Noel Manerud
About Noel Manerud
Noel Manerud is a Senior Project Manager in Healthcare at DPR Construction, with a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of California, Berkeley, and a Master's degree in Architecture from the University of Oregon. He has overseen over $9 million in consultant contracts and managed projects totaling more than $550 million in construction costs.
Work at DPR Construction
Noel Manerud has been serving as a Senior Project Manager in the Healthcare sector at DPR Construction since 2021. In this role, he oversees various healthcare projects, ensuring that they meet both creative and technical requirements. His responsibilities include managing project timelines, budgets, and consultant contracts, contributing to the successful execution of healthcare construction initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Noel Manerud holds a Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) from the University of California, Berkeley, and a Master's degree in Architecture from the University of Oregon. His educational background provides him with a strong foundation in architectural principles and design. He has extensive expertise in project management, particularly in healthcare, mixed-use, residential, and hospitality sectors.
Background
Noel Manerud has a diverse professional background with over two decades of experience in architecture and project management. He has worked with several firms, including Page Southerland Page, Inc., Forde Mazzola Construction, Van Acker Construction, HKS, Inc., and Van Der Ryn Architects. His career spans various roles, from Project Architect to Senior Design Manager, showcasing his versatility in the field.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Noel Manerud has overseen projects with a total construction cost exceeding $550 million. He has managed the construction of over 600,000 square feet of built space and executed 280,000 square feet of pre-fabricated flat pack light gauge wall system construction. His involvement in large-scale landscape architecture projects emphasizes his commitment to land restoration and native plant preservation.
Project Management Skills
Noel Manerud utilizes Lean Process best practices for Pull Planning and Building Information Modeling (BIM) coordination, including clash detection. His experience includes managing large-scale civil grading, drainage, and infrastructure development projects, as well as integrating sustainable systems such as photovoltaics and solar hot water into design management.