Jordi Segales-Perez
Assoc. Inspection Engineer
Boston,MA
Summary
Professional with over 15 years of experience with passion and focus for the field of architecture and construction. Jordi’s expertise starts from the design process till project completion, experienced in projects ranging in scale and programs across Europe, the Middle East and the United States. He is currently a certified building official for the City of Boston.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
8
8
Certifications
4
4
Languages
Work History
Associate Inspection Engineer
Inspectional Service Department. City Of Boston
BOSTON, MA
02.2019 - Current
- Acting as Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) and Certified Building Official representing and reporting to the Deputy Building Commissioner.
- Examine and review over 900 building applications a year and plans to ensure compliance with Massachusetts building code, fire protection, electrical and mechanical codes, zoning ordinances and related laws, regulations, and federal standards for new and existing structures within the City of Boston.
- Conduct in-depth review of construction drawings and documents (e.g., legal decisions, technical reports, City agencies determination letters) for permit issuance.
- Review project's construction cost estimates to verify that the provided are sufficient with current industry costs.
- Collaborate with design professionals, contractors, project stakeholders, governmental departments and Board of Appeals committees to verify technical and legal compliance.
- Render interpretations and adopt policies and procedures to clarify the application of code provisions.
- Issue notices and orders to ensure compliance with codes.
- Act as public liaison with neighborhood organizations and abutters when zoning enforcement conflicts arise.
Senior Landscape Architect / Urban Designer
NAGA Architects, LLC.
Cambridge, Spain
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Reported to Principal and Boston Branch Director to lead landscape architecture scope throughout all stages of the design and implementation process.
- Team lead for in-house design sessions, design review and landscape department staff oversight.
- Responsible for design excellence and project management in varied project scales and programs, client development and relationship management.
- Prepared innovative conceptual landscape designs, urban public realm and master plans alongside team leadership within multi-disciplinary teams blending landscape, urban design and architecture.
- Ensured comprehensive project documentation for client and government submission.
- Communicated and resolved arising challenges during the design, documentation and construction phases by reviewing and approving change orders for project’s technical or budgeting issues.
Project Landscape Architect / Urban Designer
NAGA Architects, Designers And Planners
Dubai, UAE
01.2014 - 01.2016
Partner Architect
BETA Office Architects
Barcelona, Spain
12.2011 - 12.2013
- Led contemporary residential projects by providing design and technical leadership.
- Proposed solutions to technical and operational client requirements while maintaining a customer-centric approach.
- Strategized business development plans to build new client relationships.
- Attended client meetings to understand project requirements and provide alternative and innovative solutions.
- Attended project sites for construction control duties and problem solving.
Real Estate Technical Advisor
Day Star Fund PCC Ltd.
Gibraltar , Gibraltar, United Kingdom
12.2011 - 12.2013
- Founding member, working part-time as a technical advisor for a real estate investment fund managing 100M euro.
- Prepared investment recommendations and proposals based on portfolio assets and allocations.
- Conducted property market research and analysis to identify potential investment opportunities.
- Provided technical analysis based on zoning possibilities, costs and potential return on investments.
Urban Planner - Research Architect
Polytechnic Univ. Of Catalonia. UPC-Barcelona Tech
Barcelona, Spain
02.2011 - 06.2011
- Collaborated with the University research laboratory, “Center for Land Policy and Valuation” for a grant funded zoning project
- Facilitated the coordination between the City of Barcelona’s Urban Planning Department and the Laboratory.
- Developed analysis using GIS tools for urban planning proposals.
Urban Planner - Architect
U.Planning & Infrastructure Dept.City Of Barcelona
Barcelona, Spain
12.2011 - 10.2018
- Collaborated with leadership to update City's Masterplan, developed urban design and maintained historic preservation.
- Coordinated and collaborated with different agencies with planning responsibilities to define regional strategies.
