Jesse Saavedra
San Diego CA, 92154
May 29, 2015
Please find attached my resume and project list for your review and consideration. I have over 20 years of
experience in Architecture, Planning, and Construction.
Experience in Healthcare, Education, Industrial and Commercial project design and construction. As a project
manager, I have brought an in-depth knowledge of the OSHPD, DSA, and County of San Diego processes and
requirements. My experience is in Project Management, Construction Administration, Design, Construction
Document coordination and production, and have resolved a multitude of construction and code issues in
the field.
I currently hold a position with a top firm in San Diego CA. providing Project Management services for the
County of San Diego Department of General Services and San Diego Unified School District Facilities
Planning and Construction Department.
Respectfully,
Jesse Saavedra
*********@**************.***
Phone: 619-***-****
Jesse Saavedra
4830 Wind Surf Way # 374
San Diego, California 92154
*********@**************.***
Education: Universidad Iberoamericana, B.C. México, Architecture Program 1989-1994
Southwestern College, San Diego, California Architecture Program 1986 -1987
Registrations: California Architect Registration, currently eligible and working toward registration.
Training: PMP, CMAA
Affiliations: Associate AIA, CMAA Member
Skills: Strong communication, interpersonal, analytical, and organizational skills.
Computer skills; MS Project, Excel, MS Word, AutoCAD, Revit, 3D Studio, CM14, E-Gordian
Harris and Associates, San Diego, CA May 2011 - Present
Project Manager for County of San Diego Department of General Services
Duties: Provided key client contact, Cost Estimates, Budget Development, JOC Contract
coordination, E-Gordian Project processing, Contractor Proposal Reviews, Project and
Construction Schedules, Design and Construction coordination.
Projects: HHSA Facility Renovations
Location: El Cajon California, CA Cost: Construction Cost $5,000,000
Project Manager for San Diego Unified School District, Proposition "S" and “Z” $5 Billion
Program Bond Programs.
Duties: Provided key client contact, development of project cope, budget and schedule,
consultant coordination, construction document coordination through the DSA process,
Construction from Bid Process to construction completion.
Projects: Hamilton Elementary Whole Site Modernization
Location: San Diego, CA Cost: $10 Million
Longfellow K-8 Site Modernization
Location: San Diego, CA Cost: $15 Million
O’Farrell Community School Site Modernization
Location: San Diego, CA Cost: $9 Million
Riley New Dawn School Whole Site Modernization
Location: San Diego, CA Cost: $6 Million
NTD Architects, San Diego, CA Nov. 2006-Jan. 2011
Project Leader for various health care building projects.
Duties: Construction Administration, client contact, consultant coordinator, Construction
Document coordination and production, OSHPD submittals and process, junior staff
development.
Projects: Methodist Hospital North Tower – Los Angeles CA.
Pioneers Hospital Remodels – Brawley, CA.
Euclid Family Health Center MOB – San Diego CA.
El Centro Medical Center Nuc. Med. Remodel – El Centro California
UCSD Labor and Delivery Renovation – San Diego, CA.
Cedars Sinai Medical Center PACU Suite Remodel – Los Angeles CA.
Cedars Sinai Medical Center Credit Union/ Payroll Relocation – Los Angeles CA.
Frank R. Webb Architects, Los Angeles, CA Feb.2005-Nov.2006
Project Leader for various medical office building projects.
Duties: Client contact, Construction Administration, Consultant coordinator, Construction
Document coordination and production, OSHPD submittals and process, junior staff
development.
Projects: Kaiser Permanente – Redlands Medical Office Building
Kaiser Permanente Riverside Basement Renovation, Kaiser Permanente.
Kaiser Permanente Panorama City renovations
Mesquita & Associates, San Diego, CA April 2003- Jan.2005
Project Leader for San Diego School District modification projects involving A.D.A. upgrades
to site and permanent buildings, electrical and technology upgrades to entire campus, new
one story library building with all associated site work to accomplish modernization.
Duties: Client contact, consultant coordinator, production of CD’s DSA process &
Construction Administration.
Projects: Prop MM projects for San Diego School District and City of San Diego Parks &
Recreation Comfort Stations.
Salerno/Livingston Architects, San Diego, CA. June 2001-Jan. 2003
Job Captain for various military enlisted quarters renovations, commercial office and hotel
projects.
