Construction Manager/Licensed Architect
Resume:
LOUISE DUNFORD BRODNITZ, AIA AICP
ad7yz1@r.postjobfree.com
**** *** ** **, #*** Washington, DC 20012-1936
SUMMARY
Licensed Architect, Planner, Construction Project Manager, and Historic Preservation Subject Matter Expert. Expert in constructability and construction management. Masterful analytical and written skills in both technical and policy arenas. Extensive experience in public outreach, conflict resolution, spec-writing, cost estimating, scheduling. Creative, tenacious and extremely effective. Secret clearance.
WORK EXPERIENCE
THE TEMPLE GROUP 2022-present
Senior Project Manager: $12M, 19K sf renovation/expansion of the historic Embassy No.10, on behalf of the DC Department of General Services. Managed all aspects of A/E contracts including structural, MEP, envelope and façade restoration. Solicited and managed third party vendors for geotechnical, hazmat, IH and commissioning.
AFG GROUP, INC., ST. ELIZABETHS WEST, PHASE II – Washington, DC 2015 -2021
Senior Architect and Project Manager (Historic Preservation Components):
Full responsibility for coordinating existing new infrastructure of GSA's Phase 2, of the conversion of the 184-acre campus to serve as headquarters for Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at the West Campus of St. Elizabeths Hospital. This $22M phase is part of the largest historic preservation project in the United States by both size and dollar amount. Represented GSA in fulfilling their commitments under the Programmatic Agreement for compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act. Microsoft Office, ProCore, PlanGrid, Autodesk Suite
Center Building: Project Manager and Subject Matter Expert for this $230M, 400K conversion of the massive masonry and cast iron 5-story hospital, circa 1857. Evaluated and provided technical recommendations on plan, detailing, specifications, pricing, 1300 RFIs, 124 change orders, and >1,000 submittals and daily inspection. Technical Advisor to GSA regarding masonry detailing, bracing, window restoration, drainage, movement, and thermal as well as salvaging and reinstalling the grand historic features of the original interiors.
Hitchcock Hall: Project HP Manager for $18M renovation of circa 1904 brick and terra cotta campus Auditorium into the Media Center for DHS. Managed build-out, budget and schedule. Provided technical evaluation, field inspections and reports, RFI responses, and contract change requests.
ADVISORY COUNCIL ON HISTORIC PRESERVATION – Washington, DC 2009 - 2014
Program Analyst:
Managed federal agency programs for compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and NEPA cross-cutting regulations. Resolved conflicts in controversial and highly visible undertakings. Forged multi- party agreements for federal agencies through superior communication and mediation skills, architectural and planning expertise. Cases included: Marine Corps' Guam Buildup and Hawaii Basing of the MV-22. National Park Service's Kalaupapa Memorial, Grand Canyon ADA Access, and Gateway Arch Project, EPA's DeMoines Water Treatment Plant, and Army Corps' Zoar Levee and Diversion Dam.
WALTER REED ARMY MEDICAL CENTER (now closed) - Washington, DC 2002 - 2007
Cultural Resources Manager. Developed design proposals and area plans. Managed public input (Commission of Fine Arts, DC SHPO, DDOT, the National Park Service, Advisory Neighborhood Commissions, and users. Edited Master plan, Cultural Management Plan, and National Register Nomination.
Transportation Planner. Led planning and implementation of a major transit initiative which significantly reduced parking demand. As spokesperson for post wide TDM, produced all promotional materials and news articles. Conducted employee transportation satisfaction surveys and implemented walkability enhancements post-wide.
JOSEPH PELL LOMBARDI & ASSOCIATES - New York, NY
1992 - 2001
GOLDSTONE & HINZ, ARCHITECTS - New York, NY
1986 - 1992
ARCHITECTURAL RESOURCES GROUP - San Francisco, CA
1982 - 1986
Project Manager, Significant Projects:
Prospect Park Zoo Renovation - Brooklyn New York
Jefferson Market Library Exterior Restoration - New York, NY
Haughwout Building Cast Iron Loft Conversion - New York, NY
Preservation Park Conference Center - Oakland, California
PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS
Licensed Architect (DC ARC101228)
Member: National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (reciprocity all states) Member, American Institute of Architects
Member: American Institute of Certified Planners
Former Board Member: Citizens' Association of Georgetown Former Commissioner: Montclair Historic Preservation Commission Secret Clearance
EDUCATION
Master of City and Regional Studies RUTGERS /COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY, New Jersey/New York
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2001
Master of Architecture UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, Berkeley
1982
Bachelor of Science in Architecture UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA, Gainesville
1979
Preservation Institute, Nantucket
REFERENCES
Kai Goodrich: VP, AFG Group, Inc. cellphone: 571-***-**** James Payne: McKissack & McKissack ad7yz1@r.postjobfree.com Nancy Witherell: GSA Federal Historic Preservation Officer cellphone: 202-***-**** Christine Ewing: GSA National Capital Region Director, Facilities Modernization cellphone: 202-***-**** Linda Wild: DHS, Office of the Chief Readiness Support Officer cellphone: 202-***-****
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