Juan Medina

Manage and coordinate multidisciplinary design teams for industrial design-build projects, overseeing architectural, structural, MEP, and process engineering scopes. Manage design development from concept through detailed engineering, ensuring alignment with client requirements, budget, schedule, and applicable codes and standards. Serve as the primary technical interface with clients, contractors, and vendors, driving coordination, issue resolution, and design quality across all project phases.

• Managed design development for industrial projects valued over $200M across bottling and tequila production facilities.
• Coordinated multidisciplinary teams of 15+ engineers and designers, reducing design conflicts and RFIs during construction by 30%.
• Streamlined design review and approval processes, cutting project turnaround time by 20%.
• Ensured all projects met budget, schedule, and regulatory compliance, contributing to on-time delivery of high-value industrial facilities.

• Managed design and drafting teams for residential and commercial projects across California, overseeing architectural and consultant drawing production from schematic design through construction documents. Ensured compliance with California Building Code, local jurisdiction requirements, and permitting processes. Coordinated with architects, engineers, and clients to maintain design quality, resolve technical issues, and deliver complete, accurate drawing sets on schedule.
• Managed design and drafting teams for residential and commercial projects, overseeing architectural documentation from schematic design through construction drawings.
• Successfully completed permitting processes for multiple projects across California, ensuring compliance with local building codes and jurisdiction requirements.
• Coordinated internal teams to maintain drawing quality, consistency, and schedule adherence, resulting in on-time delivery of all project sets.
• Implemented standards and workflows that improved drafting efficiency and reduced errors by 15–20%.

Developed architectural design concepts and construction documents for hospitality projects, including hotels and mixed-use developments. Worked under the direction of the Design Manager/Principal Architect, supporting schematic design and design development efforts and translating design intent into coordinated, code-compliant drawings. Coordinated internally with the design team to maintain quality, consistency, and constructability throughout the project lifecycle.

• Conducted code research to ensure compliance with local ordinances and regulations, avoiding potential delays in project completion.
• Delivered high-quality design presentations that effectively communicated design concepts to clients and stakeholders.
• Developed comprehensive construction documents, streamlining communication between architects, engineers, and contractors.

Taught undergraduate design-focused courses in architectural design, drafting, and visual communication. Developed course materials, assignments, and studio critiques to support students’ understanding of design principles, technical representation, and problem-solving. Mentored students through project development, emphasizing design intent, clarity of documentation, and professional standards.

Supported an interior design studio in Milan on residential and commercial projects, assisting with space planning, concept development, and drawing production. Prepared presentation materials, layouts, and design documentation under the direction of senior designers, contributing to coordinated and visually consistent project deliverables.