PROFILE ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER AND DRAFTER

Self-initiating with well-rounded experience with healthcare and government Projects - medical office buildings, imaging centers, family practice medical facilities, aircraft hangars, vehicle maintenance facilities, residential housing, retail spaces, and tenant improvements.

Effectively supports simultaneous projects through planning and coordination during development of construction documents, under project manager and project architect.

Collaborates effectively with other divisions, city departments, the community, and regional agencies to accomplish comprehensive goals and resolve challenges.

Thorough knowledge of computer aided architectural drafting, BIM modeling, detailing, building materials, building codes, construction, design techniques and tools, and principles in the production of precision technical plans, drawings, cross sections, and blueprints.

Strong work ethic and a “can do” mindset with an excellent ability to cross reference drawings and pick-up redlines.

Proficient in AutoCAD 2008-2010, MicroStation, ARRIS, MS Office, MS Visio, Newforma Project Center, Navis Works, and Autodesk Revit Architecture software (custom).

CORE COMPETENCIES

Complete Construction Plans

BIM Modeling (3-D)

Mechanical

Electrical/Lighting

Structural

FFE and Interiors

Plan Reviews

Project Scheduling

Proposals

Correspondence

Documentation

Submittals

Permit Approvals

Punch Lists

Field Surveys

EXPERIENCE

Architectural Designer - URS Corporation 2010 - Present

Develops moderately complex designs and produces to scale architectural drawings representing floor plan and site plan layouts.

Collaborates with key clients for design and revisions including the Army Corps of Engineers, US Navy, Marine, and Air Force government branches.

Prepares proposals with full design development, BIM modeling, and construction document submittals for review.

Full construction plans, layouts, drawings, and redline revisions.

Respond to RFIs, NOCs, and building comments after submittals with emphasis on multiple revisions with a fine eye for quality with verification of designs.

Develops project-specific custom Revit family components and renderings.

Provided coaching support to mechanical engineering design staff with custom Revit drawings.

NOTEWORTHY PROJECTS:

$3M design/build project for a 15K-sf vehicle maintenance facility and a two-story

20K-sf residential housing facility, 2010.

Fixed price $40.8M design/build contract for 3 aircraft hangars with repair and maintenance facilities, 2009-2010.

Architectural Intern/Drafting - Boulder Associates 2006 - 2009

Independent production of architectural drawings and plans for healthcare projects.

Create design development and construction documents with emphasis on lean construction. Conduct field surveys.

Facilitate interaction and communications between the Architect and building inspectors. Drive plan approvals and weekly client progress reports.

Produce design development and construction documents for interior and exterior spaces.

NOTEWORTHY PROJECTS:

Sutter Medical Foundation for medical equipment installation at facilities, $2.5M fixed contract, 2008-2009.

Sutter Roseville Medical Facility with specialized medical equipment installion, $8.5M fixed contract, 2007-2008.

Rocklin Sutter Medical Office building, $8.5M fixed cost construction contract, 2008-2009.

Senior Architectural Drafter (CADD) - Stafford King Wiese Architects 2003 - 2006

Produce design development drawings for academic institution modernization projects. Coordinate drawings with projects and pickup redlines.

Prepare contract documents for Division of State Architects. Resolve issues with city officials to obtain sign-offs for project completion.

Coordinate schedules and interact with consultants to track deliverables.

Job Captain/Drafting - LPA Sacramento, Inc. 2001 - 2002

Manage commercial remodel and tenant improvements for an architectural firm specializing in sustainable designs.

Assist with field surveys and document existing conditions. Review site survey documents, as-builds, lease plans, and tenant criteria to ensure compliance with landlord requirements and site conditions.

Coordinate construction documents with outside consultants and verification of revisions with design plan.

File construction documents with building departments and walk documents through approval process. Schedule meetings to review job status with owners/construction managers.

Respond to RFIs, NOCs, and building comments after submittals.

Job Captain/Drafting (Corporate Architecture and Construction) - GAP, Inc. 1998 - 2001

Manage remodel projects for corporate retail stores involving interiors and exteriors.

Coordinate project scheduling and monitor deliverables.

Manage construction administration for jobsite personnel, general contractors, subs, building inspectors, landlord agents, engineers, and suppliers.

Coordinate delivery of materials. Review and approve progress payments.

Conduct extensive research into building code and reference trade sections, improvements in design, and compliance.

Negotiate, persuade, and drive consensus in the resolution of design issues and construction lease exhibits to mitigate non-conformance to corporate branding standards.

EDUCATION

Associate in Applied Science Degree - Computer-aided Drafting ITT Technical Institute

Architectural Technology Program NYC Technical College

IT Network Administration Certificate Program Northwestern Technical College

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