The Project Management Team was established to support and guide the physical development of Governors State University. The team provides services necessary in the design and implementation of construction projects from the conceptual phase of a project through the closeout. The Project Management Team provides the appropriate support tools to effectively manage construction projects allowing the project to be completed successfully, on time and within budget.
PROJECT TYPE: GSU Internal
PROJECT NUMBER: D1907TMS
PROJECT BUDGET: Not to Exceed $806,227
ARCHITECT/ENGINEER: Primera Engineers, LTD | Chicago, Illinois
CONTRACTOR - ELECTRICAL: Excel Electric
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
On the campus, GSU has a pedestrian walkway called the “Alumni Path". From dusk until dawn, the entire length of the path gets very dark. This was cited as a safety concern for students. This project will add solar-powered lighting to the walkway as drawn and defined. Project also includes the “Alumni Extension Path.” Outdoor Emergency telephones are also in project scope.
CURRENT PROJECT STATUS: COMPLETE
PHOTOS, DRAWINGS & RENDERINGS:
Alumni Path, Looking West in Afternoon
Alumni Path, Looking West at Night
Alumni Path, New Light Poles at Night
Alumni Path, Emergency Phone
PROJECT TYPE: GSU Internal
PROJECT NUMBER: N/A
PROJECT BUDGET: $1,413,830.00
ARCHITECT/ENGINEER: Inspec | Chicago, Illinois
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Governors State University Phase 1 Complex, constructed circa 1974, is a multi‐story complex of six interconnected units. Two additions were built in subsequent years including the Center for Performing Arts. The units are divided by elevation changes and area separation walls at the roof level. Interior spaces in these areas had been experiencing chronic damaging water leaks.
ROOF AREA:
This project provides for complete Roof System replacement at Building “C” and Building “E”.
SCOPE OF WORK:
Scope of work calls for the removal and replacement of the entire roof assembly down to the structural concrete deck
CURRENT PROJECT STATUS:
COMPLETE
PHOTOS, DRAWINGS & RENDERINGS:
Excessive Water Ponding on "E" Roof, Prior to Recent Project
Excessive Water Ponding on "C" Roof, Prior to Recent Project
Issues Remediated on "E" Roof, Post-Construction
Issues Remediated on "C" Roof, Post-Construction
PROJECT TYPE: Illinois Capital Development Board (CDB)
PROJECT NUMBER: 816-010-041
PROJECT BUDGET: $2,964,940.00
ARCHITECT/ENGINEER: Doyle & Associates | Chicago, Illinois
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Governors State University Complex, constructed circa 1974, is a multi‐story complex of six interconnected units. Two additions were built in subsequent years including the Center for Performing Arts. The units are divided by elevation changes and area separation walls at the roof level. Interior spaces in these areas have been experiencing chronic damaging water leaks.
ROOF AREA:
This project provides for complete Roof System replacement at Building “A”, Building “B” and the Center for Performing Arts.
Building “A” consists of six distinct roof areas for a total of 47,160square feet. Roof Areas A‐2 and A‐5 are elevated 7’ above the adjacent roof areas. Building “B” consists of three distinct roof Areas for a total of 28,568square feet. Roof A‐3 is depressed slightly and constrained by an area separation curb and existing windows.
The Performing Arts Center “PA” consists of eight roof areas for a total of 20,172 square feet. Roof Area PA‐1 sits atop the fly tower.
The total estimated roof area of 95,900 square feet is part of this project’s scope for roof replacement. This total contradicts the 75,500 square feet referenced in the original RFQ.
SCOPE OF WORK:
Scope of work calls for the removal and replacement of the entire roof assembly down to the structural concrete/metal deck. A predetermined square footage will be built into the project to address any unforeseen repairs to the concrete and/or metal deck due to water saturation below the insulation.
CURRENT PROJECT STATUS:
COMPLETE
PHOTOS, DRAWINGS & RENDERINGS:
Exposed Tar Deterioration on "A" Roof
Excessive Ponding on "A" Roof
PROJECT TYPE: GSU Internal
PROJECT NUMBER: B20201TMS
PROJECT BUDGET: $23,436
ARCHITECT/ENGINEER: Spagnolo Enterprises | Park Ridge Illinois
CONTRACTOR: Temperature Doctors
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The main “D” entrance to the university is closest to the hub of student activities and thus has the heaviest volume of pedestrian traffic. During the winter, the perpetual opening of the entrance doors allows cold weather to infiltrate the interior Information Desk and Admission Office areas. Employees and visitors are burdened with a chronic chill. Project goal is to mitigate the cold interior temperatures.
SCOPE OF WORK:
Replace two vestibule unit heaters, add baseboard heaters beneath the Student Central and Admission counters, replace ceiling unit heater across from Financial Aid window
CURRENT PROJECT STATUS:
COMPLETE
PHOTOS, DRAWINGS & RENDERINGS:
"D" Main Entrance Slated for HVAC Upgrade
John Potempa - Associate Vice President FDM
Phone: 708.235.7447
Email: jpotempa2@govst.edu
Carolyn Johnson - Director of Environmental Health & Safety
Phone: 708.235.6971
Email: cjohnson33@govst.edu
Louis Schultz - Architectural Superintendent, FDM
Phone: 708.235.7448
Email: lschultz@govst.edu
Michael Sullivan - Chief Engineer, FDM
Phone: 708.235.2109
Email: msullivan@govst.edu
James Zumerchik
Director of Project Management / Campus Architect Planner
Phone: 708.235.7451
Email: jzumerchik@govst.edu
Donna Gill
Environmental Health & Safety Coordinator
Phone 708.534.6366
Email: dgill3@govst.edu