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Colin Winchell, AIA

Colin Winchell, AIA

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Senior Design Manager at Universal Creative

  • Education

    • University of Southern California - Sol Price School of Public Policy

      2019 - 2020
      Master of Urban Planning City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning 3.8

      Focus on intersection and interaction of Public Policy and Real Estate Development.

    • Pasadena City College

      2007 - 2009
      Architecture

      Studied general education and the first year of architecture school.

    • Woodbury University

      2009 - 2013
      Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) Architecture Magna Cum Laude

      Activities and Societies: American Institute of Architecture Students_Freedom By Design Obtained a B.Arch, focusing on conceptual design and the overall practice of architecture.

  • Experience

    • Jonfonya Architects

      May 2010 - Aug 2011
      Intern Architect

      Architectural drafting and design internship focusing on design competitions and documentation of mixed-use residential projects in Long Beach, CA.

    • DLB Construction

      May 2012 - Sept 2013
      Project Designer

      Lead designer for conceptual design and documentation of a food processing warehouse in San Pedro, CA for a design/build contractor.

    • RNL

      Sept 2013 - Oct 2015
      Designer / Architectural Associate

      Primary focus on international design in the United Arab Emirates. Designer of both domestic and international architecture. Designer of international master plans. Performed client presentations both domestic and internationally. Prepared construction document sets. Coordinated construction administration efforts. Coordinated LEED certification efforts and documentation. Coordinated design teams and consultants.

    • Wincome Hospitality

      Oct 2015 - Sept 2018
      Design Manager

      Management and coordination of the design team and design documents including the architect and all corresponding sub-consultants throughout entitlements, documentation, and construction for multiple hotel projects. Provide design direction to design team and facilitate communication between design team and Ownership. Assure that projects are on track in terms of design aesthetic, budget, and schedule.

    • Universal Creative

      Oct 2018 - now

      Resident problem solver during design and construction for commercial, retail, restaurant, and hospitality projects. Responsible for design, budget, and contract management of the architecture and engineering team. Review design and construction documents for accuracy and coordination of disciplines, conformance with stakeholder expectations, and engagement with both internal and external stakeholders. Review and evaluate contractor bids, schedules, and change orders. Provide design team with direction and approval of all submittals and RFIs during construction and provide field direction to contractors to solve potential construction issues. Ensure construction is proceeding on schedule and to the quality required and help the team to course correct when construction issues arise. Maintain main point of contact relationship with building, fire, and health inspectors and facilitate on-site inspections. Show less

      • Senior Design Manager - Architecture & Engineering

        Feb 2024 - now

      • Facility Design Manager

        Oct 2018 - Feb 2024

    • Cumming Corporation

      Oct 2020 - Jul 2021
      Project Manager

      Project Manager for a prominent client in the banking industry. Responsible for managing projects from conception to completion including program management, contract management, cost management, design management, and construction management.

    • Stealth Mode Startup Company

      Aug 2021 - Nov 2021
      Design Manager

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Licensed Architect

      Department of Consumer & Regulatory Affairs (DCRA)

    • AIA

      The American Institute of Architects (AIA)

    • NCARB Certified

      National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB)

    • LEED Green Associate

      USGBC-Los Angeles