Brett Kaufmann

Principal at VCA Structural

Role
Principal at VCA Structural
Location
Orange, CA, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers

About Brett Kaufmann

Providing innovative, unique, efficient, and constructible structural design solutions that realize the Architect\'s vision within the Owner\'s budget.Proven professional leadership and expertise in project management, project structural design, consultant coordination, construction administration, employee management, and client development. Extensive experience in the seismic analysis and design of concrete, steel, wood and light gage steel structures from one to 40 stories including: hotels, regional malls, education facilities, office buildings, parking structures, and residential projects. Additional expertise in seismic evaluation, investigation, and analysis of existing structures. Knowledgeable in forensic engineering and property loss consulting.Accomplished in Design-Build, Fast-Track, and Design-Bid-Build delivery methods. Detail oriented with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Specialties: Project design and management: concept through construction, post tensioned concrete, design-build, performance based analysis and design, precast concrete moment frames, Licensed PE & SE in CA, NV, and AZ as well as PE in WA, TX and HI.

Experience

  1. Principal

    VCA Structural

    Jul 2014 — Present

    Recruited to strengthen the firm’s existing industry leading expertise in mixed use and residential design as well as lead the growth into new market segments. Responsible for structural engineering design from initial concept through construction, project and staff management, as well as developing and maintaining client relationships.

Education

  • UCLA

    BS, Civil/Structural Engineering

  • UCLA

    MS, Structural Engineering

Skills

  • Concrete
  • Plc (Property Loss Consulting)
  • Structural Analysis
  • Design-Build
  • Structural Engineering
  • Peer Reviews
  • Seismic Design
  • Construction Management
  • High Rise
  • Value Engineering
  • Prestressed Concrete
  • Business Development
  • Forensic Engineering
  • Timber Structures
  • Construction Drawings
  • Mixed-Use
  • Steel Structures
  • Masonry
  • Foundation Design
  • QA/Qc
  • Earthquake Engineering
  • Project Management

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