RICK KING, PRESIDENT
23 YEARS OF MULTIFACETED BUILDING INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE:
10 YRS - Real Estate Project Management
8 YRS - Construction Project Management
5 YRS - Design Operations Management
CAREER BACKGROUND
Rick founded BuildCollaborative in 2008 expanding upon a successful career within the real estate project management, design and construction industries. His mission is to provide personalized, best-in-class Project Management and Owner's Representative services to clients large and small; corporations to sole proprietors. Rick represents clients on all phases of project execution including site selection, planning, scheduling, budgeting, design and construction team management and move management. The combination of his real estate project management, construction management and design operations ensures that projects will be led with a thorough understanding of business practices with an emphasis on team collaboration. The success of any project is a reflection of the collaborative efforts contributed by the entire team; a core belief exemplified not only by his actions, but as evidenced in his long-lasting business relationships. Rick looks forward to putting the firm’s expertise at work for you, so that you may remain focused on yours.
A Jacksonville, Florida native and graduate of the University of Florida’s College of Design, Construction and Planning, his professional relationships and management skills were forged working over 23 years with global industry leaders such as JLL, KBR and Turner Construction Company. Rick has contributed to the success of many significant and challenging projects throughout many states, including renovation and new construction projects for such well-known clients as PulteGroup, Kimberly-Clark, The Coca-Cola Company, Turner Broadcasting Company, New York Life Insurance Company and the University of Georgia to name a few. Building upon his architectural design education, Rick also has the great fortune of leading a team of talented designers on multi-family, mixed-use, tenant interior, student housing and high-rise projects throughout the region.
EDUCATION
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY - Project Management Certification (2016)
UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA - Master of Building Construction (1999)
UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA - Bachelor of Design in Architecture, Honors (1995)
CAREER PROJECT & CLIENT PORTFOLIO
BUILD COLLABORATIVE Project Management - GA,FL,NY,NJ,NV
Commercial │ Corporate Interiors Oldcastle Surfaces, FullStory
Project Verte
MaliVai Washington Youth Foundation - Teen Center (“Club 904”)
Neptune Technology Group
cbord I Horizon Software International
ConstructConnect
BrainJocks HQ (Perficient, Inc.)
Healthgrades
IPA - Innovative Product Achievements
Peters & Yaffee
Engel & Völkers North Atlanta
Engel & Völkers Buckhead Atlanta
Engel & Völkers Brookhaven Atlanta
Ranger Financial
Synovus / FCB Acquisition Rebranding
Legal Kabat Chapman & Ozmer LLP
Buckley Beal LLP
Healthcare Atlanta Birth Center, Life University Clinic
Multifamily The Atlantic Condominium Renovations
The Manor at Buckhead - Amenity Renovations
Retail │ Multi-Site Plato's Closet Stores - Douglasville, Sandy Springs, Atlanta, Newnan
Historic Renovations Elkins Contractors - Old Federal Courthouse Renovation / Jacksonville State Attorney Office (Preconstruction)
Consulting Winter Construction, Crosby Design Group, Smith & Reichel Enterprises, ICATT Consulting, Sylvan Road Capital, Patriot Elevator
JLL - JONES LANG LASALLE Project Management - GA,TN,SC,AK,MD,DE
Commercial │ Corporate Interiors PulteGroup HQ, Kimberly-Clark/Halyard Health HQ, Fiserv HQ, Deutsche Bank, Tennessee Education Lottery HQ, Diageo
The Coca-Cola Company - Technology Plaza
Axiall Corporation HQ
The Advisory Board Company
Retail │ Multi-Site │ Hospitality Food Lion (Multi-Site), T-Mobile (Multi-Site), Dollar General (Multi-Site), Four Seasons
CROSBY DESIGN GROUP Vice President │ Design Operations GA,FL,TN,AL,MS, KY, SC,VA,MD
Multifamily │ Mixed-Use Duo Condominiums, The Quarters at Townson Town Center, The Landing & Windmill Point Marina, Deerfield at Providence, Six60 at Old Fourth Ward
Avalon Phase 1 & 2
The Jane & Steelworks
Aqua Midtown, Mezzo
South Beach Biloxi
Student Housing Bellamy Dahlonega (UNG), Bellamy Greenville (ECU), Bellamy Louisville (UofL), Bellamy at Milledgeville (GCSU), The Luxe on West Call (FSU), Kennesaw State University Village (KSU)
Commercial │ Tenant Build-Out Vinings Center for Dentistry, Castleberry Point Sales Gallery, Mezzo Sales Center, Vinings Main Sales Center, Balfour Beatty Streets of Buckhead Offices, Terminus Sales Gallery, Biltmore Park Town Square Sales Gallery
KBR - KELLOGG BROWN & ROOT Construction Management - FL
Higher Education │ K-12 Bayside High School - Brevard County, Westside Elementary - Brevard County, Florida Community College at Jacksonville Deerwood Center
HARDIN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY Construction Management - GA,SC,TX
Commercial │ Hospitality MARTA-Lindbergh City Center, Marriott Renaissance Charleston Historic District Hotel
Retail │ Multi-Site Walgreens (Multi-Site), Old Alabama Square
TURNER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY Construction Management - GA
Technology │ Data Centers Turner Broadcasting System (TBS) Satellite Field Relocation
New York Life Network Operations Center
Collegiate Sports │ Higher Education University of Georgia - Sanford Stadium Gate 6 Renovation, University of Georgia - Butts-Meyer Hall 2nd Floor Exhibition
Aviation TSA Hartsfield Airport Baggage Screening (Preconstruction Services)
Healthcare Atlanta Medical Center Cancer Pavilion, Pharmacy Relocation & Emergency Department Renovation
Commercial │ Corporate Interiors 180 Peachtree - Atlanta Exchange
ACTIVITIES & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Rick enjoys his involvement in Junior Achievement of Georgia where he has the pleasure of teaching K-12 students about business, entrepreneurship, personal finances and workforce readiness. Rick has also participated on several Habitat for Humanity homes in Georgia and Florida.
Rick is passionate about the building industry and stays abreast of all the latest trends through his active participation in professional organizations. He has served on the Excellence in Construction and Business Development Committees for the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) in both Florida and Georgia Chapters; serving as the Business Development Chairman of the Georgia Chapter in 2000-2001. Further, he enjoys connecting with the professional community by attending events held by the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP), Urban Land Institute (ULI), American Institute of Architects (AIA), International Interior Design Association (IIDA), American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) and Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA).