James Crissinger

James previously spent 12 years working in the architecture field. He is an experienced project manager and project architect and has worked on an array of project types. He is a skilled laboratory planner, building envelope designer, and construction administrator. He has managed the design and coordination of permit and construction deliverables, document quality control, value engineering, cost control, and has provided construction oversight using a full range of project delivery methods.

With over a decade of life sciences experience, James brings a deep understanding of the complexities associated with laboratory design and optimization to support clients’ current needs and future growth.

James’ professional experience includes:

Design and Construction Advisory Services

• Fortune 500 Life Sciences Company, Phoenix, AZ: Design and construction project manager for a 60,000 sf multiphased lab renovation.
• Fortune 500 Life Sciences Company, Burlington, NC: Design and construction project manager for a 60,000 sf aviation hangar.
• Fortune 500 Life Sciences Company, The Ohio State University: Design and construction project manager for an 8,600 sf aviation hangar.
• Cancer Research Laboratory for a Data-Driven Precision Medicine Company, Durham, NC: Owner’s representative for design and construction of a 52,000 sf multiphased lab renovation.
• Vivarium and Lab Relocation for a Global Pharmaceutical Company, Durham, NC: Owner’s representative for construction of a 70,000 sf lab and office project to support growth and relocation.
• High-Tech Office Space for Cloud Services Provider, Raleigh, NC: Owner’s representative for the design of a 27,000 sf office space in a first-generation Class A downtown mid-rise.

Construction Disputes

• Luxury Hotel Campus, Phoenix, AZ: Assisted owner in the analysis of architect’s standard of care related to the design of a hotel and luxury villas. Reviewed project records related to incomplete design and construction administration performance associated with construction defects and delay claims.
• Global Retail Headquarters, Beaverton, OR: Assisted owner in analyzing project cost and time impacts due to contractor performance and contractual obligations.
• Luxury Condominiums, San Francisco, CA: Assisted owner in the analysis of costs associated with architect’s standard of care issues and design changes.
• Luxury Apartment Building, West Hollywood, CA: Assisted contractor in analyzing claims related to procurement and quality control of owner specified materials.

Design & Construction – Architecture

• Fortune 500 Life Sciences Company, Burlington, NC: Project manager and architect for a 10,000 sf fast-track renovation transforming an existing office area into robotics and lab space.
• Fortune 500 Life Sciences Company, Phoenix, AZ: Project manager and architect for a 37,000 sf fast-track DNA lab renovation and addition of a 37,000 sf second floor in an existing high-bay
• Fortune 500 Life Sciences Company, South Bend, IN: Space planning and schematic design for a 23,000 sf lab fit up in an existing office space.
• Fortune 500 Life Sciences Company, Burlington, NC: Project architect for a 15,000 sf genomics lab renovation and addition of multiple cold rooms.
• University Science Building Renovation, Old Westbury, NY: Lab planner and designer for a phased renovation of an existing 63,000 sf natural sciences building.
• University of Texas, Austin, TX: Project designer for a 12,000 sf clinical psychology lab renovation.
• University Health System, Durham, NC: Project manager and architect for the design of a 23,000 sf cell biology research lab.
• University Science Building Renovation and Addition, Hickory, NC: Project architect for an 11,000 sf renovation of existing lab space and a 32,000 sf addition for natural sciences building. A freestanding greenhouse and extensive exterior improvements were completed with construction.
• Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC: Programming and schematic design for a 55,000 sf chemistry building renovation.
• Multifamily Housing, Spokane, WA and Raleigh, NC: Project lead for the design of multiunit walk-up housing properties, a multibuilding housing complex, and associated amenity spaces.