Architect Construction

DAVID MAYA, Architect, AIA *** I STREET, #**, Chula Vista, CA 91910

Email: **********@***.***

M: 619-***-****

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

• Architecture. Over 25 years of successfully-combined practice in the fields of Architecture and Construction. Roles involved as Designer, Design-Build Architect, Project/Construction Manager, Owner representative and Supervision throughout California, Mexico and Israel. Pursuing and achieved high quality control standards in the implementation of materials and techniques in the construction of diverse type of projects ranging from single and multi-family residential, commercial, and industrial projects.

• Forensic Architect-Mitigation Assessment. Over 17years involving the Forensic investigation of facilities within the Public and Private sectors. Investigated damage related to design deficiencies and construction failures in more than 500 projects encompassing diverse types of construction. Projects ranging from single, multifamily, low- and high-rise condominium buildings, to hospitality, commercial, industrial and public facilities. Experience as Forensic Expert Witness by providing testimonials in the resolution of several cases.

• Disaster Recovery Architect-Technical Assistance Coordinator (TAC) for FEMA, providing technical assistance through FEMA-Project Assistance Program, in the inspection of damaged Public and Private facilities. Writing and estimating project worksheets (PW) involving six disasters during the 2004-2005 season along the Port St. Lucie and Pensacola, Florida coastal communities.

• Expertise in the damage assessment of building envelopes affected by faulty design and construction deficiencies, including those impacted by natural disasters. Determined allocation of responsibilities, code violations, and the remediation requirements involving both Public and Private sectors. Managed and directed multi-disciplines consultants and contractors, including construction personnel involving construction crews.

• Performed investigative through visuals and physical testing of exterior envelope and interior building conditions. Investigations include, documenting physical sampling represented in over 900K photographic, preparing summary reports and opinions of findings in visuals and testing sites. Managed the transfer of physical evidence to designated laboratories and legal counsel in accordance to established protocols. Information successfully assisted attorneys in their legal claims settling most of the cases out of Court.

• Estimating Professional. Provided estimating at the Pre-construction and construction phases of projects involving over 25 years role as a Design-Build Architect. Coordinated with estimating staff, projects involving commercial, industrial and multi-family residential facilities. Provided Cost-Estimating project worksheets at all FEMA projects undertaken, including the remedial work on many of the forensically- assessed projects undertaken.

• Languages. Applied trilingual Spanish-English-Hebrew education proficiency in the field and work environment, assisting contractors, construction crews, consultants and clients alike in the translation and intercommunication between parties involving international projects in the United States, Mexico, and Israel.

• Code-Compliance. Versed in IBC, IRC and ADA codes and standards.. Provided documentation reports and expert witness testimonial support on several cases.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

NAUTILUS GENERAL CONSTRACTORS, SAN DIEGO, CA 2019-2020 Pre-Construction-Forensic Architect

• Provided Forensic and Pre-Construction project analysis to private individuals and third-party companies in the re-construction and re-habilitation of diverse type of residential projects. Providing assessment and prioritization of capital improvements in the reconstruction of the sites and structures based on the recovered funds from settlements through legal counsel and insurance companies. They include those resultant from weatherization of the exterior envelope, design omissions and construction errors which have resulted in sources of litigation.

• Projects included: DeLacy Pl, HOA, Pasadena, CA; Cordoba HOA, Pasadena, CA; Victoria Gardens HOA, Rancho Cucamonga, CA; The Post Housing, Imperial Beach, CA.

DM PLANNING AND ARCHITECTURE CONSULTANTS, SAN DIEGO, CA 2012-2019 Forensic Architect

• Provided Forensic and Pre-Construction project analysis to private individuals, and third-party companies such as Nautilus General Contractors; Bergeman Group; Hagerty Consulting; AxisPointe Group; PCA-Project Construction Assessment, representing insurance companies, HO Associations through legal counsel. Projects entail diverse type and scale identifying damages resultant from weather damage, design omissions and construction errors which could or have resulted in sources of litigation.

• The Post, Imperial Beach, CA; Metropolis 2&3, Los Angeles, CA; The Independent, Austin, TX; 1001 Broadway, Seattle, WA; Newport Landing, Costa Mesa, CA; University of Hawaii, Recreational Building, HI; Wailea Beach Villas Resort, HI; Marina Club Condominiums, Marina del Rey, CA.

• Provided technical support to the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA). in the weather-acclimating of multiple trailer camps and language barrier translation Spanish-English related to the temporarily relocation and accommodating of several hundreds of Hispanic families impacted by the recent gas-line explosion in Lawrence, MA.

• NAVYFAC-China Lake, CA, DMCS-Architect-1 Training in the Navy Means and Methods protocols in the assessment and repair of damaged facilities including the bidding, selection and awarding of contracts process. JR BARDIN COMPANY, SAN DIEGO, CA 2000-2004 AND 2005-2012 Forensic Architect

• Performed visual and invasive testing, determine responsibilities related to design and construction defects associated conditions in the performance of the building envelope fenestration, and those related to site conditions, slope drainage, soils stability, foundation failure, hardscape deterioration. Scope of investigations represented more than 7,000 residential and condominium units, including projects entailing Commercial, Hospitality and Industrial buildings. Determine and quantified cost of repairs for mediation and trial purposes, with findings resulted in successfully assisting attorneys in settling most cases out of court. 1

