Christian Finn is an architect and project manager based in Alameda, CA with over 25 years of experience in retail design, commercial construction, and real estate development. He has managed projects for major retailers and provided services such as entitlement, budgeting, scheduling, and construction administration. His skills include team leadership, financial analysis, sustainability practices, and proficiency with CAD and BIM software.

1. Christian Finn, AIA, LEED AP, GPR
(415) 342-7253
Alameda, CA
PROFILE
A versatile, energetic, licensed professional with experience in retail and commercial design and construction,
real estate development, project entitlement, contract document production and contract administration.
ON-LINE
www.slideshare.net/cfinn1b/presentations
SKILLS
Leading Teams: knowledge and ability to motivate teams to meet project objectives and profitability
goals at each phase of design and development.
Establishing Schedules: determine milestones, resources and deliverables in all phases of
professional service and on projects of varying complexity.
Producing Drawings, Details, Documentation: communicate design and technical intent to project
team and all stakeholders and decision makers.
Entitlement and Permitting: organize and motivate project teams to achieve political, discretionary
and ministerial permits and approvals.
Financial Analysis: procure bids, proposals, and estimates; prepare pro forma financial analyses and
develop strategies for contract negotiation.
Contract Administration: review shop drawings, payment requisitions, RFI’s, change orders, punch
lists; construction observation, issue field directives and prepare field reports, project close-out and as-
built documentation.
Sustainability: LEED AP BD+C; GreenPoint Rated – Certified Rater for new single- and multi-family
construction, Certified Advisor for existing single- and multi-family construction.
Software Proficiencies: AutoCAD, PowerCADD, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint),
Microsoft Project, Adobe Photoshop CS2. Revit Architecture Fundamentals – Ideate, May 2009.
EXPERIENCE
Project Manager - Northern California, Landmark Retail Group, Woodland Hills, CA. 2009
-Responsible for procuring contractor estimates, coordinating A/E consultants, preparing construction budgets,
studying preliminary feasibility and generating pro forma financial analyses for committee review and decision-
making by CVS/Caremark executives.
Development Manager, SyWest Development, San Rafael, CA. 2006 – 2008
-Implemented strategies for delivering discretionary approvals on projects up to $24M.
-Coordinated multiple layers of government agencies for required approvals.
-Prepared preliminary site plans for development proposals ranging from 10 - 20 acres.
-Directed outside consultant teams on issues such as airport land use, building design, site design, code
interpretation, CEQA law, public finance, special tax districts and various other technical and political topics.
-Prepared construction budgets and pro forma financial analyses.
-Managed retail construction.
Design Manager, Longs Drugs, Walnut Creek, CA. 1999 – 2006
-Evaluated new sites for internal executive committee review and approval.
-Negotiated with landowners, developers and government agencies to secure project approvals.
-Represented and spoke on behalf of Longs Drugs, Inc. at public meetings and hearings.
-Managed outside consultants: architects, engineers, attorneys, etc., to achieve project objectives.
-Provided store planning for new locations and interior design concepts for chain-wide pharmacy re-branding
program.
Senior Project Manager, MBH Architects, Alameda, CA. 1996 – 1999
-Directed Construction Document production and quality control (mentored staff of up to 6 drafters, designers
and job captains).
-Prepared proposals and contracts; monitored project budgets.
-Interfaced directly with client representatives from Fortune 500 companies such as Safeway, Target,
Walgreens, and Lucky’s.

2. Christian Finn, AIA, LEED AP, GPR
(415) 342-7253
Alameda, CA
Project Manager, FRCH Design Worldwide, New York, NY. 1994 - 1996
-Managed conceptual design process for branding, program implementation and retail store or in-store roll-outs.
-Produced projects for nationally-recognized clients including Kenneth Cole, Macy’s, and Bloomingdale’s.
Project Manager, SBLM Architects, New York, NY. 1992 - 1994
-Prepared design development and construction documents with staff of AutoCAD drafters, specification writers,
rendering artists, and planners.
-Managed Barnes & Noble and Toys R Us projects throughout the U.S. - typically 30 or more openings per year.
Estimator and Superintendent, Two Bridges Associates, G.C., New York, NY. 1989 - 1992
-Synthesized competitive bids from trades into general contract bids on high-end residential remodel and
commercial projects.
-Negotiated with trades, owners and architects during bidding process in order to secure contracts.
-Provided on-site project supervision and monitored work of subcontractors.
REGISTRATION
California, Architect #C-32561
New York, Architect #027599-1
HONORS
Excellence in Design Award, Downtown Berkeley Association, 2005
Architectural Merit Award, Sacramento Old City Association, 2004
AFFILIATIONS
AIA, USGBC, ICSC, Build It Green
EDUCATION
Master of Project Management, San Francisco Institute of Architecture, 2012
Bachelor of Architecture studies, Carnegie-Mellon University, 1981-86
NETWORKING
www.linkedin.com/in/christianfinn