Project Manager Construction

Richard T. Torres

*** **** ******, ***** ***** Brook, New Jersey, 08880

(732) 425 – 4605 cell

****@****.***

Bachelor of Architecture, New Jersey Institute of Technology – Newark, NJ

New York Registered Architect (Pending)

New York City Licensed Expeditor

New Jersey RCS (Residential) Licensed Building Inspector

Professional Experience

RMJM Hillier 275 7th Ave, 24th Floor, New York, NY

(May 2012 - Present)

Project Architect

Assisting in design development thru construction documents for two Terminals at Moscow's

Domodedovo International Airport. Assessing design program requirements and code

compliance per Russian Federation standards. Each Terminal measuring 255,846 square

meters

RTT Consulting Private Residence

(May 2011 - May 2012)

Project Manager/ Project Architect

NYC DOB Expediting services. Obtained a building permit & resolved related issues for the

NYC Dept. Of Homeless Services (window replacement) project. Multiples visit to the

Brooklyn DOB over a 12 month period. Services rendered for Hatch Mott MacDonald. Client

contact: R. Fritz

Drafting/ Job Captain Services. Services rendered for Archidata - 29 West 36th Street, NYC.

Client contact: Mario Puerta.

Code reviewing services. Services rendered for several private residences.

Hatch Mott MacDonald 545 Washington Ave, Suite 602, Jersey City, NJ 07310 201-***-****

(October 2007 – March 2011)

Project Manager/ Project Architect

Responsible as project team lead for overall design coordination and development,

construction document production continuing through construction supervision.

Provide Unit Cost Estimate for Architectural portions for projects.

Construction Contract Administration – Respond to RFIs; shop drawing checking; field

observation visits during construction; Monthly review of & approval of AIA G702 form

Application for Payment, where applicable; writing minutes of meetings & telephone logs;

punch walks & develop punch walk list; generating transmittals & overseeing outward

packages; liaison to clients

Researching ICC/ NYC/ NFPA/ UFC/ Military codes and zoning issues

Specification writing

Document Controlling – capture (scanning), storage, and indexing (logs)

Generate construction schedules

Field surveys – documenting room dimensions, finishes, ceiling heights, windows & doors,

floor penetrations, steel column & beam dimensions, panel schedules, HVAC serial & model

numbers, visible utility locations; and writing observation reports.

Responsible for junior staff – delegating work to; and mentoring

NYC building department filing, when applicable – Currently have a NYC expeditor’s license

Report to Department Manager/ Senior Associate (Robert Fritz)

Manage sub-consultant(s), when applicable – ie Structural, Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical,

Fire Protection engineers, NYC Expeditors and render consultant

Extensively traveled from the Jersey City Office to NY 5 boroughs & Puerto Rico for projects.

W orked on projects ranging from 5,000 sf to 600,000 sf/ $80k to $750MM – includes new

construction and renovations & expansions to existing construction.

[Projects include: Large scale manufacturing facilities, federal building renovations, military

facility renovations, retail/ commercial tenant fit-outs]

Projects include:

Columbia University – NYC Tenant Fit-out Renovation Projects for Manhattanville

Department of Veterans Affair – Bronx Renovation Project

Boeing – Fuel Testing Lab

Bristol Meyers Squibb – Water Treatment Testing Lab

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Richard T. Torres (Cont.)

CASCO Corporation 1090 King George Post Rd, Suite #1204, Edison, NJ 08837 732-***-****

(July 2005 – October 2007)

Project Architect

Responsible as project team lead for overall design coordination and development,

construction document production continuing through construction supervision.

Researching ICC codes and zoning issues

Specification writing

CAD drafting in AutoCAD & REVIT. Applying CAD standard set forth by the project

requirements.

Construction Contract Administration – Respond to RFIs; shop drawing checking; field

observation visits during construction; writing minutes of meetings & telephone logs; punch

walks & develop punch walk list; generating transmittals & overseeing outward packages.

Document Controlling – capture (scanning), storage, and indexing (logs)

Field surveys – documenting room dimensions, finishes, ceiling heights, windows & doors,

floor penetrations, steel column & beam dimensions, panel schedules, HVAC serial & model

numbers, visible utility locations; and writing observation reports.

Responsible for junior staff – delegating work to; and mentoring

Building department filing/ submissions

Report to Department Manager/ Eastern Regional Manger (Peter Puskuljdian)

Manage sub-consultant(s), when applicable – ie Structural, Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical,

and Fire Protection engineers

Extensively traveled from the Edison, NJ throughout the New England Area office for

projects.

W orked on projects ranging from 25,000 sf to 100,000 sf; $80k to $60MM – includes

renovations & expansions to existing construction and new construction

Projects include:

Circuit City – Various Locations

Christmas Tree Shops – Various Locations

Bed, Bath & Beyond – Various Locations

The Home Depot – Various Locations

CH2MHill Lockwood Greene 250 Davidson Ave, 5th Floor, Somerset, NJ 08873 732-***-****

(October-1996 to May-2005)

Senior Architectural Designer (Staff Architect)

Architectural Senior designer in Bio Pharma (cGMP) projects, various responsibilities (such

as construction phase detailing/ cost estimating/ conceptual designing and including 3D

modeling/ BIM CAD leader)

Bio Pharma (cGMP) projects included cleanrooms, laboratories, large scale manufacturing

facilities, and supporting administration facilities.

