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Education
Bachelor of Architecture (BArch), University of Hawaii School of Architecture

Harvard University, Graduate School of Design, Continuing Education – Medical Facilities

University of Hawaii School of Architecture, Continuing Education – Doctoral Studies Program, Project Management/Construction Management

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Architect, Hawaii
#AR-8480C

Donald J. Clifford, R.A.

Manager, Development Group

Don’s architectural training and diverse development experience and expertise has led to his appointment as the leader of the firm’s Development Group. His career has spanned 4 decades in positions that entail Development Management, Program Management, Project Management, Construction Management, Land Planning, Facilities Planning and Architectural Design.

As Senior Project Development Manager, his proficiency in project delivery systems, including Design-Build, Design-Assist-Negotiate-Build, Cost-Plus, Negotiated Lump Sum, IDIQ, Criteria Packages, Master Service/Task-Work-Orders and conventional Design-Bid-Build projects, allows SSFM to structure projects around multiple delivery methodologies that most strategically aligned with client needs. Don is also trained and experienced in mediation, arbitration and was appointed as a Special Master by the Honorable Sabrina S. McKenna for the State of Hawaii’s 1st Circuit Court.

During his career Don has worked for the Federal Government, multi-national corporations, and private practices. His experience spans more than a thousand projects, with private and public sector clients including the Federal Government, Hawaii State Government, corporations, small businesses, non-profits agencies, REITs, private trusts and individual investors. Don’s assignments are global, having worked in countries throughout the world.

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Donald J. Clifford, R.A.

Manager, Development Group

Don’s architectural training and diverse development experience and expertise has led to his appointment as the leader of the firm’s Development Group. His career has spanned 4 decades in positions that entail Development Management, Program Management, Project Management, Construction Management, Land Planning, Facilities Planning and Architectural Design.

As Senior Project Development Manager, his proficiency in project delivery systems, including Design-Build, Design-Assist-Negotiate-Build, Cost-Plus, Negotiated Lump Sum, IDIQ, Criteria Packages, Master Service/Task-Work-Orders and conventional Design-Bid-Build projects, allows SSFM to structure projects around multiple delivery methodologies that most strategically aligned with client needs. Don is also trained and experienced in mediation, arbitration and was appointed as a Special Master by the Honorable Sabrina S. McKenna for the State of Hawaii’s 1st Circuit Court.

During his career Don has worked for the Federal Government, multi-national corporations, and private practices. His experience spans more than a thousand projects, with private and public sector clients including the Federal Government, Hawaii State Government, corporations, small businesses, non-profits agencies, REITs, private trusts and individual investors. Don’s assignments are global, having worked in countries throughout the world.

Education
Bachelor of Architecture (BArch), University of Hawaii School of Architecture

Harvard University, Graduate School of Design, Continuing Education – Medical Facilities

University of Hawaii School of Architecture, Continuing Education – Doctoral Studies Program, Project Management/Construction Management

Registration
Architect, Hawaii
#AR-8480C

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