John J.

deSoto, RA
917-286-7962 | jdcb7d68@westpost.net | PO Box 1559, NY, NY 10185|
linkedin.com/in/jjdesoto
Registered Architect NY, NJ
SUMMARY
Expertise in all phases of strategic planning, programming, design, contract adm
inistration and project management of high-tech facilities, broadcast television
, institutional and medical.
Extensive Project Facilities experience, including property management, design a
nd construction, comprehensive building planning, re-stacking and complete reno
vation of multi-tenant floors.
Seasoned professional capable of creating and directing Facility Design Standard
s, Standard Operating Procedures and Planned Preventative Maintenance. Skilled i
n software applications of Maximo, MS Project Manager, Oracle, People Soft, BMS
and cost estimating.
Critical environmental troubleshooting with inventive solutions capabilities for
reducing risk, exposure and interruptions to building operations.
Implementation of Life Safety Maintenance Practice with adherence to NYC Buildin
g Codes and ADA compliance's.
Comprehensive knowledge of Energy Conservation, Sustainability Development progr
amming and fulfillment to significantly reduce carbon footprints, increase work
productivity and enable operational cost savings.
Management methodology utilizing Six Sigma, typically surpassing project complet
ion goals by an average of 20% on construction and reducing overall facility ope
rations spending by 15%.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Architectural Sr. Project Consultant / Special Projects 2010 - Present
RTSPC-Pinnacle - NYC, NY, LI NY, Boston Mass, Tampa Florida
Successful completion to 100,000 SF of technical Construction Projects for Conve
rsion Partners & Ultimate Medical Academy. Added value to the buildings energy a
nd operations performance while saving installation costs by 20%
Increased target profit in a NYC Headquarters for a Major Medical Corporation. R
educed facility Capital outlay and streamlined maintenance performance
Designed and directed the 15,000 SF Architectural and Engineering project for th
e complete project life cycle of Monster Global. The $8 million Data Center was
commissioned on schedule and completed under budget.
Senior Architectural Project Director 2007 - 2009
St John's University, Queens, New York
Responsible for a $150 million Capital Reconstruction Master Plan of the St. Joh
n's Queens Campus. As team leader of 25 facility engineers, designers and contr
act consultants, surpassed the Facilities Department goals with efficient constr
uction management methodologies.
Spearheaded the strategic planning of all construction activities with the Provo
st and University Faculty. Implemented building infrastructure upgrades for spor
ts, church and academic facilities while reducing the CO2 -carbon footprint by 2
5%.
Supervised all ADA, NYC Building Code, and NYFD Life Safety compliance requireme
nts throughout the campus providing a safe learning and working environment.
Successfully completed a 95,000 SF, $18 Million multi phased fast track universi
ty library and commons without student interruptions. Completed the pharmacy sch
ool laboratories on schedule and 15% under the GMP budget.
Achieved special recognition by the President and Trustees for project cost savi
ngs and university capital improvement. Obtained LEED rating and NYCERA energy r
ebates resulting in an additional $200,000 savings to the university.
Senior Architectural Project Manager 1994 - 2007
NBC - Universal, New York City
Managed the architectural engineering, design and construction of over 1.2 milli
on SF at 30 Rockefeller Plaza. Major network, control rooms and broadcast operat
ions conversion projects for HDTV including the construction of "Late Night with
Conan O'Brien" studio upgrade.
Chaired progress reviews and weekly budget meetings with outside architects, eng
ineers and contractors. Control and appropriation of all Capital Funding for Inf
rastructure. Coordinated all NY State and NYC building permits and variances.
Achieved successful negotiations with 40 vendors and consultants saving an avera
ge of 10 percent on contracts.
Supervised the design and construction of the NBC-GE Medical Facility. The10,000
sf. center featuring critical care centers, x-ray suites, and laboratories area
s was completed on schedule.
Directed the MSNBC News Division Complex. A 200,000 sf. facility with a $52 Mill
ion budget. The project was fast-tract and completed under budget yielding a 10%
construction cost savings. (Published in Wired Magazine, IFMA Facility of the y
ear award 1998)
Directed the CNBC Building Annex and Data Center. A 70,000 sf., $18 Million proj
ect with new equipment rooms, power room expansion with redundant UPS and 500 KV
A generators. Critical job completion with no loss to broadcast air time.
Director of Construction 1990 - 1994
DMC Services, Boston, Mass
Directed a department of 12 staff and field engineers at the New York Power Auth
ority field office for Long Island.
Spearheaded the energy analysis program and implemented construction to over 25
state and county municipal buildings and school districts.
Supervised energy audit GREEN conservation measures with Infra Red, BMS, HVAC a
nd complete building envelope analysis, demonstrating an average savings of 25%
to customers' gas - electrical utility bills and CO2 Reduction.
Achievement Award for "Energy Efficient Installations in 1990-91" from NY State
Department of Economic Development.
Commendation acclaims from Nassau and Suffolk County Executive Offices for super
vision of the field operation teams.
Effectuated business retention of over 20 companies poised to leave Long Island,
thus retaining over 300 local jobs. Published in the Long Island Business News.
EDUCATION
The Cooper Union NYC, Bachelor of Architecture (Full Scholarship)
The American Academy, Rome, Italy. (Dean's List selection to study abroad from C
olumbia Graduate School of Design and Cooper Union)
ADDITIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Project Architect Experience
Davis-Brody & Bond, Stephen B Jacobs & Associates, and the Switzer Group. Repres
entative projects include:
The Yale-New Haven Medical Center
The Owens Corning Building (Published in Architectural Record)
MIT Sports Hockey complex (Published in Architectural Record)
The Peninsula Hotel, NYC
Various multi-unit mid-rise apartment complexes and State Landmark buildings in
New York City (Published in Building Design & Construction)
Professional Development
New York University, Certificate Program in Construction Management
Six Sigma, Certified Green Belt Manager.
Faculty Member of The Institute of Design and Construction, Brooklyn, NY.
ACE Mentor Program, team leader for NYC High Schools
Affiliations
Member of The American Institute of Architects (AIA),
Building Owners Management Association (BOMA)
International Facilities Management Association (IFMA).
US Green Building Council (USGBC)