Rick Hamilton www.hamiltecture.com
Professional experience
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Principal
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Principal in charge of marketing, design, production and client satisfaction. Commercial and
residential architecture. (ArchiCAD 9)
Architect registered in the state of Arizona.
2005-2006 Bistany Architecture and Construction Phoenix, Arizona
Project Manager
Managed architectural operations for both residential and commercial projects. Assembled
construction bids and provided construction cost estimates. Supervised commercial construction
projects. (ArchiCAD 8.1)
2001-2005 The Orcutt Winslow Partnership Phoenix, Arizona
Project Manager
Designed projects, oversaw construction documentation, coordinated consultants for architectural
projects. Trained architectural staff in ArchiCAD. Composed architectural fee proposals and
construction cost estimates. (ArchiCAD 6.5 and 8.1)
2000-2001 Designers of Progressive Architecture Scottsdale, Arizona
Project Captain
Created construction documents for commercial buildings. Construction administration, including
managing construction meetings, responding to RFI’s, writing field reports and issuing supplemental
instructions. Coordinated projects with owners and consultants. CAD proficient (AutoCAD 14 and
2000).
1998-2000 Diemer Associates Architecture and Planning Phoenix, Arizona
Intern Architect
Created construction documents for commercial and industrial buildings. Delineated both
architectural and structural drawings. Coordinated projects with consultants, redlined construction
documents for draftsmen, responded to city comments and obtained building permits (MiniCAD 7.0
and Vectorworks).
1995-1997 Construction Phoenix, Arizona
Supervisor
Supervised plumbing crews on medium to large sized commercial projects. Estimated commercial
and residential contracts and prepared as-built drawings. Trained plumbers and apprentices.
Managed material acquisition.
1983-1990 Construction Phoenix, Arizona
Plumber Chicago, Illinois
Worked as a plumber on medium to large sized commercial projects. Completed all phases of
construction.
education
1995 Bachelors of Design in Architecture Gainesville, Florida
University of Florida
Minor in Anthropology
1992 Associate in Arts Clearwater, Florida
Saint Petersburg College
Member of American Institute of Architectural Students 1990-1992
awards
American Institute of Architects Technology In Architectural Practice
2005 Building Information Model Award Recipient. Architectural Team Member