Vernon R. Brown

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Monroeville, PA. 15146

412-***-****

adz6sd@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

• Over 15 years of experience in architectural practice starting as a draftsman to elevate into a project architect. My key responsibilities included the assessment of new and existing buildings and site conditions to develop architectural design solutions and details, assist with the preparation of technical specifications, the coordination with clients and multi-disciplines throughout the course of work. The research and understanding of building code requirements, preparation of proposals, RFI’s and applications of payment. Building types included residential, commercial, educational and secular structures.

• Over 10 years of experience as a Construction project manager overseeing the overall daily activities and sequencing of work during all phases of the construction project, including responsibilities for achieving company profit goals. The creation and tracking of project budgets, reports and schedules. Assigned to prepare and review all construction contracts, change orders and amendments. The identification of potential issues and solutions that may affect budget, profit and time management of the scope of work on residential, commercial and educational projects up to 25 million dollars.

• Over 7 years of experience as an Estimator interpreting blueprints and specifications for developing labor, material cost and profit margins to determine construction budgets and timelines. The submission of RFP’s and solicitations of bids from contractors and vendors. Attendance of pre-bid meetings and site visits to investigate existing conditions to formulate accurate estimates.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Kenneth H. Kantrowitz Architects, Project Manager May 2023 - Present Duties include creating architectural drawings, specifications and technical reports. Document existing building and site conditions to determine feasible design solutions within assigned budgets. Maintain client and contractor relationships to coordinate the scope of work. Research and review code compliances and occupancy requirements. compliances. Manage periodical inspections to ensure compliance with design and code requirements.

Larson Design Group, Technical Specialist March 2022 – March 2023 Key responsibilities to assist in developing the guarantee maximum budget for projects based upon construction documents up to 25 million dollars. Provide independent inspections of architectural drawings for accuracy and constructability. Approval of shop drawing submittals from contractors prior to purchase and construction. Building types include commercial, healthcare, waste management, and military facilities.

Vinebrook Homes, LLC Residential Project Manager November 2020 – October 2021 Responsible for managing simultaneously the completion of multiple residential properties within a specific timeline while adhering to the highest standards of craftsmanship. Obtaining building permits and assigning contractors to various duties within project budgets and schedules. Capable of providing solutions to unforeseen changes in the scope of work and providing alternate value engineering solutions to reduce construction cost and time.

Hillmann Consulting Project Manager PT August 2019 – August 2020 Responsible for reviewing all baseline construction schedules including contractual agreements, submittals and long-lead materials. Oversight to ensure construction progress is maintained in accordance with construction documents with attention to safety, workmanship and workforce. Provide continuous evaluation of payments request, potential change orders, milestones and all code inspections.

Ma’at Construction Group, LLC. Project Manager/ Estimator June 2012 – June 2019 Primary component in transforming a construction training program into an interior drywall installation and finishing company within three years, then transforming a drywall business into a general construction company with the capacity of executing multiple projects simultaneously. Overall responsibilities include interpretation of blueprints and specifications to develop material quantities, labor cost and required time to complete work and on time within budget. Present monitoring reports and schedules to track daily progress of workers and material usage to meet benchmarks and building cost. Produce and review contractual agreements, change orders, submittals and pay requests. Ensure site safety compliances are achieved. Duties

• Prepare and forecast project manpower, equipment and material cost from drawings, specifications and field measurements.

• Assist and coordinate all phases of construction including recommendations for alternative solutions whenever construction details affect feasibility cost and/ or construction schedules.

• Coordinate and expedite ordering materials and equipment requiring long lead procurement.

• Schedule and conduct preconstruction and progress meetings with stakeholders and contractors to coordinate work, resolve conflicts and obtain benchmark goals.

• Manage record keeping paperwork, shop drawings, safety data sheets, close-out documents and warranties.

• Provide leadership and strategies to increase accountability and productivity to staff and subcontractors.

