Highly motivated and skilled Architect and Site Development Manager seeks leadership position with dynamic organization that welcomes initiative and dedication and demands excellence in meeting business objectives. Offering an exceptional ability to manage and direct all aspects of facility planning, due diligence, design and entitlement procurement, with a proven ability to manage staff and build client relations.
Jeffrey T. Nance, AIA
Senior Architect and Site Development Specialist
SUMMARY
• Registered Architect with more than 20 years experience specialized in the management of fast-paced retail and commercial projects on many urban infill and brownfield sites.
• Managed production staff, including architects, planners, due diligence coordinators and administrative staff. Coordinated consultant contracts and construction documents through project completion.
• Hired and reviewed production staff annually for meeting career goals, company performance and quality standards.
• Worked with clients to control project cost and expedite project schedules.
• Produced construction documents, managed project consultants and provided contract administration and construction observation for retail, shopping centers, office spaces and mixed use buildings.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
GREENBERG FARROW ARCHITECTURE, INC – Arlington Heights, IL
July 1995 – March 2009
Site Development Manager / Senior Associate
• Responsible for client accounts and staff production for the site development and building design work in the Midwest. Integrated and managed all disciplines required for project development including site planning analysis, architectural design, civil engineering, environmental, geotechnical, traffic, surveying and landscape design. Produced site feasibility studies, and due diligence reports. Managed project schedules and budgets. Coordinated and negotiated real estate agreements and lease documents with transaction attorneys, landlords and/or tenants. Presented projects to developers, city zoning officials and planning boards for project entitlements. Established standards, procedures, and training programs for the department.
• Instrumental in expanding clients roll-out prototype building designs and store count in Midwest.
• Worked with client’s store planning groups to solve design challenges and control costs.
• Managed multiple projects simultaneously.
STOWELL COOK FROLICHSTEIN, INC – Chicago, IL
August 1989 – July 1995
Project Architect / Project Manager
• Managed and worked with teams on large commercial projects and individually on small projects to complete construction documents and specifications. Coordinated design with structural, electrical, mechanical, and civil engineers to ensure documents were completed as scheduled. Provided construction administration and site observation during construction phase. Reviewed shop drawings, change order requests, and contractor draw requests. Worked closely with owners and contractors from bidding to final punch list and project close out.
• Co-directed CAD standards for office.
THE LEITZKE ARCHITECTS – Seattle, WA
June 1988 – July 1989
Job Captain / Designer
• Produced construction documents for custom designed single family residences, multi-family residential buildings, daycare facilities and office spaces.
• Produced presentation drawings and marketing materials for project developer.
GARRETT LARSEN ARCHITECTS – Seattle, WA
November 1987 – May 1988
Intern Architect / Designer
• Produced construction documents and presentation drawings for custom designed single family residences.
RERESENTATIVE PROJECTS
• Joffco Square, 100,000 SF Multilevel Retail and Office Center Planned Development , Chicago, IL
• Harlem Irving Companies, HIP Target store addition, and 33rd & Damen Target store, Chicago, IL
• The Home Depot, 80+ locations nationwide, including city of Chicago
• Cineplex Odeon Theaters, 10 locations throughout Illinois
• TCB Development & Partners , Lockport Square Shopping Center, 450,000 SF, Lockport, IL
• Pine Tree Commercial, Lantern Commons Shopping Center, 400,000 SF, Westfield, IN
• Charter One Bank, Midwest locations
• Orange Park Mall renovation, 200,000 SF, Orange Park, FL
• US Postal Service renovations, Chicago, IL
• Phoenix Developers, 195,000 SF Shopping Center, Shorewood, IL
• Gross Point Elderly Housing, 60 units, Skokie, IL
• The Ridge Condominiums, 260 unit town home clustered development, Seattle, WA
• Westview Commons Retail Center, 60,000 SF, Streamwood, IL
• Dynamic Container Company, 30,000 SF manufacturing plant addition, Addison, IL
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Architecture, 1987
Mississippi State University
REGISTRATION
Registered Architect – Illinois (1992)
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American Institute of Architects
International Council of Shopping Centers
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