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JAMES EVANS
Architecture/Project & Program Management
Arlington,TX
Work Preference
Summary
I am an experienced design/construction professional with a complete set of management skills. I have functioned as an Owner, Architect, Contractor, and Construction Manager on projects and programs both private and public and can provide complete management on multiple projects/programs in multiple locations in various phases of completion.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Arlington Independent School District
05.2020 - 12.2024
- K-12 Education
- Led project planning meetings to define objectives and establish timelines.
- Coordinated communication between stakeholders to ensure alignment on project goals.
- Developed and maintained project documentation to track progress and outcomes.
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Developed strong relationships with stakeholders through regular communication updates, fostering trust and confidence in the team''s ability to deliver results.
Program Manager
Dikita Enterprises
08.2014 - 05.2020
- K-12 Education
- Led cross-functional teams to execute project plans and achieve strategic goals.
- Developed comprehensive project timelines to ensure timely completion of deliverables.
- Facilitated stakeholder meetings to gather requirements and align project objectives.
- Implemented risk management strategies to mitigate potential project challenges.
- Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations.
- Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring support for program initiatives.
- Managed multiple strategic projects with numerous sub-projects or workstreams.
Project Manager
Journeyman Construction, Inc.
04.2012 - 02.2014
- K-12 Education, Hospitality
- Implemented process improvements to enhance project delivery efficiency.
- Analyzed project performance data to identify areas for improvement and optimize workflows.
- Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
Director of Construction
University of North Texas System
01.2006 - 09.2008
- Higher Education, Medical, Laboratory
- Led multi-disciplinary teams to execute complex construction projects within budget and schedule constraints.
- Developed and implemented strategic plans for facility upgrades and new constructions, enhancing campus infrastructure.
- Fostered partnerships with external stakeholders to streamline project delivery and improve community relations.
- Conducted risk assessments to identify potential issues, implementing proactive solutions to mitigate impacts on timelines.
Architect/Senior Project Manager
Gideon Toal Inc.
- Higher Education, Commercial/Retail Office
- Developed innovative architectural designs aligning with client visions and project requirements.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure design integration and project feasibility.
- Presented design concepts to stakeholders, incorporating feedback into final deliverables.
- Mentored junior architects, fostering skill development and promoting best practices in design execution.
- Led project meetings, driving discussions on timelines, budgets, and design modifications.
- Collaborated with clients to develop customized architectural solutions, meeting their unique needs and preferences.
- Maintained strong communication with clients throughout the design process to ensure alignment between their vision and the final product.
- Facilitated community engagement sessions to gather input for public space projects, leading to more inclusive designs.
- Oversaw architectural phases of projects from concept through completion, ensuring consistency with initial design visions.
Senior Project Manager
University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
- Higher Education, Research, Medical, Laboratory
- Led cross-functional teams to deliver complex projects on time and within budget.
- Implemented project management best practices, enhancing efficiency across multiple initiatives.
- Facilitated regular project meetings to communicate progress, address challenges, and drive accountability.
- Streamlined reporting processes using advanced project management software to improve clarity and tracking.
- Collaborated with clinical staff to integrate research findings into operational workflows effectively.
- Maintained schedules to meet key milestones at every project phase.
- Directed changes to project scope and cost and implemented appropriate change management processes to keep project on track.
Director of Construction
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
- Criminal Justice, Medical/Dental Education, Food Service
- Managed procurement processes, ensuring compliance with university policies and state regulations for construction contracts.
- Developed procedures manual to manage risk and ensure statewide consistency on project management
- Mentored junior staff, providing guidance on best practices in project management and construction oversight.
- Evaluated contractor performance, driving accountability through regular reviews and feedback sessions for continuous improvement.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry regulations, guidelines, codes of practice ensuring full compliance during all phases of construction projects .
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously without compromising quality or exceeding budgets constraints.
- Completed projects on-time and under-budget by closely monitoring progress and swiftly addressing any issues.
- Established strong partnerships with architects, engineers, subcontractors, and other stakeholders for seamless collaboration throughout the project lifecycle.
- Conducted thorough risk assessments to identify potential issues early in the project planning stage, mitigating potential setbacks later on.
Architect
HOK
- Criminal Justice, Medical/Dental Education, Food Service
- Led design projects from concept through completion, ensuring alignment with client objectives.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative architectural solutions.
- Engaged with clients to gather requirements, presenting design concepts for feedback and approval.
- Reviewed technical drawings developed by CAD technicians and drafters.
- Attended team meetings to resolve technical and project issues and review project schedules.
Owner/Architect
JEC
- Retail, Hospitality, Tenant Improvement, Residential, Medical/professional
- Managed daily business operations, ensuring efficiency and customer satisfaction.
- Developed and implemented operational strategies to enhance service quality.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
Architect/Project Manager
Design Collaborative
- Retail, Multi-Family, Hospitality
Architect
Rasmussen and Associates
- Retail, Warehouse, Religious
Owne
Boydstun Evans Architecture
- Historic Preservation, Retail
Intern Architect/CA
Clovis Heimsath Architects
- Residential, Religious
Education
B.S. - Architecture
University of Houston
Houston, TexasSkills
- Public owner representation, management of external architectural firms, management of external construction contractors
- Construction administration (CA)
- Contract negotiation and creation
- Stakeholder coordination
- Development and review of architectural plans and specifications
- Interdepartmental coordination
- Coordination with authorities having jurisdiction (AHJ)
- On-site inspection for compliance with contract documents
- Cost control
- Construction mediation/claims resolution and avoidance,
- Establishment and management of design standards
- Development of budgets/schedules
- Team building
- Tenant improvement
- Personnel/resource development
- Various PMIS Programs
- Project management
- Project planning
- Project planning and development
- Project scheduling
- Schedule management
- Client relations
- Stakeholder communications
- Staff management
CONTACTING TYPES
Competitive Sealed Proposal (CSP), Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR), Design-Build, Design-Bid-Build, IDIQ (Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity), Job Order Contracting (JOC), Spot Contracts/Purchase Order
Certification
Registered Architect #15000
Timeline
Project Manager
Arlington Independent School District
05.2020 - 12.2024
Program Manager
Dikita Enterprises
08.2014 - 05.2020
Project Manager
Journeyman Construction, Inc.
04.2012 - 02.2014
Director of Construction
University of North Texas System
01.2006 - 09.2008
Intern Architect/CA
Clovis Heimsath Architects
Architect/Senior Project Manager
Gideon Toal Inc.
Senior Project Manager
University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Director of Construction
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Architect
HOK
Owner/Architect
JEC
Architect/Project Manager
Design Collaborative
Architect
Rasmussen and Associates
Owne
Boydstun Evans Architecture
B.S. - Architecture
University of Houston