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Fred Villegas

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

I am a well-rounded Architect with long-standing experience in Architectural Design, Design Management, Project and Construction Management, Technical Development, Specifications, and Quality Control. I have covered all building types and occupancy classifications, with vast experience in all delivery methods (Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, Fast-Track, CMAR, and JOCs). Effective leader and successful in driving the design, pre-construction, and construction processes, adhering to codes, accessibility/ADA regulations, and jurisdictional requirements. My experience includes mentoring project staff in industry best practices and standards, leadership in providing technical design and quality reviews at various milestones throughout the design process, and ensuring that all projects comply with the design intent, scope, and standards. My management style is to define all requirements at inception with effective communication and follow with team collaboration, stakeholder alignment, and finalizing the process with commissioning, turn-over, and operational efficiency. Skilled in RFPs to procure and manage architectural and engineering professional services, consultants, and internal multidisciplinary and cross-functional teams. Expertise in pre-construction and Construction Management, reviewing design and bid documents, providing value-engineering, selecting contractors, contract negotiations, project phasing, logistics, sequencing, financial reports, project reports, and staffing to meet project deadlines and customer/client/stakeholders satisfaction. As a strong Team Leader, I integrate, mentor, and motivate highly functional and diverse teams to build trusting relationships to produce high-quality results and develop resources and metrics to track project scope, schedule, costs, progress, and vision into profitability. I consider each project unique, and the uniqueness dictates the management and contractual negotiation approach. My professional demeanor is a model of leadership, management skills, technical knowledge, team relationships with strong communication skills, and a high level of customer service. I have strong expertise in securing regulatory approvals for real estate entitlements, retail, education, commercial, hospitality, institutional, and arts/entertainment projects in fast-paced and ambiguous environments, delivering results in complex and sophisticated developments. Previous employers/clients include Boeing Corp., SMUSD, LAUSD, Walt Disney Parks & Resorts, Universal, Starbucks, the City of Hope Cancer Center, and LAX airport. Active in professional organizations for business opportunities, continuous education, and new technologies and initiatives to stay current in the industry. Excellent experience in client management and presentations for strategic business development and high-level discussions. Seasoned Project Director with demonstrated success in managing challenging schedules, budgets and quality demands. Goal-oriented and organized professional with a creative approach. Ready to bring [Number] years of [Industry] experience to a challenging new position at [Company Name].

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Director

CO Architects
Los Angeles, CA
05.2022 - Current
  • Project Director for the new $400M, 360 000 + sq
  • Ft, Duarte Outpatient Center at the flagship City of Hope Cancer Research Center, managing the QA/QC process during construction, providing technical solutions to complex field conditions, mentoring and assisting the junior staff, and coordinating and managing the LEED requirements with consultants, and the construction team
  • The overall complex includes a 200,000 sq
  • Ft
  • Area of area development (landscape, an exterior park, and hardscape) and a 350,000 sq
  • Ft
  • Parking structure for approximately $700M through grants, donations, and private funds.

Principal / Project and Construction Manager

FV+A Architecture / Albino Construction
Beverly Hills, CA
06.2020 - 04.2023
  • Sr Construction Manager of a 1.5 acre, $80M+ high-end development
  • The project comprises 25K sq
  • Ft
  • Of main and accessory buildings, an elevated pool, an extensive exterior area, and unique contemporary design features and finishes
  • This project is done on a Multiple Award Task Order contract, leading a construction team of about 40+ people, interfacing with the architects, designers, engineers, owners, and specialty vendors, and coordinating the jurisdictional and permitting requirements
  • Ensuring the day-to-day workflow is on schedule and within the scope, including last-minute updates and upgrades by the client
  • Management includes scheduling, site logistics, site safety, sequencing, risk management, quality control, budgeting, site meetings coordination, and staffing to meet project milestones, customer schedule, and customer satisfaction by providing Technical Construction Details, Project Control, Progress Reports, Construction Directives, RFIs, Submittals, and change orders reviews and approvals.

