Joe Cruz, Noma, AI A, Ncarb
About Joe Cruz, Noma, AI A, Ncarb
Joe Cruz is a Project Manager with extensive experience in architecture and construction, currently working at Mead & Hunt in San Diego, California. He has held various positions across multiple firms and has a strong focus on mentoring and advocating for diversity within the industry.
Work at Mead & Hunt
Joe Cruz has been employed at Mead & Hunt as a Project Manager since 2020. He is based in San Diego, California, where he oversees various projects. His role involves managing project timelines, budgets, and team coordination to ensure successful project delivery.
Previous Experience in Architecture
Before joining Mead & Hunt, Joe Cruz held several positions in prominent architectural firms. He worked as a Project Manager at Page Southerland Page, Inc. for four months in 2020 and spent two years at luis vidal + architects in the same role from 2017 to 2019. His experience also includes a tenure as Project Manager / Project Architect at GSA from 2013 to 2016 and as a Designer / Architect at Merrick & Company from 2009 to 2012.
Education and Expertise
Joe Cruz earned a Bachelor of Architecture (BArch) from the University of Notre Dame, studying from 1993 to 1998. He also completed a Certificate in Commercial Real Estate at Cornell University in 2020. His expertise includes federal and military projects, with a specialization in aviation-related work.
Mentoring and Advocacy
Joe Cruz focuses on mentoring the next generation of architects, engineers, and constructors. He advocates for Diversity, Equality, Inclusion, and Belonging within the architecture and construction industry, emphasizing the importance of these values in professional development and project execution.
Military Background
Joe Cruz served in the United States Air Force as a Civil Engineer Officer. His military career included roles as Readiness Flight Chief and Civil Engineer Officer in the 86th Civil Engineer Squadron from 2001 to 2004 in Ramstein AB, Germany, and as a Civil Engineer Officer in the 49th Civil Engineer Squadron from 1998 to 2001 in Holloman AFB, NM.