Damir Horvatek
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Assistant Construction Manager
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. Dedicated and technically skilled professional with a versatile skill
set developed through 10 years' experience as an Assistant Project
Manager, Site Architect and Architectural Drafter in architecture and
the construction field on various residential, commercial and
infrastructure projects for government and private-sector clients.
. Excels in daily employer challenges with productive solutions,
motivated work ethics and improvements proven
to increase efficiency and client satisfaction.
. Huge background in completing architects' and other designers'
concepts by preparing drawings, estimates and plans and liaising with
builders and contractors.
. Offers advanced computer skills in MS Office Suite, AutoCAD and other
applications and systems as noted below.
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SKILLS & TOOLS
Excellent general computer knowledge including AutoCAD 13, ArchiCAD 14, MS
Project, PowerPoint, Word 10, Excel 10, Outlook 10, Photoshop 5, Acrobat 10
.Blueprint reading and revisions .Spreadsheet & Database Inputs
.Construction pre-scheduling .Project supervision (finances and designs)
.Excellent documentation skills .Great communication skills .Ability to
work in team environment .Adaptive, fast learner and organized .Excellent
time management .Able to deal with clients .Language skills: Croatian
(native), English (advanced), Spanish (elementary), German (elementary)
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WORK EXPERIENCE
. Architectural Drafter, Various contractors
2002 - Present
- Making "as-built" drawings of various residential and commercial
buildings after conducting on-site surveys
- Responsible for making preliminary, main and detailed designs of
residential buildings, working with local government organizations,
calculating the quantity of materials needed, visiting the site to
check various factors that need to be considered before creating
actual architectural designs of the building, creating 3D models of
buildings, ...
. Project Manager Assistant
2012
- Responsible for the administration of the construction contract,
financial monitoring of the project (Sv. Ilija tunnel through the
Biokovo mountain in Croatia) and overseeing of subcontractors.
- Act as direct liaison between property owners, contractors and the
company.
- Assist the Project Manager in the administration of construction
contracts and conduct periodic on-site observation of work during
construction to monitor compliance with Construction Documents.
. Site Architect
2011 - 2012
- Responsible for coordination of all site plans, including
overseeing that the work is carried out in accordance with the
project (Shopping center Supernova Zagreb, app. 2.000.000 sq. ft.).
- Checked plans, drawings and quantities for accuracy of
calculations.
- Assist the Project Manager in administration of construction
contracts.
. Project Manager Assistant, Site Architect
2009 - 2011
- Responsible for supervising project the field staff, administration
of the construction contract, coordination of all site plans and
overseeing that the work is carried out in accordance with the
project (Shopping center Supernova Zadar, app. 650.000 sq. ft.).
- Act as direct liaison between property owners, contractors and the
company.
. Architectural Drafter
2007 - 2009
- Responsible for making preliminary, main and detailed designs of
shopping centers and development of environment and roads related
projects.
- Prepare architectural drawings, showing internal and external
layouts of the buildings.
- Analyze architects' or other designers' concepts, and prepare
preliminary sketches and detailed instructions.
- Prepare working drawings showing plans, elevations, sections,
materials and finishes, as well as other aspects such as layouts,
plumbing, drainage, car parking and landscaping.
- Represent or assist architects on building sites to make sure that
plans and specifications are followed.
. Architectural Drafter
2003 - 2006
- Responsible for making preliminary, main and detailed designs of
residential buildings, creating 3D models of buildings and grounds
and other activities related to obtaining permits and coordinating
with designers of other projects.
- Prepare architectural drawings, showing internal and external
layouts of the buildings.
- Analyze architects' or other designers' concepts, and prepare
preliminary sketches and detailed instructions.
. Architectural Drafter
2002 - 2003
- Responsible for making preliminary, main and detailed designs of
residential buildings.
- Prepare architectural drawings, showing internal and external
layouts of the buildings.
- Prepare working drawings showing plans, elevations, sections,
materials and finishes, as well as other aspects such as layouts,
plumbing, drainage, car parking and landscaping.
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EDUCATION
Technical Polytechnic in Zagreb - Building department
Zagreb, Croatia, Europe
2002. - 2004.
University of Zagreb - Faculty of Civil Engineering
Zagreb, Croatia, Europe
2001. - 2002.
Construction Technical School
Zagreb, Croatia, Europe
1997. - 2001.
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CERTIFICATIONS AND DIPLOMAS
. AutoCAD 2012 Certified Professional
. AutoCAD 2012 Certified Associate
. Civil Engineer Technician Diploma
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PERSONAL DATA
. Gender: Male
. Year of birth: 1983
. Status: US Permanent Resident Status (Green Card holder)