Sr Project Design Manager / AOR / Staff Architect

Walt Disney Parks & Resorts
Anaheim, CA
03.2003 - 12.2020
  • Managed and led the Architectural and Engineering design and construction oversight of 100+ mid-size to large-scale multimillion-dollar projects, including restaurants, hotels, retail spaces, specialty stores, office buildings, remodels, renovations, unique maintenance shops, real estate entitlements, and complex attraction buildings
  • The process involved leading multidisciplinary teams, averaging 5-12 people of Architects, Engineers, and consultants
  • As a Design and Standards team member, I aligned corporate key issues, design practices, building design processes, and initiatives to establish technical design parameters for efficient team collaboration
  • My achievements were the creation of templates for building commissioning, BIM standards, technical specifications for all project types, and a basic Standard Operation Procedure for our department
  • Led capital improvements, facilitated the design and construction of new buildings, and completed facility assessments for strategic space planning in a large entertainment/commercial environment
  • I wrote multiple RFPs to procure, select, and drive the right architectural or engineering firms to meet the project scope, budget, and schedule
  • As the owners' representative during design and construction, I developed and applied the best design strategy and standards to maximize resources and minimize costs
  • All my projects were delivered under budget and within schedule.

Program Manager / Project Manager

DMJM – WWCOT
Alhambra, CA
07.2002 - 08.2004
  • DMJM: Program Management Services and Facility assessments to develop the new construction and modernization projects for the LAUSD in the central Los Angeles area
  • Achievements: Meeting with instructional staff to define the facility attributes that supported and enhanced the instructional programs
  • I developed guidelines to ensure that new and modernized facilities meet the educational needs per LAUSD standards
  • WWCOT: Streamlined the QA/QC process and constructability review of two new schools, one elementary school in South Gate and a High School in North Hollywood, for the LAUSD
  • My role was to ensure the quality of the construction documents to meet all DSA standards and legal requirements.

Project Architect / Project Manager

Jacobs Engineering - Sverdrup Facilities, Inc
Cypress, CA
06.1996 - 07.2002
  • Managed, mentored, and directed multidisciplinary teams to design and construct five elementary school projects: the Santa Monica HS new music building, new classrooms building, and Malibu HS track and field facilities for the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District Construction and Modernization K-12 Bond Program
  • I consistently attained and exceeded quality control and open communications to ensure the ongoing success of the teams
  • I led the construction management of the food and beverage scope within the Las Vegas Convention Center 1M sq
  • Ft
  • Expansion project
  • I directed a multidisciplinary team to address construction issues with quick problem-solving technical solutions
  • Managed 20+M projects for Los Angeles World Airports, such as the LAX beautification project, heliport proposal at parking 4, and a new bus/maintenance facility for Van Nuys Airport to support increasing passenger traffic
  • Design and Construction Administration of 100M+ Relocation and Tenant Improvement program for Boeing Aerospace Co
  • In Huntington Beach, CA, with all deliverables completed on time and under budget
  • Honored by MCA-Universal Management with an Award of Recognition for leading a 10+ multidisciplinary studio successfully in the coordination and project delivery of one of the four lands of the Universal Studios Theme Park in Osaka, Japan
  • Served as Project Architect and led the schematic design, construction review, and scheduling for the development of new Islands of Adventure - Jurassic Park at Universal Studios Park in Orlando, FL
  • Project Lead for the construction documents of the Toontown project at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, CA, providing recommendations and problem-solving solutions for complex architectural features.

Senior Project Architectural Designer

Parsons Corporation
Pasadena, CA
10.1995 - 05.1996
  • Project Coordinator for the Clark County School District K-12 Bond Program
  • Project Designer to lead the design development of food and beverage facilities, recreational and housing facilities, and an airport terminal for Aramco Company in Saudi Arabia.

