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Ebong Ukor

Ebong Ukor

Centreville

Summary

Dynamic Senior Manager with extensive experience at DBI Architects, excelling in architectural design and business performance management. My most recent projects / assignments include inhouse architect with the Office of Operations USDA, the showroom addition at BMW of Sterling; the design of a farm-to-table brewery and restaurant for Caboose Brewing Company (Vienna / Fairfax, Virginia); and the interior detailing of the Intelligence Community Campus-Bethesda, which recently received an Honor Award from the Potomac Valley Chapter of the AIA. I most enjoy master planning and, accordingly, has contributed to the design of the Eko Atlantic Medical Center campus in Lagos, Nigeria; the Yenagoa City Center in Yenagoa, Nigeria; and the Diamond City Centre in Gaborone, Botswana

Overview

41
41
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Manager

DBI Architects
12.2004 - 05.2025
  • Led a multidisciplinary team of architects, designers, and engineers in the planning, design, and execution of large-scale, high-profile projects, ensuring adherence to client expectations, budget, and timelines.
  • Directed the architectural design and development of commercial and residential projects, managing all phases from conceptualization to final construction, with a focus on sustainable design and innovative solutions.
  • Oversaw the preparation and presentation of architectural proposals, including feasibility studies, cost estimations, and design concepts, to secure new business and maintain client relationships.
  • Streamlined project workflows and improved team collaboration by implementing new software tools and project management practices, resulting in a 20% increase in on-time project completion.
  • Managed client relationships, including communication of project progress, design feedback, and regulatory requirements, fostering long-term partnerships and repeat business.
  • Delivered mentorship and professional development for junior architects, interns, and design staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning and creative problem-solving within the firm.
  • Ensured compliance with local and federal building codes, zoning regulations, and environmental sustainability standards, reducing project delays and ensuring smooth approval processes.

Senior Project Manager

VHT Associates
06.2001 - 12.2004
  • Partnered with project team members to identify and quickly address problems.
  • Maintained schedules to meet key milestones at every project phase.
  • Communicated project plans and progress to key stakeholders and project contributors.
  • Monitored contracts and service level agreements to identify potential risks and implement mitigation actions to protect development process from unforeseen delays and costs.

Project Architect

Skidmore Owings & Merrill LLP
03.1998 - 07.2001
  • Attended team meetings to resolve technical and project issues and review project schedules.
  • Maintained quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurements, illustrations and documentation.
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to improve structure sustainability and design.
  • Reviewed technical drawings developed by CAD technicians and drafters.

Project Architect

Gensler
06.1984 - 02.1998
  • Communicated with vendors and contractors to incorporate input into project designs.
  • Analyzed and applied new technologies to improve functionality of designs.
  • Determined project costs and made adjustments to keep projects within budget.
  • Preserved and restored historic buildings, sites and neighborhoods, taking into account age, style and cultural significance of location.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Architecture & Environmental Design

University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK
06-1984

Skills

  • Architectural design
  • Reporting oversight
  • Business performance management
  • Material accountability systems
  • Database development
  • Logistics operations management
  • Data analytics
  • Human resources management

Certification

Virginia Architect License

Commonwealth of Virginia Issued Oct 1993 · Expires May 2026

Credential ID 0401008864

Timeline

Senior Manager

DBI Architects
12.2004 - 05.2025

Senior Project Manager

VHT Associates
06.2001 - 12.2004

Project Architect

Skidmore Owings & Merrill LLP
03.1998 - 07.2001

Project Architect

Gensler
06.1984 - 02.1998

Bachelor of Science - Architecture & Environmental Design

University of Oklahoma

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