PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Building construction professional offering experience in: Project development, project/construction management, construction administration, project proposal preparation, project design, construction document coordination
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Project Manager January 2007 to April 2009 Noble Investment Group, hotel owner, developer and management company, Atlanta GA Directed the development and renovation of hotel construction projects from project concept through project completion Prepared construction schedules, assisted in preparing project budgets, prepared budget analysis, issued project contracts, and developed project scope of work documents Issued consultant RFPs and contractor bid request, prepared consultant and contractor bid request analysis Provided oversight of all project consultants through out the project as well as providing day to day direction to on site contractor.
Project DirectorAugust 2005 to January 2007 The John Hardy Group, specializing in hotel construction, renovation and development management, Atlanta GA Assisted other hotel owners and development companies in the development and renovation of hotel construction projects from project concept through project completion Prepared construction schedules, assisted in preparing project budgets, prepared budget analysis, issued project contracts, and developed project scope of work with client Issued consultant RFPs and contractor bid request, prepared consultant and contractor bid request analysis Provided oversight of all project consultants through out the project as well as providing direction to on site senior project managers Managed multiple projects ranging from 8 million dollars and up concurrently
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Project Manager January 2001 to July 2005 3D International/Defense Commissary Agency, specializing in the renovation of military base commissaries, Andrews Air Force Base, MD DECAs on site representative, responsible for inspecting the work in place for compliance to the contract documents and construction practices Acted as a liaison between contractors, the installation and DECA Reviewed schedules and construction progress against target dates Reviewed all modification proposals Maintained a construction management database to track schedule and financial information Reviewed and approved all payments applications and change orders Reviewed all technical data, issues or questions 3D International/Pentagon Renovation Program, specializing in government renovation projects, Washington DC Provided day to day oversight of design and construction activities related to the development of tenant areas within the reconstruction and renovation of the Pentagon Developed construction documents with tenants and supervised contractors to develop temporary swing space offices as well as permanent office spaces inside the Pentagon.
Senior Staff Architect February 1999 to January 2001 Brennan Beer Gorman Monk Architects, specializing in building interiors, hotels, apartment complexes , Washington DC Project Architect for the renovation of a 256 room Marriott Courtyard in Detroit MI Provided construction administration services including contract amendments, change orders and shop drawing review.
Project ManagerMay 1997 to February 1999 The Preston Phillips Partnership, specializing in Retail and Multi-Family Housing, Atlanta, GA Responsible for the coordination and review of construction documents submitted by other regional architects for CVS retail stores in the state of Tennessee; ensuring compliance with CVS standards and regional codes. Provided architect of record services for CVS developers in the State of Tennessee. Provided architect of record services for Mikasa retail stores throughout the US.
Rick Burks PG.3
Architectural Designer June 1994 to May 1997 Williams Russell and Johnson Inc., specializing in government, aviation, and education facilities, Atlanta GA Provided project management and construction administration services for various Hartsfield International Airport projects, including a major signage renovation project.
EDUCATION Five Year, Professional Degree Bachelor of Architecture, Howard University, Washington DC, May 1994
HONORS AND AWARDS David E. Packard Award for Acquisition Excellence, 2002 House Resolution 368, 197th Congress, Commendation to the Pentagon Renovation Program, 2002 Letter of Commendation from the Office of Secretary of Defense for Leadership, Pentagon Renovation Program, 2002 Project Management and Acquisition Award of Excellence, PMAC/3DI 2004
SELECTED PROFESSIONAL PROJECT
Noble Investment Group Hyatt Milwaukee, WI $18 million, 454 room hotel renovation
Hyatt Place Renovations GA, SC, NC, VA, TX, KS, IL $24 million, 7 hotel, 889 rooms and public space conversions
W Hotel, Midtown Atlanta, GA $60 million, 466 room hotel conversion
The John Hardy Group Westin Tysons Corner, VA $15 million dollar, 405 room hotel conversion
Marriott Marco Island, FL $24 million dollar exterior and public space renovation
Westin Palm Springs, CA $92 million dollar, 275 room hotel and 175 condo/villa development
Rick Burks PG.4
Defense Commissary Agency/3DI $14 million dollar commissary renovation and refrigeration upgrade
Pentagon Renovation Program/3DI 1.5 million square foot military office space reconstruction and renovation 300,000 square foot of swing space office development and relocation
Brennan Beer Gorman Monk Chevy Chase Bank Headquarters, Bethesda MD $100 million dollar, twin 15 story office buildings with underground parking 480,000 square feet of office space.
Detroit Downtown Courtyard Marriott 256 room renovation including public spaces, fire alarm and safety equipment
The Preston Phillips Partnership, Inc. Mikasa Architect of Record for multiple tenant upfit projects
Consumer Value Stores (CVS) Architect of Record services for CVS developers Project Manager for CVS Construction - Tennessee
Airport Construction Engineers Hartsfield International Airport Maintenance building renovation Airside Design Standards Renovation of Interior and Exterior Signage Signage Standards Manual Concourse Directional Signage Department of Aviation office layout and renovation plans
Williams Russell & Johnson Rosser International Hartfsfield International Airport Smoking lounges Concourse A, B and T interior renovation Flight Information and Display Systems (FIDS) relocation
Williams Russell & Johnson Hull-Jackson Montessori Magnet School, Nashville, TN Schematic through construction documents for a new public school
Atlanta Public Schools Major renovations of four elementary public schools
Rick Burks PG.5
Tennessee State University, W.J. Hale, Nashville, TN Stadium renovation and improvements
YMCA South Dekalb Building renovation and addition
City of Atlanta, Planning Department Atlanta Olympics Site use proposals
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