Project Manager
Resume:
Peter T. Triantafyllos, NCIDQ, CID
**** ***** ****** ****., #***, Beverly Hills, CA 90212
Home: 747-***-**** Cell: 818-***-****
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Many years of experience in creative interior design, facilities planning/design, space planning, project management, with a strong technical background; possessing self-discipline and the ability to work with minimal supervision. I can play a key role throughout the life cycle of a project to ensure that quality solutions meet client’s objectives. I have a proven record in leading multifunctional teams to achieve project goals and a high degree of client satisfaction. Possessing a good team spirit, deadline orientated and the ability to organize and present complex solutions clearly and accurately.
EDUCATION
Keller Graduate School of Business and Management, Master Program (Business Administration) West Hills, CA, 2000-2002
Keller Graduate School of Business and Management, Master Program (Project Management), Long Beach, CA, 1998-2000
Learning Tree University, Certification Program (Universal Design), Chatsworth, CA, 1999-2000
Pepperdine University, Malibu, CA, B.S. Business Administration, 1985-1987
COMPUTER SKILLS
WISP (Occupancy Planning), Auto CAD 2020, Revit Architecture 2020, MS Office 2020, MS Project 2020, Rhino, 2020 CAP& Giza, Açu Render, 3ds Max 2020
CERTIFICATIONS, MEMBERSHIPS & REGISTRATIONS
Certification of Interior Design Qualification- # 10730 (NCIDQ); Certified Interior Designer, State of California- #1599
ACTIVITIES/SERVICE
NCIDQ
Master Juror, mid 1990’s; Qualified Juror, 2000-2002; Practicum Committee, March & May 2003:
Multiple Choice Committee, February 2004-2006; received the, “Certificate of Appreciation” from Past President Donna Vining for dedication, commitment, and voluntarism in 2002.
THE ART INSTITUE OF CALIFORNIA, ORANGE COUNTY CAMPUS - SANTA ANA, CA
Past member of the Interior Design Advisory Committee (01/03-01/04)
IFMA (International Facilities Management Association)
Board of Directors 2010-2011 (Treasurer) San Fernando Valley Chapter
SAINT SOPHIA GREEK ORTHODOX CATHEDRAL-LOS ANGELES, CA
Parish Council Member/Executive Board-Treasurer (2015-2016)
Sports (Golf, Baseball, Basketball, etc.), Modern & Classical Architecture, Classical Music
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
Facilities Planning and Design
Consulting
Commercial Workplace Interiors
Interior Design (Corporate, Healthcare, Educational, Hospitality and Wellness)
Team Leadership
Vendor and Client Relations
Project Management
Construction Administration
Space Utilization and Planning (Test Fits)
Workplace Design Management
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
VANIR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT, INC., LOS ANGELES, CA 11/19- 3/20
Assistant Project Manager/ Sr. Space Planner (LACO-ISD)
Met with various LA County departments located in leased space throughout the County and provided space planning services.
Communicated and follow up with various departments about specific projects and their goals.
Created space plans (test fits) and specifications for all new leased facilities, and/or renovations of existing ’s space or county’s owned buildings.
Once a final test fit has been approved, a comprehensive set of detailed drawings are created using AutoCAD along with a set of Construction and Furniture Specifications.
Recognition of building codes and typical project compliance, title 24, and life safety issues.
Worked closely with Project Manager to provide finalized plans to use for bidding process.,
Performed physical site inspections, field verification, and to resolve issues as needed at the site.
Maintained drawing accuracy to meet design objectives and reflect field conditions.
FREELANCE CONSULTANT, NORTHRIDGE, CA 09/16-10/19
Project Manager/Sr. Interior Designer
Planned, scheduled, and tracked project timelines, budgets, and milestones to ensure project progress.
Identified and resolved project issues if necessary, with project architect.
Communicated with project architect regarding scope of work (SOW) and client expectations throughout the duration of the project.
Surveyed existing building space.
Recorded surveyed information and updated existing drawings using the latest version of AutoCAD.
Produced a quality product with little or no supervision.
Provided electronic copy of the updated drawings to client.
Programmed and prepared space utilization report used to create space plan (test fit).
Conducted client interviews to determine project scope of work, including space planning layouts (test fits), FF&E utilization and color schemes.
Inventoried existing FF&E for possible use in the new location.
Project Types:
Restaurants
Conceptual Development & Space Planning
Interior Design & Specification
Food Service Design & Specification
Prepared bid packages for review and approval by client.
