Eric Blank

About Eric Blank

Licensed Architect, WA State Member of Seattle AIA LEED BD+C accredited…

Experience

1. Senior Design & Construction Manager

   Low Income Housing Institute Lihi

   Aug 2015 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

   supporting Development staff on issues related to Design and Construction-evaluating development potential on sites for new construction-defining project goals and program requirements-designing and/or overseeing feasibility studies -supporting Community Outreach-managing initial design deliverables for funding applications-assembling design teams of Architects, Consultants, and MEP design-build subs-updating and communicating LIHI\'s Outline Spec of basis-of-design/ best practices-implementing Cost Efficient Design & Construction (CEDC)-overseeing Design process of all new New Construction projects-Schematic Design of Security systems (door hardware, surveillance, access control)-QC reviews on all design Deliverables (drawings/ specs)-Owner reviews at key milestones and end of each design phase-managing and expediting Entitlements to align with Funding schedules-advising on Departure Requests, Code Alternates, and Design Review-ESDS Green Coordinator- creating Checklists, EPPs, and all supporting documents when needed-assembling Construction Teams (contracts, bids, pre-con)-managing Value Engineering (defining and prioritizing alternates)-Owner\'s Rep during Construction Administration (detailed design, pay-apps, draws, budget)-transitioning to Building Operation & Management-assisting with project Close-Out-point-of-contact for all feedback and lessons-learned to improve future projects-evaluating existing buildings for potential acquisitions-scoping security upgrades for PSH uses in existing buildings -Owner\'s Agent for other Developers (DESC, Sons of Haiti, New Hope Church)-Site Design for Tiny House villages, improved design of standard Tiny HouseProjects to date include:12 New Construction developments7 Conversions of existing Market-Rate apartment buildings into Affordable/ Permanent Supportive Housing

Education

• Virginia Tech

  Bachelor of Architecture, Architecture and Urban Studies

  1991 — 1996

Skills

• Submittals
• Affordable Housing
• Sustainable Design
• Comprehensive Planning
• Feasibility Studies
• Mixed-Use