Zachary Balderrama
Architectural professional with over four years of progressive experience delivering educational, commercial, and residential projects from planning through construction administration. Experienced in leading multidisciplinary coordination, producing high-quality construction documents, managing technical project development, and mentoring emerging professionals. Trusted by project managers and firm leadership to serve as a technical lead on K-12 and higher education projects, develop campus master plans, coordinate consultants, and support bond-funded capital improvement programs. Known for building collaborative relationships, maintaining exceptional technical quality, and solving complex project challenges while keeping teams aligned with client goals, budgets, and schedules. Seeking to contribute strong technical leadership, project management, and client-focused design expertise to a nationally recognized architectural practice while continuing to grow into senior project leadership.
Work History
Mid-Level Architectural Designer / Technical Lead
3 Years 8 Months- Lead multidisciplinary consultant coordination between architectural, structural, civil, MEP, landscape, and specialty disciplines.
- Mentor summer architectural interns through project assignments, design critiques, and technical guidance.
- Developed company-wide graphic standards to improve drawing consistency, presentation quality, and production efficiency.
- Coordinate project teams to maintain schedules, design quality, and technical accuracy across multiple active projects.
- Produce comprehensive construction documents for renovations, additions, and new construction projects.
- Support Project Managers and Project Architects throughout all project phases from programming through construction administration.
- Participate in construction administration activities including RFIs, submittals, field observations, punch lists, and contractor coordination.
- Collaborate directly with clients, consultants, and contractors to resolve technical challenges and maintain project momentum.
- Developed campus master plans supporting long-term growth initiatives for Texas college districts.
- Contributed to multiple Bond Program projects serving public school districts throughout Texas.
- Designed educational environments balancing functionality, constructability, budget, and long-term campus planning.
Technical Draftsman
8 Months- Coordinated site planning documentation for major residential developments throughout Texas and Oklahoma, ensuring compliance with local regulations and facilitating communication among developers.
- Coordinated grading, utilities, plot plans, and engineering documentation across multiple simultaneous developments.
- Reviewed architectural and engineering documents to ensure municipal compliance, setbacks, and adherence to engineering standards for various residential projects.
- Collaborated with licensed engineers and survey teams to resolve technical issues and improve project efficiency.
Architectural Intern
3 Months- Supported renovation projects for higher education facilities.
- Conducted building evaluations for ADA and TAS compliance.
- Coordinated field verification with construction documents.
- Worked alongside architects and construction managers during renovation planning.
Architectural Intern
3 Months- Assisted a team of architects with multiple commercial renovation and expansion projects, contributing to design development and documentation.
- Contributed to the development of construction documents for the Curbside 2.0 initiative across multiple store locations across the state of Texas.
- Contributed to project meetings with architects, construction managers, and interior designers, discussing design strategies and addressing project challenges.
- Assisted in coordinating interior planning and managing exterior renovations for operational retail facilities using AutoCAD, Revit and SketchUp.