Ronald S. Francia

Cell: (602) 743-6424

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September 1, 2009

My Future Employer,

Thank you for taking time to review my enclosed resume. I am currently seeking a Project Manager position in the Commercial, Mixed-Used, Medical, Office and/or Industrial Architecture. My professional leadership, valuable project management skills and commitment to producing and managing multi-disciplinary commercial projects are just a few assets I will bring to the team.

My diverse experience in Architecture, Planning and Construction Administration has given me the ability to successfully drive and manage the development of commercial projects from conception through completion. By defining the project objectives, budgets, team and schedules on any commercial land planning projects, my professional skills will provide meaningful guidance from due diligence and entitlement processes to securing planning and zoning approvals, including coordinating and monitoring multi-disciplines and a variety of other design tasks including value engineering and sustainable solutions.

By being involved at the earliest planning stage, I am able to gain better opportunities to understand your business by developing effective and creative solutions, and proposing ways to reduce costs from the beginning with my broad understanding of design and construction. The long-term result is a project that adds motivation to the team’s productivity, cohesiveness, efficiency and effectiveness of your operation. In addition, the efficient use of these methods and procedures may reduce setbacks, initial expenses and increase long-term value for your projects or your clients.

I truly believe my success, positive attitude and dedicated client service abilities could not have been accomplished without the support and trust of my former employers and mentors. I look forward to speaking with you about the possibility of employment. Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,

Ronald S. Francia

Ronald S. Francia

Objective

A diverse, knowledgeable and organized Project Manager seeking position in the Industrial, Mixed-Used, Medical, Office, Commercial Retail Architecture. Ideally, this would combine my 14 years experience in Architecture, Planning and Construction Administration in producing and/or managing a variety of projects.

Experience

Oct. 2008 – Present Attalus Consulting Group, LLCPhoenix, AZ

Project Management Consultant

  • Provide Site Planning, Due Diligence, Entitlement A/E Services, Tenant Improvement, Historic Preservation consulting, Project and Construction Management Services for a variety of Commercial Real Estate and Land Developer clients.
  • Consulting and Project Management for all aspects of Land Development and Commercial Real Estate Projects from conception through completion
  • Provide to clients with As-Built services, cost estimating, budget control, scheduling and managing project engineers and consultants.

Nov. 2004 – Sept. 2008 Diversified Partners, LLCScottsdale, AZ

Design Development Manager / Project Manager

  • Provided planning, design and multi-disciplinary coordination, quality assurance and control for retail commercial development projects ranging from 10 to 120AC with tenants including Wal-Mart, Target, Home Depot, Kohl’s, LA Fitness, Dickenson Theater, other major retailers and restaurants.
  • Responsible for all aspects of site planning design, project development and value engineering with architects, engineering consultants and dry utility companies.
  • Responsible for site evaluation, data collection, comparable analysis, location analysis, refined development concept and proceed with final evaluation, constructabilityand recommendations for performance projections.
  • Provided research on probable project cost for all on-site, off-site and vertical construction.
  • Controlled and monitored over 2 million square feet of existing, and under construction, leaseable space plan exhibits for tenant coordinators and leasing brokers.
  • Responsible for managing all renovation and infill retail commercial projects, including due diligence, entitlements, design, coordination, construction administration, maintaining and ensuring schedules and budgets.
  • Some co-development partners I worked with include Evergreen Devco, LTD, Desert Troon Investments and Deercrest 13, LLC.

Aug. 2003 – Nov. 2004 Archicon, LCPhoenix, AZ

Project Manager

  • Produced and managed several Design-Build, multi-story office complexes, medical, commercial development and building projects for Eckerd Drugs (acquired by CVS), DESCO Southwest – Real Estate Investments, MCR Development, Check-Cashed and Tryar Company.
  • Oversaw projects from conception through completion including securing re-zoning approvals.
  • Created and maintained project programming, production schedules and budgets.
  • Assembled and coordinated and monitored the project in-house team, engineering consultants and dry utility companies.
  • Coordinated City submittals, construction bids and provided owner representation for all entities having jurisdiction with the project.