Duties: Field survey, project design, consultant coordinator & production of CD’s for military
housing renovations; including retrofitting existing structures and complete remodeling of
interior/exterior living quarters.
Projects: Camp Pendleton BEQ’s, Riverside Waste Man agement, Homewood Suites Hotel,
and Hilton Garden Inn.
Nadel Architects, San Diego, CA. March 2000-Feb.2001
Sr. Designer/ Drafter for various commercial and retail projects.
Duties: Field survey, project design, consultant coordination, & production of Construction
Documents.
Projects: Lowe’s Home Improvement Centers in Southern CA.
DM Architects, San Diego, CA. March 1999- March 2000
Sr. Designer/ Drafter for Retail, Commercial Tenant Improvement projects and a Train
Station renovation project.
Duties: Field survey, project design, Construction Document coordination and production.
Projects: Santa Fe Depot Renovation San Diego CA., Va rious Pizza Hut Restaurants in
Southern CA.
WRICO International, Cypress, CA Feb.1995-March-1999
Project Coordinator for various industrial projects throughout Mexico and USA
Duties: Field representative and liaison between A/E team, international contractors and
owner. Construction management, Design Development.
Projects: Mogami Mexico, Nishiba Industries, Pioneers Speakers, Hitachi de Mexico, Calsoni c
Kansei Mexicana.
IPLADEF S.A. de C.V., Tijuana B.C. June 1989-Dec. 1994
Project Coordinator for various Institutional and Government projects. Construction
Administrator of multi-family and high end residential projects.
Jesse Saavedra *********@**************.***
4830 Wind Surf Way #374
San Diego, CA. 92154
Project List
El Cajon Family Resource Center Renovation, El Cajon California
Project Manager for County of San Diego Department of General Services, this project included Project
Management and Construction Management Construction of a 25,000SF building renovation of all public and
staff areas, mechanical system, electrical and data upgrades. Construction Cost $5,000,000
Hamilton Elementary Whole Site Modernization, San Diego California
Project Manager for San Diego Unified School District, this High School modernization included a New 8,000
SF Classroom Building, New synthetic turf field, ADA upgrades throughout campus, Addition of HVAC to all
existing buildings, Plumbing and Electrical upgrades. Construction Cost $10,200,000
Longfellow School Whole Site Modernization, San Diego California
Project Manager for San Diego Unified School District, this K-8 school modernization included, Construction
of New Classroom Buildings, Synthetic Turf Field, ADA upgrades throughout campus, Mechanical, Plumbing
and Electrical upgrades. Construction Budget $15,000,000
O’Farrell Community School Whole Site Modernization, San Diego California
Project Manager for San Diego Unified School District, this K-8 school modernization included installation of
New Modular Buildings, Joint Use sports Field, ADA upgrades throughout campus, Mechanical, Plumbing and
Electrical upgrades. Construction Budget $9,000,000
Riley New Dawn School Whole Site Modernization, San Diego California
Project Manager for San Diego Unified School District, this K-12 school modernization included installation of
New Modular Buildings, ADA upgrades throughout campus, Mechanical, Plumbing and Electrical upgrades.
Construction Budget $6,000,000
Euclid Family Health Center, San Diego California
Project Leader and key coordinator for this 25,100, (3) story free standing, non-surgical outpatient clinic.
Comprised of approximately 8,300sf of blood draw, x-ray, administration and medical offices on the first
floor, 8,400sf of family health for adults, women and children on second floor and 8,400 sf of dental clinic on
third floor. Project designed to achieve Leed Silver Certification.
USC UNH Imaging Department Project Los Angeles, California
A 3,500sf cosmetic remodel and equipment replacement project including Fluoroscopy, Cath Lab, Nuclear
Medicine, and Ultra sound rooms. Key coordination of Structural, HVAC, plumbing and electrical work.
Cedars-Sinai PEDS 4th Floor PACU Suite Remodel Los Angeles, California
A 5,400sf tenant improvement project including a cosmetic remodel of three existing pediatric patient rooms
as well as a remodel of Vestibule and Sub-Nurse Station in that area. Key coordination of structural,
casework, HVAC, plumbing and electrical work. Construction Administration. OSHPD coordination
Cedars-Sinai Credit Union/Payroll Satellite Relocation Project Los Angeles, California
A 7,500sf tenant improvement project converting an existing unused cafeteria area into an administrative
office space for the hospital satellite payroll office and credit union. OSHPD coordination.
