Robert J. Ference
Architect
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Versatile Architect accomplished at designing commercial and residential structures of varying styles and purposes. Career spanning 12 years focusing on the constructability and detailing of each project.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Architect I
Desmone & Associates Inc
Pittsburgh, Pa
12.2020 - Current
- 3D modeling of projects to convey design concepts to clients
- Construction Document creation for permit
- Proposal writing, budgeting, estimating, and tracking profitability
- Managing client expectations
- Review Code/Zoning Research/ Domi (City of Pittsburgh and Various PA Municipalities)
- Collaboration with both in-house designers, exterior consultants/engineers, and general contractors
Staff Architect
Design 3 Architecture
Monroeville, Pa
09.2018 - 03.2020
- Working closely with firm principles and clients to implement my design abilities for various types of projects consisting of custom residential, office fit outs, strip mall renovation, shell fit outs, area calculations, project site analysis, and building programming
- Evaluation of existing facilities and or clients' needs to implement client program
- Understanding of International Building Code for code compliance in Accessibility, Fire and Safety, and Egress
- Initial budgeting evaluation based RSMeans data
- Mentorship of Junior Staff Members
Staff Architect
Montgomery & Rust Inc
Allison Park, Pa
08.2007 - 08.2018
- Incorporating our client's ideas into the design of high end semi-custom homes at our various housing developments including Summerset at Frick Park
- Design development from conceptual to permit ready construction documents
- Review/redline of truss/shop drawings
- On site project observation
Education
Bachelor of Architecture -
Penn State University
Skills
- Registered Architect in PA , June 2021
- Revit 8 years experience
- SketchUP 12 years experience
- AutoCad 12 Years Experience
- Rendering in Enscape & Twinmotion 4 years experience
- Building Codes and Regulations 12 years experience
- Project Presentations
- Foundation Design and Framing
Timeline
Architect I
Desmone & Associates Inc
12.2020 - Current
Staff Architect
Design 3 Architecture
09.2018 - 03.2020
Staff Architect
Montgomery & Rust Inc
08.2007 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Architecture -
Penn State University
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