Project Manager / Senior Project Architect

PROFILE

• Architecture Firm Principal - multi-faceted and effective executive administrator, project manager and project architect with a proven ability to develop business, administer, plan, manage and design projects from inception through occupancy.

• Responsible for business development, marketing, proposal preparation, contract negotiations, establishing budgets, maintaining schedules, project execution and design quality.

• Project Management and Design of multiple, complex concurrent projects, coordination of staff, consultants and contractors.

• Strong technical skills: excellent designer, skilled with presentations, developing feasibility studies, planning, master plans, schematics, renderings, design, construction documents, specifications, construction cost estimates and construction administration.

• Provide quality assurance and quality control reviews, ensuring compliance with federal, state and local codes and standards.

• Interface with clients, determine their requirements, meet their needs and create positive relationships resulting in repeat business.

• Financial management and reporting, budget preparation and monitoring.

• Familiar with Federal Architecture/Engineering Project procedures, contracts and requirements.

SKILLS SUMMARY

• Ability to direct complex projects from concept through construction.

• Goal-oriented individual with strong leadership capabilities.

• Organized, creative,highly motivated, and detail-oriented problem solver.

• Work both autonomously, and as a team player; flexible, with the ability to communicate effectively, listen, resolve conflicts and achieve consensus.

• Demonstrated excellent oral and writing skills.

• Thorough knowledge of standard AIA contracts between Client, Architect, Consultants and Contractor.

• Thorough knowledge of UCC International Building Codes, NFPA Life Safety Code 101, FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulations), JCAHO, AIA’s Guidelines for Design & Construction of Hospital & Health Care Facilities.

• Research, study and consult with product manufacturers to stay informed of new systems and developments in design, construction and relevant codes.

• Experienced in utilizing various Federal prototype design guidelines and standards

ARCHITECTURE REGISTRATIONS

• Pennsylvania

• New Jersey

• Delaware

• Maryland

PROFICIENCIES

• CAD: AutoCAD, AutoCAD Architecture 2009, Revit Architecture 2009

• Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Publisher

• Business Software: Intuit Quickbooks Pro

• Cost Estimating: RS Means Costworks / Cost Estimator

• Specifications: MasterSpec, SpecsIntact, CSI, Arcat

• Excellent verbal, written and communication skills

• Renderings: Hand drawn and Revit

• Knowledge of LEED concepts, regularly implement sustainable, energy efficient and water conservation features, working towards LEED certification

• Contracts: Standard AIA, Federal and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Architect/Owner and Owner/Contractor Agreements

PRESENT POSITION

Frances Siegel, Architects - Principal

Architecture Firm, Worcester, PA 1998 - Present

Founded a general practice Architecture firm providing the full range of Architecture services. Responsible for all functions from Marketing to Project Manager and Principal Architect for a multitude of project types for both private and federal and state clients. Provided the full range of Architecture and Consultant Engineering services (Civil, Structure and MEP/FP) for the following projects:

o PennDOT Safety Rest Area PA Dept of General Services

A high profile visitor’s rest area and information center on Scenic Highway in northcentral PA.

o Commercial Building Private Developer

Design of a building shell aesthetically compatible with the historic district in which it is located, for the USPS as a retail mail facility.

o Child Care Center Private Developer

Created a branding prototype for a series of child daycare centers, including an after school care program, and provided full A/E services for the construction of the first facility.

o Residential Townhouse Development Private Developer

Design of two models for a 55+ age restricted development consisting of 42 units on a combination of flat and steep building sites, with first floor garages and master bedrooms and various optional upgrades.

o Fitness Gym Fitout Private Owner

Architecture, Interior and Lighting design of a fitness center, lobby/reception desk and associated shower / toilet rooms in an existing tenant space.

o Skilled Nursing Care / Domiciliary PA Dept of General Services

Feasibility study, preliminary design and construction cost estimate of a new addition consisting of a 120 bed facility at a PA Dept of Veterans Affairs Center.

o State Park Facilities PA Dept of Conservation & Natural Resources

Architecture and sub-contracted engineering services for numerous state park facilities including food concessions, comfort stations, campground shower houses, offices, swimming pools, amphitheaters and a vehicular maintenance facility. Projects incorporated innovative sustainable methods and materials.

o Post Office Facilities United States Postal Service

Complete architecture and sub-contracted engineering services for numerous projects including new construction, repairs / alterations and feasibility studies for multiple facilities including Main Post Offices, Administrative Offices, Vehicular Facilities, Bulk Mail Centers and Historic Facilities.

o Highrise Public Housing Montgomery County (PA) Housing Authority

Alternations and improvements including replacement of windows and upgrades to the HVAC systems at three residential facilities for the elderly and disabled.

