Meets with University clients to determine programming needs, prepares and maintains project schedules and budget and is the central point ofcommunication among the client, designer, contractor and outside vendors.  Coordinates with the University and senior administrators on the selection of architects/engineers, directs, and reviews the work of the selected design professional, maintains projects budgets, develops bid packages, and assist in awarding the construction contract and administering construction administration. Works with university clients as well as the Board of Regents to define programs accomplish design and complete construction projects for capital projects and large scale renovations. Reviews drawings and coordinates review sessions of drawings with all parties involved to assure that all criteria has been met during the design development process. Monitors construction progress including oversight at project meetings and makes payment at appropriate time to the contractor and architects and engineers. Assists Contractor, Facilities, and Architect/Engineer in solving problems which are encountered during construction or everyday operations. Selects and manages architects and engineers to provide drawings for the university that will meet the end users’ needs and also meet code and university design standards and the project budget. Acts as liaison with Renovations and Maintenance Departments as required. Actively promotes unity and harmony between FDCS, Facilities Maintenance & Operations and the Planning groups as well as Safety and Risk Management and IS & T.  Coordinates work assignments between these departments and with other managers, administrators and professions. Initiates and manages qualification and selection process for Design/Build, Construction Manager at Risk and Design/Bid/Build projects. Plans for compliance with various project entitles, i.e. Urban Planning, Atlanta City Hall, private ownership groups or lease build out, etc.

Responsible for managing and maintaining the University's Physical Space Inventory data.Manage Campus "as built" record floor plans in the CAD building system.Support Campus planning initiatives and provide space utilization reports to senior management.Field verification of existing conditions of all buildings.Maintain the online 10M+ space inventory.Collaboration thoughout the campus to ensure an "open space plan" approach to campus facilities while adhering to SUNY space standards.Advise senior management and assist with policy formulation on campus space inventory and utilization.Assist Director of Campus Planning in preparation of the annual Private Use Survey of space campus and for the bi-annual NSF science space survey.Investigate and recommend opportunities to the drawing and data system that will integrate plans and data into a new comprehensive system.

Responsible for management including all accounting records of on-going construction projectsAnalyzes budget reports and forecasts expendituresWorks with administration on Capital Improvement Planning budgets and narratives and facilities inventory reporting for legislative requirementsCommunicates and implements architectural/engineering standards for the college's construction projectsManagement of construction related minor projects on campus Responsible for maintaining an interface with permitting agencies for all active construction projectsInvolved in the bidding process to meet state regulationsResponsible for product research, field surveys, coordinating meetings with vendors, subcontractors, utility companies and interdepartmental groupsResponsible for developing and maintaining AutoCAD files for all campus buildings and site utilities Including all campus buildings based on measured envelop and internal room dimensions

Acted as owner's representation for multi-million dollar renovations and new construction to align withUniversity System of Georgia standards and requirementsContract administration and comprehensive planning, design, bidding, construction, and close out phasesof project performance for all capital and non-capital projectsProcured furniture, fixtures and equipment for all five campuses, over1.25 million square foot of spaceManaged consultants and vendors contracts for completion of internal renovations and new constructionWorked with internal trades division to accommodate necessary work for functional work environmentsManaged move coordination into new facilitiesWorked within tight budgetary constraints and fundingMonitored budgets and generated periodic financial summary reportsUtilized internal facility management software and a state-wide purchasing and resource database systemAuthorized all interior design, signage and move management coordinationDeveloped direction of operations, maintenance, safety, environmental and customer relations issues

Multiple and diverse project management and coordination of multi-family projects ranging from gardenstyle to high riseCorporate design including tenant improvement projectsInteriors department Architectural Desktop/AutoCAD 2004 manager/trainerProduction of construction documentsArchitectural detailing of highly customized casework and designsContract and proposal developmentAmerican with Disabilities Act and various municipalities building code compliance and transition toInternational Building CodeCondo/Apartment Unit finish specification package development with owner/developer coordinationDevelopment of budgetary constraints and limitations, including value engineering as neededConstruction administrationFurniture proposals, procurement and processing

CSI Architectural/Interior Resource managerProject organization and coordinationDiscipline and consultant coordinationAutoCAD Release 14 - interior detailing and architectural construction documentsFinish selection and development for a wide variety of commercial application. Including Retail, Hospitality, Medical, Educational, Senior Living and ContractRendering and presentation boardsProgramming, schematics and design developmentOffice management and organizationCoordinated and planned numerous educational seminarsPhotography of completed projects and presentation board for professional organization design award submissionsComputer experience with Architectural Desktop/AutoCAD 2004, 3-D Studio, Adobe Photoshop, PageMaker, Microsoft Word and Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and various project management and scheduling programs