202-***-**** David - **** Park den Road Daas NW Washington, - Licensed DC 20010 Architect - ad2kbw@r.postjobfree.com
SUMMARY
18+ years of experience across a broad range of commercial projects including ground up multi-family, commercial interiors, hospitality, adaptive reuse, tenant installation, site development, property analysis, and peer review.
• Experienced in highly complex architectural and construction problem solving
• Ability to facilitate and lead project teams through schematic and technical design
• Expertise in detailing and documenting project designs
• Effective in coordinating communication between owners, contractors, and consultants
• Highly developed verbal, written, and graphic communication skills
• Knowledge of real estate and development processes EDUCATION
• University of Oklahoma - Norman, OK - 2001-2006 - Bachelor's of Architecture
EXPERIENCE
Marx Okubo Associates
• Conducted property condition assessments and prepared capital expenditures plans
• Conducted peer review of project design documents and prepared deficiency reports
• Construction site visits and prepared monthly financial reporting and opinions of cost
• National and international travel to properties and construction sites
OTJ Architects - Washington, DC (June 2019-July 2021)
• Developed young staff to produce deliverables with minimal supervision
• Solved crisis problems during design and construction to maintain budget and schedule
• Addressed technical conflicts during design to avoid jurisdictional delays
• Coordinated contractor/design team communications to minimize construction conflicts
• Maintained calm and effective team communication
• Protected against risk related to codes and contracts
• Performed due diligence studies and prepared reports for sites and buildings
Lord, Aeck, Sargent A Katerra Company - Alexandria, VA (Feb. 2018 – June 2019)
• Worked closely with demanding client to permit and construct a unique adaptive reuse project that can be occupied as a residence or small business ("dual occupancy")
• Successful crisis assistance on small to medium scope academic and lab projects
• Successfully responded to AHJ permit comments for a unique adaptive reuse project with extremely challenging code interpretations and modifications
• Wrote and curated project specifications
• Directed young design staff in preparation and distribution of project deliverables
• Coordinated design teams within unique and challenging team structures
SK+I - Project Architect - Bethesda, MD (Sept. 2017- Feb. 2018)
• Facilitated the technical aspects of a 400 unit mixed use project
• Coordinated design of post tensioned concrete structure
• Coordinated unit designs to meet client pro forma
• Coordinated inclusion of mandated proffers in project design
• Coordinated grade details with client's civil engineer
• Coordinated facade details with specified manufacturers Rust Orling Architecture - Project Manager - Alexandria, VA (Nov. 2011 – Sept. 2017)
• .Successfully designed and constructed a wide range of styles and typologies including multi-family residential, hospitality, retail
• Maintained long standing client relationship through multiple renovations
• Successfully permitted projects in various jurisdictions in the DC area
• Coordinated MEP, structural, and civil engineering consultants
• Responded successfully to contractor questions during bidding and construction
AWARDS/ACCOMPLISHMENTS/HONORS
• NCAARB Certified Architect - District of Columbia
• LEED AP Certification
• OUCOA Distinguished Students Workshop
• Best in Show – University of Oklahoma - Third year design competition
• OUCOA College Dean’s List
• Best Local Short Film - DeadCENTER Film Festival
• Eagle Scout