Gottfried Schmidtke
Winter Garden FL, 34787
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+1-407-***-**** (US)
( 004*********** ( Germany)
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**** * ******* ** * licensed architect with my own office in Germany, which I ran for several years until I left my homeland to widen my horizon working first in Ireland and than in the US
(since 2008)
Besides my Design career in Dublin I also ran a kitesurfing school on the weekends (sutton-kite) After 2 years in Ireland and a lot of partying there I was following my long term dream and started without a license in the US a Lead Design Position for RLF Orlando resulting in award winning projects / see achievements.
In 2013 I left my design career and focused on Project and BIM Management roles following my passion for design and technology in the AEC industry. Summary:
Experienced AEC industry professional with a proven track record in:
● Business ownership and management
● Solid background in designing projects for healthcare, residential, educational, and commercial projects
● BIM modeling expert
● Project management, and team leadership.
● Strategic thinker and innovative problem solver.
● Proficient in REVIT, AutoCAD, BIM360, ACC, Dynamo and various other design and collaboration tools.
● 35 years experience in the AEC industry.
June 2013 - Present
Founder and Owner, TIVERIT LLC
- Established and grew a successful BIM modeling and outsourcing company.
- Managed projects in the AEC industry across the USA and Europe.
- Led a team of professionals, providing BIM solutions and outsourcing services.
- Transitioned company from a side hustle to a thriving business. https://www.tiveritllc.com/
Oct 2018 - August 2023
AECO Strategic Implementation Manager, Microdesk / Symetri:
- Led strategic implementation of AECO solutions, enhancing efficiency and productivity.
- Spearheaded various projects, including architectural solutions, BIM modeling support, and automation initiatives in the building manufacturing industry www.championhomes.com/
- Conducted Dynamo training sessions for architecture teams, promoting process optimization.
- Dynamo Script reviewing and documentation ( Kahler Slater)
- Collaborated with clients such as Marvel Architects(NY), House & Robertson Architects, and Grimshaw.
- Managed BIM projects for Disney's Epcot, developing BEPs and implementing digital production environments.
- Led team training in BIM360,Autodesk Construction Cloud, Navisworks, and Dynamo scripting.
- Presented virtual models and provided troubleshooting support.
- Contributed to company-wide technological improvements and modular BEP development. Mar 2017 - Mar 2018
BIM and Project Director, OBMI Miami
www.obmi.com
Responsibilities:
- Organized and oversaw technical production for all projects within the Miami office.
- Mentored the entire technical team, including branches in the Caribbean region.
- Successfully implemented new technologies, such as REVIT, Dynamo, and BIM, enhancing project efficiency.
- Managed multiple large-scale projects in the Middle East, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to budgets.
- Oversaw project budget management and coordinated production efforts with internal and external teams.
- Reviewed and approved subcontractor contracts, ensuring compliance with project requirements.
- Led the hiring process for staff members, contributing to team growth and capability.
- Reviewed technical documents and ensured accuracy and quality.
- Conducted comprehensive BIM training for staff throughout the office.
- Provided instruction in Lumion techniques to enhance visualization and presentation capabilities.
Notable Projects:
- Al Salam, Saudi Arabia ($1.5 billion)
- Al Wadi, Saudi Arabia ($1.3 billion)
- Al Diriyah, Saudi Arabia (Built area: $1.5 billion)
- Thowal, Saudi Arabia ($1.2 billion)
- Jeddah Opera, Saudi Arabia ($2.7 billion)
- Mainland, Saudi Arabia Masterplan
Senior Project Manager, HHCP
Sep 2013 - Feb 2016 and Mar 2018 - Oct 2018
http://www.hhcp.com
Responsibilities:
- Managed production in the Middle East studio, overseeing complex projects.
- Directed BIM management and team operations.
- Served as the single point of contact for subcontractors and the project team.
- Conducted contract reviews and approvals, ensuring adherence to project requirements.
- Managed budgets and schedules for fast-paced projects.
- Specialized in outsourcing strategies to enhance project efficiency.
- Monitored and hired staff, providing training and mentorship.
- Held the position of studio lead.
- Conducted design reviews and ensured implementation in complex projects.
- Coordinated external international production teams across the USA, Qatar, and Germany.
- Managed BIM processes, including exchange protocols and model setup for a large-scale international zoo project in Doha/Qatar.
- Led modeling and production of final coordinated plans/sheets within REVIT (2014) for a fast-paced international project.
