P. Andrew Tuazama
Raleigh,NC.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Architectural Designer
Jacobs Engineering
03.2023 - Current
- Assigned to a variety of projects including office, warehouse, school, commercial, healthcare, pharmaceutical, government & municipal buildings
- Assisted in the design process; Schematic Design and Design Development, prepared construction working documents, (inclusive-floor plans layout, typical wall & cross sections, foundation plans, footing details, roof framing plans & details, and electrical plans)
- Reviewed building codes (IBC), construction docs, and prepared 2D drawings in AutoCad, Revit (3D), Lumion, & Sketch-Up Pro for client presentations
- Coordinate with structural and mechanical engineers to ensure the seamless integration of building systems, resulting in efficient and cost-effective designs
- Provide on-site support during construction, addressing design-related issues and ensuring compliance with building regulations
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested
- Project Includes: The design and expansion of Eli Lilly Bio Medical Center for the research and manufacturing of diabetes insulin medication in the Research Triangle (RTP), North Carolina
- The expansion also includes additional parenteral filling, device assembly and packaging capacity to support an increased demand for Lilly's insulin products that treat diabetes, ($450 million project)
Architectural Designer
Mid-South Engineering
05.2022 - 01.2023
- Project Included: Pharmaceutical Biotech (Tissue Growth Processing Center in Davie, Florida)
- The upgrades of a 13,500 square foot structure for the production of vaccines, blood/plasma products, transgenic, and oral liquids
- (Using Revit 2023 and AutoCAD 2023)
- Work with other engineering disciplines (inclusive of structure, civil and landscape) in order to ensure a consistent development of the project towards the design concepts established in earlier phases
- Work with Project Managers to develop and maintain a successful, executable work plan through the life of the project
- Assisted the lead Architect to apply knowledge of architectural design, construction detailing, construction procedures, zoning and building codes regulations; and building materials within the client’s budget
Engineering Technologist-Facility Designer III
Duke Energy
03.2021 - 04.2022
- Company Overview: Western Region
- Provided support with the preparation of project design, space planning, renovation of existing structures and evaluate construction documents/drawings for Duke Energy Facilities and Control Enclosure Buildings
- (Using Revit 2021 and AutoCAD 2022)
- Generate electrical drawings, layouts, elevations, single line diagrams, conduit & cable schedules, cable tray, cable trench and grounding plans
- Prepare schematics and wiring diagrams for control panels
- Familiar with the NEC and related Codes
- Western Region
Architectural Designer
Hazen & Sawyer Engineers - Wastewater Treatment
03.2019 - 06.2020
- The Design of New Hanover County Municipal Building, Wilmington, NC (10 stories)
- Assisted lead Engineers and Architects with creating and coordinating in the design process and production of construction design manual documents, construction supervisions, building codes regulation, production of construction working drawings, which included building floor plans layout, foundation plans, building sections & elevations, electrical and plumbing plans, roof framing plan layout, typical wall sections and details
- (All work was done in AutoCAD 2019, Revit 2020 & Sketch-up Pro 3D)
- Project included: The renovation & Addition of a 12,000 sqft
- EM Johnson Building for Wastewater Treatment Plant for the City Raleigh, NC
Architectural/Electrical & Mechanical Designer
Ford, Bacon & Davis Consultants Engineers
01.2018 - 12.2018
- The Montego Bay Hotel: Assisted with the design process, production of construction working drawings, and periodic site visits on construction site of a 195-bedrooms hotel ($7.2 million budget) in Montego Bay, Jamaica
- Hotel consists of a convention center, two large swimming pools, a nightclub, restaurant for 300 guest and six VIP suites on the third floor
- Renovation of Prince George High School, Prince George County, Virginia
- Prepared site modification plans, which included site planning for parking lots, curved and gutter (cut & fill), locations of storm drainage and production of construction working drawings for additional classrooms and administrative wing
- Prepared HVAC section and details
- Sizing of ducting supply airflow, return and exhaust
- Prior experience with healthcare, medical, industrial, or educational HVAC projects
- Assisted lead engineers in performing building plumbing system design layout and prepared construction documents for various commercial and industrial buildings plumbing systems
- Systems include domestic cold water, domestic hot water, sanitation, chilly water, sewer, storm, compressed air, natural gas, and fuel oil
Principle Architecture Designer
Home Design Consultant Inc.