Project Designer

DMJM-Rottet (AECOM)
Los Angeles, CA
  • Managed the QA/QC and technical development of high-end interior projects for corporate clients in downtown Los Angeles.

Project Designer

Ellerbe Becket Inc.
Santa Monica, CA
  • Lead Designer for a large-scale Hotel-Casino-Resort and Theme Park Project for Sheraton ITT in Las Vegas, NV
  • ('Desert Kingdom')
  • I managed the low-rise area (casino, theater, ballrooms, and services) and coordinated
  • I managed the construction documents phase of the Los Angeles Municipal Court Airport Branch.

Senior Project Architectural Designer

Feola Deenchan Archuleta Architects
Glendale, CA
  • Lead Designer of new construction remodels and Tenant improvements, including ADA compliance for JCPenny, Robinsons-May, and The Broadway in various commercial developments across the USA
  • Served as Project Coordinator and Real Estate Liaison for mixed-use commercial and retail store stores, including Disney Stores, Starbucks, and Borders, with each roll-out project requiring real estate process to close out lease agreements, complete feasibility studies, and obtain jurisdictional approvals.

Project Designer

Bechtel Corporation
Norwalk / Glendale, CA
  • MGM-Euro Disneyland Paris, Second Gate
  • Leading Designer of the overall park schematic and design development process, including onboarding and training new team members
  • Led an architectural team of talented designers for the successful coordination and completion of three projects, each approximately 100,000 sq
  • Ft
  • And 100M+ in cost: 'Main Entrance,' 'Hollywood Boulevard/Hollywood Bowl' complex, and 'Backlot Express' restaurant
  • Honored with a special performance award from Bechtel and WDI.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Architecture Equivalency Degree -

University of Southern California

Bachelor of Arts in Architecture -

University of Mexico (UNAM)

CAD Certificate -

MTI College

Certified Building Inspector -

International Code Council (ICC)

Certified Accessibility Specialist (CASp) -

Expected 10/2022

Skills

  • Budget Administration
  • Materials Procurement
  • Innovation and Creativity
  • Scope Development
  • Scope Definition
  • Schedule Management
  • Project Scope
  • Client Relations
  • Progress Tracking
  • Bidding Management
  • Project Scheduling
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Performance Monitoring
  • Team Collaboration
  • Budget Control
  • Stakeholder Relations
  • Technical Presentations
  • Project Management
  • Documentation and Reporting
  • Resource Allocation
  • Quality Assurance
  • Team Leadership
  • Staff Management
  • Time Management
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Decision-Making
  • Professionalism
  • Continuous Improvement

Languages

  • Spanish, Expert Proficiency
  • Mandarin, Limited Proficiency
  • Italian, Basic Proficiency
  • French, Basic Proficiency

Timeline

Project Director

CO Architects
05.2022 - Current

Principal / Project and Construction Manager

FV+A Architecture / Albino Construction
06.2020 - 04.2023

Sr Project Design Manager / AOR / Staff Architect

Walt Disney Parks & Resorts
03.2003 - 12.2020

Program Manager / Project Manager

DMJM – WWCOT
07.2002 - 08.2004

Project Architect / Project Manager

Jacobs Engineering - Sverdrup Facilities, Inc
06.1996 - 07.2002

Senior Project Architectural Designer

Parsons Corporation
10.1995 - 05.1996

Project Designer

DMJM-Rottet (AECOM)

Project Designer

Ellerbe Becket Inc.

Senior Project Architectural Designer

Feola Deenchan Archuleta Architects

Project Designer

Bechtel Corporation

Bachelor of Arts in Architecture Equivalency Degree -

University of Southern California

Bachelor of Arts in Architecture -

University of Mexico (UNAM)

CAD Certificate -

MTI College

Certified Building Inspector -

International Code Council (ICC)

Certified Accessibility Specialist (CASp) -

Expected 10/2022
Fred Villegas