License: California Architects Board #C-28844
Nevada Architects Board # 5386
California Contractors Board #901292

Certification: National Council of Architectural
Registration Board. # 59549

Education: Bachelor of Architecture
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 1983

Accomplishments: President of JCS, Inc., a design and project management firm - (1989-1998)

Partner, WJCS Architects, a design and project management firm - (1998-2001)

Vice Chair of Planning Commission, City of Rancho Santa Margarita, California - (2000-2003)

Over 21 years of experience in project management, construction management, master planning and architecture for healthcare, telecommunication, commercial and institutional projects, varying in size with responsibilities for over a cumulative value of $1,250,000,000.00 in construction costs. Projects have been constructed in the states of Louisiana, Texas and California.

Managed construction of the Southwestern Bell Corporation Internet Data Center in Irvine, California. A 150,000 s. f. facility complemented by 10 Caterpillar generators, 10 York chillers and over 100,000 s. f. of raised floor area, served with copper and fiber optic cables. The task required 24 hours a day, seven days a week construction and was successfully completed in six months with a price tag of $65,000,000.00 in 2002.

Managed a design and production team of 17 architects and 38 engineers & consultants for the design development of a $140,000,000.00 replacement hospital project in Los Angeles. Coordinate the effort with the consultants and governmental agencies. Developed schedules and manpower budget for production of the work, coordinated project cost and program with the owner and assisted in value-engineering task to reduce construction cost.

Involvement in master planning and project management for construction of
the City Public Service building in San Antonio, Texas. The task required 24
hours a day, seven days a week construction and active coordination with the
tenants during the construction. The project was completed in 18 months and
met the budget at $21,000,000.00 in 1989.

Some of my management and leadership qualities are as followings:

• Leadership in execution and implementation of activities for multiple projects.
• Executive level knowledge of all design and construction activities from land acquisition through post occupancy, including cost estimating, construction, and code analysis.
• Contract development & negotiation with consultants, vendors and contractors. Review/evaluation and authorization of change orders and other payments.
• Formulation of staffing requirements, capital and operating budget, and scheduling forecast.
• Strategic and tactical planning for construction, and guidance for completion of tasks within required perimeters.
•  Identifying value engineering opportunities, & promoting cost effective construction solutions.
• Establishing positive relationship with different government agencies.
• Execution of project progress reports including budget, schedule and activity forecasting.
  

Buildings & Healthcare Facilities, such as feasibility study, value engineering, estimating, scheduling, budgeting, site supervision and observation. Excellent written and verbal communications skills. Proven record in Project Management and development.