# Gerry Lee > Project Manager Location: San Francisco Bay Area, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/gerrylee Experienced Project and Design Manager currently working on projects within the Commerical Real Estate & Development for JLL @ Google. I have a strong multidisciplinary background in many aspects of project management, architecture, and construction. I have worked on various projects ranging from tenant improvements, ground-up projects, and landlord oversight while supporting clients within technology, banking, sports, education, aviation, and retail. My role is to deliver construction projects successfully while on time and on budget, which requires collaboration and trust from all parties involved. It is through transparency and accountability that a team can achieve new heights. ## Work Experience ### Project Manager for JLL at Google @ JLL Jan 2021 – Present | San Francisco Bay Area • Manages multimillion-dollar Tenant Improvement projects in Northern California, with a particular interest in technology projects. • Prioritizes client relationships, costmanagement, and adhering to design and construction schedule. • Supports project stakeholders with weekly project updates, client vendor coordination, and vendor document reviews. • Hosts interviews, bid leveling analysis, and recommendations to clients of potential vendors. • Holds architects and contractors accountable to deliver a successful project with an emphasis on teamwork. • Experienced in fast-track projects, and able to identify potential areas of risk to the client. (Long lead items, permit timeframe) • Maintaining budget and tracking JLL cost saves for clients. • Assists clients with vendor negotiation, buy out contracts, and purchase orders. • Proactively seeks out opportunities to learn and frequently reaches out to client for feedback to maintain open door communication. • Strong understanding of architectural drawings, furniture, and MEP drawings. ### Design Program Manager @ Gensler Jan 2019 – Jan 2021 | Greater Los Angeles Area • Managed a multimillion Fortune 500 account expanding across the entire United States on exterior renovations featuring more than 400 sites. • Led client meetings, bridging 3 clients with technical analysis and budget review. • Conducted 3-part phase deliverables: Site Survey, Concept Design, and Site Adaptation Package. • Excelled in client relationships, managementskills, and maintaining design schedule. • Assisting the client with delivering thoughtful design outcomes and providing them the tools to make informed decisions on properties. • Worked closely with client to value engineer and maintain a healthy budget while identifying potential areas of risk. • Led due diligence assessmentsfor 70+ sites at different cities on project approval duration, code restrictions, and other challenges. • Compiled and compare cost estimates and quotesfrom vendorsto understand potential cost savingsfor client. • Developed and revised process to enhance quality improvement and efficiency for team members. • Assists in training and development on career growth for team members. ### Architectural Associate @ Gensler Jan 2018 – Jan 2019 | Los Angeles Metropolitan Area • Worked for the world leading architectural firm on all phases of design and construction with highly regarded clients, specializing in retail, retail centers, aviation, and sports. • Completed project types ranging from tenant improvements, exterior renovations, and ground up construction. • Worked closely with clientsto understand their needs, design standards, and provide constructive feedback on how to better improve them. • Experienced on producing architectural drawing sets and construction administration oversight. • Collaborated with different consultants specific to project while coordinating each trade to come together to provide the best solution. • Conducted comprehensive site surveys and reports to clients of existing conditions and potential risks associated with building conditions. • Well versed with International Building Codes, ADA codes, and localzoning codes. • Established relationships with vendors on materials and assembly systems. • Familiar with local city approval processes and city plan check procedures. ### Design Associate @ Johnson Favaro Jan 2016 – Jan 2018 | Culver City, California • Worked for the widely recognized award-winning firm focused on projects in the public sector including libraries, university office spaces, and museums. • Led Building Information Modeling (BIM) efforts on all phases of design. • Coordinated with consultant and owner’s consultant to achieve excellence. • Generated architectural drawings and details for contractor to price. • Rendered spatial graphics and designed presentation boards for client and city meetings. • Led design discussions with clients and wrote detail reports. ### Design Consultant @ The Jerde Partnership Jan 2016 – Jan 2016 | Venice, California • Provided detailed consultation on design direction and workload management on a governmental agency project in Korea. • Completed presentation deck for client on multiple design options. • Organized client meetings and put together written reports of ideas and schedule changes. ### Junior Architect @ John Friedman Alice Kimm Architects Jan 2015 – Jan 2015 | Greater Los Angeles Area • Played a key role in producing architectural drawings, BIM, and renders for the schematic design submission for Chino Hills Crossroads Mall. • Responsible for design proposal coordination, preparation, and review. • Conducted retail center analysis and research for developing market insights. ### Intern Architect @ Kris Yao Artech Jan 2014 – Jan 2014 | Taipei City, Taiwan • Created drawings and renderings to present during client meetings and revised the drawings per client feedback. • Assisted the hospitality team on a hotel development by rendering exterior and interior views of the project for the client. • Participated in design competition. ### Design Assistant @ ID3D Studio Jan 2013 – Jan 2013 • Preparing AutoCAD drawings and 3d renderings, and built scaled project models to facilitate design meetings with clients. • Assisted on construction administration, maintaining construction schedule, and budget. ### Intern Designer @ ID3D Studio Jan 2012 – Jan 2012 • Assisted in the design of residential projects by communicating ideas through Adobe Suite and AutoCAD. • Research on residential typologies and construction timeline. ## Education ### High School Diploma in High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates Taipei American School ### Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) in Architecture University of Southern California ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/gerryclee --- Source: https://flows.cv/gerrylee JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/gerrylee/resume.json Last updated: 2026-04-13