The document provides a summary of Gary Kobayashi's experience and qualifications as a real estate development manager. He has over 25 years of experience as a licensed architect with an MBA in urban land development and finance. His experience includes managing design, construction, and development projects for both residential and commercial properties. He has held project management and leadership roles with several real estate development companies.

1. GARY H. KOBAYASHI
Greater Sacramento Area, California Mobile: (916) 505-3170
garykobayashi@sbcglobal.net www.linkedin.com
REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
PROFILE:
 Accomplished professional offering twenty-five years of experience as a licensed Architect with MBA
level qualifications in Urban Land Development/Finance.
 Multi-talented team player with diverse expertise having collaborating on a broad spectrum of property
classifications combined with a comprehensive understanding of the development process.
 Developed analytical and organizational skills; goal-directed and result-oriented; able to balance project
objectives with financial constraints.
 Highly skilled manager directing cross functional project teams to ensure the timely, cost effective, and
efficient success of projects within a corporate environment.
CORE COMPETENCIES:
 Commercial/Residential Design &
Construction
 Cross-functional Team Management
 Contract Negotiations & Preparation
 Internal/External Customer Focus
 Quality Assurance & Control
 Governmental Agency
Coordination/Communication
 Governmental Policy
 Budget/Forecasting
 Risk Management
 Project Feasibility
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
GARY KOBAYASHI ARCHITECT, Carmichael, CA 2012-Present
Independent Architect
Formed a residential design studio offering client focused design solutions satisfying the needs of the client
and public at large.
 Developed preliminary feasibility analysis for a medium density attached residential community.
 Designed/Build kitchen remodel: Demolition, framing, finish, fixture selection/installation, subcontractor
management through completed project.
 Collaborated on miscellaneous remodels in Sacramento area.
PULTEGROUP, Granite Bay, CA 2006-2012
Area Manager/Division Manager/Project Architect
 Architect of record for Pulte’s West Coast Product Development Operations resulting in a 40 percent
project development saving in consultant fees (California).
 Developed and implemented department standards for construction document, outline specifications
and performance construction details for single and multifamily product types resulting in fewer
jurisdiction comments, field issues and greater customer (Division) satisfaction.
 Prepared budget and forecast data for Departmental, Division, Area and National operational strategic
planning initiatives.
 Recruited, trained, managed and empowered technical staff. Transformed group into a high
performance team producing project deliverables equal to the best consulting architectural firms.
 Conducted regulatory code update research and analyses to establish impact on current and future
projects. Facilitated the development of strategies to address regulatory code update impact.
 Established proactive continuous improvement measures across the department resulting in higher
productivity, reduced errors and greater stakeholder satisfaction.
 Identified ‘Big Picture’ risk management issues from seeming isolated field issues and their potentially
larger cost implications to the Divisions bottom line.

2. Bay Area Division Manager
 Directed and managed internal and external teams executing single-family/multi-family residential
projects from design, agency coordination, obtaining permit and construction administration. Reconciled
field construction deviations with construction documents.
 Member of Bay Area Division Collaboration team charged with the implementation of corporate
standards and strategic initiatives. Utilized root cause analysis to resolve construction issues while
developing both immediate and long-term solutions.
 Special Projects Manager - Provided technical expertise and guidance to consulting architect on high-
density residential community. Reviewed and directed the execution of shop drawing detailing Pulte’s
largest high density project in the Bay Area saving $70,000 in shop drawing fees. Provided sales office
design and accessibility recommendations.
 Developed, maintained and managed project development schedules meeting established milestones
as part of the overall project schedule.
 Facilitated building approval process with local jurisdictions resulting in expedited project approvals.
 Identified and implemented design and construction cost saving measures resulting in reduced square
footage construction cost.
 Executed consultant contracts and managed the invoice approval process.
DAHLIN GROUP ARCHITECTURE & PLANNING, Pleasanton, CA 1994-2000 / 2004-2006
Architect/Project Manager
 Managed the design/construction document coordination process, permitting and construction
administration of a $25 million dollar high-density podium apartment project. Responsibilities included:
Consultant management, governmental agency coordination and construction administration using RFI
process. Hayward, CA
 Directed all architectural phases from concept, agency approval, construction documents through
construction administration for single and luxury multifamily residential communities for regional and
national residential builder clients. Provided consultant selection/coordination. Responsibilities included
quality assurance for all projects under my supervision.
PLACER COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, Auburn, CA 2003-2004
Intern
 Performed discounted cash flow analysis for the financial feasibility of Tahoe City public parking
structure, constructed competitive cost model to compare lease vs. buy options.
 Conducted due diligence research to determine title and land use zoning for Placer County
Redevelopment Agency.
 Performed real estate market studies to determine office space valuation for City of Auburn, CA.
 Managed planning & design of signage project in a politically charged environment. Collaborated with
county officials, county agencies, consultant, artist and public at large.
EDUCATION:
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, Sacramento, CA
Master of Business Administration (MBA) Urban Land Development/Finance Concentration
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, Berkeley, CA
Bachelor of Arts in Architecture
CHABOT COLLEGE, Hayward, CA
Associate of Arts in Architecture
REGISTRATION:
CALIFORNIA BOARD OF ARCHITECTURAL EXAMINERS, Sacramento, CA. (Active)
CALIFORNIA BOARD OF LICENSURE REAL ESTATE BROKER, Sacramento, CA. (Inactive)

3. ADDENDUM EXPERIENCE:
COLLABORATIVE DESIGN ARCHITECTS, San Francisco, CA
Architect/Project Manager
 Managed field team conducting as-built survey and documentation of real estate assets for a regional
grocery retailer.
 Conducted as-built survey and developed comprehensive building code analysis and cost estimation
reports for required code modifications to existing commercial/retail properties.
 Job Captain for three thousand square foot Credit Union building.
WARD/YOUNG ARCHITECTS, Truckee, CA
Associate Architect
 Collaborated on the design development, construction documents, technical detailing, construction
administration and interior design coordination for the Resort at Squaw Creek. Olympic Valley, CA
 Collaborated on the Truckee Sanitation District Offices, Truckee, CA
EDWARD GEE & ASSOCIATES, San Francisco, CA
Project Manager/Job Captain
 Directed the Military Family Housing Renovation Program, Andersen Air Force Base, Guam.
 Executed major grocery retailer remodel project.
 Job Captain for Washington Square Retail/ Commercial Center. San Leandro, CA.
GENSLER & ASSOCIATES, San Francisco, CA
Project Production Draftsman
 Collaborated on corporate office tenant improvement construction documents for several offices in a
high-rise office building under the direction of a commercial real estate management company.
IDG ARCHITECTS, Oakland, CA
Project Production Draftsman
 Developed working drawing for A.C. Transit Headquarters, Oakland, CA. 10 Story Commercial Office
building.
 Presentation drawings for Chinatown Redevelopment Project, Oakland, CA. Development Team
Proposal.
 Developed working drawing for IDG Office Renovation, Oakland, CA. Renovation of Existing
Commercial Office Space.
MISCELLANEOUS:
Habitat for Humanity, Concord CA.
Rebuilding Together, Sacramento, CA and Berkeley, CA.