Gabe Genauer – Principal / Project Manager

EDUCATION:

B.S. and M.S. in Building Construction

M.E. Rinker Sr. School of Building Construction; University of Florida, Gainesville

PROJECT EXPERIENCE:

Daybreak Cohousing

Portland, Oregon
Senior Project Manager
Spearheaded the work B&G has done with the Development Team of the Daybreak Cohousing Project over the past two years to help buy property, design, budget for and build an ambitious Cohousing Development. The $5.5 million project consists of 30 residential units along with approximately 6,800 sf of common area, including a commercial kitchen. Construction began August, 2008. Website: www.daybreakcohousing.org

12.5 Condominiums

Portland, Oregon
Senior Project Manager
Responsible for all levels of pre-construction services, project management, and onsite management for a new 13 unit, $3 million urban infill condo development. Construction completed in July, 2007.

Multnomah Monthly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends, Phases I & II

Portland, Oregon
Senior Project Manager
Managed all phases of a $750,000 institutional addition and remodel to the Quaker Meeting Hall in Portland, OR. Unique challenges of this project included working with an entire community (as owner), coordinating volunteer work crews, fitting an institutional building into a residential neighborhood, and dealing with seismic issues between new and existing buildings. Construction completed in November, 2007.

Richmond Building Renovation (Phase I)

Portland, Oregon
Project Manager
Responsible for all phases of bidding, contract negotiation, scheduling, coordination and on-site management for Phase 1 of this project. This renovation encompassed a complete seismic upgrade and interior renovation of a 100 year-old, three-story, mixed-use, un-reinforced masonry building. Construction tasks include seismic braces and supports in basement, inserting new post-and-beam structure within occupied commercial spaces, complete reworking of five existing apartment’s wall layout, new MEP systems, new energy star roof combined with existing parapet wall structural support system.

Bike Gallery Bicycle Store

Beaverton, Oregon
Project Manager
Responsible for all phases of bidding, contract negotiation, scheduling, coordination and on-site management. The renovation included the deconstruction and upgrade of an existing 8,000 sf building, an 800 sf steel and architectural glu-lam addition, a 700 sf outside deck addition and parking lot improvements. Additional work included new MEP systems, complete roof removal and replacement, addition and upgrades of doors and windows, ADA accessibility - handicap lift and structural upgrades. Finished carpentry and trim stock was re-used from materials reclaimed during deconstruction. Artistic and creative touches were infused throughout the project to connect with the owner’s style.

Core Power Yoga

Portland, Oregon
Project Manager
Managed the renovation/tenant improvement of a 3000sf yoga studio focusing on design aesthetics, sustainability, custom built functionality, and a fast track schedule.

New Walsh Construction Offices

Seattle, Washington
Project Manager/Superintendent with Walsh Construction – Seattle
Coordinated design, budgeting, project management, and all onsite supervision of a $2 million renovation of a mid century, 4 story concrete State of Washington Administrative building. Scope included major structural/seismic upgrades; new elevator, roof and building envelope; new mechanical, electrical, voice, and data systems; and a complete commercial interior office space build-out.

Holly Park Phase II Redevelopment

Seattle, Washington
Lead Superintendent/Junior Project Manager with Walsh Construction – Seattle
Led a team of superintendents and subcontractors to construct new infrastructure and approximately 150 units of for sale and for rent housing for the Seattle Housing Authority, with funding from federal sources including the Hope VI Initiative. Value of work supervised was approximately $13 million per year.

Stafford Suites Assisted Living Facility

Sumner, Washington
Superintendent with Walsh Construction – Seattle
Responsible for all phases of scheduling, coordination, and on-site management of a new $5 million, 72 unit, 60,000 sf Assisted Living Facility for client Ostrom Management.

INTERESTS:

Gabe’s personal interests are focused on the enjoyment of nature and outdoor activities, which have inspired a commitment to recycling and sustainable building practices in the work place. He has traveled around the world to experience new cultures, surf and volunteer, including building block homes with Habitat for Humanity near Cape Town, South Africa and repairing historic buildings in Jerusalem, Israel for non-profit social service institutions.