Frank Troia, RA, AIA

Upon, becoming licensed my responsibilities throughout the office grew to being the sole person to conduct comprehensive zoning reviews at the onset of all projects in the office, as well as, conducting all building code reviews for all construction documents. I also became the sole person in the office to handle and manage all Zoning and Planning board matters, as necessary, including communicating and coordinating with the necessary municipal and hired professionals.

During this time, I stepped back in my involvement in construction documentation side to step more into the role of being the lead designer on projects. My responsibilities as lead designer included going on project leads, securing the job, and then managing the projects from start to finish with the assistance of my team. During this time I had the direct oversight over a minium of 1-2 junior designers/interns and would assist in giving them work to build their skills. Even though I stepped back from being the draftsperson on construction documents, I maintained being the sole person to manage and produce construction documents for all Multi-family projects that came into the office.

As a senior member of the office I continued to contribute to the team through my continuance of managing office standards and reviewing design and construction documents. I also assisted in the hiring and training of new employees, setting and achieving project schedules, deadlines, and internal office milestones, and helping the office grow.

Building on my experience, I started to hone in my design skills and grew into managing projects under the direct supervision of the Principal. After the initial meeting, I would take over and would continue conducting design meetings on my own until an approved deign was reached. After that, I was responsible for putting together and completing the construction documents for said project. I would also start each project with a preliminary zoning review to ensure the design complied with applicable municipal zoning ordinances.

During this time, I also continued to help develop and maintain our developed company standards throughout the office as it grew. In doing this, I shared the responsibility of reviewing design and construction drawings and work done by my colleagues.

Including my prior responsibilities as an intern, I started to sit in on design meetings and interact with clients to create conceptual sketches for review, assist in 3d design modeling, create both existing and proposed 2d elevations and sections, layout construction documents (including dimensioning, labeling, schedules, etc.), and assist in developing standards for the office.

- Duties included but not limited to measuring and documenting existing conditions (including creating a 3d model), drafting and modeling hand sketches, picking up redlines relating to design and construction drawings.