Established and maintained timelines using PM software (MS Project)
Scheduled and conducted pre/post installation meetings.
Developed and maintained project budget which included a combination of product and services (Design, Project Management, Delivery, and Installation)
Corporate Workplace/ (Sr. Project Manager-FF&E)
Functioned as the main point of contact for client by providing all project communications during the duration of the project.
Developed work plan, schedules, and logistics.
Organized and scheduled deliveries based on overall project scope of work, project schedule, and client.
Served as single point of contact and coordinated with internal and external teams. (Architecture & Design firms, contractors, cabling vendors, building managers, electricians, and other trades, client’s facility managers, and IT groups, movers, etc.).
Maintained detailed project documentation of key project decisions including change orders and revision required by the client.
Provided timely and formal written communication throughout projects and disseminate all critical information to clients and teams.
Reviewed plans and specifications for accuracy, completeness, and correctness, and correct product application prior to order if required.
Planned and supervised product delivery and installation, including performance of work, installation administration, and timeliness of task.
Conducted final walk through/project close-out with required parties, developed timeline to resolve open issues/punch list.
Obtained client’s acceptance and sign-off upon completion of the installation including punch list items.
CBRE, LOS ANGELES, CA 05/16-09/16
Space Planner (Temporary-Union Bank Account)
Supported and assisted in the management of space planning.
Answered client's questions/concerns and provided data to back up recommendations.
Coordinated planning for non-project related moves, adds, and/or changes.
Provided metrics, collected, organized, and analyzed data related to client's facility requirements and physical space needs.
Provided Space Programing for “New Hires” and “Reorganizations” of expanding departments throughout the company’s portfolio of major sites for Union Bank facilities throughout Southern California.
Reviewed, and/or updated CADFM (WISP) drawings and/or related database for future space allocations.
CONTRACT OFFICE GROUP (COG), SAN JOSE, CA 11/15-02/16
Project Manager
Established and maintained timelines using MS Project.
Scheduled and conducted pre/post installation meetings.
Maintained positive and productive relationships with all departments, client’s suppliers, vendors and contractors.
Performed furniture specification audit comparing it with actual furniture order.
Created and maintained project files to include all pertinent information.
Attended client project/construction meeting upon request to coordinate furniture delivery and installation activities with contractor, client and building management.
Developed and maintained project budget which included a combination of product and services (Design, Project Management, Delivery, and Installation)
Managed and documented all change orders and RFIs.
Successfully achieved quality, cost and schedule parameters of all assigned projects while providing accurate and timely communication to all participants.
Monitored actual labor time expended on projects to ensure up-to-date knowledge of time requirements for various installation conditions.
Facilitated changes to the scope of work and obtained approved change order as needed.
Tracked and documented any issues affecting labor budget.
Tracked and documented all manufactures product shortages/overages/damages affecting the labor budget.
Conferred with project personnel to provide technical advice and to resolve problems if required.
Followed through with all aspect of the project to completion.
Prepared tentative paperwork and schedule installations.
Performed pre-installation site inspection as required.
Inspected workmanship quality and ensured conformance to plans and installation specs.
Conducted final walk-thru with client representative at project completion.
Prepared detailed punch list items and forward to team within 24 hours for review and completion.
Obtained client’s acceptance and sign-off upon completion of the installation including punch list items.
SQUARE ONE DESIGN, LOS ANGELES, CA 01/13-10/15
Sr. Interior Designer
Planned, scheduled, and tracked project timelines, budgets, and milestones to ensure project progress was on schedule.
Identified and resolved project issues if necessary, with project architect.
Communicated with project architect regarding scope of work (SOW) and client expectations throughout the duration of the project.
Surveyed existing building space.
Recorded surveyed information and updated existing drawings using the latest version of AutoCAD.
Produced a quality product with little or no supervision.
Provided electronic copy of the updated drawings to client.
Collaborated closely with architect, on restack, moves and project drawings and documents.
TRIANATAFYLLOS DESIGN, WEST HILLS, CA 04/01-12/12
Principal Founder/Owner
Programmed and prepared space utilization report used to create space plan (test fit).
Conducted client interviews to determine project scope of work, including space planning layouts (test fits), FF&E utilization and color schemes.
Inventoried existing FF&E for use in the new location.
Created and presented design concepts using detailed color boards and tabletop presentations.
Worked closely with internal project team translating space utilization information into specific test fits.
Worked closely with design team to manage workload and deadlines while maintaining project schedule(s) and budget(s).
Identified special areas with client (conference rooms, cafeterias, audiovisual rooms, computer rooms, etc.) ensuring that the completed design will support and enhance client’s operations.
