resume : gregg kalba aia portfolio

gregg kalba
1706 willowby drive | houston texas 77008 | 713.962.1461 | gregg@fischerkalba.com
http://www.linkedin.com/in/gregg-kalba-aia

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summary

Versatile, results-driven project leader. Applies knowledge of building construction to produce clear, concise documents.

Extensive knowledge of building codes and accessibility standards. Strong problem-solving skills, detail-oriented with an eye for perfection. Effective team player with demonstrated ability to meet multiple deadlines in a high-pressure environment.

experience

Handled project design through all phases of services to building completion. Actively participated in client meetings beginning with initial project development. Developed building programs and budget based on assessment of client needs. Developed construction drawings from schematic design to contract documents. Managed drafting support team. Reviewed and coordinated specifications and consultants’ work with drawings. Conducted code analysis and review; handled permitting and variance requests. Represented owner at construction meetings. Conducted field visits and reports; generated architect’s supplemental instructions, proposal requests and change orders. Reviewed contractors monthly pay applications. Generated punch lists. Ensured all client objectives met - especially time and budget - at end of the project.

Also served as 2020 Strategic Plan Project Delivery focus group chair; and participated as part of a core group of management and senior personnel that edited baseline project manual specifications, and established drawing standards firm wide as part of a quality assurance plan initiative.

education

University of Houston, Houston Texas - 8/1987 to 12/1994
Bachelor of Architecture

professional experience

SmithGroup - 5/2022 to current
Associate
Senior Project Manager

Energy Architecture - 12/2019 to 4/2022
Senior Project Manager

EYP Architects - 9/2012 to 11/2019
Senior Associate
Project Director

Kirksey - 7/2003 to 8/2012
Senior Associate
Project Architect

Ray & Hollington Architects - 9/1994 to 7/2003
Project Architect

The Rosner Studio - 4/1993 to 8/1994
Apprentice Architectural Illustrator

registration

Registered Architect, State of Texas
No. 18950

skills

BIM - Revit, Navisworks Freedom, ArchiCAD
2D - AutoCAD; hand drafting & sketching
Newforma Project Center, MS Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite
HTML, Apache Server, phpMyAdmin, MySQL, MariaDB

awards

Rethinking the Future Awards Pubic Building Concept - 2020
City of Houston Alief Neighborhood Center

ENR Texas & Louisiana Best Projects K-12 Education Award of Merit - 2018
HISD Debakey High School For Health Professions

Honorable Mention Winner Education Design Showcase - 2014
Brazosport College Main Building Renovation

ASID TGCC Interior Design Award, Single Space - 2011
Texas Construction, Best of '10, Award of Excellence: Green Building - 2010
Kingwood Branch Library

WFX, House of Worship Awards, Best New Construction - 2006
River Pointe Church

ASAP Walter Netsch Juror Award - 1994
SPARK Park

selected for 4th year Honors (Visiting Critic's) Studio - 1992

projects

references

upon request