Our Team
PROJECT DIRECTOR
Mike Crago, PE
“I've always had a passion for building and problem solving, and love contributing to teams with others who are passionate about their profession. I truly believe that a group of people with a common goal, the fortitude to be kind, the humility to learn, and the courage to be bold can overcome any obstacle.”
LEADERSHIP | COMMUNICATION | EXPERIENCE
As Project Director, Mike will emphasize team development and collaboration, while applying a deep working knowledge of healthcare construction management to ensure project success. This pivotal role fosters a collaborative team environment, ensuring alignment with project goals, quality standards, and timelines. Responsibilities include cultivating a high-performing team through mentorship and guidance, leading the project with budget, quality, and timeline alignment while emphasizing teamwork, promoting effective stakeholder collaboration, identifying and mitigating risks collectively, instilling quality control, and managing project budgets collaboratively. Additionally, the role involves developing project schedules with team input, addressing changes with a focus on shared decision-making, administering construction contracts, and maintaining rigorous health and safety protocols, prioritizing the well-being of all team members.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
FOUNDER | MANAGING DIRECTOR
Shoreline CPM | Present
Specializing in project management, master planning, and strategic consulting. Emphasis on team development, trust, and collaborative excellence.
SENIOR DIRECTOR | SAN DIEGO MARKET LEADER
Jacobs
Led program, project, and construction management services in the San Diego market. Managed two major healthcare program teams with a total program cost of approximately $2B. Played an integral role in executive partnership, strategy and process development, master planning, entitlements, procurement, contract negotiations, design and jurisdictional management, execution, and closeout.
SENIOR MANAGER | PLANNING & PROJECT DEVELOPMENT
Illumina
Managed capital and operational facilities planning across 1.3M square feet in San Diego. Led Master Plan efforts, identified risk, developed scope and phasing plans to ensure operational and manufacturing objectives were met during all phases of construction. Led a team of six professionals, developed project scopes, schedules, and cost estimates for over fifty projects and ensured alignment with Illumina's Master Plan. Managed site space planning/space utilization team and provided support maintaining accurate employee data in the Archibus platform.
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER | HEALTHCARE (HCAI/OSHPD)
Jacobs
Responsible for all aspects of planning, procurement, execution, commissioning, and closeout of various projects ranging from $50K to $2.6B in the highly regulated California healthcare sector. Direct management of construction on approximately 1.1M square feet of hospitals buildings spread over multiple clients and campuses, over a dozen tenant improvements and equipment upgrades, retrofit of noncompliant facilities to meet OSHPD seismic requirements, two new ground-up hospital facilities, and over dozen major infrastructure and technology upgrades to support campus expansion. Led early project involvement, feasibility, executive alignment, planning and program cost/schedule validation, contracting strategies, preparation of RFQ/RFP packages, procurement of designers and contractors, BIM coordination, move planning, and medical equipment coordination.
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER
Kerry Drake, AIA, NCARB
“For the past decade, I have been responsible for the stewardship of strategic facilities planning and programming projects for corporate and institutional clients across the US. I am a licensed architect and planner with 17 years of industry experience which has given me insight into the challenges of moving, replacing, and
reimagining diverse and unique spaces.”
COLLABORATION | COORDINATION | QUALITY
As the Design Manager, Kerry is a pivotal leader in guiding design initiatives to align with company objectives, maintain quality standards, and adhere to schedules. This role is anchored in nurturing a collaborative and innovative design team, fostering an environment where team members excel and innovate. As a key project member, the Design Manager prioritizes quality, budget compliance, and timely completion while emphasizing teamwork. Effective communication and collaboration with diverse stakeholders are key, fostering a shared sense of project ownership. Design schedules and deliverables are developed with team input to ensure on-time project phases.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
STAFF PROJECT PLANNER | ARCHITECT
Illumina | Present
Leads planning, scheduling, budget, and design efforts for multi-million-dollar facilities technical space projects from inception through feasibility study, early design, and handoff to project execution team. Partner with business unit and facility stakeholders in consensus building exercises, project review and approval. Coordinates three-year facility space plan of record with space requests and forecasted space needs. Provides guidance for lab design, lab types, industry standards, building code.