• Conduct on-site field inspections and meetings to ensure work is completed in accordance with construction documents. Attention to resolve construction discrepancies, value engineering solutions and recommendations to increase productivity.

Building Consultants Inc. Project Manager March 2012 – June 2012 Job responsibilities, Monitor the progress of new renovation construction projects. Submit detailed progress reports of all construction trades throughout the life cycle of construction. Review of the contractor’s Application for Payment to determine if values match the actual levels of construction progress in the field.

Rebuilding Together Pittsburgh Project Manager August 2011 – February 2012 Job responsibilities, conduct residential building and property assessments for disabled seniors and veterans to determine repairs and renovations needed to meet local and national codes, fire safety and ADA requirements. Develop construction budgets for the scope of work. Govern the management and supervision of contractors and volunteer groups during the construction process.

BOSS Architectural Consultants, Owner/ Project Architect November 2008 – July 2011 Restart of former architectural business as sole proprietor. Job responsibilities included marketing strategies, Analysis of existing site and building conditions for development of design solutions and coordination with engineering consultants, assignments with design staff and overseeing correctness and accuracy of drawings. Review of governing building code compliance and handicap accessibility codes. Development of estimated probable construction cost and actual construction cost analysis. Periodic site inspections to monitor construction completion and construction schedules. Independent estimating consultant for various contractors for submitted bids and applications for payment. Primary building types residential and small commercial.

Dorsey Architects Inc. Project Architect February 2008 – August 2008 Responsible for the development of architectural design solutions, coordination of engineering consultants, review of building and site codes, conduct periodical project meetings with stakeholders, and contractors to discuss project progress and ensure construction is progressing in accordance with construction documents and benchmarks. Provide on-site value engineering solutions for resolving field condition oversight.

Lender Consulting Services Inc. Project Manager June 2006 – February 2008 Duties include detailed property condition assessment reports for multiple financial lending institutions by reviewing construction documents, specifications and cost estimates. Review construction documents to verify compliance with national building codes, project schedules and budget projections. Monitor building inspections and contractor’s payment request for various multi-million-dollar residential developments, commercial projects, hotels, healthcare and educational facilities. Provide detailed evaluation reports of existing building and site conditions with recommendations for renovation and budgetary cost estimates throughout Pennsylvania, Ohio, New York, Virginia, West Virginia and Washington D.C.

BOSS Architectural Design, Co-owner/ Project Architect September 1998 – May 2006 Responsibilities include Development and govern all phases of architectural design elements from conception of spatial solutions through preparation of construction documents for various residential, commercial and secular projects. Review of compliance of local and national building codes, coordination of engineering consultants, and the development of specifications. Interface with stakeholders to define timelines and budget constraints, provide construction administration and oversight to track project cost and benchmarks, assist contractors with quality control and close-out procedures. Minority Enterprise Corporation- New Business Award 1998

Graves Architects Inc. Draftsman – Project Architect April 1989 – August 1998 A 10-year employee beginning as a draftsperson to promoted to a project architect. Duties included preparation of architectural drawings from field documentations and integration of engineering drawings into a unified design. Review and approve material transmittal's and cut-sheets, periodic site meetings, to monitor job progress and compliance with construction documents.

EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Tuskegee University Tuskegee AL.

Major: Architecture

AWARDS AND NOTABLE MENTIONS

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 30-hour Construction Safety and Heath Certification. City of Pittsburgh Mayor’s Commission of Minority Business and Employment Opportunities 2000 - 2004

Commission to establish to ensure fair access to all minorities and disadvantaged businesses by evaluating the process used to obtain services and goods contracts by the City of Pittsburgh. Community Empowerment Association, Training Instructor 1999 – 2005 and 2012 – 2018 Mathematics and blueprint instructor designed for a pre-apprenticeship training program for participants interested in entering the construction trades.

SKILLS

• Proficiency with AutoCAD drafting software.

• Bluebeam construction estimating software.

• On Center estimating software.

• Procore construction management software.

• RS Means estimating software.

• MS Office software – Word, Excel and PowerPoint

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