Project Manager

Lucy Armentrout, AICP, LEED-AP

*************@*****.*** 510-***-**** San Francisco Bay Area

Project/Program Manager

In depth understanding of Environmental Projects, Permits, Property Title & Acquisitions, City Planning, Land Use, Real Estate Investment, Design, Utilities, Construction, Subdivisions, Legal, Conversions & Residential Development

Past projects & employers: PBS&J (EIP), Merrill Gardens Development, City of Berkeley, City of San Francisco, City of Oakland, Taylor Woodrow Homes, @Loft Hotels, MacArthur BART, City of Pittsburgh, State of California, private clients.

Experience

Live Oak Investment Fund/Keystone Development/Lucy Armentrout Dec 2006 – Present

Development Director, Project Manager, & Broker

Merrill Gardens Development: Led multi-year contaminated water table and soil site remediation project, successfully gaining community buy-in for multi-story infill development project, completing Phase 1 study and managing Phase 2 mitigations with state, federal, and local approvals from EPA, RWQCB, and DTSC.

San Antonio Condominiums: Managed a 100+ unit Conversion Project from inception to sales including contractor budget compliance, prioritizing and refining scope of improvements to pass inspection and maximize ROI and achieve successful realization of the client development objectives.

Managed over 50+ single and multi-family renovations and development projects $2.2M+, scoping and delivering successful, on-time, within budget projects by diligently managing the bidding process, contract management, construction oversight, utility connection issues, expense tracking, and quality control.

BRE (REIT): Performed audits of multiple development projects $100M+ for top leadership of a national REIT to assess project financial, compliance, and execution health.

MacArthur BART: Served as site project manager for housing/mixed use site preparation phase, working across BART and Construction project leadership to ensure successful project execution and communication

Consulted for private clients to successfully secure all entitlements, permits, CEQA, and subdivision approvals for mixed-used and residential projects with budgets up to $15M.

City of San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency May 2009 – Dec 2009

Program Manager, Smart Parking Meter Pilot, Contract

Served as turn-around program manager for a $25M federally funded pilot program for demand-based parking meters; leading 30+ stakeholders from city planning and public works from project concept to implementation.

Successfully turned around the 18-month delayed project by renegotiating pricing, defining project specifications, issuing RFP, and setting up systems, tools, progress and deliverable trackers.

PBS&J/Atkins Jun 2008 – May 2009

Senior Environmental Manager/Planner

Led the strategy, development, and publication of multiple intricate Environmental Impact Analyses under CEQA and NEPA, including Oakland Housing Element EIR, San Francisco Bicycle Plan, Pittsburg Specific Plan, BART Extension, State of California High-Speed Rail EIR, and commercial and residential infill projects.

Managed and led a 10+ technical team of staff biologists, GIS, environmental engineers, civil engineers, and consultants to deliver comprehensive Environmental Impact Reports and Environmental Impact Statements for small- to large-scale projects valued from $35K to $435K.

Taylor Woodrow Homes Dec 2004 – Dec 2006

Forward Planner

Led and coordinated a team of forward planners, support staff, consultants, and subcontractors to deliver 12 Bay Area development projects valued at $750M, including acquisition analysis, project pro forma, site programming, budget management, home and site design (architectural, engineering, MEPs), permit applications and problem-solving, and environmental permitting.

Taylor Woodrow Homes, Forward Planner, Continued

Ensured timely completion of all projects by efficiently managing and navigating intricate development challenges related to protected species, designated wetlands, coastal commission regulations, stringent design review conditions, landslide remediation, utility capacity and relocation, community/public official resistance, and other unique site and permitting issues.

City of Berkeley Feb 2002 – Dec 2004

City Planner, Planning Department

Transportation Planner, City Manager’s Office

Evaluated, approved, and issued discretionary permits, CEQA determinations, and Design Review permits.

Produced and presented 200+ land use, design review, and subdivision map recommendations and reports in response to public applications/appeals; garnered buy-in from governing bodies such as the City Council and Zoning Adjustments Board.

Managed, executed, and disseminated a comprehensive land use/development “nexus study” including research on vehicle miles traveled (VMT), level of service (LOS) on city streets, and Public Works maintenance, materials, and construction costs.

Education

Masters Equivalent, Doctoral Program in Socio-Cultural Anthropology, University of California, Davis

Bachelor of Arts in Cultural Anthropology, University California, Berkeley – High Honors/Dean’s List

Credentials & Certifications

Certified Planner (AICP) – American Planning Association (subject to renewal)

LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP) – U.S. Green Building Council

Certified Building Plans Examiner, International Code Council

Licensed Real Estate Broker, California Department of Real Estate

Board Member, American Planning Association, Northern California Chapter (2003 – 2012)

Certified Public Information Officer (Field) Trainee

Many Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Fire & Emergency Management courses completed

Select Publications & Presentations

Land Use and Brownfields – Presentation sponsored by Geosyntec Consulting

Making Sense of the New California Building Code – Rental Housing & San Francisco Apartment magazines

TICs and Condominium Conversions – Panelist for Rental Housing Association of Northern Alameda County

The Politics of Land – Anthropological survey-based thesis on land use, University of California, Berkeley

Emergency Response & Community Leadership Roles

Volunteer Firefighter, Spring Valley Volunteer Fire Department (active member)

Public Information Officer/Member of South Bay Incident Management Team

Volunteer for “Fill the Boot” fundraiser for the Santa Clara Firefighters Burn Foundation & Maui fire victims

Volunteer for “Shop with a Cop” community outreach event sponsored by the San Jose Police Department

Board Member, Celebrating Culture and Community, a non-profit for cultural/art enrichment program

Skills and Knowledge Areas

Multi-disciplinary Program & Project Management, Budget Definition, Tracking, Compliance, Contract Management & Negotiations, Environmental Planning CEQA/NEPA, Policy Development & Enforcement, Land Use, Environmental, Transportation Planning, Real Property Valuation & Title Research, Transaction Management, Permitting & Entitlements Management, Partnership Building with External Stakeholder Buy-in, Community Outreach, Public & Private Sector Management, Emergency Management Concepts & Response

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