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Jermaine Howard

MITCHELLVILLE,MD

Summary

Mr. Howard has over 27 years of experience in Architecture. He possesses a great deal of experience in all levels of responsibility to include programming, design and technical engineering coordination, construction document preparation, permit expediting and construction management in local government, commercial, institutional, recreational, and residential facilities. Skilled Project Architect with background in both residential and commercial design projects. Strengths include robust knowledge of architectural principles, superior command of CAD software, and capacity to coordinate cross-functional teams. Previous work demonstrated ability to increase project efficiency while ensuring adherence to industry standards and regulations. Entrepreneurial professional offering progressive experience in operations leadership. Skilled at identifying and implementing process improvements to drive efficiency and productivity. Motivating leader with proven success managing cross-functional teams.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Architect

Self Employed
Bowie, MD
06.2013 - Current
  • Mr Howard is responsible for the successful delivery of professional architectural, engineering & permit processing services
  • His responsibilities include, but are not limited to, design, construction documents, consultant/engineering coordination, permit expediting, project management, construction document delivery, bidding and negotiating with contractors, providing construction administration for projects, and maintaining solid working relationships with clients, vendors, and many consultants
  • Project types range from residential (single family to multi-family), commercial (office, retail, restaurant), religious and institutional.
  • Inspected construction sites regularly to ensure compliance with approved plans and specifications.

Project Architect

Millennium Design Architects, PLLC
Washington, DC
06.2013 - 09.2016
  • Mr. Howard is responsible for the successful delivery of professional architectural and engineering services provided by Millennium Design Architects.
  • His responsibilities include but are not limited to design, construction document, consultant coordination, permit expediting, project management, and construction document delivery
  • Project types range from residential, commercial, and institutional

Project Architect

Arel Architects, Inc.
Clinton, MD
05.2002 - 06.2013
  • Mr. Howard was responsible for the successful delivery of professional architectural/engineering services provided by Arel Architects, Inc
  • His responsibilities include but are not limited to developing and maintaining consistent, efficient quality in project management and construction document delivery, providing schematics & design development documents, permit expediting, bidding and negotiating with contractors, providing construction administration for projects, and maintaining solid working relationships with clients, vendors, and many consultants
  • The project types undertaken in this capacity include commercial, religious, institutional (schools & daycares), residential, and government facilities.
  • Facilitated resolution of issues arising from discrepancies between contract documents or actual field conditions.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to tight deadlines.

Architect Intern

Michael Baker & Associates
Alexandria, VA
03.1999 - 03.2003
  • Mr. Howard was responsible for the successful delivery of professional architectural services provided by Baker & Associates
  • His responsibilities included an active design role for the Department of Defense (DoD – USAF) to perform extensive field surveys, construction document preparation to residential & commercial facilities throughout all USAF Bases worldwide
  • Mr. Howard also assisted on the design analysis (schematic & design development), and construction documents for a variety of projects ranging from small commercial, residential and institutional
  • Additional duties included coordination with government agencies and divisions, meeting coordination and presentations & written reports

Architect Intern

Robert J. Nash & Associates
Oxon Hill, MD
03.1996 - 03.1999
  • Mr. Howard was a part of the technical staff and was primarily responsible for the production/delivery of construction documents as a member of a project team
  • Responsibilities ranged from document delivery in schematics, design development, construction documents, code review, specification analysis, shop drawing/submittal review/ processing, and field coordination with contractors during the construction phase

Education

Bachelor of Architecture -

Howard University
Washington, DC
05-2000

Skills

  • Project management
  • Construction administration
  • Design coordination
  • Permit expediting
  • Construction documentation
  • Client relationship management
  • Team leadership
  • Effective communication
  • Problem solving
  • Site inspections
  • Bidding negotiation
  • Effective multitasking

Professional Memberships

National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA), 01/01 - Present

American Institute Architects (AIA), 04/10 - Present

Affiliations

  • Vice President of Dads & Daughters (DADS) - Non profit Organization
  • Habitat for Humanity (Volunteer since 2008)
  • Kingdom Fellowship AME Church Member

Timeline

Project Architect

Self Employed
06.2013 - Current

Project Architect

Millennium Design Architects, PLLC
06.2013 - 09.2016

Project Architect

Arel Architects, Inc.
05.2002 - 06.2013

Architect Intern

Michael Baker & Associates
03.1999 - 03.2003

Architect Intern

Robert J. Nash & Associates
03.1996 - 03.1999

Bachelor of Architecture -

Howard University

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