Ryan Hopkins, AIA, NCARB, PMP

Experience

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  Army National Guard

  Dec 2003 - now

  Battalion Commander for a broadly experienced unit comprised of six subordinate companies and over 400 Soldiers. Concurrently serving as Commander for the 3rd CBRN TF, a specialized domestic response organization comprised of over 200 Airmen and Soldiers that is trained and ready to support civil authorities in FEMA Region III. Operations Officer (S3) for 337th Engineer Battalion, responsible for planning, training, and operations for an organization of 600+ Soldiers assigned to multiple units throughout eastern Pennsylvania. Served in a Reserve-status position as the Engineer Operations officer for 28th Infantry Division (28 ID) headquarters, a unit comprised of over 10,000 Soldiers in the Pennsylvania Army National Guard. Participated in 28 ID's three-week multinational training exercise in Mourmelon-le-Grand, France, with Rapid Reaction Corps - France (RRC-FR) and NATO partner military headquarters in May, 2014. Company Commander for a combat arms unit deployed to Kuwait for a security force mission. Maintains overall responsibility for the operations, training, readiness, health, welfare and morale of 153 Soldiers. Plans, resources, and assesses collective training for the Company. Maintains accountability and operational readiness for property valued at $12 million. Supervises and mentors platoon leaders to ensure all aspects of command are effectively and efficiently completed to standard. Active duty assignment as the KMO and operations staff officer at 55th Armored Brigade Combat Team (ABCT) headquarters in Scranton, PA. Responsible for preparing plans and orders for collective training events prior to the mobilization and overseas deployment of over 1500 Soldiers. Advised and assisted the Brigade S3 and staff officers as an operations staff officer during collective training events and steady-state operations. Responsible for developing master plans for critical defensive improvements, and coordinating over $1 million of new construction and infrastructure improvements for coalition bases in Laghman, Afghanistan. Designed and supervised fast-track horizontal and vertical construction projects to improve force protection standards at an isolated coalition outpost that successfully withstood multiple enemy attacks.

  • Deputy J3

    Feb 2025 - now

  • Battalion Commander (876th Brigade Engineer Battalion, PAARNG)

    Sept 2021 - Jan 2025

  • Executive Officer (103rd Brigade Engineer Battalion, PAARNG)

    Jul 2019 - Sept 2021

  • Engineer Operations Officer (56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, PAARNG)

    Sept 2017 - Jul 2019

  • Operations Officer (337th Engineer Battalion, PAARNG)

    Dec 2014 - Sept 2017

  • Engineer Operations Officer (28th Infantry Division, PAARNG)

    Feb 2014 - Dec 2014

  • Knowledge Management Officer (55th Armored Brigade Combat Team, PAARNG)

    Oct 2013 - Feb 2014

  • Company Commander (Co D/1–109 IN, PAARNG)

    Sept 2012 - Oct 2013

  • Knowledge Management Officer (55th Armored Brigade Combat Team, PAARNG)

    Oct 2011 - Sept 2012

  • Engineer Operations Officer (3-103 AR, PAARNG)

    Dec 2009 - Oct 2011

  • Company Commander (Co E/3-103 AR, PAARNG)

    Dec 2008 - Dec 2009

  • Task Force Engineer (3-103 AR/ TF Pacesetter, PAARNG)

    Dec 2007 - Dec 2008

  • Platoon Leader (Co B/103rd Engineer Battalion, PAARNG)

    May 2004 - Dec 2007

  • Cadet (Co A/ 113th Engineer Battalion, INARNG)

    Dec 2003 - May 2004
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  LRK Architects

  Jul 2004 - Oct 2007

  Planner

  Produced and developed schematic designs and presentation documents for traditional mixed-use developments and transit-oriented locations throughout the Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, and South Central U.S. regions. Supported project-related business operations for the regional office of a mid-size, national architecture/planning firm by managing proposals and contract preparation, reviewing accounts receivable, providing backlog and revenue analysis, and coordinating with the firm-wide accounting team. Show less

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  General Services Administration

  Jun 2009 - Feb 2011

  Architect/ Project Manager

  Managed over $17 million of design and construction projects for infrastructure upgrades to building control systems, lobby security controls, HVAC and electrical systems for various federal government owned and leased properties in Queens and Long Island, NY. Responsible for budget coordination, communication and technical oversight for 20-person project teams consisting of the client agency, facility managers, security personnel, design team and general contractor.

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  Gensler

  Jul 2014 - Apr 2024

  Joined Gensler in 2014 as a Junior Project Manager, with a background in project management and mission critical design and implementation. Focus area on data center design projects, while also branching into corporate campus design projects. Extensive experience with large- and small-team management, and continually collaborates on complex project teams with designers, engineers, contractors, and client representatives.

  • Associate / Project Manager

    Feb 2022 - Apr 2024

  • Associate / Project Manager

    Jul 2019 - Feb 2022

  • Project Architect

    Jul 2014 - Jul 2019
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  WSP

  Apr 2024 - now

  Project Manager

  Project Manager for government and defense sector projects at WSP Federal Programs.