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Rick Gilliam
Irving,TX
Work Preference
Summary
To obtain a challenging and rewarding position in a firm where I can bring my creative talents, efficient work habits, design capabilities and construction experience to any project. I am a team player who can work collaboratively or independently.
20 years of well-rounded experience in architectural drafting & design in new construction and rehabilitation of residential and commercial buildings. Architectural, Structural, Civil, Mechanical, Plumbing, Landscape, Irrigation & exceptional construction management experience. Knowledgeable in the International Building Code, ADA, NFPA. Excellent understanding of building codes, health codes, construction methods and standards. Advanced AutoCAD, Revit and Recap user.
Results-driven professional prepared for Project Lead role with solid track record in project management and team leadership. Proven ability to manage complex projects, from inception to completion, while maintaining high standards. Known for fostering team collaboration and delivering impactful results, with expertise in risk management and resource allocation.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Lead Technical
JRMA Architect & Engineers, Inc.
Brea, CA
01.2019 - 01.2025
- Responsible for all aspects of preparation, all working drawings packages including all coordination with outside disciplines needed to complete the work and complete control of construction administration on selected projects.
- Completed & detailed selected structural plans and details on selected project under supervision of engineer
- Heavy industry experience in Aviation, Waste Recycling, Battery Storage as well as architectural and structural rehabilitation on numerous existing structures
- Site evaluation for project viability based on client program – extensive survey and lidar review on selected project
- Excellent forensic project evaluation of existing structures for rehabilitation or review for suitability with the client’s program
Project Coordinator
CJA Architects, Inc.
Long Beach, CA
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Responsible for all aspects of preparation, all working drawings packages including all coordination with outside disciplines needed to complete the work.
- Extensive medical use work in hospital and medical office projects in coordination with OSHPD
- Site visitation and evaluation of site and building in relationship to program
Project Coordinator
Ware Malcomb Architects, Inc.
Irvine, CA
01.2013 - 01.2017
- Responsible for all aspects of preparation, all working drawings packages including all coordination with outside disciplines needed to complete the work.
- Resort work including Great Wolf Lodge – Garden Grove, Ca -Water Park, Hotel and Lobby ($200,000,000)
Project Manager
Accxess Architects, Inc. /ADG/D3
Huntington Beach, CA
01.2003 - 01.2012
- Responsible for all aspects of preparation, all working drawings packages including all coordination with outside disciplines needed to complete the work and complete control of construction administration on all projects.
- Extensive architectural office administration and direction of staff in completing assigned work
- Extensive residential experience in assisted living, track homes and home remodeling (Full-service firm)
Skills
- 20 years of well-rounded high volume real world experience in all aspects of building construction
- Excellent working knowledge of structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, civil, traffic, health, landscape & environmental requirements specific to each project
- Site scanning and mesh modeling conversion using Autodesk Recap
- Advanced IBC code knowledge
- State of California Board of Architecture Candidate (ID# 01005402)
- Concrete Tilt-up and PEMB construction experience
- Waste Management experience (South County Recycling and Transfer Station Project - King County, WA opens in 2026 as well numerous other waste facilities nationwide
- Aviation Experience in coordination of site and building design with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) site and air restrictions when building around airport runways wwwok3aero / wwwskywaycentersqlcom
- Forensic & historical construction experience in evaluating site architecture and structural suitability
- Frozen & Cold Storage experience California KPAC Cold Storage
- Excellent construction drawing detailer – Several thousand architectural and structural details drawn throughout my career
Timeline
Project Lead Technical
JRMA Architect & Engineers, Inc.
01.2019 - 01.2025
Project Coordinator
CJA Architects, Inc.
01.2018 - 01.2019
Project Coordinator
Ware Malcomb Architects, Inc.
01.2013 - 01.2017
Project Manager
Accxess Architects, Inc. /ADG/D3
01.2003 - 01.2012