Architect - Project Development Manager for A&E, Construction or Design Build firm(s). Also director/project manager of design and construction projects for corporations, university or medical campus.
RICHARD G. WILLMANN
142 Royal Manor Ct. • Creve Coeur, MO 63141
314-514-9108 • rgwillmann[at]sbcglobal.net
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
COMMERCIAL â–ª INSTITUTIONAL â–ª RETAIL â–ª HEALTH CARE â–ª GOVERNMENTAL â–ª EDUCATIONAL
QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
Innovative high-energy professional Architect with over 25 years of design, construction and project development experience throughout the United States. Excellent business acumen and ability to execute a wide range of strategies within the design and construction industry. Seasoned in executing traditional and non-traditional in-depth proactive “outside the box†solutions to ignite comprehensive team performance and interface with various governing agencies including projects in New Jersey and California. Strengths and proficiencies include:
Comprehensive Development Solutions • Interactive Design Solutions • Team Leadership
Site Analysis • Due Diligence • Strategic Master Planning • Conditional Use Negotiations • Client Representation
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT MANAGER / PROGRAM DIRECTOR
NewGround, St. Louis, MO 2007 - 2010
International design / implementation firm specializing in financial facilities providing six core services:
Brand • Consult • Design • Retail • Build • Culture
Successfully led clients and participating core teams to design and construct multiple retail financial facilities, penetrating critical markets at multiple locations, resulting in enhanced retail banking operations and profitability. Complete coordination from inception through completion of the entire core services, of which was specifically derived for each client(s) program requirements. Consistently delivered critical comprehensive expertise and solutions throughout the entire process including P&Z submittals within numerous communities including the State of California.
Noteworthy Projects/Accomplishments
 Championed three separate financial intuitions to expand their respective retail operations by over $30 million.
 Developed or expanded additional financial intuitions’ facilities valued over $20 million.
 Recognized for outstanding company contributions in coordination of various core projects.
VICE PRESIDENT PROJECT DEVELOPMENT
HBE Corporation, St. Louis, MO 2002 - 2007
National design-build firm specializing in construction of healthcare and financial facilities throughout the United States
Responsible for leading the in-house design and construction team to cultivate numerous design-build solutions for over a dozen community banks and credit unions throughout the United States. Actively participated and led numerous planning, zoning, negotiations and governmental hearings representing the client and HBE’s interest. Several projects within the State of California required additional governmental submittals and P&Z approval process.
Noteworthy Projects/Accomplishments
 Responsible for client interface leadership of in-house design-build team from inception through contract negotiations.
 Successfully contracted over $50 million in design-build projects.
PROJECT MANAGER
Kennedy Associates Inc., St. Louis, MO 2000 - 2002
National architectural and engineering design firm specializing in educational and governmental facilities
Architectural Project Manager serving St. Louis City, St. Louis School District, Metro Link, MSD and Lambert International Airport in the St. Louis metropolitan area.
Noteworthy Project/Accomplishment
 New Clyde C. Miller Technology High School 143,000 sf facility with $21 million construction budget.
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DESIGN MANAGER
Jacobs Facilities Inc., St. Louis, MO A Subsidiary of JACOBS ENGINEERING, Pasadena, CA 1999 - 2000
International design and construction company specializing in commercial, institutional and industrial projects globally
Design Manager actively participating with the development of the Morgan Hill, California Unified School District Master Plan. Scope of work consisted of substantial renovation and expansion and new construction of two High School projects. Duties included submittal and approval by various governing agencies within the State of California.
Noteworthy Projects/Accomplishments
 Renovation of Live Oak High School campus housing 2000 students with a budget of $16 million.
 New Sabrato High School campus housing 2000 students with a budget of $50 million.
VICE PRESIDENT ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN 1997 - 1999
DMA Corporation, St. Charles, MO
Local design and construction management consulting firm specializing in educational facilities
Principal Architect cultivating an ongoing relationship with Fort Zumwalt, Meramec Valley R-III, St. Charles and Winfield, Missouri school districts to expand their rapidly growing districts. Primary responsibilities include assisting the school districts with site acquisitions, due diligence, master planning, programming and design and construction for K-12 and respective support facilities.
Noteworthy Projects/Accomplishments
 Effectively designed and constructed over 20 new and expanded educational facilities valued over $65 million.
 Successfully expanded the existing 24/7 maximum security prison for St. Charles County consisting of a new 24 unit, dual tier cell block with a construction budget of $2.7 million.
VICE PRESIDENT ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN, CORPORATE REAL ESTATE 1989 - 1997
Boatmen’s Bancshares Inc. St. Louis, MO
National bank operating in seven states with assets valued over $70 billion
Corporate Architect responsible for major design and construction projects totaling over $150 million. Wide variety of projects consisting of new construction and major renovation projects for BBI. Responsibilities included the implementation of program, design and construction of related acquisitions regarding the merging of various operational, support and retail facilities. Provided continued ongoing yearly support and development of all major design and construction projects of corporate owned retail banks, support and service centers exceeding $1 million.
Noteworthy Projects/Accomplishments
 Consolidation of numerous mergers incorporating renovations of nearly 2 million sf of tenant finish space.
 Successfully completed 96,000 sf, $20 million, dual redundancy Technology Center in 13 months.
 Development of new corporate retail centers and branch banks.
 Established yearly corporate budgets for major design and construction projects.
 Managed a professional staff of architects and support staff and negotiated outside services with design and construction professions.
Professional experience and noteworthy projects/accomplishments prior to Boatmen’s Bancshares Inc. available upon request.
EDUCATION & AFFILIATIONS
Bachelor of Technology Registered Architect: Missouri • A-4494
Major: Architecture
Washington University • St. Louis, Missouri
American Institute of Architects (AIA) NCARB Certification: No. 41,707
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