- Over (20+) years of professional experience combined with over eight (8+) years of formal Architectural education, specialized in the creation and development of architectural projects in various fields and business lines.
- Solid project management, project supervision and construction site management skills.
- Assigned DOB documents overseeing a team of 6+ drafters and related coordination with client, subcontractors and building partners.
- Developed DOB plans according to NYC Codes (Zoning, Building Code, Energy Code, ADA, MDL) for Residential, Commercial & Mixed uses.
- Led corporate architectural and construction design projects for a multinational company.
- Skillful at producing design concepts for all design phases from inception to final 2D/3D rendering for client presentation, this complements well with superior proficiency in design software including AutoCad and Sketchup.
- Excellent blueprint and related compatibility plans (structural, hydraulic, gas and electric systems) interpretation skills.
- Quality post-design and supervisory skills ensuring that the design concept is consistent and preserved during the project lifetime.
- Led Space Planning projects for a multinational company, producing test-fit plans, dimensional calculations and cost estimates recommendations based on corporate and prospective commercial tenants space and functional requirements.
- Advanced experience in restaurants design projects: health department, ADA compliances, kitchen and engineering coordination.
- Developed a design framework for over 30 supermarkets stores for a multinational company.
- Managed residential construction projects ranging from public housing building with up to 1600 apartments, residential buildings and houses for mid-high to high standard clients.
- Proficient at the decision-making processes for the utilization, budgeting and selection of the most efficient architectural techniques, materials and technologies given the type and scope of the project.
Serving as Project Manager responsible for construction documents for
national chain of industry of Retail and Restaurants, involved in all stages of the design as building department code research, health department, ADA compliances, design surveys, preliminary design, Landlord's guidelines, engineering plans review, construction sets, detailing all the way to construction start-up to the final.
-Managed architectural projects from design development through construction administration and project closeout.
-Led and coordinated project teams, including architects, designers, and drafting staff, to produce high-quality construction documents.
-Oversaw project schedules, budgets, staffing plans, and key milestones to ensure successful project delivery.
-Served as the primary contact between clients, consultants, contractors, vendors, and regulatory agencies.
-Reviewed construction drawings, specifications, and project documentation for quality, accuracy, and compliance.
-Conducted code research and ensured adherence to applicable building regulations and industry standards.
-Performed site surveys, monitored construction progress, and supported quality control throughout project execution.
- Developed several design projects for to-be built retail/restaurants stores, from schematic design to plan design for client and management approval following standardize client brand expression and design specifications.
- Produced constructions plans and prepared documents for all design phases.
- Supported design efforts for the renovation of existing and new remodeled stores.
- Read, assessed and integrated blueprints and engineering plans (structural, hydraulic, gas and electric systems).
- Verified at all times and throughout each milestone that building codes, regulations, standards and byLaws are properly observed.
- Consulted technical Landlord's handbooks and guidelines.
- Site surveys on a need basis.
Served as a Project Manager to oversee a team of drafters to produce DOB documents applying my experiences on diverse design fields as
Business, Assembly, Retail, Single 1-2 family & Multi-family occupancies. Proposing horizontal or vertical additions for Residential, Commercial & Mixed uses building using DOB regulations coordinated with client or designers requirements.
- Oversaw a team of 6+ drafters and related coordination with client,
subcontractors and building partners.
- Developed DOB documents according to NYC Codes (Zoning, Building Code, Energy Code, ADA, MDL) for Residential, Commercial & Mixed uses buildings.
- Assigned all alteration’s type (ALT 1, 2 & 3), Procerts and NB (New Buildings) as well.
- Created zoning analysis to maximize area and building envelope for
referenced Brooklyn neighborhood as R2 to R8, P.B.U.A. and Special Districts.
- Provided objections answers using codes argued to till getting the project approved at DOB.
- Managed client requirements associated with DOB regulations to propose enlargement and interior layout changes.
- Experienced Residential, Community facilities & Commercial uses groups.
- Experienced Business, Assembly, Retail, Single 1-2 family & Multi-family occupancies.