PROJECT MANAGER | ARCHITECT
CO Architects | Payette Architects | JRM Architecture
Working directly with principals, responsible for stewardship of laboratory, education, and strategic facilities planning projects for institutional clients including Cornell University, Harvard University, Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology Moscow, UC Berkeley, UT Austin, University of Arizona, UC Irvine, Weber State
University, Los Angeles Unified School District, and Sweetwater Union High School District. Project types include planning, renovation, and new construction of biology, chemistry, engineering, computational and core laboratory facilities, and K-12 educational facilities. Responsible for project management including team organization, managing staff, consultant coordination, client interaction, meetings and presentations, schedules, contract agreements and deliverables. Provided predesign services including programming, user interviews and workshops, user surveys, existing building analysis, building test fits, lab layouts and design scenario cost analyses, budget, and scheduling. Coordinated drawing packages from planning and design through project close-out. Performed post-occupancy evaluations for completed projects.
PROJECT MANAGER | FELLOW
Engineers without Borders | Guatemala
Managed construction of a high school in rural Guatemala; six-month deployment. On-site construction management, budget management and material procurement. Daily interaction with local officials, local construction crew, EWB engineers and EWB local staff.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
- Facilities and Patient Floor Volunteer, St. Mary Medical Center, Long Beach
- Speaker, Annual Engineers without Borders Conference
- Commencement Planning, Harvard School of Public Health, Boston
MEP PROJECT MANAGER
Chris Groskopf, PE, PMP
“I’m a driven mechanical engineer with 20+ years of experience planning and managing large scale projects. I want to make the world a better place by creating projects that improve the lives of others and contribute to an improved society. I have a passion for people and helping them become better at what they do and how they do it. Let's create something amazing together.”
COORDINATION | PLANNING | EXPERTISE
The MEP Project Manager is vital for overseeing complex infrastructure projects, emphasizing design coordination, shutdown planning, and maintaining facility operations. Key responsibilities encompass leading a collaborative MEP team of designers and contractors to ensure the seamless integration of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. This includes planning and executing shutdowns with minimal disruption to facility operations. Effective communication and collaboration with various stakeholders are fundamental, fostering shared project ownership and encouraging open dialogue. The MEP Project Manager collaboratively identifies and mitigates potential risks, ensuring quality and budget efficiency.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
STAFF PROJECT ENGINEER | PROJECT MANAGER
Illumina | Present
Serves as engineering resource for planning team providing MEP expertise and managing site infrastructure growth projects for a San Diego based biotech company. Develops processes for project planning and execution, including budget estimate, schedule, accounting and control, and technical direction. Manages consultants including architect firms, design firms, and general contractors. Created procedures for executing numerous projects, including electrical reconfigurations, mechanical modifications, and plumbing overhauls. Led the planning and studies for the site emergency power systems capacity. Led feasibility study and RFP package development of a 12K square foot infrastructure upgrade to the cold storage units.
PROJECT ENGINEERING MANAGER | PROJECT MANAGER
Parsons Corporation
Oversaw capital infrastructure upgrades including a new co-generation facility, chiller installation, and cooling tower overhaul, finishing on time and within budget. Built on-site construction management team through hiring, coaching, and training. Managed staff of 6, including a junior project engineer, a document control manager, site inspectors, and a safety specialist.
SENIOR MECHANICAL SYSTEMS ENGINEER
Bechtel Corporation
Designed demineralized water system to produce and distribute 90 gpm of ASTM Type III water. The system included a carbon filter, water softener, RO unit, and electrode-ionizer. Evaluated and approved chilled water system including 1,400-ton centrifugal water chillers and 30K gallons of system volume.
PROJECT ENGINEER | PROJECT MANAGER
Harris Group Inc. - KapStone Kraft Paper Corporation
Served as project manager and lead mechanical engineer for the addition of three non-condensable gas ignition sites with total project costs of $3M. Provided design of gas, steam, and feedwater systems for 125,000 lb/hr, 750 psig boilers. Managed and scheduled 2-week power boiler shutdown for upgrade projects including hog fuel system, heater tube and electrode overhaul, and flue gas outlet damper upgrade.
