CLAY AMANN
Seattle,WA
Summary
Capital Planning professional with expertise in leading strategic capital projects, including construction and renovations, for the University of Washington. Skilled in cross-functional team leadership, low TCO procurement, innovative project management, and providing strategic insights to enhance financial sustainability and alignment with institutional goals. Committed to optimizing resource use and fostering collaboration to advance the university's capital planning efforts.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR FOR CAPITAL PLANNING
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
SEATTLE
12.2022 - Current
- Spearheads strategic planning and oversight of capital projects across a $2.4B real estate portfolio, ensuring alignment with institutional goals and financial sustainability for all housing & food service assets at the University of Washington.
- Manages a wide range of diverse projects and buildings, including new construction, renovations & TI’s, and large infrastructure upgrades at 57 locations.
- Leads cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration between departments and external stakeholders to drive project success.
- Implements innovative financial analysis and project management methodologies to enhance project planning, budgeting, and execution.
- Serves as a key advisor to senior university leadership on capital planning initiatives, offering insights and recommendations based on comprehensive risk and opportunity assessments.
PROJECT MANAGER
COLLINSWOERMAN
SEATTLE
04.2019 - 12.2022
- Responsibilities included team leadership, tactical and strategic planning, design development and oversight, pricing and resource management, directing pre-construction and ownership meetings, organizing permitting processes with government agencies, and coordinating consultant & vendor efforts to align with project and owner objectives
- My team’s work successfully led to the completion of $1.3B in new development.
PROJECT DELIVERY CONSULTANT
T SQUARE DESIGN LLC
REMOTE
01.2014 - 01.2019
- Drove product & vendor selection and paired consultant skillsets with project challenges to generate solutions requiring specialized knowledge
- Externally I cold called, developed relationships with clients, identified key objectives, and set milestones for project teams.
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER
MIKEL N. KALLESTAD AIA P.C.
BOZEMAN
02.2016 - 12.2018
- Handled day-to-day basic architectural services, consultant coordination, and deliverable production as an AIA Associate.
Education
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION CONCENTRATION IN FINANCE -
WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY
05.2022
MASTER OF ARCHITECTURE -
MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY
12.2018
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN -
MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY
05.2014
Skills
- Strong understanding of operations management, logistics, and organization
- Experience in analytical and detail-oriented environments
- Advocate for servant leadership, a teamwork-oriented mindset, and a flexible attitude
- Understanding of business metrics, customer and market trends
Leadership & Volunteering
HEAD OF TECHNOLOGY, COLLINSWOERMAN, 2020 - 2022, SEATTLE, WA
BUSINESS SUPPORT, BARVINOK UKRAINIAN DANCE ENSEMBLE, BELLEVUE, WA
MAJOR, CIVIL AIR PATROL USAF AUXILIARY, 2004 - PRESENT, JBLM, WA
- US AIR FORCE ORGANIZATIONAL EXCELLENCE AWARD
- GENERAL CARL A. SPAATZ AWARD RECIPIENT #1750
- PACIFIC REGION CADET PROGRAM OFFICER OF THE YEAR
References
- ELIZABETH MORGAN, DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, COLLINSWOERMAN, EMORGAN@COLLINSWOERMAN.COM, (206) 399-2486
- RANDAL BRAND RA MBA, DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES AND SUPPORT SERVICES, THE POLYCLINIC, RFBRAND@RFBRANDCONSULTING.COM, (206) 496-7226
- ROB SIAU COL. (RET.), COMMANDER 252ND CYBERSPACE OPERATIONS GROUP, WASHINGTON AIR NATIONAL GUARD, (253) 720-6807
Timeline
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR FOR CAPITAL PLANNING
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
12.2022 - Current
PROJECT MANAGER
COLLINSWOERMAN
04.2019 - 12.2022
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER
MIKEL N. KALLESTAD AIA P.C.
02.2016 - 12.2018
PROJECT DELIVERY CONSULTANT
T SQUARE DESIGN LLC
01.2014 - 01.2019
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION CONCENTRATION IN FINANCE -
WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY
MASTER OF ARCHITECTURE -
MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN -
MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY
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