Architect - Project Manager

B R E N D A N H I G G I N S J R .

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Phone: 201-***-****

EXPERIENCE

September 2019 – May 2021 Neves Architecture Kearny, N.J. Project Manager

Commercial / Mixed use / Residential

Construction Administration for multi-use projects.

Processed and reviewed RFI's and clarifications with a written response

Payment application review and approval based on construction budgets.

Organized and prepared documents for on site meeting

Worked on mixed use projects from design development through construction.

Processed and reviewed RFI's and clarifications with a written response

Ran projects for national retail chains from food service to big box stores.

Worked closely with the engineers and clients to assure a smooth running project in design and function giving the client the service they need and developing a safe and efficient environment to last.

Taking the project lead included doing the bulk of the design drafting with supplemental people to expedite the drafting process

January 2017 – January 2019 Vincent Cusumano Architect Millburn, N.J. Project Manager

Commercial / Mixed use / Commercial Interiors

Construction Administration on multimillion dollar projects.

Managed budgets to maintain construction costs.

Created and controlled construction schedules in order to complete projects in a timely manner.

Payment application review and approval based on construction budgets.

Change order review and approval in coordination of scope of work and changes due to existing conditions and additions to the scope.

Organized and ran on-site project construction meetings.

Documented, produced and distributed meeting minutes stemming from construction meetings.

Worked with the New York City Department of Buildings on various projects throughout the City and the Boroughs.

March 2016 – December 2017 Element Architectural Group Paramus, N.J.

Project Manager

Commercial / Educational / Residential / Historic Preservation

Designed projects from inception to completion include design, drafting, coordination and CA

Designed a number of high end residential additions.

Managed rehabilitation projects including: roof replacements, stair repairs and door replacementsFacilitated historic preservation projects for Jersey City and the City of Yonkers.

Involved with projects at Montclair State University and TCNJ involving restoration of original buildings.

January 2013 – February 2016 Jarmel Kizel Architects and Engineers Livingston, N.J. Project Manager

Commercial / Interior / Mixed Use / Tenant Fit-outs

Rehabilitated warehouses and manufacturing facilities into tenant fit-outs for smaller commercial companies.

Construction administration, budget and schedule management for commercial fit-outs, interior renovations and mixed use buildings.

Managed multiple interior design projects both large and small.

Detailed multiple mixed use multistory buildings in New York.

Managed rehabilitation projects from design through construction, such as roof replacements and façade restorations. Managed in house design projects for a nationally recognized coffee chain.

June 2011 – January 2013 Metro Design Solutions Parsippany, N.J Freelance Designer

Residential / Commercial / Interior / Architectural Design Freelance Company.

Produced drawings for various home remodeling companies as a consultant.

Worked alongside contractors to alleviate design issues. November 2008– May 2011 Direct Home Remodeling Pompton Plains, N.J. Project Manager

Home Remodeling

Expedited permits for various contractors.

Coordinated the schedules and material orders for the various trades.

Prepared drawings and obtained proper permits for owners acting as their own G.C. August 2007 – October 2008 HQW Architects Newton, N.J. Project Manager

Education / Municipal / Commercial / Interior / Residential / Religious

Produced and managed construction document sets for additions to various school projects.

Director of a satellite office in Ridgewood, NJ.

Created Construction schedules and timelines using Microsoft Project. July 2006 – June 2007 Parette Somjen Architects Rockaway, N.J. Job Captain/Assistant Project Manager

Education / Municipal / Commercial / Interior / High End Residential.

Produced and managed construction document sets for additions to school buildings.

Developed technical specifications for multiple educational additions and maintenance projects.

Space planning for various interior projects, corporate and educational. July 2005 – July 2006 Gruskin Group Springfield, N.J. Job Captain

Commercial / Interior / Religious / Minimal High End Residential

Produced construction documents and managed projects for a nationally recognized retailer.

Member of the CAD committee which develops procedures and standards that are implemented throughout the company.

March 2000 - June 2005 Feitlowitz & Kosten Architects Livingston, N.J. Job Captain / Draftsperson

Education / Municipal / Commercial / Religious / Minimal High End Residential

Setup & formatting of construction documents with AutoCAD.

Development of marketing and presentation documents.

Creation of 3d animations and renderings through the use of 3D Studio VIZ.

Coordination of architectural, structural and MEP documents. EDUCATION

1998-2001 New York Institute of Technology Old Westbury, NY

B.S. in Architecture

1996-1997 County College of Morris Randolph, NJ

Took core courses and transferred out in Spring of 199*-****-**** Morris Knolls High School Rockaway, NJ

Three years AutoCAD experience with training in 3D modeling

One year of board drafting, metalworking and general electricity REFERENES

Available upon request.

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