Mike Chico
**** *. ********* ***. • Gilbert, AZ *5298
Telephone: 480-***-**** • E-mail: *********@*****.***
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER in an architectural firm managing $ million dollar plus projects. A motivated and creative manager whose career has been characterized by continued growth, increasing responsibilities, and notable achievements. Possess a strong knowledge of the design process and building codes.
Key Strengths Include:
• Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.
• Successfully develop / manage projects from design development through completion of construction.
• Proven experience in managing projects, project teams, and client relationships.
• Communicate and interact effectively with clients, senior management, contractors, civic representatives, consultants, landlords/developers, and other design professionals.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER • Kurt D. Reed Associates – Scottsdale, AZ ( 08-2008 to 2009 )
• Managed the development of Grocery Store remodels/new construction, Drug Stores and Retail Centers.
• Direct project teams to create construction documents from schematic design through agency approval and ensure compliance with all applicable code requirements.
• Act as contact with clients, consultants, contractors, landlord representatives, and municipalities.
• Projects Include: Walgreens Stores, Fry’s Food Stores, and Various Lifestyle and Retail centers.
ASSOCIATE / SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER • STDR Architects, Inc. - Costa Mesa, CA (1992 to 07-2008)
• Managed the development of various Restaurant Chains nationwide.
• Direct / participate with project teams to create construction documents from schematic design through agency approval and ensure compliance with all applicable code requirements.
• Act as primary contact with clients, consultants, contractors, landlord representatives, and municipalities.
• Perform initial site investigations and recurring visits to project sites all over the country, to ensure compliance with prepared architectural drawings.
• Prepare schematic plans for project feasibility.
• Prepare preliminary layouts / exhibits for submittal to client and governing authorities.
• Other Projects Include: 24 Hour Fitness Health Clubs, El Torito Restaurants, Wood Ranch BBQ Restaurants, California Pizza Kitchen Restaurants, Mimis Café Restaurants, Islands Restaurants, Claim Jumper Restaurants, BJ’s Brewery & Pizza, Cheesecake Factory, Baja Fresh, Westwood Colleges, Golf Course Clubhouses, and miscellaneous Theme Park projects.
DESIGNER / PROJECT MANAGER • BSK ASSOCIATES – La Mirada, CA ( office is closed ) (1987 to 1992)
• Designed / Managed projects from design development through construction administration for retail centers and fast casual restaurant chains throughout California, Nevada, and Arizona.
• Served as key liaison with clients, property managers, contractors, and civic officials.
• Prepared design exhibits for client, landlord, and government agency approval process.
• Other Projects Included: Various Industrial, Office buildings, Government Military base facility buildings, La Quinta Inns Hotels.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Graduate, Phoenix Institute of Technology – Phoenix, AZ
Computer Skills: AutoCAD 2007 • Word • Excel • Access • Adobe • Internet Research
References: Can be provided upon request
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