JAMES F. ATKINS JR.
Houston
Summary
Highly experienced and skilled Architectural Designer with a track record of successfully contributing to a wide range of project types, from initial programming to construction document completion. Known for dedication, energy, and a positive attitude, consistently increasing productivity and delivering high-quality results. Comprehensive understanding of various disciplines such as architectural, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing, as well as the City of Houston's Codes. Fast learner and well-rounded designer. Exceptional skill set, artistic creativity, and diverse perspectives boldly expressed through various media. Offering innovative and high-quality solutions to tackle challenging projects.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Architectural Job Captain
Identity Architects, LLC
Houston, TX
12.2023 - 09.2024
- Mentored junior staff members, fostering professional growth and skill development within the team.
- Managed production of projects from start to finish
- Collaborated with disciplines to coordinate and create the most functional design solutions.
- Navigated challenging situations effectively while maintaining strong relationships with clients and team members.
DESIGNER
STEINBERG DESIGN COLLABORATIVE, LLP
Houston, TX
06.2019 - 09.2022
- Company Overview: Steinberg Design Collaborative is a leading architectural planning collaborative that is nationally recognized for creating innovative multifamily designs and contributing to the betterment of the built environment and the building industry
- Our goal is to continually improve our service to our clients so they may provide a superior product to their markets
- Developed conceptual spatial planning sketches and floor plan layouts
- Developed conceptual elevations within client and architect's specifications
- Produced core drawing files; building plans, unit plans, club plans, townhomes, garage plans and all other amenity buildings on-site using CAD
- Researched and implemented code into core plans; COH, IBC, IRC ADA, and Fair Housing
- Created, color boards and presentation materials
- Managed project production team; tasks and schedules
- Managed numerous projects from start to Schematic Design Phase; before handing off to the production team that will further develop the set into a construction set
- Steinberg Design Collaborative is a leading architectural planning collaborative that is nationally recognized for creating innovative multifamily designs and contributing to the betterment of the built environment and the building industry
- Our goal is to continually improve our service to our clients so they may provide a superior product to their markets
ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER
STEINBERG DESIGN COLLABORATIVE, LLP
Houston, TX
05.2017 - 06.2019
- Researched code, reviewed and prepared construction documents for city submittal review, submitted construction documents/sets to the City of Houston
- Managed project production team; tasks and schedules, checked and assisted team with understanding and correcting architectural documents
- Managed numerous projects from start to finish, checked and coordinated all construction documents;
- Managed client, contractor, and consultant meetings
- Handling of request for information (RFI); project data mix, and developing of core building files
- A dedicated team leader
JOB CAPTAIN
STEINBERG DESIGN COLLABORATIVE, LLP
Houston, TX
03.2014 - 05.2017
- An asset to the company by contributing to the production of multi-million dollar projects such as the 'Domain at City Centre Apartments' and 'Ascent at City Centre Apartments' located in the amazing City Centre development in Houston, Texas
- Contributing to the completion of Broadstone Memorial Apartment complex also located in Houston, Texas and many other multifamily and mixed use developments nationwide; utilizing communication, construction, and design skills acquired in my undergraduate architecture program as well as through years of hands-on office experience
- Managed, coordinated, and produced all architectural documents; in all phases of the architectural design process
- Assisted/trained new and existing employees while problem solving and producing high quality architectural documents
- Researched UL assemblies and implemented them into details as solutions
INTERN/DRAFTER
STEINBERG DESIGN COLLABORATIVE, LLP
Houston, TX
12.2011 - 03.2014
- Assisted with the production of computer aided drawings for multi-family; Two-Hundred plus unit apartment developments; townhomes, garden style, podium style, and multi-level garage construction
- Production of unit floor plans, interior elevations, noting and keying all plans; including overall building plans, elevations, sections, and details
ARCHITECTURAL INTERN/DRAFTER
GASAWAY-GASAWAY-BANKSTON ARCHITECTS
Hammond, LA
05.2004 - 08.2011
- Company Overview: Architectural intern/drafter for a prestigious firm that has served the Gulf Coast region since 1973 and has established a reputation for quality and accountability
- Collaborate with project architects, designers, structural engineers, contractors, and clients to develop innovative designs
- Draft high quality construction documents
- Prepare working drawings, layouts, detail drawings, assembly drawings, material boards, and diagrams
- Contributed to producing, managing, and organizing construction documents for over 40 diverse projects
- Managed dozens of small scale projects and assisted with the completions of over 10 large scale projects
- Assisted the head principal with the design and master planning of an estimated 20 million dollar three phase high school addition/renovation
- Introduced the implementation of 'process work' to the firm (i.e
- Parti models, sun studies, façade and skin studies, structural study models, and building development models) and was acknowledged for the improvement in the quality of final designs due to the implementation of producing 'process work' throughout all phases of the project
- Created architectural presentations and renderings for a variety of project types including: commercial buildings, healthcare facilities, educational facilities, mixed-use developments, historic preservation/in-fill projects, land use developments, and universally designed proposals using freehand sketches and computer generated 2D/3D drawings, including exterior/interior renderings, plan/elevation/section drawings, and wall section details by using AutoCAD, Revit, Photoshop, 3ds Max, and Sketchup
- Residential Designer: As a junior in undergraduate studies, my services were solicited by potential home owners (company clients and associates) attributed to skills, knowledge, and work ethic
- Architectural intern/drafter for a prestigious firm that has served the Gulf Coast region since 1973 and has established a reputation for quality and accountability
- Collaborate with project architects, designers, structural engineers, contractors, and clients to develop innovative designs
- Draft high quality construction documents
- Prepare working drawings, layouts, detail drawings, assembly drawings, material boards, and diagrams
Education
Bachelor of Architecture -
Southern University and A&M College
Baton Rouge, LA01.2010
Skills
- Autodesk Revit Architecture
- AutoCAD Architecture
- Sketch Up
- Adobe Photoshop
- Illustrator
- Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Leadership
- Communication
- Organization
- Time management
- Design solutions
Timeline
Architectural Job Captain
Identity Architects, LLC
12.2023 - 09.2024
DESIGNER
STEINBERG DESIGN COLLABORATIVE, LLP
06.2019 - 09.2022
ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER
STEINBERG DESIGN COLLABORATIVE, LLP
05.2017 - 06.2019
JOB CAPTAIN
STEINBERG DESIGN COLLABORATIVE, LLP
03.2014 - 05.2017
INTERN/DRAFTER
STEINBERG DESIGN COLLABORATIVE, LLP
12.2011 - 03.2014
ARCHITECTURAL INTERN/DRAFTER
GASAWAY-GASAWAY-BANKSTON ARCHITECTS
05.2004 - 08.2011
Bachelor of Architecture -
Southern University and A&M College