Project Manager

Jason Gibson

Project Manager & Architectural Designer

*******@*****.*** • 615-***-****

Linke dIn • Roanoke, VA 24012

Accomplished and forward-thinking professional with extensive experience conceptualizing and developing architectural designs that align with project objectives, client requirements, and industry standards. Jason is highly skilled in creating drawing sets for general contractors, facilitating a seamless transition from design to construction. He conducts on-site visits to understand project timelines, costs, and staffing, ensuring projects stay on schedule and within budget. With a strong background in all phases of design and development, Jason integrates engineering elements into cohesive designs for client approval and administers construction contracts while monitoring compliance through scheduled site observations.

Areas of Expertise

● Architectural Design & Development

● Strategic Planning & Execution

● Industry Standard Software

● Project Design & Coordination

● Budget & Cost Management

● Team Building & Leadership

● Cross-Functional Collaboration

● Sustainable Design Practices

● Complex Problem Resolution

Professional Experience

Independent Work (Contract Basis):

Roanoke, VA / Charlottesville, VA / Greenville, SC / Sarasota, FL / Raleigh, NC Various Design Firms (IDG / Grimm Parker/ WJArchitects / The East Group / Etc.) - PA / PM 2022 — Present

Jason successfully managed the production of diverse project types at various stages, consistently meeting strict deadlines driven by staffing needs. He also led the creation of drawing sets for pricing, permitting, and funding submissions, significantly advancing project progression. Additionally, Jason conducted thorough quality assurance and quality control reviews during the schematic design, design development, and construction document phases, ensuring that all quality standards were at minimum met and ideally exceeded.

● Collaborated with project managers to devise completion strategies based on staffing needs for multi-family projects, including transformation of five historic buildings into a connected mixed-use project for residential use.

● Engaged in contract work to finalize projects, including jumping onto other projects to support overall success of firm.

● Contributed leadership and active participation to project, resulting in timely completion and coming in under budget. OHM Advisors – Nashville, TN

Project Manager / Senior Designer

2019 — 2021

Jason led the Rockledge Flats and The Grafton projects, the first collaborations with a former client, Aaron Breeden, at his new company Hutton.Builds. Serving as the main contact for the Nashville office of OHM, Jason worked closely with Hutton's management team to guide the projects from concept design and prevent pricing oversights. He also coordinated with jurisdictional representatives in Rockledge, FL, and Rogers, AR, to address zoning, building code and materials issues during the schematic design phase, which helped expedite city approvals.

● Led a team of eight in Nashville office, guiding members through development of drawing sets from schematic design through Permit Set, culminating in pricing exercises in close coordination with owner and contractor.

● Minimized value engineering by implementing lessons gleaned from previous projects, showcasing adept leadership through all phases with an eye toward promoting design team.

● Navigated intricacies of code regulation process to ensure compliance at every stage.

● Successfully applied lessons learned to enhance Rogers, AR multi-family project. Smith Gee Studio – Nashville, TN

Project Architect / Designer III / Project Manager 2011 — 2018

Jason's career truly transformed when he became the first full-time hire after the 2009 economic downturn. Over the next seven years, he embraced a diverse array of tasks, from maintaining restrooms to celebrating the ribbon-cutting ceremony alongside the mayor of Nashville at the grand opening of the Ascend Amphitheater. Throughout this journey, he devoted countless late nights, facing both triumphs and challenges. He credits the mentorship he received from the Smith Gee team as instrumental in shaping him into a skilled designer, planner, and business professional.

● Cultivated and nurtured client relationships, underscoring importance of client interaction in professional journey.

● Successfully navigated intricacies of code regulation process to ensure compliance at every step of way.

● Provided leadership and mentorship, imparting valuable knowledge and guidance to others in field. Additional Experience

Project Manager / Owner's Representative, Development Management Group – Nashville, US o Conducted Code-related reviews, encompassing potential building and zoning considerations, occupancy assessments, and, in certain instances, chain business site layout requirements for fire access and parking needs to provide client with accurate and easily comprehensible information.

o Pursued all due diligence items to deliver owner successful determinations regarding potential sites throughout county, specifically tailored for diverse commercial projects such as Dollar General and 7-11 convenience stores. Senior Designer, Collaborative Studio – Nashville, TN o Collaborated with clients, stakeholders, and team members to gather requirements, provide design solutions, and ensure project alignment with brand guidelines.

o Conceptualized and executed innovative design concepts for high-profile projects, exceeding client expectations and receiving positive feedback.

o Mentored and coached junior designers, fostering their creative growth and empowering them to deliver exceptional design work.

Intern Architect, Various firms (LRK Architects – Nashville, TN; Mhyre Group Architects – Portland, Oregon) o Designed and developed innovative visual concepts and graphics for various clients to fulfill branding and marketing objectives.

o Managed multiple design projects simultaneously to ensure deadlines were met and deliverables were of high quality. o Liaised with clients to understand their vision and requirements, translating into creative design solutions. Volunteer Experience

Volunteer/Job Captain for Rebuilding Together in Nashville, Tennessee from 04/2012 to 04/2018 R.T.N.'s Mission: Repairing Homes, Revitalizing Communities, Rebuilding Lives. R.T.N.'s Vision: Safe Homes and Communities for Everyone. Education

Master of Architecture: Architecture, Clemson University – Clemson, SC Graduated Summa Cum Laude Henry Adams Medal Recipient Genova, Italy Study Abroad Bachelor of Science in Architecture, University of Virginia – Charlottesville, VA 3.3 GPA Editor of Virginia Studio Record Judiciary Judge, School of Architecture Representative Affiliations & Memberships

Member of NCARB, currently have (2) A.R.E. exams remaining for Licensure in Tennessee (2001 – Present) Member of AIA - Tennessee, Nashville, Tennessee (2005 – 2020) Member of ULI - Nashville, Nashville, Tennessee (2012 – 2020) Member of Nashville Urban Design Forum, Nashville, Tennessee (2015 – 2018) Technical Proficiencies

Design Production Tools: Freehand Sketching Autodesk AutoCAD and Revit Sketchup Photoshop and InDesign Coordination and Construction Admin Tools: MS Office Suite Adobe Acrobat Bluebeam Revu Procore

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