Flossmoor School District 161
Location: Flossmoor and Chicago Heights, IL
Typology: Interior Renovations, Additions, Exterior Improvements, and Mechanical Upgrades
Date: Winter 2023 to Fall 2027 (Reoccurring District)
Software Used: Revit, AutoCad, Bluebeam, PhotoShop
Project Role: Project Architect
While managing Construction Administration for Palatine District 15, I simultaneously led a multi-site program for a new client in Flossmoor, Illinois. This role marked my transition into a Job Captain and Project Manager capacity, requiring me to balance a high-volume workload with high-level responsibility. Over the course of four years and six buildings, I personally authored the drawings for every school in the district. My involvement evolved from technical production to total project ownership, starting in 2024 with the district-wide Health Life Safety upgrades, including extensive tuckpointing and exterior envelope restoration. In 2025 I served as Design Lead for the Heather Hill Elementary addition and Serena Hills interior/exterior renovations. Currently in 2026-2027, I Led the Parker Junior High interior upgrades and district.
Client: Flossmoor School District - 161
Architect: Wold Architects and Engineers (Palatine, IL Office)
Exterior Construction of Plum Grove Middle School (Wold Architects and Engineers)
DEDICATED TASKS
Transitioned to a Job Captain role, where I started delegating tasks, training new employees, coordinating with consultants, and taking on more leadership roles within the firm.
Concentrated on Exterior Design and Detailing across all seven schools through the Design Development and Construction Document Phase
In the Summer of 2024, I was one of the three architects managing the Construction Administration for all seven schools concurrently; from attending construction meetings to site visits.
Construction of the Eastern classroom addition, showing the brick laying tower. Construction Administration was a fast-pace way seeing the architectural drawings coming to life; which included fast acting solutions to on-site construction questions. Brick was never an issue at Plum Grove, however the metal panel frames were the most problematic. The construction of the panels were superb, however it took eighteen months for them to be completed.
Hand sketches showing proposed exterior renderings for Plum Grove. Since we were working on this project during COVID, Zoom calls with the Illinois office were key in understanding how the exterior design was coming along. Project Manager Jessalyn Kelly and Relationship Manager Dan Kritta assisted the design process.
Office photo showing the transition from hand drawings to Revit modeling. The St. Paul office will always have a place in my heart. Wold relocated to Minneapolis in 2025, mainly to relocate closer to the staff but also to modernize the office space. When I lived in St. Paul, my bus ride to the office was 10 minutes and upon arrive to the 20th floor, I’d be greeted by Jane, the most iconic receptionist an office could have.
Observation Reports, Proposal Requests, and Supplemental Information were new tasks I learned through the process of Construction Administration. Prior to Plum Grove, I was mainly familiar with the Submittal review. Plum Grove was the kick-starter project where I learned how to respond to contractors on site, understand construction costs with the client, and problem solve tricky construction details.
