Architect Resume Example

Coordinated production of bid drawings and specifications from start to finish with team of mechanical and structural consultants (seven multifamily building envelope projects and one commercial addition for assembly building).

• Sketch construction details for venting, moisture, and code compliance
• Value engineer details and plans for fire resistance and energy codes to save overall cost of $1M on six projects in Cities of Seattle, Lacey, Shoreline, Edmonds, and Snohomish County.
• Lead project meetings, perform weekly inspections, and resolve job site questions by issuing timely supplemental instructions
• Create new line of service to obtain permits quickly with reduced fees, through experience working at City of Seattle
• Update scope of repair and specifications with current research to create new design details and project specific repairs
• Rapidly review and identify corrections needed for contractor submittal compliance and monthly pay applications, using Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Excel
• Manage change orders to meet net zero increase on Shellabarger Condominium Remediation
• Save $20K on Jubilee Lodge addition and reroof to obtain new 15 year NDL by researching and suggesting alternate manufacturer
• Solved egress problem at Jubilee Lodge day it was identified by inspector by relocating additional egress door to less steep side of addition
• Organize, coordinate and execute assignments to keep projects on schedule and within budget while serving as project architect for multiple clients
• Identify valid fee change orders for Principal to negotiate with client
• Discuss and negotiate interpretations of zoning laws, fire regulations and building codes with city and county government agencies
• As inspector, perform weekly building envelope inspections on multiple projects by climbing to roof on 40 foot ladders or scaffolding.

• Performed 20 minute permit screenings in-person, averaging 10-18 customers daily, for full range of incoming building permit applications

• Worked with architects to resolve code issues, averaging 20 permits weekly for multi-family, high rise, commercial, mechanical, sprinkler and Type I hood permits, including new construction, alterations, and building envelope remediation.