A sample of the Somerset Office clientele included: Pfizer, Lucent Tech, IBM, Wyeth Ayerst,

Bayer, BASF, Hoffmann LaRoche, Glaxosmithkline, Eli Lilly, Janssen.

Projects ranged from 50,000 sf to 400,00 sf; $5MM to $300MM

BIM Experiences include:

Human Genome Sciences, Rockville, MD

Responsible for BIM model in Intergraph’s Project architect into PDS model. Preliminary and

final design for a $250 million, 300,000 sf large-scale manufacturing facility on a 10 acre site.

The project also includes mammalian and microbial production facilities, filling and

packaging, warehousing, and QA/QC laboratories. Support facilities include cafeteria, lobby,

and office space.

Merck & Co., Inc., Wilson, NC

Responsible for BIM model in Bentley’s TriForma/ MicroStation integrated with Engineering

BIM model in CADcentre’s PDMS. Project was a 280,000 sf large scale bio-pharma

manufacturing facility. Contract for a manufacturing expansion. Work includes an existing

pharmaceutical production facility, doubling the size of the warehouse and packaging areas,

additions and renovations to the administration areas, a new expanded cafeteria and training

facility, and renovations to a variety of existing plant support areas and laboratory spaces.

Janssen Ortho LLC (Johnson & Johnson subsidiary) Gurabo, Puerto Rico

Responsible for BIM model in Softdesk’s Auto-architect. Project was a $250 million, 210,000

sf large-scale three-story multipurpose facility for pharmaceutical manufacturing. The facility

will make products for both domestic and international markets

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Richard T. Torres (Cont.)

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Drawing Management Inc. 41 East 11th Street, 2 Floor, New York, NY 10003 212-***-****

(December-1994 to May-1996)

Department Manager

Department CAD manager

Managed a department of 6 employees

In house training to staff, as well as, contractual on-site training for clients.

(in 2D AutoCAD & 2D MicroStation)

Imaging – operated large format scanners and desktop; edited images via imaging softwares

Liaison to clients

Responsible for generating invoices & estimates/ proposals.

Generate transmittals and overseen outward packages

Managed a booth at the Jacob Javitz Center for Image Expo 1996

Salesman for Intergraph & ANA Tech hardware

A sample of the clientele included: “The New York Times”, “HLW”, “HOK”, “SOM”, “KPF”,

Lord & Taylor”, and the MTA of NY

Other Accomplishment(s)

1st Time Home Owner 174 Main Street, South Bound Brook, NJ 08880 732-***-****

(August 2003 - November 2004)

Architectural Designer

Acquired construction loan and land.

(2200 sf) Produced preliminary floor plans for architect. Interior designer for final documents.

Bidded job out for construction. Performed pre-qualified low bidder interviews.

Held weekly meetings on site with awarded contractor.

Performed on-site progress construction observation visits – weekly.

Responded to RFIs.

Punch walk performed.

Negotiated change orders.

Coordinated scheduled payments @ milestones to contractor.

Managed construction sub-contractor plumber for street connection.

Technical Qualifications

16 years of architectural experience

Construction contract administration

Construction Cost Estimating (Unit cost method)/ Order of Magnitude

Code Analyzing/ researching: ICC, NFPA, NYC/ UFC/ Military codes

Specification Writing

Field Surveying

ISO 9001 A/E Procedural trained (enhanced organizational skills)

Proficient in DOS: Able to do small BAT files for automating

Proficient in Windows XP/ 2000 environments & MS Office 2007 (Word/ Excel/ PowerPoint/

Project)

Expert in 2D AutoCAD (Release 12 DOS thru Release 2010)

Advance in 2D MicroStation (ver. 5.0 DOS; 95; SE; J; V8 XM)

3D solid modeler: Proficient in MicroStation and AutoCAD (with or without Add-on Packages)

Beginner to Intermediate Level user of REVIT

BIM User: REVIT; PDS w/ AEC/ Intergraph’s Project Architect Plus; PDMS w/ Triforma

Currently hold FBI clearance – expires in 2014

Currently hold GSA (General Service Administration) clearance – expires in 2014

Professional References

Richard Davidson – Project Manager (Former co-worker @ Hatch Mott MacDonald)

Hatch Mott MacDonald: (201) 819 – 5553

Neil Mahimtura – Project Architect (Former co-worker @ CASCO)

Army Corp Of Engineers: (848) 219 – 5323

Ed Perez – Project Architect (Former co-worker @ Lockwood Greene)

Bucks Architects Associates: (610) 248 – 0993

Mario Puerta – Project Architect (Former co-worker @ Drawing Management Inc)

Archidata: (201) 679 – 6693

Tambi Kat – CEO/ Project Architect/ Construction Manager (Former classmate @ NJIT)

Design Build Construction LLC: (917) 583 – 5281

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