MECHANICAL ENGINEER | PIPING ENGINEER
Jacobs - Suncor Energy
Served as piping engineer responsible for inspection and verification of 4,500 isometrics for code compliance. Tracked progress of $450M construction phase. Collaborated with lead scheduler to monitor target milestones and construction deadlines.
SENIOR PROJECT & CONTROLS MANAGER
Matt Krantz
“I have a passion for learning and being a valued team member. With over 16 years of California healthcare construction experience, I bring a deep knowledge of construction buyout, scheduling, tracking, & closeout. I’ve been an owner, an owner’s rep, a construction accountant, and an entrepreneur, all which have honed my written and oral communication skills and produced a diverse viewpoint when tackling complex construction issues.”
PROFESSIONALISM | EXPERIENCE | DILIGENCE
As Project & Controls Manager, Matt integrates deep project controls expertise, ensuring seamless execution from budget alignment to stringent timelines, with a proven record in navigating complex healthcare projects. This key team member, responsible for supporting inpatient spaces and project controls, fosters collaborative environments, promoting effective communication among multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders. By integrating project controls at every phase of the construction project, from planning to execution, Matt’s contribution will enhance decision-making, mitigate risks, and ensure successful project delivery within established parameters.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
PROJECT MANAGER | HEALTHCARE (HCAI)
Jacobs
Construction project manager on the $1B campus expansion at the Rady Children’s Hospital San Diego. Leading make-ready construction efforts of over 80,000 sf of TI space. Leading the enabling project moves of 42 departments to 4 campus locations (Aero Court, 7910 Frost, 7920 Frost, Main Campus), coordinating with end-users and vendors. Scheduling and sequencing all moves and make-ready activities in MS Project, coordinating with executive leaders and reporting status. Tracking all costs, commitments, & project documentation in Prolog. Supporting preconstruction of the new ICU/ESP tower build, central utility plant, and connector bridge.
PROJECT MANAGER | DISTRICT CAPITAL ACCOUNTANT (HCAI)
Palomar Health
Construction project manager for OSHPD healthcare facilities on the Palomar Health campuses (Palomar Medical Center Escondido & Palomar Medical Center Poway). Construction projects include MOB 1, MOB 2, MOB 3, PMCP emergency department lobby remodel, and Enterprise warehouse tenant improvement. Sole accountant analyst for Palomar Medical Center West hospital construction and facility master plan (1.2 billion in final expenses). Construction accountant for as many as 60 ongoing construction projects, responsibilities include accounting, job tracking, budget initiation and set up, project cost tracking, and financial supervision of all district projects across three major hospital campuses. Oversaw and tracked all construction trades insurance via the Owner Controlled Insurance Program (OCIP) – PMC West project. Customization of Prolog construction software for multi campus reporting and detailed analysis for C-Suite review. Thorough knowledge of state mandated Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) prevailing wage, California Uniform Construction Cost Accounting Commission (CUCCAC), and Lawson accounting system. Maintained ongoing rapport with Finance, AP, and AR departments.
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT ACCOUNTANT
Rudolph & Sletten, Inc.
Created construction budget and cost code structure for Palomar Medical Center West. Tracked trade/consultant contracts and accurately assessed progress of construction. Maintained a $983M budget across multiple projects and campuses using construction management principles and software. Processed requests for information, change orders, submittals, and construction documents relating to hospital construction. Created and maintained cash forecasts and cash loaded schedule. Ran numerous small projects simultaneously with tight schedules.
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER
Anthony Martinez
“I believe in the power of a team, an the impact of transformational leadership. With a decade of experience working in operational hospital facilities, I know the importance of planning and communication, and the seriousness of the work we do. I’m here to make a positive impact.”
