Steven Bales

Experience

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  Steven Winter Associates

  Jan 1982 - Jan 1988

  Project Architect

  Conducted and reported on technical energy audits on various facilities including 10 healthcare facilities in NY and NJ with buildings ranging from 100,000 to 200,000 sq. ft. Audits included assessments of building envelope and MEP systems including recommendations and forecasts of energy savings.Participated in the research, design and layout of various publications for state and federal agencies including the US DOE, NIBS, NY State Energy Office, Lawrence Berkley Labs, and Brookhaven National Labs. Research and design work included computer modeling, life cycle cost analyses and building code assessments. Show less

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  Tectonic, PA

  Jan 1988 - Jan 1995

  Project Architect

  Participated in the management, design and construction administration of projects including new construction and renovation work for college facilities, churches and synagogues, county government and extensive work for many of the military bases within NJ and NY. Provided on-site investigations, existing conditions and code analyses and coordinated work with other in-house disciplines including MEP, civil and structural.• Managed design and construction administration of the Facilities and Services Building in Somerville, NJ comprising 20,000 sq. ft. of new construction including office, warehouse and shop and support spaces.• Led the design of a 22,000 sq. ft. Child Care Center at Raritan Valley Community College in Branchburg, NJ. Design included radiant floor heating and adaptable spaces to be used as classrooms during evening hours.• Participated in numerous renovation and construction projects for the Army Corp of Engineers, the US Air Force and other military branches at facilities in Fort Monmouth, NJ, Ft. Dix, NJ, McGuire AFB, West Point Military Academy, West Point, NY, and Picatinny Arsenal Show less

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  KSS Architects

  Jan 1995 - Jan 1999

  Project Architect

  Managed the design and construction administration of projects ranging from office and classroom facilities to laboratory and art museum renovations with costs of over $10 million. Performed extensive code reviews, feasibility studies and developed project scope, schedule and cost estimates for various corporate clients and government agencies.• Managed design and construction of the Nursing/ Reception Building at the College of New Jersey in Ewing, NJ on time and within budget which included 50,000 sq. ft. of new construction providing classroom, administration, reception and lab spaces.• Spearheaded turn-around of troubled project through realignment of contract administration organization. Refocused priorities and delivered 15,000 sq. ft. of laboratory and classroom renovation and upgrade at Princeton Day School in Princeton, NJ.• Led the design of 20,000 sq. ft. addition and renovation of the Zimmerli Art Museum for Rutgers University in New Brunswick, NJ. Project had to accommodate occupation of museum during construction. Show less

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  RMJM Hillier

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2003

  Project Manager

  Managed the design and construction of projects for various Fortune 500 companies including Pfizer, Warner-Lambert, Tiffany, and Sanofi-Aventis. Project types included classroom, office, warehouse and laboratory facilities with project construction costs of over $130 million.• Implemented a strategic facilities plan to integrate segmented business groups and realize over 300,000 sq. ft. of additional office space.• Managed the design and construction administration of a 350,000 sq. ft. office renovation employing energy efficient design strategies saving over $100,000 in construction costs.• Led the design of 250,000 sq. ft. office building complex for Siemens in Woodbridge, NJ which incorporated innovative stone-clad curtain wall system. Show less

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  Pfizer

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2007

  Senior Project Manager/ Design

  Directed multiple design, engineering and construction projects related to $400 million Master Plan development program of the Morris Plains facilities. Managed the activities of numerous project teams to ensure compliance with design scope, budget requirements and project schedules.• Directed all architectural building, site and interiors design and coordination of the $400 million Pfizer Morris Plains Master Plan projects including 750,000 sq. ft. of new construction of office and laboratory space and 500,000 sq. ft. of renovation.• Received Pfizer Global Operations Excellence Award 2006 for New Jersey Pfizer Consumer Health (PCH) Divestiture Team which identified best real estate and operational options to support strategic alternatives for PCH. Task made complex as Morris Plains site was in midst of a $400 million investment program.• Achieved Pfizer Global Operations Excellence Award 2006 for implementing Green Building Team Initiative across all US and global sites, including life cycle cost analysis tool, tracking tool for monitoring performance and education of colleagues.• Developed, implemented and led a Green Building Team for the Pfizer Morris Plains, NJ facility with priority to realize cost effective and environmentally sound design and construction for all facilities achieving first year savings of over $150,000.• Managed the development of set of Site Design Guidelines used for all design and construction activities for facilities at Morris Plains, NJ. Implemented cost reduction and quality improvements savings over $100,000.• Fully integrated interior and exterior signage by developing and implementing a Signage and Wayfinding program for all facilities at Morris Plains, NJ. Show less

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  HDR

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2012

  Senior Project manager

  Managing the design and construction of projects for companies including Genentech, Schering Plough and Sanofi-Aventis. Recently worked on 16,000 SF ABSL-3 lab addition funded by NIH grant required to be LEED silver certified. Project types include office and laboratory facilities with project construction costs of over $190 million with emphasis on sustainable design.

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  JLL

  Jan 2013 - now

  Senior Project Manager, Team Lead

  Manage a team of seven project managers and support eleven Honeywell Corporate, Aero and PMT sites throughout the Mid-West and East Regions. Team executing approximately 166 large projects equaling $14.7M and approximately 39 small projects.