Senior Management or Project Management Position in A/E Firm
or
Technical Represetative for a National Building Products Company
Richard F. Thomas, RA, NCARB, LEED AP
3632 Traynham Rd., Shaker Heights, Ohio 44122
Home tel: (216) 991-8714
Cell tel: (216) 233-5016 (preferred)
Professional Summary:
• Seasoned professional with practical experience in the design and construction of large, complex facilities. Wide range of management applications including marketing and sales, client representation, office production and design, and construction management.
• Turn around experience. Successful owner of architectural and construction management firm. Proficient in integrated practice techniques, proactive risk management, building strategic relationships, and constraint management.
• Demonstrated ability to select, and train self motivated, customer oriented staff.
• High caliber presentation, negotiation and closing skills.
• Diverse clientele including State, Federal, Institutional, Educational and Commercial
Professional Registrations:
 Registered Architect: Ohio # 4801
 Registered Architect: New York # 014748
 Registered Architect: Florida # 8943
 Registered Architect: Texas # 13092
 National Council Registration # 11566
 LEED AP
Skill Sets:
 Accomplished communicator and public speaker
 Agility in dealing with complex problems on the fly
 Technically competent in multi disciplines, including development
 Strong leadership ability with loyal following
 Diplomatic and experienced in governmental and corporate environments
 Assimilates information rapidly with good retention
Experience:
June 2008 to August 2009: Government Services IPT, Washington D.C.
Vice President of Design
Successful turn-around management of Architectural, MEP, Civil Engineering and Construction Management Divisions for a 130+person Architectural, Engineering, and Planning firm.
 Complete reorganization of architectural department, including hire of Director for upgrade in services for growth and new clients. Increased sales.
 Re-staffed civil department, including hire of new Director for increase in market performance and diversification of professional product. Increased efficiency.
 Spin-off CM Department into stand-alone profit center for increased geographic growth markets.
 Green Building Council registration and documentation through design: 5 projects LEED Silver, 1 project, LEED Gold.
June 1997 to June 2008: Thomas Holdings, LLC Architects/Builders/Developers
CEO
Originated the company, transforming the concept into a successful development construction, design and sales entity.
 Designed, developed, and built 2 Planned Unit Developments and one cluster home subdivision.
 Designed, built, and sold over 300 condominiums and single-family homes.
 Grew company to 7million/year in sales.
September 1991 to June 1997: Cleveland State University
University Architect
Directed the University Architect’s Office including all architecture, construction inspection, facilities planning and programming, and property acquisition for a large urban campus.
 Supervised annual construction capital program exceeding 370 million per year with 35 to 40 active projects at any given time. Staff of 16.
 Active as University liaison to various downtown developmental groups, and strategic partners, both public and private.
 Excelled in consolidating smaller projects into larger projects to increase efficiency, save costs, and expedite the completion of the work.
 Increased inter-departmental workflow and efficiencies for the overall benefit of the University.
 Vastly improved the working relationships between the State and the University.
1983 to September 1991: Thomas Properties
Managing Partner
Hands on management of company engaged in the development, ownership and property management of commercial real estate properties.
 Extensive involvement in all phases of property management, leasing, finance and landlord/tenant relationships.
1985 to September 1991: Dick Thomas & Company
President
Successful start-up of a multi-disciplined architectural, engineering and construction management company.
 Primary focus on sales, and customer relations. Won two design awards from local governments.
Education:
 Bachelor of Architecture: Kent State University
 MBA classes: Cleveland State University
NukeJobs is a nuclear jobs board that provides nuclear job seekers access to international directories of Nuclear Employers, Nuclear Resumes and Nuclear Jobs such as Nuclear Engineer Jobs, Nuclear Construction Jobs, Nuclear Power Plant Jobs, Nuclear Medicine Jobs, Nuclear Pharmacy Jobs, Nuclear Security Jobs, Nuclear Physics Jobs, Nuclear Reactor Jobs, Nuclear Material Jobs, Nuclear Safety Jobs, and Nuclear Waste Jobs.