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ALFIAN L. HARRIS

Alexandria,VA

Summary

I seek immediate employment or contract work as an architect with 37 years of experience. I apply a meticulous methodology to the production of Contract Documents, taking an old-school approach and using new technologies to produce a complete set of contract documents by applying today’s new-world tools. My last position focused on Construction Administration, primary on-site presence, progress documentation, and troubleshooting. I was the point person on CA documentation, submittals processing, RFI’s, sustainability oversight, and project closeout. My strengths include collaborative conflict resolution and nurturing good client/end-user/contractor relations. I have set office standards in meticulous project record-keeping establishing a training program for junior staff.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate

Shalom Baranes Associates
Washington DC, United States
04.2012 - 08.2020
  • USCIS Headquarters, Camp Springs, Maryland. Responsible for the final production of contract documents for - a 600,000 RSF office bldg and parking structure. Lead architect for on-site construction administration, sign-off on payment applications, all field changes, construction documentation, and change orders.
  • Channing E. Philips Home, 7th St NW, Washington, DC. A 65-unit apartment building. Responsible for final contract documents and management of all on-site construction administration, including project documentation, and closeout.
  • VITA Tysons, McLean, Virginia. A 439-Unit 30-storey mixed-use apartment building. Responsible for final contract documents and management of all on-site construction administration, including project documentation and closeout
  • 655 New York Ave NW, Washington, DC. 760,000 SF mixed-use city block redevelopment. Part of a team focused on supporting the on-site Construction Administration team in the production of all contract document changes.
  • Managed the office library resource, materials library, and lunch-and-learn scheduling.

Senior Associate

Perkins+Will
Washington, United States
04.2006 - 03.2012
  • St Elizabeths Phase 1A – U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters, Washington, D.C. Responsible for the Interior Design Development and Production of Contract Documents. Coordinated a 1.2 million SF multi-office collaboration of building with complex phased deliverables. Senior member for coordination and redesign through construction. LEED compliance officer achieving project LEED Gold
  • St Elizabeths Phase 1B – Adaptive Reuse for DHS Campus, Washington DC. Part of a team for construction documents and interiors specifications for 130,000 SF of historic and new buildings.
  • George Washington University Townhouses and Law Center, Washington DC. Produced Specifications in collaboration with SBA for
  • MeadWestvaco Corporate Headquarters, Richmond, VA. Schematic Design and Design Development Documents for 310,000 SF Class-A space for
  • National Football Players Association, Washington DC. Construction Documents for 51,000 SF Class-A office space.
  • Dubai International Finance Center – Buildings by Daman, Dubai, UAE. 1.6 million SF of a mixed-use building. Responsible for complete design development and interior specifications documents. On-site transition team producing bridging documents for local construction hand-off.
  • NCIDQ Headquarters. Quality Control and Details for NCIDQ Headquarters, Washington DC
  • Nuclear Regulatory Commission- EWRA Store, Rockville MD. Design, production, and Construction Admin of showcase retail in NRC Headquarters Lobby space
  • Excellence in Execution Committee since 2006, Chair for 2012
  • Launched DC office Mentoring program as part of a nationwide effort

Director of Technology and Staff Architect

Lehman-Smith McLeish
Washington, United States
06.1995 - 09.2005
  • Responsible for developing IT budget, procurement, and implementation of all IT, AV, network, software, and telecommunications
  • Implemented CADD platform migration from AES to Microstation (1995)
  • Conducted all CADD (Microstation) training, and established company standards
  • Spearheaded launch of company website (1999)
  • Oversaw IT/AV migration and upgrades through office relocation (2004)
  • Responsible for the production of Construction Documents for corporate and legal projects
  • Test fits and Strategic Planning for corporate and legal projects
  • Strong role in all company graphics and branding, with emphasis on production graphics for marketing and proposals

Sole Proprietor

Lokmanhakim Studios
Washington, United States
11.1992 - 06.1995
  • Regional-mall master planning, legal exhibits, and conceptual designs working directly with Building Owner group.
  • Residential architecture and master planning
  • Computerized and hand renderings for schematic and marketing.
  • Retail parcel pad design and presentation drawings.

Staff Architect

Rippeteau Architects
Washington, United States
09.1988 - 11.1992
  • Retail, Secular, and Residential Architecture
  • Production of Contract documents for Potomac Mills Regional Mall - Phase I

Education

Bachelor of Architecture - Minor in Graphic Arts

Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, Oklahoma
07-1988

European Urban Studies Program -

University of Chicago
09-1986

Skills

  • Revit
  • Autocad
  • SketchUp
  • MS Office suite
  • Bluebeam
  • ProCore

Affiliations

  • Registered Architect in the District of Columbia from 1988 through 2021
  • LEED Accredited Professional, ID+C
  • Construction Document Technologist, CSI

References

  • Pete Downes, President, The Downes Company, 7033146210
  • Hans Thummel, Education + Science Principal, HDR, 3123994048
  • Debra Lehman-Smith, Partner, LSM, 2022954826

Timeline

Associate

Shalom Baranes Associates
04.2012 - 08.2020

Senior Associate

Perkins+Will
04.2006 - 03.2012

Director of Technology and Staff Architect

Lehman-Smith McLeish
06.1995 - 09.2005

Sole Proprietor

Lokmanhakim Studios
11.1992 - 06.1995

Staff Architect

Rippeteau Architects
09.1988 - 11.1992

Bachelor of Architecture - Minor in Graphic Arts

Oklahoma State University

European Urban Studies Program -

University of Chicago

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