- Developed studies aimed at determining those Masterplan aspects to be revised or improved as regards the municipality and preparation of corresponding alternative proposals
- Researched land zoning, streets morphology, urban interventions and urban design policies.
- Compiled, analyzed and interpreted complex technical, physical, social, economic, and statistical data for urban policy development, planning and capital projects, zoning, permit application review, recreation plans, historic neighborhoods preservation, environmental review, code enforcement and legal requirements.
Architectural Intern
3 Studios
Barcelona, Spain
07.2006 - 07.2008
- Dr. F. LLOBET Architect
- PUNT ARQUITECTES
- JORBA ARQUITECTES
Education
Master Sc. - Urban and Sustainable Planning
Polytechnic University of Catalonia
UPC- Barcelona Tech 05.2010 - 05.2011
Master’s - PhD Track - Land management and Valuation
Polytechnic University of Catalonia
UPC - Barcelona Tech 09.2009 - 05.2010
Master Sc. & Bachelor Sc. - Architecture
Polytechnic University of Catalonia
UPC- Barcelona Tech 02.2003 - 05.2009
Skills
BIM: Revit Higher skills for Urban Planning and Landscape architecture
undefinedPortfolios - Relevant Experience
Portfolio architect https://issuu.com/jordisegales/docs/jordi_segales_portfolio
Portfolio Authority Having Jurisdiction
Certification
Massachusetts Building Official License
Affiliations
- ESBOF member (Eastern States Building Officials Federation)
- NCARB (National Council of Architectural Registration Board) with completed AXP hours for MA. Record num. 814907
- EESA (Educational Evaluation Services for Architects) - Certified Graduate
- NAAB (National Architectural Accreditation Board) - Certified Graduate
Publications & Awards
- Best International on the Boards Project – Commercial and Residential. PCBC - 2018 Gold Nugget Award of Merit. Project: Bay Residences Ras Al Khaima, UAE.
- Architect ME magazine. Project Blu Plaza Cristal Hotel (Dammam, KSA) August 2015, pages 22-25.
- Landscape ME magazine. Project Al Zorah Golf Residential development. (Ajman, UAE) October 2014, page 10.
- Qasr Al Wadi - Best Architecture Single Residence in Morocco. 2014
- Qasr Al Wadi – Honorable Mention. Academy of Architecture. Switzerland. 2016
- Landscape ME magazine. Project AKOYA Golf Community. October 2014, pages 14-16
- Landscape ME magazine. Project Hidd Al Saadiyat island (Abu Dhabi, UAE) June 2014, pages 46-49.
- The Point Saadiyat Island – Best Architect. (Abu Dhabi, UAE) 2014
- Archdaily. Villa in Rubi (Barcelona, Spain) November 2013.
- “Cobrir, Suportar, I.luminar” Book by Lluis Tobella. Library project. 2005, pages 204-205
Timeline
Associate Inspection Engineer
Inspectional Service Department. City Of Boston
02.2019 - Current
Project Landscape Architect / Urban Designer
NAGA Architects, Designers And Planners
01.2014 - 01.2016
Senior Landscape Architect / Urban Designer
NAGA Architects, LLC.
01.2014 - 01.2016
Partner Architect
BETA Office Architects
12.2011 - 12.2013
Real Estate Technical Advisor
Day Star Fund PCC Ltd.
12.2011 - 12.2013
Urban Planner - Architect
U.Planning & Infrastructure Dept.City Of Barcelona
12.2011 - 10.2018
Urban Planner - Research Architect
Polytechnic Univ. Of Catalonia. UPC-Barcelona Tech
02.2011 - 06.2011
Master Sc. - Urban and Sustainable Planning
Polytechnic University of Catalonia
05.2010 - 05.2011
Master’s - PhD Track - Land management and Valuation
Polytechnic University of Catalonia
09.2009 - 05.2010
Architectural Intern
3 Studios
07.2006 - 07.2008
Master Sc. & Bachelor Sc. - Architecture
Polytechnic University of Catalonia
02.2003 - 05.2009
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