Project Architect

• Jun 2015 - Present

Architect

• May 1993 - May 2015

Created Commercial and Residential drawings for all phases of production, including interiors, lighting, and landscaping. Organized documents both by hand drafting and AutoCAD. Provided construction project management related functions: engineering coordination, preparing RFI, meeting minutes, reviewing submittals, contract and schedule administrations. Supplied Construction Administration services for ongoing projects under construction. Processed planning and building applications through local agencies. Developed projects from preliminary design through construction for commercial and tract housing. Architect for all of commercial tenant improvement work in office. Initiated use of computer aided design and drafting in office, including creating a library of standard CAD symbols. Maintained and updated resource library.

Owner / Architect Residential Remodeling

• Jan 1998 - Jan 2005

Interfaced with clients and end-users. Developed contracts and fee proposals. Established design team and negotiated associated fees. Designed and prepared construction documents for residential remodel and addition work. Prepared and coordinated all consultants drawings. Researched codes and products. Coordinated with building departments. Interfaced with clients and end-users. Developed contracts and fee proposals. Established design team and negotiated associated fees. Designed and prepared construction documents for residential remodel and addition work. Prepared and coordinated all consultants drawings. Researched codes and products. Coordinated with building departments.

Job Captain / Project Manager

• Jun 1985 - May 1993

Increased responsibilities from Job Captain to Project Architect forCommercial tenant improvement projects. Scheduled client meetings. Consistently worked within client's budget. Gathered and distilled client information into programming documents. Developed and completed project work through all phases of design and construction documents. Designed layouts of systems furniture, panels and components. Coordinated project consultants and engineers.Designed customized desks and millwork. Coordinated bidding, bid selection, and contract negotiations.