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Gustavo Contreras

Senior Architect | Project Manager | Luxury Residential & Commercial Design
Jacksonville,FL

Summary

Innovative Architect with 16 years of experience in luxury residential and commercial design, including over 5 years in Florida. Designs high-end custom homes in California, delivering tailored architectural solutions. Manages projects from concept to construction, ensuring technical accuracy and timely execution. Collaborates with clients, consultants, and contractors to create distinctive environments while adhering to schedules and budgets.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages

Work History

Architect

Studio William Hefner
06.2021 - Current
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams in the design, development, and delivery of custom luxury residences across California.
  • Attended team meetings to resolve technical and project issues and review project schedules.
  • Developed comprehensive project documentation, including site plans, floor plans, elevations, sections, and details for clear communication of design intent.
  • Verified construction documentation to meet client requirements and vision.
  • Applied creative problem-solving skills to address unique challenges in the architectural design process.
  • Communicated with vendors and contractors to incorporate input into project designs.
  • Developed comprehensive architectural plans using Revit and AutoCAD software.
  • Produced detailed drawings and specifications used by contractors and engineers to build projects.
  • Review and approve construction administration documents (including shop drawings, submittals, RFI's and field visits)

Project Manager - Architect

BGarchitecture
02.2016 - 05.2021
  • Design and develop commercial projects according to Florida code.
  • Prepare design and development packages for the approval of clients, including architectural, structural and MEP plans.
  • Prepare documents required to obtain permitting, according to the phases of the project ('Site Plan Approval' or 'Permitting').
  • Prepare set of construction documents including models, renders, details, elevations, sections, specifications, life safety plan, etc.
  • Review and approve construction administration documents (including permit process, shop drawings, submittals, RFI's and field visits)
  • Coordinate teams, including building officials, engineers, contractors, regulatory agencies and outside consultants.

Developed projects

  • Ferrari-Maserati dealership of Fort Lauderdale // Project completed
  • Aroma Joe's coffee // Project completed
  • Harborside Hotel // Project completed
  • Jefferson Plaza (Multiple Retails stores) // Project completed
  • Ram Oakland Park Commercial // Project completed
  • Oakland Park - Modern Apartments // Project completed
  • Lake and Trail USA dealership // Project completed
  • Lamborghini dealership of Miami // Project completed
  • Karma dealership of Fort Lauderdale // Project completed
  • Pagani dealership of Miami // Project completed
  • Distillery of Fort Lauderdale // Project completed
  • Quest Diagnostics of Coral Springs // Project completed
  • Publix Liquor Store // Project completed
  • AT&T Store // Project completed
  • Smoothie King Store // Project completed

Project Manager - Architect

Constructora E&F Ltda.
08.2012 - 12.2015
  • Designed and managed the development of single family homes.
  • Designed projects that incorporated efficient solar collection, physical orientation, ventilation and thermal surroundings as well as unconventional renewable energies.
  • Prepared documentation for the registration and approval of each project.
  • Managed and inspected entire projects including development of timelines, calculation of necessary materials.
  • Specialized in masonry construction, reinforced concrete and SIP panels.
  • Construction company focused on the design and development of single family homes.

Founder and CEO

HeatHome
09.2012 - 11.2015
  • Managed all commercial and administrative aspects of the company.
  • Sourced products from Spain, Korea and China.
  • Built client base of construction companies, real estate agencies, architectural offices and private customers.
  • Hired and managed sales and installation teams.
  • Created strategic partnerships to promote further sales and opened a field sales office in a secondary city.
  • Company dedicated to the sale and installation of efficient electric heating systems.

Architect

Seremi de Vivienda y Urbanismo
01.2009 - 08.2010
  • Implemented urban improvements and managed the construction of recreational areas in deteriorated neighborhoods.
  • Developed the design and managed the program for one of the first neighborhoods selected.
  • Served as a representative of the program and explained the project to community members.
  • Performed technical inspection of projects.
  • National program that developed and improved thirteen low income neighborhoods.

Intern

Constructora Inmobiliaria Almagro S.A.
03.2008 - 06.2008
  • Supervised and managed final stages of high-rise residential buildings.
  • Supervised implementation of interior finishings of apartments in three building in upscale neighborhood of Santiago.
  • Supervised employees installing finishing's.
  • Managed and executed the transference of apartments to owners.
  • Residential construction and real estate company.

Intern

Francisco Vivanco & Arquitectos Asociados
12.2006 - 03.2007
  • Assisted in the development of plans for high-rise buildings in Viña del Mar, Chile.
  • Facilitated development and revisions of architectural plans for Forest Parish Montemar, Con-Con, Chile.
  • Contributed to design and planning of high-rise buildings in Viña del Mar, Chile.
  • Aided in creation of architectural plans for Peñuelas Casino, La Serena, Chile.
  • Architectural Office

Education

Certificate - BIM modeling, Revit

Pontificia Universidad Católica De Chile
Santiago, Chile
12-2012

Master - Sustainable Architecture - Integration of Renewable Energies in Architecture

Universidad Politécnica De Catalunya
Barcelona, Spain
09-2010

Bachelor’s - Architecture

Universidad Uniacc
Santiago, Chile
12-2008

Certificate - architecture, sustainability and new technologies

Universidad Uniacc
Santiago, Chile
08-2008

Skills

Revit

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Accomplishments

  • Managed luxury residential projects from schematic design through construction administration, ensuring seamless project execution.
  • Led coordination efforts between architects, engineers, interior designers, landscape architects, and contractors.
  • Oversaw the preparation and quality control of construction documents for custom residences valued in the multimillion-dollar range.
  • Successfully delivered complex residential projects while balancing design excellence and regulatory requirements.

Certification

LEED - Green Associate in process

International Experience

  • Santiago, Chile.
  • Florida, US.
  • California, US.

Interests

Traveling, Soccer, CrossFit, Road Biking, Cooking, Hiking, Music, Reading, Vegetable Gardening

Timeline

Architect

Studio William Hefner
06.2021 - Current

Project Manager - Architect

BGarchitecture
02.2016 - 05.2021

Founder and CEO

HeatHome
09.2012 - 11.2015

Project Manager - Architect

Constructora E&F Ltda.
08.2012 - 12.2015

Architect

Seremi de Vivienda y Urbanismo
01.2009 - 08.2010

Intern

Constructora Inmobiliaria Almagro S.A.
03.2008 - 06.2008

Intern

Francisco Vivanco & Arquitectos Asociados
12.2006 - 03.2007

Bachelor’s - Architecture

Universidad Uniacc

Certificate - architecture, sustainability and new technologies

Universidad Uniacc

Certificate - BIM modeling, Revit

Pontificia Universidad Católica De Chile

Master - Sustainable Architecture - Integration of Renewable Energies in Architecture

Universidad Politécnica De Catalunya
Gustavo ContrerasSenior Architect | Project Manager | Luxury Residential & Commercial Design