Ken Phipps Jr., Aia Email & Phone Number

Chicago, IL, US

Omaha, Nebraska, US

• Ken Phipps leads the overall direction of the Education | Science | Tech (“EST”) sector in support of HDR’s Houston office. Leading project teams in marketing and securing projects is a main focus. Ken also Develops.
• Serves as Project Director or Project Principal as appropriate on projects
• Supports Managing Principals and Project Managers with the preparation, negotiation and award of project contracts
• Provides client oversight throughout project execution, including conformance to client expectations for technical/quality, financial and schedule performance
• Maintains client relations following completion of projects
• Provides leadership of concurrent projects and related multidisciplinary teams- planning, directing, coordinating, and monitoring all aspects of projects

Albany, NY, US

As Practice Leader, Ken Phipps is responsible for the day to day operations for the Houston Higher Ed Group. Ken is responsible for staff allocation/assignments, hiring of mid-level and entry level staff, helping to make sure projects are operating effectively, reviewing and approving Time-off Requests and time sheets and collaborating with the Higher.

Houston, TX, US

As Project Manager/ Project Architect, Ken Phipps is responsible in the planning, directing and monitoring all aspects of multi-discipline projects with high degree of technical complexity. Ken coordinates several projects concurrently, while establishing client relations and being involved with contractual, design and production meetings.Selected.

• Oversee delivery of Spatial Data Management (SDM) services, managing contracts with General Services Administration (GSA) that cover over 21 million square feet of federal real estate inventory.
• Plan and coordinate multiple SDM projects simultaneously in the Southeast Region, Great Lakes Region, and Pacific Rim Region with a remarkable record for on time, within budget completion.
• Develop detailed project plans and schedules and monitor progress to ensure milestones are reached.
• Collect commercial real estate space occupancy information and create tabular data.
• Recruit, hire, and supervise a productive team of professionals with responsibility for coordinating activities.
• Allocate appropriate resources, balancing demands from multiple projects to optimize utilization and results.

Houston, Texas, US

• Junior Space Planner
• Performed the complete range of space planning functions for alterations and renovations, consistently delivering quality work that exceeded expectations.
• Gathered data and participated in site verifications, analyzing information to determine space requirements and ensure details related to special requirements were properly incorporated into plans.
• Developed efficient and highly functional arrangements for workstations and furnishings.
• Assessed various design options, producing sound recommendations that supported informed decision-making.
• Contributed significantly to production of intent sets, as-built drawings, and CAD drafting.