Aug. 2001 – Aug. 2003Clark & Associates Architects, Inc. Phoenix, AZ

Sr. Project Manager / Associate

  • Produced and managed a variety of commercial projects including restaurants, medical offices, professional office buildings, tenant improvements, multi-family condos and custom residential.
  • Responsible for marketing, contract, programming, scheduling, budgets, quality control and construction administration for all projects.
  • Assembled and coordinated engineering consultants and production staff.
  • Coordinated all City submittals from due diligence, entitlements, bid process, quality control and construction documents through the closeout process.
  • Provided owner representation for several accounts including Mobile Gateway, Stonecreek Furnitures, EPIC Resorts and Design-Build for I.C.E. Builders, Inc.

May 1998 – Aug. 2001 Deardorff, Pang & Weymiller ArchitectsPhoenix, AZ

CAD & Production Manager/Job Captain

  • Responsible for the implementation of CAD standards and training.
  • Accountable for CAD production, quality control, coordination with consultants, detailing, cartooning and redlining.
  • Assisted in assembling production teams, assigned tasks and time management protocols to meet schedules.
  • Acted as Project Manager on commercial, medical and office building projects for Grossman Company Properties Inc., McClintock Partners and McDowell Enterprise, LLC.
  • Initially hired as Job captain/CAD Designer from May 1998. Promoted to CAD/Production Manager in July 1999.

Apr. 1996 – May 1998 Fortney Associates, Inc.Phoenix, AZ

CAD Designer I/Job Captain/Production Manager

  • Responsible for Commercial Land Planning and Design.
  • Coordinated all site plan changes with engineering consultants.
  • Assisted project architects in due diligence and entitlements for many projects in Northern California and Arizona including OSCO, Sav-On and Albertson’s, Checker Auto Parts and Big-O-Tires.
  • Accountable for creating and implementing CAD standards.

Education

1995 – 1996 ITT Technical InstitutePhoenix, AZ

  • A.A.S. Associate of Applied Science in Computer Aided Drafting Design.
  • Relevant courses in construction documents, building systems and management.

1992 – 1995 Arizona State UniversityTempe, AZ

  • B.S. In Design, Architecture & Environmental Design.
  • Relevant courses in construction technology, structural systems.

1989 – 1992 Union County CollegeCranford, NJ

  • A.A.S. Associate of Applied Science in Architectural Technology.
  • Relevant courses in construction management, building systems and engineering.

1986 – 1989 City College of New York New York City, NY

  • School of Art, Architecture and Environmental Design.
  • Relevant courses in Art History, Interior Design and Construction Management.

Technical Skills

MS Project, AutoCAD 2009 and Desktop, ArchiCAD 6.5, Adobe PhotoShop, Illustrator, PageMaker, Corel Draw and Photo-Paint.

Personal

  • 2007 Diversified Partners Team Player Award.
  • 1995 ITT Technical Institute Student Chapter president of A.D.D.A.
  • 1991 – 1992 Union County College A.I.A.S. Chapter President.
  • 1992 Academic of Excellence Award in Architecture.
  • 1987 – 1989 City College of New York A.I.A.S. Representative.

Professional Organizations

  • Member of the American Institute of Architects - (AIA) Associate member – Arizona Chapter.
  • Member of the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) .
  • Member of the Project Management Institute (PMI)
  • Member of the GreenBuilding Council (GBC)

People and Communication Skills

  • I have the proven ability to generate positive working environments with others.
  • I possess creativity, flexibility, initiative, organization and teamwork skills to successfully manage projects and priorities.
  • I have participated, assisted and/or coached more than 700 hours of empowering, self-leadership seminars in a national program in three states with Landmark Education Corporation in Phoenix, AZ.
  • I also acted as a Production Supervisor for a 10-week seminar in Phoenix, AZ.