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James Golden

Osterville,MA

Summary

Licensed Architect skilled in new construction and remodeling projects. Experience with high-profile clients on design of multi-million-dollar properties involving challenging site placement. Focused on residential design with eye for luxury.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Architect

James Phillip Golden Architect
06.2017 - Current
  • Meet with clients to discuss and develop project requirements.
  • Run multiple (20+) projects from pre design through CO.
  • Completed comprehensive code and zoning compliance evaluations to scrutinize projects against established architectural criteria.
  • Produced detailed drawings and specifications used by contractors and engineers to build projects.
  • Determined project costs and made adjustments to keep projects within budget.
  • Preserved and restored historic buildings, sites and neighborhoods, taking into account age, style and cultural significance of location.
  • Bring projects from napkin sketch through CO phase
  • Adjusts schedule to suit project needs as well as balancing work life balance

Architect

Patrick Ahearn Architect
08.2004 - 06.2019
  • Ran 40+ $3m+ projects simultaneously, from predesign through CO, across United States.
  • Utilized tools from napkin sketching by hand, hand sketching on ipad, autocad, sketchup and photoshop.
  • Reviewed technical drawings developed by CAD technicians and drafters.
  • Researched materials to determine appropriate selection for projects.
  • Attended team meetings to resolve technical and project issues and review project schedules.
  • Performed complex architectural and design assignments, applying innovative architectural design concepts and advanced professional knowledge.
  • Maintained quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurements, illustrations and documentation.

Architectura
04.2002 - 08.2004
  • Developed and worked on multiple projects simultaneously
  • Worked during day full time and at school full time, applying learned knowledge immediately

Ryan Iron Works
07.2001 - 04.2002
  • Generate shop drawings for metal works projects on various types of construction projects.
  • Worked with various trades and code officials to ensure coordination of various fields of work.
  • Improved quality control standards of projects through drawing systems utilized.

Education

Masters of Architecture - Architecture

Boston Architectural College
Boston, MA
01.2012

Some College (No Degree) - Architecture

American School of Classical Studies
Athens, Greece

Bachelor of Science in Architectural Building Technology - Architectural And Building Technology

New England Institute of Technology
Warwick, RI
01.2003

Associates of Science in Architectural Building Technology -

New England Institute of Technology
Warwick, RI
01.2001

Skills

  • Bid Proposals / Budget Development / Contract Negotiation
  • Interior Design
  • Systems Engineering
  • AutoCAD expertise
  • Specification writing
  • Client relations
  • Permitting, Building Code Compliance and Administration Knowledge
  • American Institute of Architects Member
  • Historic preservation
  • Project Planning / Management
  • Supervision and leadership
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Problem-Solving

Timeline

Architect

James Phillip Golden Architect
06.2017 - Current

Architect

Patrick Ahearn Architect
08.2004 - 06.2019

Architectura
04.2002 - 08.2004

Ryan Iron Works
07.2001 - 04.2002

Masters of Architecture - Architecture

Boston Architectural College

Some College (No Degree) - Architecture

American School of Classical Studies

Bachelor of Science in Architectural Building Technology - Architectural And Building Technology

New England Institute of Technology

Associates of Science in Architectural Building Technology -

New England Institute of Technology
James Golden