Robert Richardson

• Joined H2M to assist in facilitating the expansion of architectural services in New Jersey.
• Involved in building the NJ team by interviewing of potential staff, mentoring junior staff and providing technical leadership.
• Educated new hires on company policies.
• Prepared, checked and coordinated documentation to support design intent through project closeout.
• Integrated architectural and engineering drawings to create cohesive packages.
• Responsible for all project financials.

• Managed multiple projects in all phases from schematic design through closeout.
• Client lead on projects.
• Responsible for project financials.

Commenced as Job Captain in Retail Studio for Kate Spade, Gap and Banana Republic. After two years, transitioned into Workplace Studio and excelled to Project Architect and Associate. Workplace entailed Professional and Financial Services Firms, Corporate Campuses and Landlord Services. Clients included ADP, Prudential, Verizon, Crum & Forster, Pearson, Connell Foley and Hill Wallack.

• Completed comprehensive code compliance evaluations from Test-fits to Life Safety Plans.
• Supervised preparation to delivery of technical drawings by team members via cartoon sets.
• Provided team technical guidance and solutions regarding design and technical opportunities.
• Verified construction documentation conformed to quality assurance standards and client requirements.
• Managed multiple aspects of client relationships, technical teams, and overall project coordination, including integration of project documentation with consultants.
• Provided technical leadership in coordinating execution of design intent into construction documentation, specifications, and through construction administration to ensure work implementation was in compliance with documentation.
• Lead review and processing of substitutions, submittals, requests for information and payment applications.
• Reviewed peer firm documentation to identify missing information, generate questions and adhere to building standards.
• Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements for value engineering and change orders.
• Provided technical acumen regarding construction field activities.
• Pursed personal/professional development through continuing education seminars and industry events.

• Responsibilities included production, coordination and management of documentation for industrial, retail and residential projects from conceptual design through construction administration.

• Advanced from Job Captain to Project Manager by leading the entire project lifecycle process of educational, commercial, corporate and municipal projects.