About US
RJC Builders was formed with the intention of producing unique structures representing the work of outstanding Los Angeles architects and designers. Founded in 1988 by John Cordic, the work of RJC Builders has been featured in Architectural Digest and Michael Webb’s Brave New Houses: Adventures in Southern California Living (Rizzoli, 2003). L. A. Architecture characterized John as the “architect’s builder” in 2004. Renowned architects and artists with whom the company has worked include Richard Meier & Partners, Rafael Legoretta, James Turrell, and Robert Graham.
RJC Builders specializes in projects that range in size between three and eight thousand square feet, with costs that range from three to five hundred dollars per square foot. John personally oversees each project—a major reason that RJC Builders has not experienced disputes, claims, or litigation.
All members of the staff graduated from Southern California Institute of Architecture. John is president of the company and a licensed architect and contractor. The project manager, Lloyd Parrish, is also a licensed architect. James Miller, the superintendent, has worked in the construction industry for over twenty years. In addition, the company has a cadre of devoted specialty trades-people who contribute their finely honed talents to each project.
JOHN CORDIC
President-Architect-Contractor
RJC Founder
California Architect, Lic. C26264
California General Contractor, Lic. 740011
Memberships:
American Institute of Architects
California Registered Disaster Service Worker
Southern California Institute Of Architecture,
SCI-Arc
Santa Monica, California
B.Arch
LLOYD PARRISH
Architect-Project Manager
In RJC since 2000
California Architect, Lic. 23960
Southern California Institute Of Architecture,
SCI-Arc
Santa Monica, California
SCI-Arc; Vico Morcote, Switzerland B.Arch
JIM MILLER
Architectural Designer-Project Manager
In RJC since 2003
Graduated from SCI-Arc; Santa Monica, California
B Science Architecture
SCI-Arc; Vico Morcote, Switzerland B.Arch
SERGIO ORTIZ
Architect-Contractor-Project Manager
In RJC since 2008
California Architect, Lic. XXXXXX
California General Contractor, Lic. XXXXX
Southern California Institute Of Architecture,
SCI-Arc
Santa Monica, California
B.Arch
JOSE DEHARO
Contractor-Project Manager
In RJC since 2005
MANUEL GUTIERREZ DE RUEDA Architect-Project Manager
In RJC since 2012
California Architect, Lic. C48051
PhD Architect, Seville-SciArc 2017
Southern California Institute Of Architecture,
SCI-Arc
Santa Monica, California
B.Arch
Columbia University, NY. Master in Science. Advanced Architectural Design M.Arch AAD, GSAPP
JAY P. COTE
Construction Manager
Jay Cote started as a part time Consultant and Project Manager with RJC Builders in 1993 while working a full time position with large Commercial and Retail Construction Companies. Duties at RJC Builders, Inc. included Administrative and Office oversight, Cost Accounting, Billing and some mild Field Supervision mostly assisting John Cordic and Lloyd Parrish as a Consultant. In 2002 came aboard full time in the capacity of Construction Manager with additional duties in Pre-Construction Budgeting and other activities required to assist a smooth transition from Planning to Construction of new projects quickly followed by Bidding, Contract and Subcontract Administration, Field Management of Superintendents, along with some interface with Clients, Architects, Government Officials with jurisdictional influence, Permit processing and Close out Documentation.
Some relevant experiences are as follows:
RJC Builders, Inc.
HOUSTON RESIDENCE
Los Angeles, 1995
FRIESEN RESIDENCE
Bonhill Rd, Los Angeles, 2000
FRIESEN RESIDENCE
Montecito, 2006
MULHOLLAND RESIDENCE
2007
1119 ANGELO DRIVE RESIDENCE
Beverly Hills, CA 2008
660 VENICE STUDIOS
Venice Beach, CA 2008
Moorefield Construction, Inc.
EDWARDS 26 THEATRES
A 26 screen Theater Center in Long Beach,
California, $20,000,000
LOWE’S HOME IMPROVEMENT CENTERS
(12) stores in Southern and Northern California and Nevada, $75,000,000
KOHL’S DEPARTMENT STORES
Southern California, (8) new stores, (21) remodels (20 Beauty Banks), (40 ADA retrofits), pre construction assistance on Santa Clarita, and a commitment for (1) store pending in Grenada Hills for 2009, $45,000,000 2 Shopping Centers, one in Visalia and Bakersfield, California and one in Carlsbad, California consisting of (2) Best Buy, Sport Chalet, Michael’s, Pier 1, Cost Plus, Petco, Office Depot, Restaurant shops, and (2) Henry’s Markets.
Previous experience with Retail Construction Companies specializing in New Construction Ground Up and Tenant Improvements back to 1990 included Retail Stores such as TJ Maxx, Marshall’s, Ross Dress for Less, Sears Homelife, several restaurant chains, Banks and Tennant Improvement of shops in several Major Shopping Centers.
ARCHITECTURAL
PARTNERS
Richard Meier & Partners
Michael Palladino
James Turrell
Pugh + Scarpa
Lawrence Scarpa
Daly / Genik
Kevin Daly
Legorreta + Legorreta
Ricardo Legorreta
Victor Legorreta
Design Arc
Mark Kirkhart
Dion McCarthy
Baker + Ogata Architects
John H. Baker
Christine Ogata
Kovac Architects
Michael Kovac
JOHNSTON MARKLEE
Sharon Johnston
Mark Lee
Dan Brunn Architecture
Dan Brunn
EIS Studio
Eva Sobesky