Project principal for the design and construction of high-end million dollars + residential homes in contemporary styles, and the construction of commercial projects. Selects design teams, oversees planning and conceptual design, and manages construction phases, building for sustainability. Project designer for the programming and planning of a new $35M USD Smart Living Retirement Center.• Project manager for design and construction of a custom multi-family residential project in the Oak Lawn area of Dallas. Coordinated the architectural and civil engineering design to localize the site, developed site infrastructure, and expedited construction of the project completing ahead of schedule within ten months. With the sale of units, investors in the project obtained a return on investment of 18.4%.• Completed architectural drawings and coordinated MEP engineering designs for ten DISD projects, worth approximately $10M USD, expediting design and meeting deadlines for delivery.• Meet with clients to develop a program for construction, develop conceptual cost estimates, prepare schematics for approval and expedite design development and the preparation of construction contract documents.• Lead due diligence including concept land planning, environmental, title analysis, local ordinances and zoning codes to determine development parameters.• Negotiate land acquisition, including land use and financial analysis, and negotiate purchase agreement.• Oversee and navigate entitlement planning, including rezoning, site plan approval, and all permits required.• Oversee and execute site development including soils engineers, site assessments, surveying, and abatement consultants.• Create and manage development budgets, proformas, schedules, and construction management.• Oversee contractor, vendor and consultant contract negotiations and insurance assessment.

DESIGN ASSOCIATE/PROJECT MANAGERBUSINESS DEVELOPER• Work closely with Interior Designers throughout the sales cycle maintaining positive internal relationships with the intent to move the project to the next stage of the sales cycle, on a weekly basis or as needed.• Identify additional opportunities for closing cultivated new business through means other than incoming leads with a project in mind, as needed.• Attend and participate in tradeshows, industry conferences and networking events, as necessary.• Attend and participate in weekly business development team meetings.• Travel to meet with prospective clients, local jurisdictions and participate in meetings, as necessary.DESIGN ASSOCIATE/PROJECT MANAGER• Develop construction documents from design drawings and red-lines.• Refine CADD and PC application skills.• Design in accordance with client’s functional needs, budgets and schedules.• Assist other departments in meeting their project schedules.• Coordinate with consultants and complete projects through the permitting process.• Assist in construction administration.

Project manager for the development of design and construction documents, including drawings and specifications, for homes ranging in size from 7,500 SF to 70,000 SF, located in Texas, Missouri and Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Design high quality homes in various architectural styles including English, French, Italian, Mediterranean, American Colonial and modern. • Program, plan and execute design with an innovative mindset, going beyond “traditional” architecture and design. All projects were design to fulfill client’s budget and time of construction. • Work with outside engineering firms. • Assist drafters in resolving questions/issues that arise regarding projects or in-house protocol.• Oversee training of new employees using company standards.• Coordinate with and oversight of contractor, engineers, and interior designer to ensure the design, workmanship, and FF&E conforms with my client’s intent.• Ensure successful and seamless handoff from construction, licensing, and building turnover to Operations.