Tom Jordan
***** **** ***. **, *******, WA *****
206-***-**** *************@*****.***
Summary of Skills
Project Management:
● Developed project scopes, budgets and schedules on design-build and design-bid-build projects.
● Worked with developers during pre-construction to identify and minimize risks.
● Created in-house presentations for business development marketing efforts.
● Coordinated fees with owners and consultants to meet project budgets and design goals.
● Conducted comprehensive land use and building code research to ensure regulatory compliance.
● Led feasibility studies and design reviews with jurisdictions to inform decision-making.
● Supervised document production from schematic design presentations to construction documents.
● Mentored junior architectural staff in building code research, site planning, construction details, and project management processes.
Project Architect:
● Developed schematic site plans and building massing for diverse projects, including multifamily residences, large mixed use retail buildings, unique retail shops buildings, shopping centers and parking structures.
● Produced and supervised the development of permit sets, entitlement presentations and construction details.
● Conducted building envelope analysis for best design practices, code compliance and value engineering.
● Reviewed drawings for quality control during all phases of development.
● Worked closely with consultants to negotiate fees and to develop coordinated construction drawings.
● Developed subject matter learning presentations, enhancing the studio's knowledge base.
● Led construction administration process, managed and developed specifications, reviewed RFIs and submittals. Professional Experience
BRR Architecture (Kansas City), Seattle office (Dec 2022 – Jan 2024) As part of the Senior Architectural Staff, I mentored younger architects, created construction and prototype details for wood, steel and concrete framing, conducted building envelope analysis, and reviewed documents for quality control.
● Large Grocery T.I. (Amazon, multiple locations; Walmart, multiple locations)
● Waldo Multifamily Residential, Kansas City (5 stories, 175,000 sf, 168 units) wrap style
● Hospitality (multiple brands, multiple locations) Jensen Design Architects, Redmond (Nov 2020 – Sept 2022) My role as a Project Manager & Project Architect, I worked on workforce multifamily residential projects, townhouse condos and high density micro unit high rise residential from pre design through construction administration. I supervised and developed details for drawing sets, interfaced with the owners to negotiate contracts and fees, developed specifications, coordinated the city entitlement process and managed the project budgets and schedules.
● Flat Creek Workforce Housing, Jackson WY - 4 stories, 41,000 sf, 48 units
● Riverwalk Condos, Bothell WA - 2 buildings, 12- four story, 3,000 sf units,
● Junett Multifamily Residential Tacoma WA, 5 storey with below grade parking, 68 units
● Teton Gables Workforce Housing, Jackson WY - 3 stories, 30,000 sf, 26 units
● Pixel Multifamily Residential, Redmond WA - 7 stories, high rise res., 123,500 sf, 179 micro units MG2 Corporation, Seattle (Sept 2017 - Sept 2020)
My role as a Project Architect, I worked on podium multifamily residential projects and complex mixed use retail buildings from pre design through construction administration. I developed, created and supervised drawing sets consisting of a variety of construction types. I interacted with owners to develop fee proposals and marketing pursuits.
● Crossroads Mall Multifamily Residential & Stone Gardens Climbing, Bellevue (Graycorp) - 224 units
● Wilburton Village Retail, Bellevue (KG Investment Properties) – 450,000 sf Multi-tenant retail / medical building with structured parking - NAIOP Winner
● Rose Hill Mixed Use / Multifamily Residential, Kirkland (Madison Development) 4 buildings, 800 units
● 8 100 Bellevue Condos, Bellevue - 10 high end units, with below grade parking - NAIOP Winner
● Seabrook Multifamily Residential with restaurant & retail shops, Seabrook WA - 32 units Fuller Sears Architects, Seattle (Aug 1998 - 2017, acquired by MG2) As a Project Manager / Designer, I worked on a variety of large mixed use retail buildings, unique retail shops, shopping center developments, mixed use multifamily residential, grocery stores and athletic facilities. I developed permit and construction sets, interfaced with the owners, building officials and contractors to create successful projects.
● Mixed Use / Multifamily Residential, “Newberry Square” (150 units), Lynnwood; “Element 42” (120 units), West Seattle; “The Whittaker” (250 units), Seattle; “Prexy Apartments” (45 units), Seattle
● Large Retail Buildings – “Bellevue North”, 150,000 SF Multi tenant retail building (REI, Homegoods, Trader Joe’s), Dearborn St. (Goodwill) Retail Center. Seattle; Retail Shops/Office buildings, Redmond Ridge
● Adaptive Reuse - “Acme Bowl” Bowling Center, Tukwila
● Retail Shop and Restaurant Buildings for a variety of clients - Seattle, Woodinville, Renton, Wenatchee, Mill Creek, Issaquah Highlands, Green Firs, University Place
● Athletic Facilities - Scuba Diving Facility (swimming pool/retail shop), Federal Way, LA Fitness, Mill Creek
● Retail Shopping Center Development – Issaquah Highlands, Totem Lake Mall, Kirkland; Lakeland Village, Auburn; Junction 192, Bonney Lake, Woodinville Town Center, Woodinville
● Grocery Stores, Whole Foods-Interbay, Seattle; Safeway-Admiral, West Seattle; Safeway-Issaquah Highlands Teaching Experience
● Seattle Art Institute (1995): Taught architectural rendering
● University of Washington, School of Architecture (1990 - 1992): Lecturer in photography courses
● The Bush School (1984 - 1988), Seattle: Art teacher Education
● Master of Architecture, Certificate in Urban Design: University of Washington, 1994
● Bachelor of Fine Arts, Photography: University of Washington, 1984 Computer Experience
● Proficient in AutoCad, Bluebeam, Project Management (Newforma), Construction Admin. (Deltek)
● Working knowledge of Revit, Sketchup, Photoshop, InDesign, Microsoft Office suite (MS Project)