Thirty years experience in industrial, institutional, residential, pharmaceutical, and criminal justice Architecture, and space planning/interior designing, including eight years of supervisory experience in:
• Program Development
• Project Coordination
• Management & Staff Supervision
• Project Scheduling/Budgeting
• Code Enforcement
• Designing
Experience
2009-current Construction Manager/Site Superintendent, Cobalt Constructors Inc. St. Louis MO
Managing/supervising construction of franchise motel in Roswell, NM (5.0Ml). Co-ordinate and troubleshoot work of different work crews like framers/carpenters, plumbers, electricians, roofers, pipe fitters, etc. Responsible for Scheduling and quality control of work. Call for bids form sub contractors, make recommendations to owners, and award contracts. Maintain logs and payroll information. Deal with local authority for required inspections.
2006-2009 Plan Reviewer & Flood Plain Administrator, City of Ballwin Ballwin, MO
Reviewed drawings and specifications for compliance with ICC codes, including Building, Mechanical, Plumbing, Fire, etc. Issued permits and helped applicants with understanding of codes and preparation of drawings. Wrote simplified code brochures for applicants. Supervised four building inspectors. Managed the flood plain administration activities for the city. Enforced city-zoning codes.
1998-2005 Building Plan Reviewer, St. Louis County Government Clayton, MO
Reviewed drawings and specifications for compliance with BOCA/ICC codes, issued permits, and helped applicants with understanding of codes and preparation of drawings.
1997-1998 Rehabilitation Specialist, Community Development Agency St. Louis, MO
Inspected residential buildings, prepared deficiency list, developed scope work, helped the home-owners with selection of contractors coordinated the work progress as well as troubleshooting and issued pay out order upon completion of work.
1995–1995 Architect, US Army corps of engineers St. Louis, MO
Worked on preliminary and design development stages for curation facilities at Museum of Rockies Bozeman, Montana. Conducted code analysis and cost studies.
1994-1995 Architectural Consultant, North Philadelphia Hospital Systems Philadelphia, PA
Worked on in-house renovation and upgrading of health care facilities. Projects include a new mammography unit, critical care facilities for terminally ill patients and trauma center.
1989-1990 Project Architect/Designer, Day & Zimmerman Inc. Philadelphia, PA
Designed and detailed industrial buildings, wrote specifications for Military and CSI, coordination with other engineers and clients, and reviewed shop drawings. Prepared budget, quantity survey and bid documents. Clients include Kodak, Xerox, Pepperidge Farm, DuPont, Dept. of Defense, and Myrtle Beach Airport.
1986–1989 Staff Architect, Livingston/Rosewinkel Philadelphia, PA
Detailed and drafted elevations and floor plans, assisted in specification writing and shop reviews, designed the numbering system for precast panels to facilitate identification and production, and construction. Prepared presentation drawings and study models. Projects include Criminal Justice Center for the City of Philadelphia, Church, Housing Projects, and Housing for the Elderly.
1979–1986 Registered Architect, Chaitanya Doshi & Associates Baroda, India
Managed a variety of projects from concept to completion. Developed business, negotiated contracts, and obtained approvals from local, state, and federal authorities. Designed and detailed projects. Prepared construction drawings, specifics and bid documents. Negotiated and awarded contracts. Managed projects including shop drawing reviews, site supervision, and troubleshooting. Projects include employee-housing, single, and multi-family residential buildings, pharmaceutical, industrial, and healthcare facilities, space planning, and interior design.
Education
1979 MS University of Baroda Baroda, India
Bachelor of architecture,
1985 MS University of Baroda Baroda, India
Interior Design, .
1986 American Institute of Design Philadelphia, PA
AutoCAD
1996 Computer Aided Drawing & Design Educated organization Philadelphia, PA
AutoCAD (R13)
2005 St. Thomas University, Minnesota St. Louis, MO
MBA (Certificate in non-profit.)
Licenses & Certificates
Registered Architect in:
• State of Missouri - 2001
• State of New York - 1999
• India - 1980
Certification:
• ICC - Residential Building Inspection – 2002
• ICC – Plan Examiner – 2007
Other
1998-Current Volunteer Board Member of 1st Financial Credit Union St. Charles, MO
Provide guidance to management of the Credit Union.
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