Project Manager

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United States

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December 26, 2010

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HIDENORI SUZUKI

**** ******** *** ** • Charlotte, NC 28270

Phone: 704-***-****

Email: *********@*******.***

PROJECT MANAGEMENT & ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN PROFESSIONAL

Strong foundation of experience in all design and construction phases developed while serving as a Project Manager / Intern Architect with various architectural design firms. Skills for working with engineers and contractors to analyze building methods, materials, and systems in terms of life costs, quality, and construction efficiency, and review these elements relative to the cost budget for the project. Understand importance of working closely with all project team members (architects, engineers, contractors, owners) to ensure successful project completion on time, within budget, and in accordance with specifications. Skills for consulting with clients to determine functional and spatial requirements of new structures or renovations, and preparing information regarding design, specifications, materials, color, estimated costs, and construction time. Ability to plan project layouts, integrate engineering and clients' creative elements into unified design, and prepare renderings for client review and approval. Strengths include:

•Commercial New Construction/Renovation/Addition Projects •Schematic Design

•Project Scheduling & Cost Estimating •Zoning/Building Codes Analysis

•Design Analysis Material Requirements •Quality Control/Assurance

•Design & Construction Documentation •Building Permitting Process

•AIA Documents Processing •Site Observation/Inspections

•Client/Owner/Team Member Relations •Computer Renderings

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

MARATHON ARCHITECTURE, Charlotte, NC, 04/10 – Current (Contract/Part-time)

Designer (Intern Architect):

•Supported all design phases as a project manager with this firm with adaptive reuse, commercial, and residential studios; worked on projects that involved new construction, renovation/additions of office building, condominium complex, bank, and retail buildings.

•Coordinated closely with owners, general contractors, and engineers to prepare schematics and construction documentation and ensure projects remained on schedule and within budget.

•Premier Family Eye Care, Charlotte, NC:

-Upfit of a 2,000 SF Tenant space at shopping center.

-Prepared construction documents; provided construction administration; attended construction meetings; coordinated with engineer consultants; provided quality control; coordinated with the City for design approval; provided permit process; and checked submittals.

•Bedazzled Store, Gastonia, NC:

-Upfit of a 10,000 SF Tenant space at Eastridge Mall.

-provided store schematic design; prepared construction documents; attended project meetings; coordinated with engineer consultants; provided quality control; coordinated with the City for design approval; provided permit process.

MCCLURE NICHOLSON MONTGOMERY ARCHITECTS, Charlotte, NC, 01/07 – 03/09

Project Manager (Intern Architect):

•Coordinated closely with owners, general contractors, and engineers to prepare schematics and construction documentation and ensure projects remained on schedule and within budget.

•Followed procedures to obtain all necessary permits.

•Northlake Medical Office Building, Huntersville, NC:

-Construction of a 40,000 SF 3-story steel framed medical office building.

-Developed schematic design and construction documents; attended pre-design, bid, owner, and construction meetings; coordinated with engineer consultants; provided quality control; coordinated with the City for design approval; provided permit process; handled AIA documents; and checked submittals.

•Northlake Business Park Master Plan Development, Huntersville, NC:

-Designed and planned a 1.6-acre business park development with a 40,000 SF medical office building, (3) 3,000 SF retail/office buildings, and a 6,000 SF bank building.

-Provided schematic design for all buildings, created color renderings, coordinated with City of Huntersville for design approval, met with owner, and coordinated with landscape architect.

•Park High-Rise Condos, Charlotte, NC:

-Construction of a 21-story steel framed high-rise condominium with responsibilities for coordinating with engineer consultants, periodical site observation, updating the construction documents per issued AIA documents, and permit/ re-permit processes.

•Huntersville Plaza Shopping Mall, Charlotte NC:

-Construction of a 20,000 SF shopping strip mall; similar duties as Northlake Medical.

•WB Moore Electric, Charlotte, NC:

-Renovation of a 30,000 SF 2-story precast concrete/ steel framed electrical contractor office building.

Developed schematic design and construction documents; attended pre-design, bid, owner, and construction meetings; coordinated with engineer/LEED consultants; provided quality control; coordinated with the City for design approval; provided permit process; handled AIA documents; and checked submittals. This is a Platinum certified LEED Project.

CBA INC., Charlotte, NC, 01/05 – 01/07

Project Manager (Intern Architect):

•Developed niche experience with this design/build firm that involved procedures specific to church designs while working on projects from 500 to 4,000-sanctuary seating. Worked with in-house contractors, owner/church committees, and engineers to provide architectural service.

•Perfecting Church, Detroit, MI:

-Construction of a 4,000-sanctuary seating facility (3-story steel framed building).

-Developed construction documents, coordinated with engineer consultants, created presentation 3D modeling, coordinated with contractor, conducted permit process, and construction administration process.

ADECCO TECHNICAL, Naperville, IL, 05/02 – 05/03

Intern Architect:

•Gained experience with design development phases and construction document phase at McDonald Corporation Design Group (Oak Brook, IL) as a contract employee.

•Primarily worked on projects for McDonald’s Partner Brands (Chipotle Mexican Grill, Boston Market).

•Developed prototype designs for Chipotle.

•Chipotle Mexican Grill Restaurant, Algonquin, IL:

-Coordinated design with Chipotle Mexican Grill Headquarters, produced construction documents, worked with in-house engineers, and attended project meetings.

VIKING DEVELOPMENT, LLC, Aurora, IL, 09/01 – 01/02

Project Manager (Architect/Contractor):

•Gained experience with all architectural construction phases while with this architectural and general construction contracting firm.

•Reishus Management Office Renovation, Aurora IL:

-Renovation of a 2,800 SF tenant office as acting architect and general contractor.

-Performed schematic design of tenant space, developed construction documents, coordinated engineering consultants regarding mechanical and electrical issues, started the bidding/negotiation processes, cost estimating, change orders, and general project inquiries, and building permit process.

-Used Architectural Desktop 3 to complete engineering/architectural construction documents.

WILLIAMSON POUNDERS ARCHITECTS, PC, Memphis, TN, 02/00 – 09/01

Intern Architect:

•Gained experience in schematic design, design development, construction documentation preparation, and construction administration. Issued/posted AIA documents on construction documents and updated computer files.

•Memphis Cook Convention Center (Cannon Center), Memphis, TN:

-Addition of $92 million, 80,000 SF of new exhibition space and meeting space.

-Plans included a 28,000 SF ballroom, 35,000 SF special exhibit hall, 5 additional meeting rooms, and a 2,100 s2f multi purposed performing art center.

-Renovation of existing convention center (upgrade to ADA requirements, addition of 5 meeting rooms).

-Worked under a project representative for construction administration phase updating construction documents, observing the site progress, reviewing submittals, and conducting inspections with the project representative.

•Tunica River Front, Tunica, MS:

-Creation of a park on 168 acres, including a harbor, 40,000 SF visitor center, interpretive nature experience, and observation deck overlooking the Mississippi River.

-Worked under the principal architect during the schematic design phase creating study models, developing schematic drawings, and attending the project meetings.

EDUCATION

B.S. Engineering Technology, Major: Architectural Technology (2000)

THE UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS, Memphis, TN

Computer:

•AutoCAD/ADT, DataCAD, Vectorworks, Cinema4D, Sketch Up, Rhino, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop/PageMaker/Illustrator), Microsoft Office

Languages (Bilingual):

•Fluent in English and Japanese

Distinctions:

•Participant in 1999 Memphis Center for Architecture Design Charette

•Travel (Europe, North America, Japan)

•Currently Completing Architectural Registration Exams

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