Marcos Hernandez
Brooklyn
Summary
Architectural Designer and Project Manager skilled in transforming design concepts into detailed, buildable drawings. Expertise in leading multidisciplinary teams, collaborations, management, and streamlining project execution, resulting in timely deliveries and enhanced client satisfaction across architectural and millwork projects.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager / Designer
Arkai Studios
Brooklyn
01.2023 - 01.2026
- Coordinated installation crews and daily work schedules to optimize construction project execution.
- Prepared and distributed approved drawings and installation scopes to field teams, ensuring clarity for project tasks.
- Streamlined vendor material pickups and deliveries to maintain adherence to project timelines.
- Represented the company in weekly client and contractor coordination meetings.
- Participated in project coordination meetings and documented work progress.
- Laid out equipment and components on-site according to approved shop drawings.
- Produced site-specific design layouts addressing field conditions during installation.
- Submitted and tracked RFIs when discrepancies occurred between comments and drawings.
- Supervised a crew of five installers during project execution.
CAD Drafter
Mistral Metal & Glass
Queens
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Produced and coordinated shop drawings for architectural metal and glass installations.
- Conducted site surveys to inform design development and improve accuracy of fabrication drawings.
- Coordinated finish schedules and paint specifications, ensuring alignment with project requirements and timelines.
- Participated in project coordination meetings and tracked construction progress.
- Managed shop inventory and organized materials, optimizing resource allocation for project needs.
Designer / Project Manager
NY Custom Interior Millwork Corp.
Queens
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Designed custom kitchen layouts and interior millwork solutions for residential clients.
- Advised clients on wood species, finishes, hardware, and appliances to enhance design integrity.
- Designed custom furniture, closets, shelving, and architectural millwork.
- Collaborated with in-house carpenters to ensure millwork fabrication met approved specifications.
- Oversaw change orders and documented project modifications to maintain accurate project records.
- Conducted site surveys and created existing condition floor plans.
- Developed layouts and placement plans for new millwork installations.
Project Manager / CAD Drafter
Metalmen Mechanical
Queens
01.2014 - 01.2020
- Produced 2D mechanical floor plans and fabrication drawings for HVAC systems.
- Transformed approved mechanical equipment layouts into detailed shop drawings for fabrication, enhancing production accuracy.
- Coordinated CAD files with other trades, ensuring seamless installation and minimizing conflicts.
- Designed new ductwork systems connecting to existing mechanical infrastructure.
- Executed on-site layout of approved mechanical plans, facilitating accurate installation.
- Documented existing conditions through site sketches and field measurements.
- Attended site meetings to document work progress and field changes.
- Operated Vicon plasma cutting equipment to fabricate duct components.
- Prepared material lists and coordinated delivery to job sites.
Architectural Assistant
Choshields Studio
Brooklyn
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Produced detailed floor plans and elevations in AutoCAD to facilitate design visualization and client approval.
- Created Photoshop renderings to effectively communicate renovation and new construction concepts to stakeholders.
- Conducted site surveys to gather precise measurements, photography, and sketches for project development.
- Built architectural study models and presentation models from scaled drawings.
- Organized architectural product samples and maintained project inventory.
- Provided administrative support including scheduling, travel arrangements, and filing.
Drafting Intern
Bulent Demir
New York
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Conducted site surveys of city buildings to gather accurate data for plan updates.
- Modified architectural floor plans using AutoCAD Architecture 2009 to enhance design accuracy.
- Updated drawings to align with current office standards, ensuring compliance and quality.
Skills
- Construction Management
- Building information modeling
- AutoCAD 2024 (2D & 3D)
- SketchUp
- Drawing production
- Documentation
- Model making
- Microsoft Office
- Visual Communication
- Hand drafting
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Project Manager / Designer
Arkai Studios
01.2023 - 01.2026
CAD Drafter
Mistral Metal & Glass
01.2022 - 01.2023
Designer / Project Manager
NY Custom Interior Millwork Corp.
01.2020 - 01.2022
Project Manager / CAD Drafter
Metalmen Mechanical
01.2014 - 01.2020
Architectural Assistant
Choshields Studio
01.2012 - 01.2014
Drafting Intern
Bulent Demir
01.2009 - 01.2010