HomeMy WebLinkAboutBanzinger, resume for Design Review Board application. 6-10WALTER BANZIGER, AIA, LEED AP wbanziger@montana.edu
513 Cambridge Dr, Bozeman, Montana 59715 406.586.6956
LICENSES
Montana State Registered Architect #2603. (June 2004)
New York State Registered Architect #025050. (October 1995)
CERTIFICATIONS
LEED Accredited Professional. (October 2006)
NCARB Registration Certificate #48640. (December 1996)
EDUCATION
Master of Business Administration.
Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York (August 2000)
Concentrations include finance, information systems and operations management.
Master of Architecture.
State University of New York at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York (June 1992)
Concentrations include urban redevelopment, design, historic preservation, and project management.
Bachelor of Science Degree in Architectural Technology.
New York Institute of Technology, Westbury, New York (May 1989)
Concentrations include construction management, design, building systems, and structural systems.
Associate Degree in Science.
Mohawk Valley Community College, Utica, New York (May 1986)
Concentrations include mathematics, biological science, chemical science, and human behavior.
EXPERIENCE
Montana State University, Facilities Planning, Design, and Construction, Bozeman, Montana
Director (February 2006-present)
Direct the operations and functions of the newly formed Facilities Planning, Design, and Construction department
which is made up of three service areas, Facilities Planning, Architectural Design, and Construction Project
Management; plan and administer the campus planning, capital construction, facilities repair, renovation and major
maintenance programs for the University; coordinate the campus master planning, capital planning, architectural
design, historic preservation, and construction management efforts for the University facilities and its affiliates;
oversee implementation of the state Long Range Building Program (LRBP) and Facilities Condition Inventory
(FCI) as it pertains to MSU and its affiliated campus’; execute University contracts with consultants, contractors,
and vendors; develop and manage departmental budget of approximately $3 million; oversee planning,
implementation, and management of capital projects with a aggregate value of approximately $100 million;
supervise departmental managers and staff personnel; develop and implement administrative rules, policies and
procedures directly affecting the department and University Services division; institute campus design guidelines
and construction standards; coordinate with state and local agencies, state legislators, executive offices, and
committees in order to advance the University mission; act as community liaison for University facilities related
ventures.
Montana State University, Office of Facilities Services, Bozeman, Montana
Interim University Planner (January 2006-February 2006),
Supervise and manage the Facilities Planning, Architecture Services, and Project Management sections; develop
budgets and estimates for long range capital planning campaigns and initiatives; oversee implementation of the
Long Range Building Plan and Facilities Condition Inventory; Facilitate the campus master planning effort;
develop facility strategic planning programs; act as liaison between students, departments, and upper level
administration; Vice Chairperson of the University Facilities Planning Board; contributing member of various
University facility related committees; oversight of administrative rules and Regents policies; coordinate with
state and local agencies in order to advance the University mission; community liaison for University facilities
related ventures; develop campus design and construction guidelines.
Montana State University, Office of Facilities Services, Bozeman, Montana
University Architect (January 2004-February 2006)
Supervise and manage the Architecture Services staff and Project Management sections; direct implementation of
capital construction and major maintenance projects from concept through completion including managing &
coordinating project planning, budgeting, estimating, design, and administration processes; coordinate
implementation of Long Range Building Plan and Facilities Condition Inventory; oversee facilities strategic
planning; create and implement programs for long range planning and master planning efforts, campus
development, space utilization, major maintenance, preservation, renovations, and new building construction;
oversee professional consultant, construction, & service contracts; provide operation and technical support to
campus maintenance; manage and administer the operational budget for the self-funded Architectural Services
section; develop and maintain relationships with faculty, staff, contractors, local authorities, and professional
consultants; perform code compliance analysis; develop and implement quality improvement plans and measures.
Syracuse University, Office of Design and Construction, Syracuse, New York
Senior Project Manager (January 1996-December 2003), Assistant Project Manager (March 1993-December 1995)
Plan and lead new construction and renovation projects from conception through final completion; develop project
scopes of work and budgets ranging from $2,000 to $30 million; coordinate the development of campus
programming needs and the Capital Improvement plan; create and implement programs for long range capital and
maintenance planning, space utilization, preservation, renovations and new building construction; develop and
implement cost control measures; involvement in assessing and allocating the yearly capital spending plan; select
and oversee consultant services; develop and maintain relationships with faculty, staff, contractors and
professional consultants; assess and implement plan for major maintenance and facility modification needs;
conduct quality and progress inspections; formulate estimates; review and administer contract documents; develop
feasibility studies; supervise production of construction documents; perform code compliance analysis; develop
and implement quality improvement plans and measures.
Utica College of Syracuse University, Dept. of Social Sciences, Utica, New York (September -December 1999)
Adjunct Professor for Construction Planning and Scheduling in the Construction Management program.
Edmund Booth, Architect, Utica, New York
Intern Architect (July 1992-January 1993, May 1989-August 1990); summer employment (1987, 1988)
Create architectural designs; develop contract documents and cost estimates; perform construction quality and
progress inspections, site and field surveys; coordinate MEP documentation; oversee client-contractor relations.
Alfred Schaeffner, General Contractor, Garden City, New York (September 1987-May 1989)
Carpenter’s Assistant in residential and small commercial construction. Part-time.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Programs: Microsoft Office, Project Manager, Revit, Autodesk.
PUBLICATIONS
Montana State University Long Range Campus Development Plan, 2008.
Historic Preservation, Urban Redevelopment, Bagg’s Square and Union Station, City of Utica, New York, 1992.
ACTIVITIES
Member American Institute of Architects (AIA) (2004-present)
Member Association of Higher Education Facilities Officers (APPA) (2004-present)
Association of Higher Education Facilities Officers (APPA) Institute for Facilities Management. (September 2007)
Association of Higher Education Facilities Officers (APPA) Leadership Academy (2008 – Present)
Member Society of Campus and University Planners (SCUP) Montana Regional Representative (2006-present)
U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) (2004-present)
City of Bozeman Design Review Board (2006-present)
Leadership MSU (2008-2009)
Member, National Trust for Historic Preservation (1992-present)
Harvest Creek Home Owners Association Design Review Board (2006-2007)
Westfield South Home Owners Association Treasurer (2008 – present)
Member Syracuse University Business, Finance, and Administrative Services Quality Council (2002 – 2004)
INTERESTS
Historic preservation, construction management, Russian language, photography, travel, sports, art.