Project Design

West Hollywood, CA *****

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

OBJECTIVE: Project Architect/Manager

STRENGTHS:

Excellent communication, public relations, problem-solving and leadership skills.

Project planning, detailing, designing and coordinating projects...both in the public and private sectors.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

Experience in architectural design/Site Architect, I have exceptional skills and experience in planning, detailing, designing and coordinating projects both in the public and private sectors. My excellent communication, public relations, problem-solving and leadership skills, combined with my deep knowledge of engineering and architectural codes, make me a highly valuable employee and team leader. I am looking to further my career with a professional firm with an environmentally sustainable focus. Design on new constructions including project development and scoping, preparation of floor plans, elevations, schematics, renderings, and project management; defining objectives,requirements, and project budget; feasibility and environmental, developing final construction plans to show the building’s appearance, including all details.

Experience in any of the following areas is a major plus: Retail tenant improvement, Retail ground up, High end and quick service restaurants, Big Box and, Shopping centers,ofices,Residancial and hospitals

COMPUTER SKILLS: IBM & Mac: AutoCAD, 3DMax, Photoshop, Primavera, MS Office, Excel.

EDUCATION: California State University Fullerton,

Engineering Management and Construction, MS. - June 2009

Architectural Design, B.A. - June 2000

CULTURE: American Citizen

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA)

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Project Architect

Menemshasolutions - Torrance, 310-***-**** (Reza) July 2015 - March 2016

Architectural design, production and technical experience through all phases of project design, documentation and construction administration, Demonstrated ability for adhering, establishing and implementing program procedures for team members to follow. Strong organizational skills, a self-starter and able to handle multiple projects simultaneously. Designed, planned and supervised the construction of buildings. Created and generated a variety of conceptual designs to ensure client satisfaction. Completed design work, including schematics, Working Drawings,cost estimates. Provided technical expertise and guidance in preparation of efficient datasets, layouts, work statements, drawings and delivery schedules. Projects included large scale residential and commercial. Oversight and management of projects and the team from inception through all phases of design, construction documentation and administration and project closeout.

Project Manager

George Behnam Architect Dec 2002- July 2015

Create design ideas and Develop design presentations. Design and Prepare Plans (2D AutoCAD,Rivet and 3D Max),Details Drawings, Specifications, Estimate costs and schedules and other elements associated with construction projects. Develop design ideas and create design presentations. Direct the production of construction documents, drawings, and specifications. Develop budgets and schedules to meet project objectives as well as value engineering principles. Organize client and team meetings. Coordinate schedules and workloads. Review architectural documents for potential conflict with all disciplines. Generally act as the leading individual contributor and coordinator of design problem-solving. Responsible for overseeing that all necessary testing is completed and subsequent information is reported. perform a variety of architecture related tasks to ensure the adherence of technical and client specific standards, schedules and internal budgets.

Determining the resources and objectives of project by consulting with client, Preparing engineering and architectural contract documents that comply with office standards, Integrating all the project elements in to unified designs by interfacing with other disciplines, Accountable for compliance and code analysis of project design, Monitor coordination and technical checking of project documents, Prepared project estimates, Perform design duties and review other work by using computer assisted, design and drafting (CADD) equipment and software, Seal the documents ready in major strategic design and development assessment projects, preparing conceptual designs to delivery, Projects worked on were mainly of a retail nature with some residential. Coordination of plans and designs, Helped to monitor the flow of development activities to ensure completion of architectural work for new construction projects, Studied projects on space planning, design feasibility, and other related Architectural Engineering issues; Proficient in sketching drafts and computer-aided drawing. Taking concepts to creation while effectively managing all resources, Provided technical expertise and guidance in preparation of efficient datasets, layouts, work statements, drawings and delivery schedules, Completed design work, including schematics and cost estimates. Lead architecture in all phases of a major project; Performed an array of administrative duties related to architectural construction projects such as code and zoning research, reviewing contractor payments and utility bills, monitoring project.

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