- Executed design efforts on diverse projects.
Notable Projects:
- CELIA:
http://www.talaatmoustafa.com/Cities.aspx?SID=3042&AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1
- Madinaty VG3
- New Capital Master Plan./ Egypt
- New Doha Zoo, Doha Qatar (Middle East)/ 75 hectares (747,887 m2), $1 billion
- Porto Pyramid
- Embassy Morocco
- Celebration Doha Qatar
- New headquarters IAPPA
02/2013 - 08/2013
Senior Design Architect
Baker Barrios, Fl, USA
www.bakerbarrios.com
Responsibilities:
- Project lead designer
- BIM Specialist
Projects include:
- CORE 3 waste sorting facility, OHIO
- 450,000 SF / $350 million
- High rise apartment W Tyler Street, Tampa, FL
- 300,000 SF
- Hotel Indigo/Staybridge N Franklin Street, Tampa, FL
- 250,000 SF
11/2008 - 01/2013
Senior Project Architect
RLF, Orlando, FL, USA
www.rlfae.com
Responsibilities:
- Lead design first carbon neutral hospital in USA (Fort Irwin), several awards - see achievements
- Team coordination responsibilities
- Lead BIM modeler and coordinator
- Teaching BIM procedures
- Developing library system as a team member of the internal BIM committee
- Developing new family systems (clash detection) for REVIT (up to 2013)
- Creating advanced families (full parametric)
- Developing conceptual mass procedures for office
- Creating real-time animations in UNITY and UNREAL render engine
- Animating and rendering in 3Dstudio Max 2013
- Coordination with manufacturers and contractors
- Coordination meetings with client
- Multimedia project presentations
- Master planning
- Competitions/developing and designing
- Drafting construction documents
- Part of the internal BIM committee
- Wind and energy studies with project vasary
- Work published in REVIT manual 2011
- Running clash detection in NAVISWORK
Projects include:
- Fort Irwin military hospital, DoD, Mojave desert, CA/ 216,000 SF / $270 million
- National Learning Simulation Center, DoD, Lake Nona, FL/ 65,000 SF / $24 million PH1/ 180,000 SF / $95 million PH2
- VA medical center, Lake Nona, FL/ 1.2 million SF / $650 million
- Several competitions/schematic designs for educational institutes, libraries, hospitals 05/2007 - 02/2008
Design Architect
O’ Mahony Pike, Dublin, Ireland
www.omp.ie
Responsibilities:
- Designing large scale residential developments
- Team coordination
- Preparing presentations for clients and public
- Developing unique solutions for high rise buildings Projects include:
- Swordsroad complex, Dublin, Ireland/1000 apartments in North Dublin/ 170 million Euros
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-Woodbrooks/ master planning and designing apartments (1200 units/120.000 m2/ 204 million Euros)
June 2006 - December 2006
Design Architect
Traynor O’Toole, Dublin, Ireland
www.totarch.ie
Responsibilities:
- Created designs for large scale residential developments, contributing to architectural excellence.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure project goals were met efficiently.
- Crafted presentations for clients and the public, effectively communicating design visions. Projects include:
- Gateway Building at Beacon Court, Mixed-Use Development
- Contributed to a 1 billion Euro project by designing a prominent building within the Beacon Court development.
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01/1995-12/2011 owner of Rose + Schmidtke Architekten, Kiel, Germany www.rose-schmidtke.de
- running own architectural business
- complete development and planning of small and middle sized residential, commercial and public buildings including all phases. education:
06/1995 entry in Architektenkammer Schleswig-Holstein as a registered architect (architects chamber# 4511)
06/1984-06/1992 Muthesius Schule Kiel/ Fachhochschule, bachelor degree in architecture Software Proficiency::
- REVIT
- AutoCAD
- BIM360
-Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC)
- Dynamo
- 3Dstudio MAX
- Unity
- Unreal
- SketchUp
- Blender
- Photoshop
- Navisworks
- Project Vasari
- Python
Achievements (design):
Fort Irwin Hospital Replacement RLF
https://www.rlfarchitects.com/projects/weed-army-community-hospital-2 VA hospital Lake Nona:
https://www.rlfarchitects.com/projects/orlando-va-medical-center-2 New Doha Zoo ( Project Management HHCP):
http://www.pjarchitects.com/project/new-doha-zoo/
http://www.hhcp.com/qatar-zoo.html