Developed and implemented a progress reporting system that allowed the client to view and identify project status.
Conducted weekly project meeting ensuring that all deadlines are being met in a timely and cost-effective manner.
Prepared bid specifications for FF&E with the interior design team.
Assisted the client in obtaining competitive bids for FF&E.
Coordinated the delivery furnishing schedule and installation of work for the client.
Supervised installation of furnishing and movable equipment covered in the bid documents.
Made periodic site visits to ensure work is progressing according to schedule, plans and specs.
Photographed completed interior design projects to promote design services and results.
THE SGS GROUP, LOS ANGELES, CA 05/00-04/01
Sr. Facilities Programmer/Planner
Developed space plan (test fit)/interior design concepts to determine appropriate layouts that relate to the client’s functional needs.
Developed solutions supporting client’s objectives, functionally, efficiently and aesthetically within the appropriate budget cost.
Developed space standards, space utilization efficiency analysis, planning concepts, stacking and block plans.
Assisted the client throughout the furniture selection process by developing interior test fits, furniture analysis spreadsheet, color/material selection, furniture specifications and bid documentation.
Prepared furniture inventories and created furniture re-use plans and schedules.
PLAN SPEC, INC, MONTROSE, CA, 08/98-03-00
Sr. Interior Designer/Project Manager
Developed preliminary test fits, and project schedules ensuring that the programming information given by client representative was accurate and complies with corporate principles/guidelines.
Evaluated complete space requirements for complete and accurate information related towards the client’s requirements to ensure that the site was functional.
Met with local government municipality as contractor’s representative to expedite the review and approval process and pull all construction permits if required.
Reviewed and approved submittals, prior to ordering all FF&E required to complete the facility.
Coordinated the delivery and installation of all FF&E required to complete the project.
Developed, and maintained all space allocation plans if applicable.
Prepared and issued space allocation reports to client’s management team.
Attended weekly project team meetings on site.
COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, PASADENA, CA 01/98-04/98
Sr. Facilities Associate/Assistant Manager-Property Management Division
Designed, developed preliminary test fits, tenant improvement budgets/analysis and project schedules for construction buildouts to assure that the information given by the field representatives (District Managers, Area Vice Presidents) are accurate and complies with corporate principles/guidelines throughout the United States.
Analyzed and approved construction documents, project schedules, budget costs from outside consultants (architects, contractors, engineers, etc.) prior to the implementation of construction for all related tenant improvement projects to insure proper cost allocations per final construction build-out agreement between Landlord and tenant or tenant’s representative.
Developed and implemented tenant improvement related contracts in compliance with corporate standards ensuring that build-out costs were properly allocated on electronic spreadsheet.
Negotiated final tenant improvement contract with the Landlord or his representative making sure that all costs were summarized and accepted by both parties.
Reviewed submittals for all interior related finishes including flooring, wall finishes, and all office furniture required to complete the field office facility.
Scheduled the installation and relocation of all office furniture required to complete the project.
Reviewed and approved all incoming invoices for non-standard tenant improvement work making sure the costs are within the final budget analysis.
TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL SERVICES, LOS ANGELES, CA 01/84-10/96
Sr. Facilities Analyst
Evaluated and analyzed interior space utilization for accuracy ensuring that the selected site is functional and meets company’s corporate standards/guidelines for our new branch facilities.
Designed and developed preliminary test fits, tenant improvement budgets/analysis, and project schedules for construction buildouts ensuring that the information was accurate and complied with corporate principles/guidelines globally.
Planned, designed, and implemented new corporate standards upgrading the work environment, therefore, eliminating the need for costly construction at the corporate/branch levels that allowed for reduced rental costs and square footage.
Analyzed and approved construction documents, project schedules, budget costs from outside consultants, (architects, contractors, engineers, etc.) prior to the implementation of construction for all related tenant improvement projects insuring proper cost allocations per final lease agreement between landlord and tenant or tenant’s representative.
Developed and implemented tenant improvement related language/contracts in compliance with corporate standards ensuring that all construction costs were allocated properly.
Coordinated the installation and relocation of all FF&E required to complete the project.
Identified cost discrepancies saving the company significant costs by conducting careful audits of actual invoices against prepared estimates on all vendors’ accounts.
Reviewed and approved all incoming invoices for non-standard tenant improvement work making sure the costs are within the final budget analysis.
Conducted weekly staff meeting with team members ensuring that all project deadlines were being met in a timely and cost-effective manner.
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