DAVID MAYA, Architect, AIA

CV-RESUME

FEMA-NISTAC 2004-2005

Architect / Project Officer-Technical Assistance Coordinator (TAC)

• Damage assessment of Public and Private Buildings impacted by six Hurricanes: Disasters (Florida Declarations): DR-1545

(Frances), DR-1551 (Ivan), DR-1561 (Jeanne), DR-1595 (Dennis), DR-1602 (Katrina) and DR-1609 (Wilma). Provided technical support and repair recommendations reflected in Project Worksheets (PWs). • Applicants and facilities included: Museums, Libraries, Courthouse, Detention Centers, Hospitals and multiple educational building involving several campuses with emphasis in the performance of the roofing and envelope system. • Rendered findings became determining factors for applicants able to receive Federal and State assistance under Sections 404 and 406 of the Hazard Mitigation Stafford Act. GAFCON, SAN DIEGO, CA 1999-2000

PM/Forensic Architect

• Investigated construction defects in more than 500 residential and condominium units representing plaintiffs, both individuals and HO Associations. Coordinated teams of field crews, subcontractors and consultants, by providing direction and leadership in the selection of exterior and interior invasive testing locations. Successfully able to determine quantity and qualitative extent of damages and responsibilities, providing cost analysis of repairs for mediation and trial purposes. AV BUILDERS, SAN DIEGO, CA 1998-1999

PM/Forensic Architect

• Investigated construction defects in over 650 residential and condominium units on behalf of individuals and HO Associations. Coordinated field crews and consultants by providing direction and leadership in the selection of interior and exterior invasive testing locations. Successfully able to determine extent of damage and responsibilities, cost of repairs for mediation and trial, providing expert witness testimonies in preliminary trials, resulting in the settlement of cases before reaching the courts. Design and project management of commercial projects developed by the company throughout San Diego. RIO SUR-PLAZA NAUTICA/RG & ASSOC. CABO SAN LUCAS, BCS, MX 1994-1998 PM/CM-Architect

• Design-Build tenant improvements of a 232,000 sqft, mixed-use commercial and residential condominium complex located in a fourteen-story high building.• Managed residents TI tenant improvements from the permit process, the through selection of the finishing materials through the completion and move-in of their units. • Coordinated successfully, the trouble-shooting of uncompleted electrical, mechanical and plumbing installations abandoned by the original contractor. • Design-Build of an underground 65,000 gal. water tank to supply the building during water service interruption and seasonal shortage. • Design-build of a 50,000 sqft tourist-oriented retail center, encompassing 35 stores, restaurants, and 4 movie theaters. • Project challenges included, significant soil de-watering and stabilization due to the proximity to the Marina. • Responsibilities included securing building permits, negotiating building materials, pricing and suppliers, managing construction crews, consultants and sub- contractors as turn-key operation. • Tenants include local and international brands such as Caliente, Baskin-Robbins, Pizza Hut, and several local businesses.

THE KOLL COMPANY, CABO SAN LUCAS, BCS, MX 1992-1994 PM/CM-Architect

• Design and plan review, coordination and construction management of projects built in Tijuana, MX and San Diego, CA. • Acting as liaison and representative between Koll International Co. and Gutierrez-Cortina Architects, its Mexican partner company. • Created and organize all Pre-bidding documentation guidelines, involving more than 1,000 unit prices, and established the RFQ/RFP solicitation to over 20 nationwide construction companies. • Project involved the construction of a 3,000-acre resort community of Palmilla-Cabo del Sol in Cabo San Lucas, BCS, MX. • Project plan review, construction management and supervision of a 450,000 SF industrial park in Tijuana BC, MX, tenant improvements (TI) for a 115,000 SF Scientific Atlanta laboratory facility in Sabre-Springs, San Diego, CA.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

FEMA-CEF, Small Project Microsoft (MS Word, Excel, Outlook) Technical Photography Microsoft Project Languages: English, Spanish, Hebrew Photoshop Sketch Up Pro EDUCATION, CREDENTIALS/CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSURE & ASSOCIATIONS

• BS in Architectural Engineering National Polytechnic Institute/Mexico DF, MX School of Engineering and Architecture. Internship: Hospital design (Beilinson) and Urban Planning of single family residential projects, Tel-Aviv, Israel Sharon and Sharon Architects, Tel Aviv, Israel / Hebrew language-Immerse course.

• Continued Education (CE) FEMA PA-TAC Training: Project Officer, Disaster Recovery, PA Program-Emergency Management Institute, Orlando, FL. GREEN Building, Decoding Attics and Walls in Multifamily Buildings, Non-Residential Standards for Architects, Bio-mimicry I and II, Design-Build High Performance Walls, The Process of Building Resilience, Smart Cities-The Future of Cities, Building Analysis for LEED Training, Title 24 Sempra Energy, SDG&E Energy Education Center. Planning and Design of Industrial Parks and Education Buildings / (UNAM), Mexico. ADA Compliance, Coatings for Exterior Decks; Harassment for Employees (2020); OSHA-10 (2020).

• Licenses: Licensed to practice Architecture in: California, Baja California North/South MX and Mexico, DF MX.

• Credentials: FEMA (Federal Emergency Response Official, Project Officer/Specialist, DHS/FEMA (e-QIP).

• DMCS-Architect-1/ NAVFAC-China Lake (DHS e-QIP).

• Professional Associations Participation:

Member of American Institute of Architects (AIA), Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) and the Forensic Expert Witness Association (FEWA). 2

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