Christopher Humes, Aia, Ncarb Email & Phone Number

Project Architect & Manager - Hospitality, Academic, Healthcare, Multifamily and Commercial

Virginia Class A- General ContractorCommercial & Residential- New Construction, Renovations & Additions

Richmond, Virginia Area

Work in all phases of design; training & mentoring of studio members; coordinate & chair CAD standards meetings; establish new best practices for the studio; manage all submissions of project documents (plans and specifications); assist in development of contracts- scopes of work, hours budgets & design fee calculations; supervise design team on all deliverables- preliminary packages, final documents, renderings, reports, and presentations; approve materials & manage submittal review process; manage bid/ award process; attend all OAC meetings; primary point of contact for design consultants, contractor, & client; develop & maintain project budgets & schedules; establish & direct coordination meetings in- house and with design consultants, vendors, governing authorities, and review committees; develop & manage QC schedule; contribute to the production of marketing materials & RFPs (copy, renderings, & photographs); and prepare presentations and attend client interviews for new work. Projects included- 20,000 SF step-down hospital ward renovation with 28 patient bedrooms in an existing facility; 22,000 SF new floor addition for physical therapy & vision impaired rehab atop existing 2-story building; 20,000 SF step-down hospital ward renovation with 30 patient bedrooms in an existing facility; 10,000 SF women's health clinic within existing hospital; 18,000 SF medical ICU renovation with 24 patient bedrooms in an existing hospital; 8,000 SF auditorium renovation in an existing hospital; 12,000 SF medical clinic renovation in an existing hospital; 10,000 SF central registration program relocation/ renovation in an existing hospital; 13,000 SF historic rehab/ adaptive re-use for gallery, art studio, learning center & museum.

Richmond, Virginia Area

Owned and operated this one-hit wonder at 1 West Broad Street in Richmond, Virginia. Renovated and brought back to life this corner drug store, known as Tarrant's, which was built in 1880. The gallery was one of a handful that successfully sparked an arts appreciation revival along the blighted and abandoned section of Broad Street.Curated a diverse assortment of local and international musical, lecture and visual art talent.

San Francisco Bay Area

Office Financial Management and Bookkeeping (Using Deltek- formerly Harper & Shuman/ Advantage): Responsible for- Cash Receipts, Cash Disbursements, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable Billing Collections (call clients regarding payment and track unpaid invoices), Payroll, Checking Account Reconciliation, Financial Statements (General Ledger, Income Statement, Balance Sheet), Cash Flow/ Billing projection, Liaison to Consultants and Vendors regarding payment, Liaison to Accountant regarding bookkeeping and taxes, Present Financials at Monthly Associates Meeting, Review and Manage use of Vendors by Employees, Review and Manage Equipment Lease and Service ContractsProject Financial Management: Project Profit/Loss tracking, Liaison to Principal and Project Managers regarding Project Profitability and additional services, Prepare requests for additional funds and document reason behind request, Liaison to Client regarding billing, job accounting, requests for additional funds, outstanding invoices, Track consultants’ billingsInsurance: Liaison to Insurance Broker regarding General Liability and Professional Liability Insurance, Manage Health and Long Term Disability Plan, Liaison with Insurance Company regarding Workers Compensation, and claims on other policiesProfit Sharing: Liaison to Profit Sharing Plan ConsultantGeneral Office Management: Hire and manage administrative assistant, Liaison to Vendors, Loan and Lease Document PreparationLiaison to employees regarding questions and problems and provide employee reviews, Manage rentalsNetwork Administration: Maintain and optimize entire office network (Microsoft Windows Server/ Exchange Server/ SQL Server/ 18 Workstations; upgrade components and software as needed, Manage high-speed data connection and sub-lease clientelePartnering Firms: Liaison to partnering firms regarding Billing and FinancialsContracts: Negotiation with Client and Consultants, Prepare contracts using AIA EDS, Liaison to Lawyer