ROBERT I. KUTNER, AIA, LEED AP
918 N. Jackson Street
Glendale, CA 91207
818-802-1032 / rikutner[at]att.net

ARCHITECT / PROJECT MANAGER
Needs Assessment / Technical Solutions / Compliance
Graphics / Proposals & Presentations / Documents
Cost Management / Client Relations / Quality Control
Team Performance

As an Architect, Senior Project Manager and Owner’s
Representative, I removed obstacles, cut costs and
achieved excellence across various multi-million
dollar, high-profile public and private sector
projects.  With an unparalleled record of
accountability-based leadership, I have a steady
record of completing projects on time and within
budget.
    
* Responding to constantly changing organizational,
  customer, market and technology demands
* Directing multiple project-based efforts while
  managing and motivating personnel
* Turning around problem projects with documented
  savings and accelerated schedules
* Reacting quickly and driving solutions to unique
  challenges
* Establishing project scope, budget and schedule,
  and maintaining commitments
    
My credentials include a Bachelor of Architecture
from California Polytechnic State University and a
BA in Economics from the University of California,
Los Angeles.  I am a Licensed Architect, hold
National Council of Architectural Registration
Boards (NCARB) Certification and am a LEED
Accredited Professional.

CAREER HISTORY

Associate Partner / Senior Project Manager, Nardi
Associates LLP, 2005 to present.  Design-oriented
architectural practice with offices in California
and Mexico.  Quickly promoted to dual role
overseeing all architectural staff in addition to
concurrently directing numerous large-scale
projects.

Optimized efficiency of operation by expertly
managing projects through entire lifecycle, from
conceptualization through completion and turnover.
Leveraged business knowledge and industry expertise
to prepare various project proposals and agreements,
conduct pre-bid financial analyses and fee reviews,
and coordinate project resources.

Senior Project Manager, Orgel Construction
Management, 2003 to 2005.  Full-spectrum
construction management firm providing services for
a wide range of project types.  Built company’s
competitive advantage by conducting Owner’s
Representative and Construction Management
activities on multiple concurrent projects.  

Vice President, Fong Kutner Associates, 1995 to
2003.  Co-founded full-service architectural
practice to provide a wide range of services
including new structure design, site master
planning, interior space planning / design, project
program analysis, and executive architectural
services for a wide range of corporate clients.  

Earlier Career:  Project Architect, Gin Wong
Associates.  Project Architect, Reed and Reed and
Associates.  Intermediate Architect, Skidmore,
Owings and Merrill.

Additional Information:  My leisure activities
include photography, backpacking, hiking and
physical fitness.