Designer & Project Coordinator

• Mar 2017 - Present

Drafting Coordinator, Project Management

• Jul 2014 - Present

Free Lancer

• Dec 2010 - Jul 2014

Home planning, code consulting and project management. Home planning, code consulting and project management.

Chief Cost Estimator

• Apr 2010 - Dec 2010

Responsibilities include detailed cost estimating, field measuring and recording, and contract document preparation for a design/construction company specializing in high quality home remodeling. Position entails acquiring current material costs and venders lists. Assist in office conversion from ImproveBuild cost estimating software to CompuTool remodeling management software. Provided effective and accurate project proposals and cost budgeting. Responsibilities include detailed cost estimating, field measuring and recording, and contract document preparation for a design/construction company specializing in high quality home remodeling. Position entails acquiring current material costs and venders lists. Assist in office conversion from ImproveBuild cost estimating software to CompuTool remodeling management software. Provided effective and accurate project proposals and cost budgeting.

Architectural Associate

• May 1986 - Jun 2009

Serves as Job Captain and Construction Manager for prestigious custom projects. Responsibilities involve design, cost estimating, field supervision, and construction document preparation. Position entailed functioning as an outsource plans examiner for the State of Ohio, Department of Commerce, Industrial Compliance, applying extensive knowledge of code requirements ensuring all plans reviewed met the necessary requirements to receive Building Permits. Developed a spreadsheet and building cost estimating worksheet that ensured accurate initial budget planning for a project from initial design through construction phases. Provides effective oversight of project laborers and contractors keeping projects on time and within budget. Provide full lifecycle project management, including accounting, drawing production, code review, field supervision, and client relations. Projects included the following: Multiple custom designed homes ranging in price from $600,000 to $1.5 million Christian Life Church: Served as Construction Manager for this $1.1 million project producing 100% of construction document drawings, 50% of written specifications, and 100% of construction management. Mershon Center, OSU: Assisted in construction document preparation, cost estimating, and served as Architects Representative during construction of this $2.2 million project. Completed 70% of construction document drawings, 50% of cost estimating, and 75% of construction phase duties. FmHA Multi-Family Housing Project Rehabilitation: As Job Captain, handled cost estimating and performed all construction observation for various projects throughout Ohio. Completed 100% of construction drawings and field supervision. Show less