UCSD Medical Center Labor and Delivery Renovation, San Diego California
Project Leader and Construction Administrator for this 10,000sf, complete renovation of space, providing
new Labor and Delivery units (LDRPs), renovated existing Labor Triage, new Waiting/ Reception, Ultrasound,
and new Labor Triage room. OSHPD coordination.
El Centro Regional Medical Center Nuclear Medicine Renovation Project
Project Leader and Construction Administrator for this 3,500 SF, complete renovation of existing space with a
new Nuclear Med camera Room, Hot Lab and Recovery Room. OSHPD contact.
Pioneers Memorial Healthcare District Hospital Radiology Department Renovation Brawley CA.
Project Leader and Construction Administrator for renovation and equipment replacement of Radiology
rooms, and Waiting / Reception Area. OSHPD coordination.
Pioneers Memorial Healthcare District Hospital SB 1953 Materials Testing Program Brawley CA.
Project Leader and Construction Administrator of Structural Materials Program and Construction Documents
to determine SPC-2 compliance. OSHPD coordination.
Northern Inyo Hospital Replacement Building and Renovation
Project Leader responsible for coordination of OSHPD back checks for this 55,000 SF, 2 story hospital
replacement and expansion of existing central plant.
Catholic Healthcare West Corporate office T.I, Sacramento California
Project Leader for a 15,000 SF Tenant Improvement. Included addition of 6 new offices, FF&E coordination,
and ADA upgrades throughout building and site.
Pioneers Memorial Healthcare District Hospital Elevator Equipment Replacement Projec Brawley CA
Project Leader and Construction Administrator for hospital elevator and machine room renovation project.
Included new traction machine, new motor and controller, FA upgrades and new elevator cab finishes.
OSHPD coordination.
Ridgecrest Regional Hospital Expansion, Ridgecrest, California
Provided OSHPD coordination and submittal, Construction Administration support for this 74,000 SF acute
care hospital, 2 stories 43 bed tower, 2 story MOB, cafeteria remodel and expansion.
Methodist Hospital North Tower, Arcadia California
Project Leader responsible for OSHPD back check approvals and QC for this 150,000 SF patient tower
consisting of 3 floors for medical and surgical beds, emergency department, a new dietary facility, dining
room and new central pharmacy.
Kaiser Permanente - Redlands Medical Office Building, Redlands California
Senior Designer for this 120,00SF, 3 story Medical Office Building. This Building consisted of 60 Provider
Offices, Imaging Center, Laboratory and Pharmacy. OSHPD coordination.
Mater Dei Catholic High School, Chula Vista California
Project Consultant, provided key coordination of Construction Documents for the 26,000 SF theater and fine
arts building, as well as gymnasium and maintenance building. This was part of an overall campus building
project of 235,000sf.
Benchley Weinberger Elementary Renovation, San Diego School District
Project Leader for this whole site modernization, included A.D.A. upgrades of site and building modernization
of existing permanent buildings, a new 2,500sf stand-alone library and associated site work to accomplish
aforementioned items.
Franklin Elementary Renovation, San Diego School District
Project Leader for this whole site modernization, included A.D.A. upgrades of site and building modernization
of existing permanent buildings, electrical and technology upgrades to entire campus, a new 2,500SF stand-
alone library and associated site work to accomplish aforementioned items.
Rehab Bachelor Enlisted Quarters, Marine Corp. Base Camp Pendleton, California
Job Captain for BEQ remodels. Projects consisted of four 15,000sf 3 Story Buildings housing Marine Corp
personnel. Renovations included structural retrofitting, exterior and site renovations and complete
renovation of rooms and mechanical equipment.
Calsonic Mexicana, Aguascalientes, Mexico
Field Representative for this 18,000sm Automobile Air-Conditioning, Heat Exchange, and Exhaust Systems
manufacturing plant. Construction coordination and plant equipment installation coordination.
Hitachi of Mexico Mezzanine, Baja California
Field Representative for this 2,600sm mezzanine addition to existing manufacturing plant. Project consisted
of mezzanine structure construction.
Mogami of Mexico, Baja California, Mexico
Designer, Construction Document production and Field Coordinator for this 5,000sm speaker manufacturing
plant. This building consisted of underground trenches, water treatment plant and loading bay area.