o Private Psychiatric Hospital Facilities Friends Hospital

Numerous projects including Feasibility Studies to construct a new long term residence, a Feasibility study to convert an existing facility into a long term residence; JCAHO review of all fourteen facilities on the campus and design of various improvements and renovations.

o Substance Abuse Treatment Structured Residence Eagleview Hospital

Improvements to an existing domiciliary for long term residential patients including upgrades to restrooms and bedrooms.

o Community Park Facilities Limerick Township

Concession building and rest room facilities, recognized by the ABA for excellence.

o Day Care Facility Conversions Private Developer

Converted two existing structures, a vehicular maintenance facility and a firehouse, into two child care facilities with playgrounds for infants through sixth grade.

o Firehouse Feasibility Studies Two Volunteer Fire Companies

Conducted studies to evaluate conceptual site and building designs, construction costs and impacts of demolition and new construction vs. renovations and additions.

o Restaurants Private Restaurateurs

Renovations and interior design for several casual dining and high end restaurants, including dining areas, bars and kitchens.

o Children’s Zoo Master plan and Site Improvements Elmwood Park Zoo

Assessed the existing facilities and coordinated with Planner to create a master plan and budgets for future development of exhibits, concessions, activity spaces, visitor accommodations and infrastructure.

o Window Replacement Veterans Administration Medical Center, Coatesville

Assessed the condition of the existing windows and designed replacements for a long term patient residential facility.

o Custom Single Family and Multi-family Residences Private Individuals

Numerous custom residences, additions and modifications of various sizes and styles.

PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT

• Project Manager / Senior Architect

Gillan & Hartman, Inc. Engineers, Mont Clare, PA 1997 – 1998

Responsible for Architecture design, construction documents and coordination of company’s architecture projects. Projects consisted of renovations and facility upgrades at specialty hospitals and industrial facilities, including:

o Friends Hospital Various facility improvements, JCAHO and Life Safety code reviews of patient and administrative facilities

o Norristown State Hospital Improvements to replace windows and upgrades to HVAC systems in high security forensic psychiatric facility.

• Project Manager / Senior Architect

Maida Engineering, Essington, PA 1994 – 1997

Managed design and construction documents of new buildings and renovations for various US Postal Service Facilities throughout southeastern PA, including:

o Philadelphia Bulk Mail Center Administration Building renovation including offices cafeteria, conference / training rooms and locker rooms

o Historic United State Postal Services lobby renovations

o Renovations to over 50 USPS facilities to accommodate current postal operations and incorporate improvements for handicap accessibility.

• Project Manager / Project Architect

Bala Consulting Engineers, Bala Cynwyd, PA 1992 – 1994

Design, construction documents and construction administration services for various projects, primarily pharmaceutical facilities, including:

o Merck Laboratories West Point, PA Biochemical research and clinical processing laboratories,

o SmithKline Beecham Piscataway, NJ Upgrades to an existing drug production facility to meet cGMP standards and to withstand an unusually harsh chemical environment.

o Crown Cork and Seal Corporate Headquarters Chicago, Ill Conversion of a warehouse into executive offices with research and development facilities

• Residential Developer / Architect

Norristown, PA 1985 – 1992

Developed two residential communities: twin homes and single family custom residences. Sole responsibility for conceptual planning, site development, architecture, coordination of engineering consultants and general contractor. Defined design criteria, completed initial planning, cost estimates, secured funding and obtained local regulatory land-use approvals. As a sole proprietor, provided full range of architecture services for various projects:

o Residential Townhouses Three models for a 66 unit development

o Child Care Facility Addition and renovations

o Restaurants and Retail Renovations and additions to various establishments

• Architect / Architectural Lighting Design

Diseroad & Wolff, Architects, Hatfield, PA 1981 – 1985

Designed and provided construction documents for Commercial, Institutional and Residential Projects, both new construction and renovations. Provided Architectural Lighting design of all the firms’ projects including lighting plans, fixture selection and calculations:

o Corporate Headquarters for a medical instrument manufacturer consisting of executive offices, conference/training rooms, full service cafeteria

o Recreational and Golf Clubhouse with swimming pool, racquetball courts, restaurant, kitchen and retail space, work completed on a fast track schedule

o Law Office renovation into a first class executive office

o Custom and Multi-Family Residential Projects for various developers

• Architectural Lighting Designer

Raymond Grenald, Lighting Consultants, Philadelphia, PA 1980 – 1981

Design and construction documents for the architectural lighting of Commercial, Retail, Institutional and Residential Projects. Responsibilities included drafting, fixture selections and calculations.

EDUCATION

• Bachelors of Architecture 1976

Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ

• Undergraduate Architectural Engineering Courses 1971-1974

Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA

• Miscellaneous Continuing Education Classes and Seminars On going

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

• Chairman Uniform Construction Code Board of Appeals

East Norriton Township, PA

• Protégé / Mentor Program

Mentoring of junior high, high school and college students interested in pursuing Architecture careers

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