a hydraulic parking device to accommodate three cars in a limited horizontal space, as well as fire sprinkler and fire alarm plans (Hurtado, San Francisco, CA).

Led eight residential remodels for various clients throughout the Bay Area, prepared working drawings for fire protection contractors, and addressed violations.

Previous Experience

CAD Detailer for Construction Documents, Santana Row Project, Backen, Arrigoni & Ross, San Francisco, CA

Construction/Management Team Member, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, San Francisco, CA

Assistant Project Architect, Philippine National Bank Construction Management Group, Pasay City, Philippines

Designer & Structural Drafter, Descon, Manila, Philippines

Completes Construction Documents for Building Permits, Ernest Wertheim ASLA, William Meyer & Co., San Francisco, CA

Part of Project Management Group, Carlson Design-Construct, San Francisco, CA

Education & Credentials

Master of Fine Arts in Interior Design

Academy of Art College, San Francisco, CA

Bachelor of Science in Architecture

University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines

Continuing Education in Construction Management & Administration, City College, San Francisco, CA

Seminar on Fire Alarm & Sprinkler Systems, National Fire Protection Association

Philippine Architect’s License, No. 10737, MDS Design

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