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Project Manager Construction

Location:
Birmingham, AL, 35242
Posted:
August 12, 2010

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Dan Fritts

**** ***** ***** ****** . **********, Alabama . 35242

Cell: 205-***-**** abl09u@r.postjobfree.com

http://www.printroom.com/pro/danfritts

Project Manager

A talented Architect with 8 yrs of professional experience in designing,

detailing and coordinating award winning architectural projects with

multidisciplinary teams in commercial construction. Having managed and

been involved in a diverse range of projects throughout the U.S., I offer a

complete set of skills for all levels of project development, design and

construction and I am ready to assist your firm in producing quality and

cost effective building designs.

Summary of Qualifications

Excellent working knowledge of computers, highly proficient in the current

version of Auto CAD software and able to effectively and efficiently

produce two and three dimensional drawings, designs and construction

documents.

LEED certification and project experience with extensive knowledge and

expertise in sustainable building design and construction.

Artistic and creative ability to create professional quality computer

renderings, documents and animations using Auto Cad, 3d Studio, or Form Z

in conjunction with Photoshop.

Independent design and detailing experience of custom residences and

renovations.

Solid organizational, planning and problem-solving skills.

A broad scope of construction management experience.

Exceptional interpersonal skills essential to effectively work with

clients, consultants and contractors throughout all phases of the design

and construction process.

Proficiency at effectively managing and scheduling team members to meet the

financial demands and goals set forth for each project by the firm.

Excellent communication skills.

Extensive knowledge and understanding of Architectural and Engineering

building codes.

Ability to delegate tasks through clear and concise communication to junior

team members.

Professional Experience

Sharp Shooter Imaging, Breckenridge, Co December 2009- April 2010

Professional Photographer / Leading Sales Associate

Solicit, obtain and introduce new clients to a full range of photography

services in an outdoor working studio environment.

Leading and most profitable sales associate from over eighty venues

nationwide

Produce high quality portraits of individuals, families and large groups in

a variety of unique mountain locations.

Monitor the quality of printing, and overall portrait production to obtain

the highest level of customer satisfaction.

Instruct, mentor, and coach new photographers in solicitation of clients,

mountain photography, camera functions and sales techniques

Develop new creative and unique posing techniques that prove to be

profitable for the company.

Dan Fritts Architecture and Photography, Various locations worldwide

2007-present

Registered Architect / Professional Photographer

Independently obtain new clients, design, develop, and execute creative

designs for custom residences and renovations.

Execute designs, renderings, and projects for commercial architecture as

required under contract services to outside architects.

Create and maintain a professional photography web based business selling

artistic digital and film based large format prints.

Photograph and document the unique cultures, people, places and buildings

in forty seven different countries around the world.

Crawford McWilliams Hatcher Architects, Birmingham, Al 2001-2007

Associate / Project Manager

Extensive involvement and management throughout all aspects of project

design and construction.

Develop initial creative designs based on specific criteria demanded by the

clients vision and budget along with any local building covenants and

regional construction techniques.

Generally act as the leading individual contributor and coordinator of

design problem solving while preparing design and construction documents

for routine and complex construction projects.

Coordinate activities of in-house staff and outside contractors assigned to

projects to ensure compliance to specifications and project completion.

Oversee the construction process to ensure that all building elements meet

the requirements set forth in the construction documents and

specifications.

Develop multi media design presentations and renderings for potential

client interviews, new projects and presentations to various audiences as

required by each specific project.

Notable Projects

Front Range Village; Fort Collins, Co

900,000 sf Mixed use development

Incorporated Green building techniques and materials throughout

Leed Certification for Core and Shell

construction completed Fall 2008

The Pinnacle at Craft Farms; Gulf Shores, Al

346,000 sf Lifestyle shopping and entertainment center

construction completed Summer 2007

M. Miller Gorrie Center; Auburn, Al

LEED Gold Certified Building for the Department of Building Science, Auburn

University

36,000 sf

AIA Merit Award winner

construction completed Fall 2006

Towne Place at Greenbrier; Chesapeake, Va

146,000 sf Lifestyle Center

construction completed Fall 2006

The Pinnacle at Turkey Creek; Knoxville, Tn

365,000 sf Lifestyle shopping and entertainment center

construction completed Fall 2005

Synovus Center and Parking Deck; Columbus, Ga

127,000 sf Class A Office Building

780 car precast concrete parking deck

AIA Merit Award winner

Construction completed Fall 2004

McWane Center Renovations; Birmingham, Al

Museum display space and conference room for learning and exhibitions

construction completed Fall 2003

The Copper Grill; Richmond, Va

Fine Dining establishment

construction completed Summer 2003

Carraway and Associates, Birmingham, Al 2000

Architectural Intern

Assisted in the development of design development drawings and construction

details for residential and commercial projects.

Produced detailed and accurate physical models of the interior of an

existing church to present proposed renovations.

United Design Associates, Auburn, Al 1999-2000

Computer Modeler

Form Z computer models of proposed residences

Computer Skills

AutoCAD, Revit, 3d Studio, Adobe Photoshop, PageMaker, Premier, and

Acrobat, MS Office

Education and Professional Certification

Valid License of the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards

LEED certification

Auburn University

Auburn, Alabama

Bachelors of Architecture 2001



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