A highly experienced bi-lingual Architect, (fluent Spanish & English), with over 20 yrs of experience in architectural design/management, project development & supervision. Self-starter, results-driven, natural leader and mentor with strong technical and analytical management skills. Proven record with a broad variety of projects within a fast-paced environment and at the same time balancing budgets and quality of final product.
Objective
With 25 years of extensive architectural design and management experience in the architecture, interior design and construction areas, I am seeking a Senior level position which will allow me to utilize my experiences to lead, mentor and supervise others in my field.
Carlos A. Santiago
Summary
A highly experienced bi-lingual Architect, (fluent Spanish & English), with over 20 yrs of experience in architectural design/management, project development & supervision. Self-starter, results-driven, natural leader and mentor with strong technical and analytical management skills. Proven record with a broad variety of projects within a fast-paced environment and at the same time balancing budgets and quality of final product.
Objective
With 25 years of extensive architectural design and management experience in the architecture, interior design and construction areas, I am seeking a Senior level position which will allow me to utilize my experiences to lead, mentor and supervise others in my field.
Summary of Qualifications
Over 20 years experience in architectural design, construction technology, project development, project supervision/management, building codes, building permit requirements and coordination.
Extensive experience on project management from initial inception through design, contract negotiations/bidding to project supervision and completion.
Exceptional ability to manage and oversee multiple design and construction projects simultaneously including coordination with multi disciplinary teams for the successful completion of projects.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills within my own practice and widely recognized for acting as a conciliator between contractor & clients.
Broad-based level of design and construction management experience in different fields; commercial, retail, institutional, educational, residential, individual and/or multi-unit retail, (for specific projects please see Projects)
Remarkable experience in client/contractor servicing, contract negotiations, zoning and planning issues, budget preparation, cost estimating, management and tracking project performance and
providing leadership and direction to achieve results.
Professional Experience
•“FJR Enterprises Inc.†January 2008- current
Design & Construction Director
- I am the consultant/manager of all architectural design, construction, and development issues within the company, reporting directly to the President of FJR Enterprises.
- Act as the leading individual contributor and coordinator of design, development, construction, trades contracts, construction documents, specifications and permitting for all projects.
- Coordinate project development with outside designers and contractors to ensure compliance to design, scope, specifications and project completion timetables.
• Current projects under FJR Enterprises:
-New $100 million, 120 bed hotel, golf course, private social club and residential development in Ponce, P.R., (formerly Intercontinental Hotel). Have coordinated the design of the project between
two architectural firms, one in Argentina and the other in Puerto Rico, achieving the alignment of design philosophies and cultures with the owner’s intention and at the same time reducing the architectural fees by 1 million dollars.
-Former Schering-Plough facilities in ManatÃ, P.R.: Project consists of a 90 acres lot divided in two areas, industrial and commercial. I have prepared and presented various schemes to owner, po tential clients and local authorities, as well as initiating and approval of changes in property zoning
to accommodate the proposed uses.
-Project manager for various residential remodeling projects in P.R. and Dominican Republic, in all cases I did reduce the original construction fees by approximately 25% to 40% :$450,000 private home interior and exterior project remodeling at Dorado, P.R.
$850,000 private home interior and exterior project remodeling at Dorado, P.R.
$700,000 private penthouse interior project at San Juan, P.R.
$100,000 private home remodeling project at Casa De Campo, Dom. Republic
-Managing the design and construction for the expansion of Tropical Aviation facilities in Isla Grande Airport in San Juan. The project consists in the addition of two new airplane hangars. Again I did reduce the original design and construction fees by approximately 25% .
- As the principal of both firms, I have successfully established a broad base of clients with relationships that have lasted more than 20 years. 70% of client base have been within the local retail industry.
- I have not only designed and managed single offices or stores, but for the last 20 years I have designed and created “brand†and image/prototypes for local companies, including retail and restaurants. In addition I have adapted plans and drawings, coordinated due diligence, developed engineering drawings and supervised the construction of the first American national companies stores in Puerto Rico such as, “Radio Shackâ€, “Wetzel’s Pretzelsâ€, “Panda Expressâ€, “Quiznosâ€, “Chuck E Cheese’s†and “Adolfo Dominguezâ€.
