PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:
Senior Project Architect and Project Manager with over 12 years of design experience in complex and large scale projects. Strong experience in hospitality projects, healthcare facilities, Laboratories, commercial, multi-family and residential buildings in the United States, the Caribbean and Middle East with vast experience in regional and international project coordination and building commissioning, representation of clients and extensive field work; In addition, proficient computer skills and fluent in English and Spanish.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Design Manager – Project Architect / Project Engineer
Hill International Development Inc.
California, Nevada and United Arab Emirates July 2005-July 2009
Responsibilities
• Handled site selection and layout, defined design criteria, completed initial planning and RFP preparation, and awarded design consultants
• Relocated as required in USA and the from 2007- 2009 to the Middle East
• Coordinated and obtained all federal, state, and local regulatory land-use approvals and Building permits
• Interfaced with local planning, operating, finance, and legal organizations to meet local requirements and create positive relationship with the client, community and civic leaders
• Profitably represented client as OAR during design review and provided coordination and supervision of consultants thru all phases for all landscape, architectural, interiors and engineering matters directly related with the project
• Supervision of RFI process and evaluation of change requests against contract requirements
• Reviewed bids, proposals as OAR and negotiated consultant contracts
Projects and Accomplishments
• Park Hyatt 5 star Hotel & Resort - Saadiyat Island Abu Dhabi, UAE
• Red Rock Resort & Casino - Las Vegas Nevada, USA
• Harrah’s Horseshoe Casino - Hammond Indiana, USA
• Nation Hotel Towers for International Capital Trading - Abu Dhabi UAE
• Takreer Laboratories & Research Center for Abu Dhabi National Oil Company - Abu Dhabi UAE
• Tuscany Recreation Center & Water Park – Henderson Nevada, USA
• Rhodes Ranch Water Park - Las Vegas Nevada, USA
• Red Ridge Family Park, - Las Vegas Nevada, USA
Senior Architectural Project Manager
DE Architects
Santa Monica, California USA January 2003 – June 2005
Responsibilities
• Handled complete design and construction coordination of Mix-use Residential Building throughout Los Angeles County Area
• Interfaced with local planning, operating, finance, and legal organizations to meet local requirements and create positive relationship with community and civic leaders
• Recommend and implemented design strategies to maximize construction and increase profitability for the client/developer
Projects and Accomplishments
• Milano, Mixed-use Building - North Hollywood California, USA
• Arezzo, Landmark Building - Santa Monica California, USA
• Green Building , Apartment Building - Pasadena California, USA
• Lofts Larchmont, Live/work apartments – Hollywood California, USA
Architectural Designer / Project Manager
Puchlik Design Associates
Pasadena, California USA January 2002 – December 2002
Responsibilities
• Main designer and managed construction administration n of new buildings and renovations for healthcare facilities, Senior Housing and Medical offices
• Coordinate any necessary due diligence efforts on behalf of the client, maintaining and delivering all appropriate documentation
Projects and Accomplishments
• Antelope Valley Hospital, Healthcare and Skilled Nursing Facility- Lancaster California, USA
• RE/MAX of Valencia, Real Estate Company - Santa Clarita California, USA
Architectural Designer / Project Manager
Zakian Woo Architects
Culver City, California USA January 2000 – December 2001
Responsibilities
• Designed and provided construction coordination for commercial projects and Tenant improvements
• Design review, coordination and production of shop drawings for the interior design and furniture
• Recommended and implemented renovations program for Healthcare facilities
• Design and construction coordination of healthcare facilities renovations
Projects and Accomplishments
• Veterans Affairs (VA) Hospital - Los Angeles CA, USA
• GBH Telecommunication Company – Burbank CA, USA
• E’s Vineyard Restaurant – Pasadena CA, USA
• Frederick’s of Hollywood, retail store– Hollywood CA, USA
• Low Income residential sound improvements – Inglewood CA, USA
Designer/Job captain
Miramar Construction Inc.
San Juan, Puerto Rico USA June 1996 – June 1999
Responsibilities
• Supervised and produced Shop Drawings and Construction Documents of Pre-Fabricated concrete Panels for a design-build construction company.
• Follow up each aspect of project performance against schedules and critical path.
• Field supervision during fabrication and installation for Quality Assurance.
Projects and Accomplishments
• Macy’s Store, Department Store – San Juan Puerto Rico, USA
• Retail and Office Building – San Juan Puerto Rico, USA
EDUCATION & AFFILIATIONS
Bachelor in Environmental Design
University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras Puerto Rico USA 1992-1996
Master in Architecture
University of Southern California, Los Angeles CA USA 1999 -2000
AIA Associate member
California Chapter Present
SKILLS
Proficient in computer soft ware including AutoCAD Architecture 2010, Sketch-up, Photoshop CS, CorelDraw, Microsoft office and Illustrator. Expertise in Hand Drawing and computer generated presentations, proposals and RFP’s.
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