Peter Del Castillo is an Architect and a senior level design and project management professional with extensive and diversified experience in project development, architecture, and construction. Peter has developed a successful track record for project development with the completion of over $1.1 billion in construction projects. He has spent most of his professional career working for nationally recognized architectural and general construction companies. Peter’s experience ranges from Designer to Project Architect, Project Manager, Construction Project Manager and Development Manager/Owner’s Representative. He is a results-oriented professional with diversified experience in all facets of the industry and an impressive portfolio of building types that include Sporting Facilities, Office/Commercial, Spiritual, Technology/Data Centers, Judicial/Government, Senior Living, Hospitality/Entertainment, Educational / Primary thru Collegiate and Multi Family Housing/Residential.
Peter has provided architecture and construction project management for numerous clients including Sprint, Catholic Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph and Catholic Diocese of KC Kansas, Kansas City Zoo, Kansas City Kansas USD 500, Department of Natural Resources, Corp of Engineers - MO State Department, Leavenworth Justice/Corrections, General Services Administration, USPS, Kansas City Art Institute, Pembroke Hill School, Shelter Insurance as well as numerous private and public companies.
Since joining Newmark Zimmer, Peter has been the On-Site Construction Management professional for the NNSA/National Security Campus for Alteration Projects throughout the facility. This includes a $4 Million Advanced Manufacturing Facility that was completed in June 2018. Currently he is the on-site Owner’s Representative for the Jackson County Detention Center which is anticipated to be completed in Feb. 2026. His involvement also includes business development and marketing.
Prior to joining Newmark Zimmer, Mr. Del Castillo was Vice President of Catalyst Construction Group, a Kansas City based design build management company. While at Catalyst the company successfully teamed with the KCK Public School District 500 for over $83 Million covering nine separate projects and have recently worked with the School District in the successful passage of a $235 Million School Bond.
Current Projects
Providing construction project management and owner’s representation
- Jackson County Detention Center - $301 Million
- The Pembroke Hill School - $52 Million
- Kansas City Art Institute Housing/Dining Facility - $37.5 Million
- Kansas City Art Institute Academic Building - $8.6 Million
Past Projects
- Iron Mountain Data Center – Kansas City, MO
- Founders II Union Hill apartment Development – Kansas City, MO
- Rock Regional Hospital (Pre-Con Phase) – Derby, KS
- Bright Space Assisted Living Facility - Leawood, KS
- KCKPS USD 500 Frank Rushton Elementary - KC, KS
- KCKPS USD 500 Hazel Grove Elementary – Kansas City, KS
- Kansas City Zoo - Kansas City, MO
- Des Peres Skilled Nursing - St Louis, MO
- Legend’s Village West District - Kansas City, KS
- Sprint Headquarters Campus - Overland Park, KS
- New US Embassy Housing Compound - Baghdad, Iraq
- Toronto Blue Jays Spring Facilities – Dunedin, FL
- Visitation Catholic Church - Kansas City, MO
- Missouri Data Center/Print Shop - Jefferson City, MO
- Leavenworth Justice Correctional Center – Leavenworth, KS
- Church of The Resurrection-Phases II – III - Leawood, KS
Professional Affiliations
- Catholic Charities, Unbound
- Former member of the American Institute of Architects
- Member of the Associated General Contractor
Professional Achievements
- Founder II at Union Hill: Capstone Award 2015 & Cornerstone Award 2015 Finalist
- Visitation Catholic Church: 2006 AGC Award Project of the Year (>10M) (HLC)
- Liberty Park Family Aquatic Center: AIA Design Award & Architectural Record Publication 06-98 (SFS)
- OSHA 30-hour certification and he is currently working on his LEED AP accreditation
Education
Peter is a registered Architect and holds a BS of Engineering Technology Construction Management from California State University, Long Beach.