Richard L. Wells, AIA

Architect

285 East 535 South Ph. Mobile (435) 668-6916

Ivins, Utah 84738 Ph. Home (435) 673-9526

PROJECT ARCHITECT

As a licensed architect I can offer strong skills in architectural design, construction document preparation, specification writing, bidding and negotiating and in house and on-site contract administration. I have gained extensive architectural and management experience as a partner and/or sole proprietor of architectural firms. As Project Architect for a mid-sized Las Vegas firm I gained skills in managing design, production and interior design personnel for large projects. I am capable of working on multiple projects simultaneously. I have extensive experience in performing Quality Control/Quality Assurance on contract documents and prioritizing assignments and tasks. My architectural experience includes all types of construction materials. I have worked on low rise projects and high rise projects. During my career I have developed extensive computer skills which include Microsoft Office programs, AutoCad and Revit (BIM).

I have enjoyed spending considerable time in the field. Being the son of a small general contractor, I developed construction skills early in life. This facilitated my employment with various construction companies during college as a framer, concrete laborer, finish carpenter and ultimately as assistant project superintendent for a residential subdivision development. My architectural career began in the drafting department for a large construction firm while attending architectural school.

My resume is enclosed for your consideration. I am confident I have the education, experience, and skills you seek. I would appreciate the opportunity to discuss employment possibilities with your firm. If you desire additional information, please contact me at the above address, phone, or e-mail.

OBJECTIVE

  • A Project Architect/Project Manager position with a progressive architectural or construction based firm.

EDUCATION

  • Bachelor of Architecture,University of Arizona
  • Architectural Drafting, UtahTechnicalCollege at Salt Lake City
  • Real Estate , UtahStateUniversity
  • Business Management/Computers, BrighamYoungUniversity
  • Computer Aided Drafting and Design/Systems Drafting,University of Wisconsin

PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS

Nevada, No. 2622Arizona, No. 21901

Utah, No. 125552NCARB Certified

EXPERIENCE

More than Twenty years as a licensed architect with experience in architectural design, construction document preparation, specification writing, bidding and negotiating and contract administration. Extensive experience in managing design, production, engineering and interior design personnel, Quality Control/Quality Assurance, and prioritizing assignments and tasks. Computer proficiency includes Microsoft Office, AutoCad and Revit (BIM).

MANAGEMENT

  • 2 years, Project Architect, Pugsley Simpson Coulter Architects, Las Vegas, NV
  • 2 years, Principal Architect, MESA Consulting Group, Inc., St. George, UT
  • 14 years, Sole proprietor, Wells Associates Architects, P. C., St. George, UT
  • 6 years, Partner, Talbot & Wells Architecture and Planning., St. George, UT

EXPERIENCE PRIOR TO LICENSING

  • 5 years. Designer, Project Manager and Production Coordinator for public, residential, and commercial projects with site observation.General drafting, presentation and model building.
  • 4 years. General residential and commercial construction, framing, finish carpentry, and concrete. Supervised framing and concrete crews. Worked as assistant job superintendent and as an independent subcontractor.

References are available upon request.

PROJECT EXPERIENCE:

COMMERCIAL

  • Perini Company Corporate Offices, Las Vegas, NV
  • MorningsideOfficePlaza, St. George, UT
  • Coyote Investment Office Complex, St. George, UT
  • SunFirst Bank Headquarters, St. George, UT
  • Summit Athletic Club, St. George, UT
  • RedMountain Spa – multiple buildings, Ivins, UT
  • Body Shop Spa – Ivins, UT
  • Cross CreekManorYouthRehabCenter, Laverkin, UT
  • Zions Factory Stores, St. George, UT
  • Spiral Studio Sound Studio – 2 locations, St. George, UT
  • Green Valley Mall, strip mall, St. George, UT
  • West Ridge Mall, strip mall, St. George, UT
  • Café Cabo Restaurant – 2 locations, Las Vegas, NV

MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING

  • LaughlinBayMarina Condominiums (37 Bldgs., 521 Units), Laughlin, NV
  • Las Palmas at GreenValley Condominiums (8 Bldgs., 114 Units), St. George, UT
  • TrendWest Resort Condominiums (5 Bldgs., 60 Units), St. George, UT

SINGLE FAMILY HOUSING

  • Over One Hundred custom residences from eleven hundred square feet to several thousand square feet.

EDUCATIONAL

  • ClarkCountySchool District – SouthwestCareer TechnologyCenter, Las Vegas, NV
  • CatholicEducationCenter – St. George, UT
  • ValleyElementary School Addition, Orderville, UT
  • EnterpriseElementary Remodel, Enterprise, UT

HEALTH CARE

  • SpringMountainGeriatricPsychiatric Hospital, Las Vegas, NV.
  • Central Utah District Health Clinic, Richfield, UT
  • Green River Utah Health Clinic, Green River, UT

PUBLIC BUILDINGS

  • IvinsTown Hall, IvinsUT
  • IvinsCity Fire Station, Ivins, UT
  • Glendale Firestation, Glendale, UT

Additional project experience available on request.

WORK HISTORY

ARCHITECTURAL EMPLOYMENT

  • Project Architect
  • Welles Pugsley Architects, LLP2006 – 2009

Dba Pugsley Simpson Coulter Architects

Las Vegas, Nevada

  • Partner / Principal Architect
  • MESA Consulting Group, Inc. 2005 – 2007

St. George, Utah

  • Owner / Principal Architect
  • Wells Associates Architects, P.C.1991 – 2005

St. George, Utah

  • Partner / Sole Architect
  • Talbot & Wells Architecture and Planning1985 -1991

St. George, Utah

  • Project Manager
  • Nautilus Architecture and Planning, Inc.1984 - 1985

St. George, Utah

  • Design/Production
  • Lloyd & Butler Architects1983 – 1984

Salt Lake City, Utah

  • Pace Construction, Architectural Division 1981-1983

Tucson, Arizona

  • Coon, Chonis and Macina, Architects 1979-1981

Tucson, Arizona

  • Gerald Hart, Architect1978-1979

Salt Lake City, Utah

CONSTRUCTION EMPLOYMENT

  • Assistant Job Site Superintendent / Framing Crew Chief / Concrete Crew Chief
  • Skyview Development1978

Salt Lake City, Utah

  • Finish Carpenter / Independent Subcontractor
  • T.M. Wells and Sons1977 -1978
  • Carpenter
  • Godfrey Construction1976 – 1977
  • General Construction
  • T.M. Wells and Sons1973 - 1974