Kimberley Dale
San Francisco,CA
Summary
Commercial architectural design professional/project manager specializing in tenant improvement projects for technology and professional services firms. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the the entire project process from start to finish.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Associate/Senior Design Manager
Gensler
12.1999 - 04.2020
- Team leader for commercial design projects in multiple sectors.
- Delivered high level of service to clients to both maintain and extend relationship for future business opportunities.
- Reported on status for each project to appropriate stakeholders.
- Development of project fees, contracts, budgets, schedule, bidding documents & management of bidding process.
- Coordinated with clients, consultants and contractors during construction bidding.
- Directed staff and managed production schedule and presentations.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Verified construction documentation conformed to quality assurance standards and client requirements.
- Attended all team meetings to resolve technical and project issues, coordinate with team members and review project schedules.
- Monitored contractors' activities and progress.
- Maintained tactical control of project budgets and timelines to keep teams on task and achieve schedule targets.
- Contracting required project consultants (i.e. Engineers, general contractors, permit expeditors, furniture vendors & dealers). Developed & managed consultants scope of work; prepared & managed contracts; reviewed invoicing.
- Met with municipal building department and other governing agency officials to coordinate approvals.
- Acted as multiple Clients "trusted advisor". Appointed West Coast Regional Manager for IBM account for 15 yrs.
Associate/ Architectural Project Manager
Bottom/Duvivier
04.1994 - 12.1999
- Delivered high level of service to clients to both maintain and extend relationship for future business opportunities.
- Reported on status for each project to appropriate stakeholders.
- Maintained tactical control of project budgets and timelines to keep teams on task and achieve schedule targets.
- Managed all aspects of project documentation, including submittals, RFIs and project meeting minutes.
- Represented company and project in meetings with clients and subcontractors.
- Monitored contractors' activities and progress.
- Interacted with subcontractors to obtain correct documentation and drawings for owners and maintenance manuals.
- Identified and met Clients expectations and requirements.
- Closely collaborated with project members to identify and quickly address problems
Interior Architectural Designer/Project Manager
Crosby Helmich Architects
04.1990 - 04.1994
- Worked closely with multi-disciplinary team to design commercial projects in Bay Area.
- Consulted with clients to determine functional and spatial requirements of project; develop Programming documents.
- Researched building codes and requirements and applied to design planning.
- Carefully documented every design phase, including SD, DD and CD.
- Coordinated all architectural construction documentation and drawings for each phase of fast-track projects.
- Advised clients on issues and options negatively affecting completion dates and suggested ways to keep project under budget.
- Managed difficult customers with poise, compassion and support and resolved issues efficiently.
- Coordinated with clients, consultants and contractors during construction bidding.
- Kept project on schedule and within budget while serving as project leader.
- Verified construction documentation conformed to quality assurance standards and client requirements.
Education
Bachelor of Interior Architecture; 5 Yr. Degree
University of Oregon, School of Architecture
Skills
- Management of project team
- Construction project oversight
- Schedule preparation & coordination
- Budget preparation
- Client relationship management
- Contract negotiation
- Consultant coordination/management
Certification
- NCIDQ
Timeline
Senior Associate/Senior Design Manager
Gensler
12.1999 - 04.2020
Associate/ Architectural Project Manager
Bottom/Duvivier
04.1994 - 12.1999
Interior Architectural Designer/Project Manager
Crosby Helmich Architects
04.1990 - 04.1994
Bachelor of Interior Architecture; 5 Yr. Degree
University of Oregon, School of Architecture
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