Timothy A. Zielke
Seattle
Summary
I am a professional architect with a proven track record in working out the technical details and managing complex projects. I pride myself on being able to blend the creative vision of the design team with both the needs of client, consultants and the general contractor in order to work out technical complexities of any project in order to deliver impactful results. Strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability, ensuring seamless project execution. Skilled in design software, project management, and client communication, consistently driving success in dynamic environments. I also strongly advocate for team members professional development and involvement throughout all stages of the project.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Architect, Technical Lead, Code Expert
Burgess Design
09.2023 - 11.2025
- Architect for Tenant improvement projects for commercial real estate and tech. companies in the region for both exterior and interior projects. Responsibilities include staffing, contracts, reviewing budgets, projects (pre-design, permitting, construction documents, and CA), culture, and people development. Also reviewing and updating office standards, and researching new ways of incorporating technology into the workflow.
Proj. Architect, Project Manager, Staffing Manager
MG2 Design
02.2017 - 07.2023
- 2022-2023– Studio lead, Project and people manager within the firm. Responsibilities include staffing, contracts, reviewing budgets, projects, culture, and people development. Project Manager and Project Architect in the Consumer Experience studio focusing on retail and commercial projects. Primary project accounts were Target, and Nordstrom Rack.
- 2017- 2021 Project Architect and Project manager with the multifamily team in the Community Environment Studio(High Rise and midrise focus). Projects included:
- 50 Story Mixed use tower in downtown Seattle – Responsibilities included: Directing and coordinating other team members, permitting, consultant coordination, contracts and budgets, client coordination and management, production of revit model.
- 7 Story Condominium in Bellevue - Responsibilities included: Directing and coordinating other team members, permitting, consultant coordination, contracts and budgets, client coordination and management, review of revit model.
Project Architect
Su Development
02.2012 - 01.2017
- Project Architect on Soma Towers, a pair of 20 story apartment buildings in downtown Bellevue. Working with the architectural and construction teams on permitting, construction documents, interior design, marketing, team and consultant coordination as well as reviewing documents for code compliance.
Architectural and Landscape Design Consultant
Hamilton Anderson Associates/HFUT Institute of Design
05.2010 - 06.2010
- Served as Architectural and Landscape Design Consultant on projects and competitions. Coordinated communication and team collaboration between Detroit and Chinese architects and designers.
- Anhui University of Technology – New Campus Competition in Huainan City
- Master campus planning and landscape design of a 20,000,000 Sq. meter campus for 35,000 students. Building and Design Development documents for almost 1,000,000 Sq. meters of construction.
- BengBu Central Business District (CBD) Development and Design – Worked as designer on CBD development with 5 star hotel, residential, office and entertainment districts.
- Marketing and Business development for both Hamilton Anderson Assoc. and the HFUT Institute of Design.
Project Architect
Hamilton Anderson Associates
05.2007 - 12.2009
- Project Architect for City Center, an 11 billion dollar urban development project in Las Vegas.
- Scope of Work
- 34 Floors with 390+ hotel rooms and 200+ condominiums totaling over 800,000 Sq. Ft.
- Development of Architectural Interior drawings
- Documentation and development of Interior Design
- Responsibilities as Project Architect
- One of the leads within the City Center Hamilton Anderson architectural team
- Coordination of architectural, engineering, and interior design consultants
- Architectural and interior detailing
- Code compliance (IBC, ANSI/ADA)
- Contract administration
- Site visits
- Review of submittals and shop drawings
- RFI accountability
- Mentorship of Intern Architects
- Developed a job opportunity with the Director of Operations at Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Las Vegas, to lead production of graphic design and marketing tools.
- Creation and development of drawings for Mandarin Oriental website publication, and for staff and guest use
- Hamilton Anderson Associates was one of the Architects of Record for the 45-story Mandarin Oriental Hotel and Residences (www.citycenter.com).
Studio Architect
Van Goor Architects
05.2006 - 03.2007
- Studio architectural intern on residential and commercial development.
- Development and coordination of Design Development drawings and Construction Documents
- Creation of original designs for custom home projects
- Field observations of projects under construction
Architectural Intern
Hobbs +Black Associates, Inc
05.2000 - 01.2006
- Architectural Intern in the Education, Retail, Commercial, and Religious studios. Collaborated with clients, consultants, contractors, and in-house teams on projects from Design through Construction Administration.
Education
Masters of Architecture -
University of Detroit Mercy, School of Architecture
Detroit, Michigan01.2002
Bachelor of Architecture - undefined
University of Detroit Mercy, School of Architecture
Detroit, Michigan01.2000
Skills
- Proficient in Bluebeam, Revit and AutoCAD
- Adobe Photoshop, Pagemaker
- Office Suite, Deltek, Miro
Certification
Licensed Architect - Washington
Affiliations
NAIOP Washington - Co Chair of the Sustainability Committee
AIA
NCARB
Timeline
Project Architect, Technical Lead, Code Expert
Burgess Design
09.2023 - 11.2025
Proj. Architect, Project Manager, Staffing Manager
MG2 Design
02.2017 - 07.2023
Project Architect
Su Development
02.2012 - 01.2017
Architectural and Landscape Design Consultant
Hamilton Anderson Associates/HFUT Institute of Design
05.2010 - 06.2010
Project Architect
Hamilton Anderson Associates
05.2007 - 12.2009
Studio Architect
Van Goor Architects
05.2006 - 03.2007
Architectural Intern
Hobbs +Black Associates, Inc
05.2000 - 01.2006
Bachelor of Architecture - undefined
University of Detroit Mercy, School of Architecture
Masters of Architecture -
University of Detroit Mercy, School of Architecture