Gustavo Contreras

• 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)

• 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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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