Chandler E. Nissen
Roselle
Summary
Architectural professional with over 7 years of experience with a strong background in coordinating multidisciplinary teams to facilitate project delivery from concept to construction. An extensive role in project management has refined my ability to anticipate and recognize project challenges, while the distinguished development at a small architectural firm equipped me with adaptive and versatile skills required to resolve them.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
NELSON Worldwide
Itasca, IL
07.2024 - Current
- Maintained all coordinator responsibilities after company acquisition.
- Additional responsibilities included assigning project fees and managing budgets.
- Primary contact for 15-20 clients.
Project Coordinator
Cornerstone Architects, Ltd.
Itasca, IL
06.2022 - 07.2024
- Primary lead on all facets of industrial and commercial projects ranging from small shipping/receiving offices to one million square foot core & shell construction.
- Developed all phases of project delivery including establishing scope, drafting proposals, planning, schematic design, design development, construction documentation, coordination with clients, consultants, & contractors, permit submission & response, construction administration, and completion.
- Produced and managed building models to initiate and resolve design conflicts amongst disciplines.
- Converted seemingly conflicting or onerous deadlines into manageable objectives.
- Established a "fluid agenda" of active projects to run many tasks concurrently amidst the dynamic nature of expanding and contracting timelines.
- A Proper identification of project variables in advance allowed me to conduct my operations independently, fulfilling all milestones promptly.
Associate
Cornerstone Architects, Ltd.
Itasca, IL
08.2018 - 06.2022
- Architectural Designer/Drafter
- Developed strong background in applicable architectural software through work in conceptual design, construction documentation, and construction administration.
- Operating under the guidance of experienced professionals instilled a foundational understanding of the industry to curate a plan for my own professional development.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Architecture
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL05-2018
Skills
- Project Management
- Coordination
- Planning & Design
- Client Relations
- Code review and interpretation
- Strategic scheduling & planning
- Challenge Resolution
- Creative design and technical problem-solving
Timeline
Project Manager
NELSON Worldwide
07.2024 - Current
Project Coordinator
Cornerstone Architects, Ltd.
06.2022 - 07.2024
Associate
Cornerstone Architects, Ltd.
08.2018 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Science - Architecture
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Awards
NAIOP Chicago: Industrial Speculative Development of the Year - Large Scale, 2025: Bridge Point Romeoville, Romeoville, IL: Bridge Industrial