Architect

GLEN A. KAY, AIA, NCARB, LEED© AP

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Phoenix, Arizona 85044

602-***-**** Cell

OBJECTIVE

To COORDINATE/MANAGE architectural projects, requiring extensive experience in architectural project management and administration, contract and construction administration, office management, code interpretation and computerization.

CAREER SUMMARY

Over 20 years progressive responsibilities as registered architect, office manager and contract administrator for large commercial, industrial and institutional projects for public and private sectors. Specific duties and accomplishments have included:

• Managed architect’s branch office and staff of 12; negotiated and secured 4 annual extensions of the Program Management contract valued at $14,780,000. Received 2003 Merit Award for Outstanding Achievements.

• Organized and managed architect’s field office at major Northeast airport, directing daily activities of staff of seven and administering 42 construction contracts valued at approximately $34 million over three year period. Projects were consistently completed on time and within budget.

• Implemented computerized contract tracking system which automated checking of invoices submitted by contractor to owner of facility under construction. Checking was now accomplished in one hour vs three days, and number of owner returned invoices was reduced from 22% to zero.

• Introduced quality assurance/quality control procedures which lowered production errors and omissions over 70%.

• Instituted new technology, including computerization, overlay drafting techniques and Computer Aided Design and Drafting, which reduced production time by approximately 30%.

Detailed listing of architectural projects completed and duties performed is available on request.

EDUCATION

University of Houston, College of Architecture, 1970

PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS

LEED®-Accredited professional

Registered Architect; Arizona, Colorado, and Texas

Certified by National Council of Architectural Registration Boards

American Institute of Architects – Professional member

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Associate Manager, Design Architecture, Opus Architects & Engineers, Phoenix, Arizona

Responsible for Contract management, processing contract invoices, plan review, code review and interpretation, quality assurance and quality control. LEED consultant for Western Region Projects. Report to and support regional vice-president. (2006-2009).

Director of Architecture – Commercial Division, Peterson Architecture & Associates, Scottsdale, Arizona

Responsible for the direction, management and coordination of commercial project division. Duties include fee management, scheduling, staff utilization, mentoring, monitoring, and quality assurance. (2005-2006).

Facilities Design Manager, DMJM Aviation, Phoenix, Arizona

Responsible for the management and coordination of facilities designer for the Automated People Mover Stations at Terminals 3 and 4, East Economy Parking Lot Station and connection Station to the light rail station for Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. (2004-2005).

Program Manager; Corlett, Skaer & DeVoto, Phoenix, Arizona

Responsible for the management of the Residential Sound Assistance Program for Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Managed the RSAP team including staff of 12; additionally: GIS consultant, 2 Public Relations consultants, DBE consultant, Title Company consultant, Construction Management consultant, FAA coordination consultant, Bidding consultant, Partnering Facilitation consultant, 2 design firms, Acoustical consultant and environmental consultant. Program consisted of the sound reduction insulation of 1800 single family homes to be completed in a 4 year period. 2003 Merit Award. (2001-2004).

Project Architect, Merrick and Company, Aurora, CO

Responsible for directing, scheduling, coordination, quality assurance, and mentoring of the architectural staff. Projects included: the prototypical design and implementation of a start-up web hosting company providing five-9 reliability. First 2 facilities were Denver (50,000 sf) and San Diego (75,000sf.) Base Engineering and Maintenance Facility, Ellsworth Air Force Base, Rapid City, SD (Corps of Engineers project) (2000-2001).

Project Architect for McMurdo Station, Antarctica, Antarctic Support Associates, Englewood, CO Government contractor to the National Science Foundation, Office of Polar Programs, United States Antarctic Program.

Responsible for coordinating contract documents, specifications, procurements, cost estimates, schedules and contract administration. Coordinate logistic, acquisitions of bids, selection of vendors, award of subcontracts, arrange for delivery of material and equipment to port for shipment to McMurdo Station to meet requirements for design/build projects. Projects included: Reconfiguration of Hazardous Waste Handling Facility, Remodel of Kitchen, Servery and Dining hall; (1997-2000).

Senior Architect - Architecture Services, The Roybal Corporation, Denver, CO

Responsible for coordinating production of contract documents and contract administration. Projects included: Stapleton Development Corporation, Visitors Center; U. S. Mint Employee Entrance; U. S. Mint Restroom Renovation; U. S. Mint Count & Bag Material Handling; Adams Twelve 5-Star Schools Leroy & Hulstrom Elementary School Renovations.(1996-1997).

Prior to 1996, employed in various drafting, design, production, project management and construction administration duties by architectural firms in Houston, Texas and Memphis, Tennessee.

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