QUALITY | COLLABORATION |RISK
As Construction Manager, Anthony will bring his proven leadership in overseeing construction activities, ensuring minimal disruption to daily hospital functions. Navigating the unique challenges of healthcare construction, maintaining compliance with industry regulations, and fostering collaboration with Facilities and Engineering teams. Eager to facilitate effective communication with diverse stakeholders, ensuring a harmonious integration of construction activities with ongoing hospital operations. Possess a strong analytical and problem-solving mindset, ensuring the highest quality and standards in future project delivery while strategically partnering with Facilities and Engineering for operational continuity.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
SERVICE ORDER MANAGER | HEALTHCARE FACILITIES
J&J Worldwide Services – Naval Medical Center San Diego, Balboa
Management professional bringing expertise in delivering quality results on-time with skilled oversight of entire Healthcare project lifecycle. Managing the complete life cycle of service orders within the active facility. Work directly with FMD, OMEE and J&J Corporate to estimate, package, submit, and respond to OMEE questions. Manage monthly invoicing, maintain tracking systems to enable accurate status reporting. Work directly with Facility Management department to prioritize, develop scope, solicit bids, and complete all requirements for service orders to be compliant with OMEE procedure and process. Issue LOA/POs through DES and DMLSS. Hire, train and manage a diverse multi-skilled staff.
PROJECT MANAGER | HEALTHCARE FACILITIES
J&J Worldwide Services – Naval Medical Center San Diego, Balboa
Project manager overseeing projects within the facility. Worked with Facility Managers to keep them updated on status of all open work throughout all sites. Developed prioritization of upcoming work schedules to align with staff needs and facility priority. Managed job walks and collection of bids for upcoming Service Orders. Managed vendors and in-house crews to ensure all WPA documents such as schedules, submittals, IC Plans, and outage requests complied with site requirements.
PROJECT MANAGER | HEALTHCARE (INFECTIOUS CONTROL)
J&M Keystone
Worked directly with clients to secure contracting for hospital and medical office building projects throughout multiple healthcare facilities/military hospitals in San Diego County. Responsible for cost estimation and superintending of same, as well for the training, badging, and hiring of construction crew. Forecasted requirements, prepared budgets, and scheduled expenditures to ensure that projects meet financial targets. Identified issues and developed action plans weekly to maintain onbudget and on-time projects.
SUPERINTENDENT | HEALTHCARE
Willkom Construction
Supervised crew members to maintain compliance with client specifications and regulatory safety mandates, including OSHA. Oversaw day-to-day operations, including work delegation, supervision, and professional development. Oversaw inventory control processes, production schedules, and staffing to ensure projects were completed on-time and within budget. Performed QC duties to maintain construction job site safety and efficiency.
SITE PROJECT MANAGER
Anthony Ryan Peterson, PE Martinez
“I love working with complexity. I have extensive knowledge and experience in the healthcare, transportation, and public works sectors with demonstrated success working across multiple jurisdictions and executing complex projects in operating facilities.”
EXPERIENCE | COMMUNICATION | DYNAMIC
As Construction Manager, Anthony will bring his proven leadership in overseeing construction activities, ensuring minimal disruption to daily hospital functions. Navigating the unique challenges oAs Site Construction Project Manager, Ryan will leverage his robust healthcare background and deep working knowledge of wet and dry utilities to support guiding projects from initiation to completion. This role demonstrates proven leadership in overseeing on-site activities, ensuring strict adherence to timelines, and optimizing resource management. Excels in navigating the unique challenges of infrastructure and healthcare construction, maintaining compliance with industry regulations and standards. Known for fostering collaborative environments, facilitating effective communication with diverse stakeholders, and resolving challenges in real-time. Possesses a strong analytical and problem-solving mindset, ensuring the highest quality and standards in project delivery. Ready to bring a dynamic and proactive approach to coordination with various public and private entities. f healthcare construction, maintaining compliance with industry regulations, and fostering collaboration with Facilities and Engineering teams. Eager to facilitate effective communication with diverse stakeholders, ensuring a harmonious integration of construction activities with ongoing hospital operations. Possess a strong analytical and problem-solving mindset, ensuring the highest quality and standards in future project delivery while strategically partnering with Facilities and Engineering for operational continuity.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
PROJECT MANAGER | HEALTHCARE (HCAI)
Jacobs
Project Manager supporting Scripps Health in La Jolla with responsibilities that include developing program scope in coordination with end users and owner, strategizing project delivery, managing program/project schedule and budget, procuring consultants, designers, contractors and managing project teams to execute projects from conception to closeout. Managing and permitting projects within multiple jurisdictions including City of SD, County and State Health Department, Caltrans, State Waterboard, San Diego Air Pollution Control Board, SDGE, HCAI, and the FAA. Over $650M in projects including a 9-story tower connector to existing hospital from basement to roof and expansion of the existing central utility plant (new boiler, chiller, cooling tower, generators, electrical gear, and associated piping), 2000 stall parking structure, and multiple make-ready projects in the operational hospital.