04.2011 - 12.2015
- Developed solutions for complex design problems, including code compliance and agency interface
- Provided technical oversight and coordination of project activities with clients, consultants, contractors, and staff
- Participated in the design process and construction administration of a $12.5 million International Denomination Church project in Raleigh, North Carolina and worked along with project managers on issues affecting budget, construction costs, and project milestone schedules
- Project Includes: The addition of 30 units single family homes, ranging from 2,800sqft
- To 4,900sqft
- The Anderson Point Subdivision on Roger Lane, Raleigh, NC
- Designed and prepared construction working drawings which included floor plans, typical wall & cross sections, foundation plans & footing details, roof framing plans & details, electrical and plumbing plans & construction site supervisions
- Review of building codes, construction docs and prepared 3D rending drawings in Revit & Sketch-Up Pro for presentations
Facility Planning Analyst
Wake County Public School System
03.2007 - 12.2010
- Assisted with quality control for the design function and integrates and coordinates all disciplines into the building project
- Maintained ongoing communication to understand any project changes, design issues or time/budget constraints that may impact initial assignment
- Utilized past knowledge and experience to enhance the quality of product, recognize problem issues, communicate impact to team and sought clarity when necessary
- Kept lead Architect or designated Team Leader informed of progress
- Met project design schedule and design construction budgets
- Worked along with first responders (i.e., police, EMS & fire service) to program WCPSS school floor plans & sitemaps onto their laptops and provide all additional information on school properties as needed during emergency operations on campus
Education
A.A.S. - Architectural Engineering Technology
Wake Technical College
Raleigh, NC12.1991
BS - Architecture
Dunwoody College of Technology
Minneapolis, Minnesota05.2024
Advance Revit - MEP Certification
Wake Technical College
Raleigh, NC10.2020
Revit Certification - Building information Modeling System
Wake Technical College
Raleigh, NC12.2014
BS - Business & Organizational Leadership Management
Saint Augustine’s College
Raleigh, NC12.2002
Skills
- Revit
- AutoCAD
- Sketch-Up Pro
- Lumion
- Bluebeam
- Schematic Design
- Design Development
- Construction working documents
- Photo Shop
- Microstation V8i CADD
- 3D designs
- Windows 2011
- MS Word
- MS Excel
- Windows XP
- 3D drawings
Organization Membership
- NOMA: National Organization of Minority Architects
- Habitat for Humanities: Wake County, NC
- AIAS: American Institute of Architects, Student Chapter (Dunwoody College Of Technology, MN)
- UNICCO: United Nimba Citizen Council (USA Branch)
- Wake Chapel Church-Raleigh, NC: Men’s Chorus – Member
- NCARB licensure in preparations
Current Role
Architectural Designer
Timeline
Architectural Designer
Jacobs Engineering
03.2023 - Current
Architectural Designer
Mid-South Engineering
05.2022 - 01.2023
Engineering Technologist-Facility Designer III
Duke Energy
03.2021 - 04.2022
Architectural Designer
Hazen & Sawyer Engineers - Wastewater Treatment
03.2019 - 06.2020
Architectural/Electrical & Mechanical Designer
Ford, Bacon & Davis Consultants Engineers
01.2018 - 12.2018
Principle Architecture Designer
Home Design Consultant Inc.
04.2011 - 12.2015
Facility Planning Analyst
Wake County Public School System
03.2007 - 12.2010
BS - Architecture
Dunwoody College of Technology
Advance Revit - MEP Certification
Wake Technical College
Revit Certification - Building information Modeling System
Wake Technical College
BS - Business & Organizational Leadership Management
Saint Augustine’s College
A.A.S. - Architectural Engineering Technology
Wake Technical College
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