Michael A. Gonzales, AIA
Coppell, TX 75019
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Registered Architect with extensive experience in design and construction of a variety of building types. Particular expertise in all phases of planning, programming, design, preparation of contract documents, contract administration, and management of K-12, brand specific retail, speculative shell retail, industrial/office, and Class A office.
PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS:
EDUCATION: Bachelor of Science-Architecture, University of Texas at Arlington
REGISTRATIONS: Licensed Architect in Arizona, Colorado, Texas
AFFILIATIONS: Member of the American Institute of Architects, LEED AP
SKILLS: Revit Architecture 2009 AutoCAD 2008 Microsoft Excel Microsoft Word Microstation v8
EXPERIENCE: Implemented the design and construction of numerous projects: directing the work of Associates, Contractors, Construction Managers, and Engineers, as well as being Architect of Record on a majority of the projects. I am skilled in technical and behavioral competencies to complete tasks and deliverables under routine and high pressure situations.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
SHW Group, Plano TX March 2008-June 2009
Project Architect
Position Requirements:
Delegated tasks to individuals and teams through clear and concise communication.
Ability to multi-task on various stages of projects while meeting specified deadlines on each project.
Develop, review and modify construction documents.
WD Partners, Irving TX December 2005-February 2008
Project Design Architect
Position Requirements:
Delegated tasks to team through clear and concise communication.
Ability to multi-task on various stages of projects while meeting specified deadlines on each project.
Understand and synthesize various building codes into schematic designs for use by the production team.
Studio Architect
Position Requirements:
Developed the technical growth of architectural staff
Ensured technical accuracy of construction documents
Created advanced architectural designs and assisted team members with solution development. The primary focus was to mentor junior associates, champion best practices, adhere to company standards, and ensure accuracy and technical coordination between disciplines.
Reported directly to the Vice President of Architecture and partnered with MEP, Structural Studio Engineers, A/E studio managers, Client Program Managers, and A/E Project Managers.
PSA-Dewberry December 2002-December 2005
Project Architect
Position Requirements:
Schematic Design, Production & coordination of construction documents, Field Observation.
Provided critical technical expertise to projects worked on. Focus areas included marketing, design, programming, and architecture.
Developed, reviewed and modified construction documents.
Supervised less senior project architect(s) or CADD Technicians throughout the duration of projects.
Responsible for keeping a phase of a project on schedule. Also functioned in the role of project leader, but primary focus on technical and design aspects.
Part Time contract work May 1999-December 2002
Various Intern positions March 1993-May 1999
Gromatzky DuPree Associates
HH Architects
BSW International
Centex Homes