ASSISTANT DESIGN ENGINEER | CIVIL UTILITIES
Dokken
Assistant Design Engineer with responsibilities that included design of horizontal alignments, vertical profiles, design cross sections, construction details, specification writing, estimating, plan production, utility coordination/relocation and surveying. Also, was responsible for recruiting and retaining engineer interns while managing the company’s internship program. Led utility coordination for the 13-mile Mid-Coast Corridor Transit Project spanning from Old Town to Genesee Ave in La Jolla, CA. The proposed track alignments, bridges, and roadway widening affected numerous underground and above ground facilities. Primary tasks for this project included obtaining and drafting utility mapping, identification of utility conflicts, coordinating with utility companies, development of utility relocation strategies and overseeing of potholing operations. Also, worked on the surveying team to identify property boundaries and develop the land net base map as well as development and submission of plats and legals. Led efforts for the Athena Circle and Miramar Roadway Improvements Project in support of the new UCSD student housing development located in La Jolla, CA. Designed all dry utility systems on the project and supported the project through permitting and construction. Worked in the field as a chainman for the registered surveyor and assisted in developing/producing the topo and utility base files for the project. Assisted lead roadway designer in geometric pan and profile design.
SPACE PLANNER + FF&E COORDINATOR
Roza Tabasa
“I’m a planner by nature. I strive to make people’s concepts a reality. With 12+ years of Facilities Planning and Project Coordinator experience, I know how to solve complex problems.”
OPTIMIZATION | COLLABORATION | CUSTOMER SERVICE
As the Space Planner and Equipment Coordinator, Roza is a key team member in optimizing facility layouts and managing FF&E logistics. Possesses a proven ability to engage diverse stakeholders, facilitating discussions to align spatial plans with organizational objectives. Known for ensuring efficient space utilization while maintaining compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Excels in comprehensive space planning, showcasing strong interpersonal and communication skills. Committed to enhancing facility functionality and stakeholder satisfaction.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
PROJECT PLANNER | PLANNING & PROJECT DEVELOPMENT
Illumina
Lead planner managing San Diego site and workspace planning, programming, space solution, move management, occupancy planning, and project management coordination. Tasked to investigate and develop interim space plans for projects, conduct phased project meetings between requestors, stake holders, and Move Team. Manages process and interactions around general space requests with business unit representatives and leadership. Supports Site Services MAC team in desk assignment and segment allocations. Develops layouts, test-fits, and equipment requirements for general spaces. Manages workspace block plan maintenance at site level and supports global updates. Coordinates with internal stakeholders to support capital project space needs and people movement.
PROJECT ANALYST | PROJECT COORDINATOR
San Diego Gas & Electric
Supported SDG&E Site Master Planning Team by assisting in site evaluations, site tours, and floor plan updates. Project financial administration: allocation of expenditures, contract management, and budget status analysis. Condensed project schedule timelines by optimizing the procurement process. Processed, tracked, and invoiced all furniture orders and facility furnishings for Real Estate Planning projects. Coordinated vendor order process management from inception to completion. Managed intake of issues, validated, and coordinated with developers and IT for resolution and testing. Coordinated enhancement activities and performed User Acceptance Testing for both enhancements and defects. Developed and maintained project reporting data by providing daily, weekly, and monthly reporting of project status and performance metrics to management and clients.
IT Project COORDINATOR
Kaiser Permanente
Support for enterprise IT projects related to capital construction, infrastructure, and systems integration for San Diego region. Optimized project financial closure process, significantly reducing idle project funds, allowing for reallocation to existing and future projects. Independently managed procurement and delivery of all IT products and services. Assisted and resolved conflict with resources and procurement issues. Successfully implemented weekly budget planning workflow presentations, project status updates, and assessment of ongoing project resources. Met project closure financial deadlines and budgetary commitments. Created and managed project logs, including risks, issues, and budget logs. Updated monthly project schedules and forecasted potential timeline adjustments. Effectively managed project contractors and employee project resource allotment.
