Fred Kurestian
Project Superintendent with 45+ years of construction experience
About
Over 45 years of experience in the construction field, beginning in 1979 after earning a Civil Engineering degree from Hatfield Polytechnic in London, England. Extensive experience in the construction of subterranean garage buildings, including commercial, condominium, and apartment projects with attached commercial spaces. Strong ability to prepare accurate and efficient work schedules (MSP) for multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely execution.
Skilled in value engineering, improving designs for efficiency through collaboration with architects, engineers, and grading consultants. Extensive knowledge of building codes and attention to detail in reviewing plans to prevent errors. Hands-on experience as a superintendent, project manager, and general contractor, enhancing problem-solving abilities and communication with subcontractors and building inspectors.
Experience
Project Superintendent - Alpha Construction Corp. - Van Nuys, CA
(2015-01 - 2024-12)
- 50-Unit Condo Project, Glendale, CA: Two-level subterranean garage, Type 3 building.
- 117-Unit Apartments, Inglewood, CA: Three-level subterranean garage, five-level Type III building.
- 75-Unit Apartments, Los Angeles, CA: Six-level Type III residential units.
Sr. Project Manager/Superintendent - Hugh Futrell Corp. - Santa Rosa, CA
(2012-09 - 2015-01)
- 52-Unit Apartment Building, One-level subterranean garage, four-story Type V building.
- Museum on the Square Project: Conversion of a six-story concrete building into a wine museum, office, bank, and restaurant.
Project Superintendent - Custom-Dunsmuir JV
(2011-01 - 2011-07)
- Rightsizing of a Target Store and conversion of single-family dwellings into ADA-compliant units.
Project Superintendent/Consultant - Urban Environments Inc.
(2008-10 - 2010-09)
- 22-Unit Condo Project, West Los Angeles: Type V, one-hour construction over a one-level subterranean garage.
Project Superintendent - Standard Pacific Homes
(2006-08 - 2007-08)
- 86-Unit Condominium Project, Torrance, CA: Type V building over a Type I subterranean garage. $25 million project.
Project Superintendent - West Builders Inc.
(2004-05 - 2006-08)
- 31-Unit Condominium Project, Pasadena, CA: Type V building over Type I subterranean garage. $12 million project.
Project Manager/Superintendent - Mur-Sol Construction Inc.
(2002-05 - 2004-05)
- Managed high-end condominium projects in Pasadena, including Type V buildings over Type I subterranean garages.
General Contractor - Seepage Construction Co.
(2000-05 - 2002-04)
- Completed a 17-unit condominium project in North Hollywood. $1.3 million project.
Superintendent - Gate West
(1999-03 - 2000-04)
- 160-Unit Apartment Building, Montebello, CA: Montebello Senior Villas. $15 million project.
Superintendent - A.D.I. Construction Co.
(1995-08 - 1998-11)
- Completed multiple projects, including 117-unit, 72-unit, 35-unit, and 25-unit apartment buildings with Type V construction over Type I subterranean garages.
General Superintendent - Kazazian Construction
(1986-12 - 1988-11)
- Managed 168-unit apartment buildings and condominiums in Glendale, CA.
Superintendent - Sarkissian Construction
(1986-02 - 1986-11)
- Completed two seven-unit apartment buildings and two custom homes in Glendale, CA.
Project Superintendent/Consultant - Harazrood Construction - Tehran
(1979-09 - 1985-07)
- Managed the construction of two power plants, including buildings and roads.
Education
Civil Engineering Degree - Civil Engineering - Hatfield Polytechnic (1978-12)
Contractor's License - Construction - State of California (1987-12)
