Brian Baker
With over 35 years of construction experience, 22 serving in an executive management or ownership role, Brian Baker is a highly qualified and well-respected professional in the Capital Region. Brian began in the industry by working as a masons’ tender, a laborer, and a carpenter. He became a foreman in the field and for 10 years, successfully ran his own high-end residential remodeling firm. Brian has also served as a site supervisor and Vice President of Operations for 15 years for another local construction firm. Brian’s experience in estimating and project management is nearly unsurpassed in the local market. He has effectively estimated and managed projects across multiple industries, including healthcare. At AOW, Brian currently serves dual role as both Project Executive and Senior Estimator.
Relevant Experience
Baptist Health Enriched Housing Program
The Baptist Health project is a 60,000 square foot, three-story, assisted living facility comprising 74 units. Within the building, 8,700 square feet is dedicated to a full commercial kitchen, dining room, administration offices and program spaces. In addition, this building has been designed to support a ten bed Assisted Living Program and a 50 bed Enriched Housing Program. This project finished on time due to the strategic planning and optimal management of the AOW team.
Albany Medical Center Cardiac Cauterization Dept. Renovations
This 8,000 square foot project, at four different hospital locations, involved the complete demolition and rebuild of the entire Cardiac Cauterization Department. AOW was selected to undertake this project in order to insure the hospital remained up-to-date with technology. The project incorporated many specialized systems to include nurse’s call, oxygen, medical air, and vacuum. Intricate coordination and extreme safety precautions were taken as a portion of the project involved asbestos abatement adjacent to occupied patient care areas.
Eddy Village Greenhouses at Cohoes
Eddy Village Green is the first of its kind in New York State offering an innovative approach to nursing home care. Eliminating the conventional, institutional feel of traditional nursing facilities, the green houses, consist of16 ranch-style houses with each house accommodating 12 residents. The homes, complete with screened-in porches, are designed to look and feel like a personal residence. This three phase project was constructed on an existing nursing home site. Phasing was necessary to maintain existing buildings, access and services.
Qualifications | Education
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5 Years as Senior Project Manager
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10 Years as Project Manager
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B.S. Economics, SUNY Albany
Licenses & Certifications
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ASHE Healthcare Construction Certification
Professional References
Scott Bryson
Facilities Director
Baptist Health System
297 North Ballston Avenue
Scotia, NY 12302
P: (518)370-4700
brysons@BaptHealth.com
Don Stichter
Vice President Facility Management
Albany Medical Center
43 New Scotland Ave.
Albany NY, 12208
P: (518) 262-3125
StichtD@mail.amc.edu
Davie Caesar