Bruce Roth

Experience

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  RGLA Solutions, Inc.

  Sept 1990 - Oct 1996

  Architect - Project Architect

  (formerly, Robert G. Lyon & Associates) Project Architect for commerical and retail projects including store "roll-outs" located throughout the United States. Developed a "status report" system to track and manage multiple projects for a single client. ● Right Start Store Roll-Out Program; Nationwide ● Branch Banks, Comerica Bank - Glenview & Woodstock, Illinois ● Affiliated Bank, Banking & Office Renovation; Skokie, Illinois ● Yondorf Hall, Renovation & Restoration; Chicago, Illinois ● Comerica Bank, LaSalle Street Offices; Chicago, Illinois ● Elks National Memorial Restoration; Chicago, Illinois Show less

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  Bruce F. Roth, Architect

  Jan 1991 - now

  Freelance | Consulting Architect

  From time to time I have worked independently as a Freelance and Consulting Architect: Short Term Assignments and Contract Work.Commercial Projects:● Worked independently on the "Driftless Historium," a museum renovation and expansion for the Mount Horeb Area Historical Society, Mount Horeb, WI.● Level Builders: Project management, bidding, and pricing and some limited Architectural services. ● Valenti Builders: Project bidding, close-out, and other project management tasks.● OKW Architects: Construction Document Phase push for "The New City" project at North and Halsted.Small-Scale Residential Projects:● Home Renovation and Addition; Riverside, Illinois● Home Addition and New Carriage House; Winnetka, Illinois● Home Addition, Ravenswood; Chicago, Illinois● Six-Flat Renovation/Conversion; Chicago, Illinois● Coach House Renovation; Chicago, Illinois● Six-Flat Renovation; Chicago, Illinois Show less

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  MKB Architects

  Jan 1997 - Sept 2007

  Architect - Project Manager (Senior Associate)

  Project Architect | Project Manager for small and medium sized commercial, institutional and residential projects; both renovation and new construction. Provided technical support to other ongoing projects, developed an office master specification, contributed to the marketing effort, mentored junior staff. ● Community Christian Church; Naperville, Illinois ● Double Tree Hotel Renovation; Chicago, Illinois ● Grace Park Senior Housing; Schiller Park, Illinois ● Woodstock Opera House Addition; Woodstock, Illinois ● NorthBride District Plan; Chicago, Illinois ● Chicago Public Schools, Smyth School Renovation; Chicago, Illinois ● Saint Michael the Archangel Catholic Church; Schererville, Indiana ● Deborah's Place Transitional Housing; Chicago, Illinois ● Pepper Construction Office Renovation; Tinley Park, Illinois Show less

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  OKW Architects

  Sept 2007 - Jan 2009

  Architect - Project Manager (Senior Associate)

  Project Architect | Project Manager | Technical Consultant for medium and large commercial and mixed-use projects. Implemented an office 'master' specification, developed a LEED specification and worked on the technical committee. ● The New City, Mixed-Use Development (LEED Project); Chicago, Illinois ● Firehouse Falls Family Entertainment Center (unbuilt); Bridgeview, Illinois ● North Shore Congregation Israel; Northbrook, Illinois

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  AltusWorks, Inc.

  Aug 2009 - Jan 2010

  Architect - Project Manager

  Project Manager (during design and construction documents phases) for the Architect of Record for Edgebrook Elementary School, a PBC/CPS project. The LEED Silver project adds a 35,000 s.f. addition to a high performing neighborhood school. New spaces include nine classrooms, science lab, computer lab, dining center, elevator, play ground and site work. ● LEED Silver project with considerable sustainable features.

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  Frye Gillan Molinaro

  Nov 2010 - Aug 2011

  Architect - Associate

  Architect working on library and institutional projects located in Illinois and the greater Midwest. Project Manager and technical specialist; completed specifications, construction administration tasks and client management activities. ● Benton Harbor Public Library, Renovation (LEED Project) - unbuilt; Benton Harbor, Michigan ● Defiance Public Library, Renovation/Restoration; Defiance, Ohio ● Brown County Public Library, Skylight Project; Green Bay, Wisconsin ● Gail Borden Public Library, Vegetated Green Roof; Elgin, Illinois Show less

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  Valenti

  Aug 2011 - Jan 2013

  Construction - Project Manager

  Project Management tasks for commercial construction projects in the Chicago Area. Worked under the supervision of a Project Executive and strived to meet the Client's objectives: a building that fulfilled the project's design goals and was delivered on-time and on-budget.● Northshore Univ. Health Systems, Outpatient Medical Building (LEED Project); Gurnee, Illinois---Base Building - Core and Shell Project.---Build-out of three suites: Primary Care, Radiology (CT & MRI), and Cardiology.● Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) Office Renovation; Oak Brook, Illinois Show less

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  SMNG A Ltd.

  May 2013 - Nov 2013

  Architect - Project Manager

  Project | Program Manager for the Public Building Commission (PBC) / Chicago Public Schools (CPS), 2013 School Investment Program (SIP). Represented the Design Architect and PBC for the renovation of a four-school group with a Budget of about 8.0 million dollars. Involved with the tail end of Phase I-Design and all of Phase II-Construction. ● John P. Altgeld Elementary School (now Wentworth Elementary)● Fort Dearborn Elementary School● Clara Barton Elementary School● Scott Joplin Elementary SchoolAssignment was extended . . . same role as above for Phase III - Project Close-Out; role expanded to 24 schools. Show less

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  KOO LLC

  Jun 2014 - now

  Architect - Senior Project Manager

  Project Architect | Project Manager | Senior Technical Architect. Involved with Commercial, Institutional and Multi-Family work. Provide technical support to other ongoing projects; developed and maintain an in-house master specification.● Altgeld Family Resource Center; mixed-use Community Center, Chicago, Illinois | Project Manager.--Driehaus Foundation Award. Illinois Green Alliance Emerald Award, Brick in Architecture Award.--40,000 sf, LEED Gold; Chicago Public Library (CPL), childcare facility, and community center.--Client: Chicago Housing Authority.● Walter Payton College Prep High School, Chicago, Illinois | Project Manager.--2017 Chicago Building Congress (CBC) merit award for project under $55 million.--Annex: $16 million, 3 story addition; LEED Silver; Client: Public Building Commission.--Vestibule / Generator Project (existing school); Client: Chicago Public Schools.--Parking Project (existing school); Client: Chicago Public Schools.● General Services Administration (GSA), various small renovation projects, Great Lakes & Midwest Region.--Project Executive, manage the GSA program at KOO; write proposals, oversee all aspects of project completion, main contact with GSA PMs and Contracting Officers.● Chicago Public Schools (CPS), renovation projects, Chicago, Illinois.--Project Management, specification writing, construction support, and technical support to other teams for school projects of various sizes and complexity.● Streeterville Autograph Hotel, Chicago Illinois | CD and CA Phase Support.● Chicago Housing Authority, Gaines Senior Housing Assessment, Chicago Illinois | Project Manager.● Cook County Courts, Child Advocacy Rooms, Chicago & Rolling Meadows, Illinois | Project Manager. Show less