- I have acted as the leading individual contributor and coordinator of design, preparation of contruction documents, specifications and contracts for design projects, providing design, CAD and drafting guidance to junior architects, designers or draftsmen.
- I have coordinated project development with owners/clients and outside contractors assigned to projects to ensure compliance to design, scope, specifications and project completion timetables.
-Excellent working knowledge of computers, proficiency in the Macintosh platform; ClarisCad, PowerCad, PowerDraw, Illustrator, Works, Word, Photoshop, general knowledge of DOS platform AutoCad.
•“Antonio Suarez, Arquitecto†1982-1984
Taller de Arquitectura- Architecture & Interior Design Firm, San Juan, P.R.
- Developed presentation drawings and coordinated drawings and documents with other disciplines.
- Assisted in the supervision of construction projects
- Supported and assisted lead Architect in all phases of a project.
•“Improvers Inc.†1980-1982
Interior Design & Construction Contractors, San Juan, P.R.
- Assisted in the development of design or design development drawings, develop base sheets and construction details for interiors/retail projects.
- Developed presentation drawings and coordinated drawings and documents with other disciplines.
- Assisted in the supervision of construction projects
Education
- B. A. Urban Planning, University of Pittsburgh 1977, Pittsburgh, Pa.
- Masters Degree in Architecture: Virginia Polytechnic Institute 1985, Blacksburg, VA.
Thesis: "A Building System: An alternative to the urban sprawl in contemporary metropolitan San Juanâ€
Professional Registration
•Architect In Training, P.R. License #13032
• Have fulfilled all requirements for NCARB tests
Professional Organizations
• Colegio de Arquitectos de P.R
Personal Achievements
• Athletic Scholarship-Swimming;
University of Pittsburgh 1973-77
NCAA qualifier swimming 1974-75
NCAA qualifier water polo 1977
• Member Puerto Rico Olympic National Swimming Team;
-Central American Games:Panama City, Panamá 1970
-Central American Games: Havana, Cuba 1971
-Central American Games: Santo domingo, Dom. Republic 1974, team captain
-1st World Swimming Championships, Belgrade- Yugoslavia 1973, team captain
-Pan-American Sport Games; Colombia-1971, team captain, Mexico-1975, team captain
-Latin Swimming Cup: Acapulco, Mexico-1976
-1971 P.R. Swimmer of the Year Award
Residential Remodeling : Various, available upon request
Commercial:
- “FrigorÃfico Hill Brothersâ€-Food Distribution/Storage Bldg.
- “RCA Activities Pavillion†- RCA Plant, Barceloneta, P.R.
- “Fajardo Market Square†- Shopping Center Addition
- “Infomedika Offices†-Offices Building
- “Fajardo Gardens Proff. Center “- Office Center
Institutional:
- “Dorado Academy†-High School & Gym , Dorado, P.R.
- “San Juan YMCA†- Facilities Addition & Remodeling, San Juan, P.R.
- “Space Planning-Offices†- San Juan YMCA, San Juan, P.R.
- “Space Planning-Offices†- Sears Store at Plaza Las Americas
- “Columbia College†- New Auditorium for local college, Caguas,P.R.
Interiors- Offices:
- “Dr. Carlos Busquets Offices†- Orthodontics Offices, Hato Rey & Carolina
- “Laboratorio Dr. Cajigasâ€- Clinical Laboratory, Bayamón, P.R.
- “Dr. Luis Toro Lloverasâ€- Orthodontics Office, Rio Piedras, PR
- “Las MarÃas Reference Lab.†- Clinical Reference Laboratory, Rio Piedras, P.R. .
- “Plaza Refractive Centerâ€- Ophthalmology Office, Plaza Las Americas
- “Laboratorio ClÃnico Doradoâ€- Clinical Laboratory, Dorado, P.R
- “MultySystems†Offices- Computer Programming Offices, Hato Rey, P.R.
- “Dr. Jose Tolosaâ€- Dental Office, Montehiedra Mall, Rio Piedras
- “University Pathologistsâ€- Clinical Pathology Laboratory, Santurce, P.R.
Work samples and references available upon request.
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