Kevin Chenevert
Deputy Director of Design at CSRS- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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OSHA 10
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LEED Accredited Professional
USGBC - National Capital Region ChapterAug, 2014- Nov, 2024 -
OSHA 10
-Dec, 2012- Nov, 2024
Experience
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CSRS
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United States
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Business Consulting and Services
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200 - 300 Employee
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Deputy Director of Design
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Jan 2021 - Present
Deputy Director of Design for various programs managed by CSRS including the East Baton Rouge Parish Public Schools, Ascension Parish School Board, Calcasieu Parish School Board, and St. Charles Parish Public Schools. Responsible for construction plan reviews and reviews of change orders for bond and disaster recovery projects. Update and development of Design Standards and Educational Specifications for construction of new elementary, middle and high schools. Supervises and assists Project Managers and Architectural Design teams in the design of new schools, reviewing the designs for compliance with building code, life safety code, zoning ordinances, as well as the specification and program requirements. Key accomplishments: • Provided design review and change order review for approximately $290M in repairs and construction due to Hurricane Laura for the Calcasieu Parish School Board. • Updated and compiled the 2022 Design Standards and Educational Specifications for East Baton Rouge Parish Public Schools. • Provided Damage Assessments due to Hurricane Ida for St. Charles Parish Public Schools. Show less
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Audubon Nature Institute
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United States
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Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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200 - 300 Employee
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Vice President of Construction & Exhibits
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Jul 2018 - Jan 2021
As VP of Construction & Exhibits for the Audubon Nature Institute, he supervises a multi-disciplinary team of 12 including Landscape Architects, Graphic Designers, AV Designers, and Construction Managers. Also, Mr. Chenevert was responsible for the alternative delivery method, Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR), for the Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium relocation. The total value of the CMAR project is over $24 Million. He administered the Request for Qualifications (RFQ), was Chairperson of the Selection committee, and developed and managed the contracts with the Design Team and the Construction Manager. Show less
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CSRS
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United States
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Business Consulting and Services
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200 - 300 Employee
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Program Design Manager
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Jul 2008 - Jul 2018
Design Manager for Jacobs/CSRS for Recovery School District (RSD) and the Orleans Parish School Board (OPSB) Recovery Program. Responsible for overseeing A/E adherence to and implementation of the Performance Standards and Educational Specifications for construction of new elementary, middle and high schools. Supervises and assists Project Managers and Architectural Design teams in the design of new schools, reviewing the designs for compliance with building code, life safety code, zoning ordinances, as well as the specification and program requirements. (2010-Present) Key accomplishments during his tenure with RSD and OPSB: • Provided oversight and design review for over $670M in new construction • Edited, compiled and contributed to the 2012 Performance Standards and Educational Specifications • Provided Facility Assessments including feasibility, cost estimating and site planning for additions and renovations to existing school sites • Overseeing Construction Manager at Risk (CAMR) program for a $48 million new high school administering the Request for Qualifications (RFQ), Chairing the CM selection committee, negotiation and oversight of the contracts with the Design Team, Commissioning Agent and the Construction Manager Show less
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Chenevert Architects LLC
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United States
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Architecture and Planning
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Project Manager
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Feb 2007 - Jan 2008
Senior Project Manager responsible for Design, Construction Administration, Code Analysis, Program Analysis, Contract Documentation, Specification Writing, Proposal Writing, Marketing, and Design Team Coordination. These responsibilities were administered for commercial projects including financial institutions, office buildings, assembly facilities, medical facilities and medical clinics. Responsibilities also included assisting the local partner/principal in the management of the office with a staff of 8 including project managers, project architects, architect interns, a drafter and an office manager and coordination with staff and principals in a remote main office. *The name is a coincidence, I was not a principal or partner with Chenevert Architects. Show less
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B&B Architecture
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Lafayette, LA
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Principal Architect and Owner/Partner
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Jan 2005 - Jul 2007
Principal Architect and Owner/Partner of a Design Build Firm: Responsibilities include Facilities Master-Planning, Design, Construction Management, Construction Estimating, Design Team Coordination, and Marketing of commercial and industrial projects. Responsibilities also included managing and working with an in-house staff of 11 including architect interns, drafters, estimators, superintendents, accountants, and an office manager. Principal Architect and Owner/Partner of a Design Build Firm: Responsibilities include Facilities Master-Planning, Design, Construction Management, Construction Estimating, Design Team Coordination, and Marketing of commercial and industrial projects. Responsibilities also included managing and working with an in-house staff of 11 including architect interns, drafters, estimators, superintendents, accountants, and an office manager.
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Project Manager
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2002 - 2005
Project Manager: Responsibilities include Code Research, Design, Contract Documentation and Construction Administration for medical, clinical, laboratory, commercial and multifamily residential and projects. Project Manager: Responsibilities include Code Research, Design, Contract Documentation and Construction Administration for medical, clinical, laboratory, commercial and multifamily residential and projects.
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Louisiana State University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Teaching Assistant
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Jun 1996 - Aug 1996
Teaching Assistant: For the summer of 1996 I co-taught an architecture and interior design studio with two other LSU design Professors in Florence, Italy and Wadenswil, Switzerland. Teaching Assistant: For the summer of 1996 I co-taught an architecture and interior design studio with two other LSU design Professors in Florence, Italy and Wadenswil, Switzerland.
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Architect
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1994 - 1996
Architecture Intern: Responsibilities included preparation of Contract Documents for commercial and high-end residential projects. I also purchased and maintained the pc hardware and software in the office. Architecture Intern: Responsibilities included preparation of Contract Documents for commercial and high-end residential projects. I also purchased and maintained the pc hardware and software in the office.
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Education
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1991 - 1996
Louisiana State University
Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) -
1990 - 1991
LSMSA
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LSMSA
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