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Edmundo Vicuna

Edmundo Vicuna

Austin, TX, US

 
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About 

As a Project Manager with nearly 4 years of experience, combining my collaboration at NDA (Northfield Design Associates) and more recently at Studio Dubois, both in Austin, Texas, I have gained significant experience in multifamily and high-end residential buildings. In this role, I completed over 475,000 square feet of construction in various locations in Texas, with an average project cost of $9 million. I ensured that the projects met the client's expectations, building codes, accessibility codes, and construction standards. My responsibilities as a project manager included design development, coordinating the production of construction documents with consultants, and overseeing construction administration.

 Prior to my work in the US, between 2006 and 2019, I co-founded VGO Architects and founded NOÜ design, both of which were committed to innovation and creative design processes and successfully completed 425,000 square feet of construction across a range of residential, commercial, hospitality, and corporate projects in Chile. During and after my studies for my master’s degree in Architecture and Acoustics in Paris, I worked as a project designer at Archipel, a French Architecture firm, where I developed multiple housing projects in Paris. Additionally, and in 2006, I collaborated with Albert Aguirre studio in Barcelona to develop acoustic solutions for the auditorium at Villa Florida, a civic center in the city.

Employment 

Studio DuBois, Austin, TX, US, Project Manager

Active collaboration as a project manager in the conceptual, schematic design, and design development phases for two high-end residential buildings in West Lake Hills, both projects with a built area of over 7,000 sq. ft.

Responsible for reviewing local ordinances and building codes to ensure the project’s compliance. I also coordinated project information with consultants and prepared all document packages for budgeting and materials research.

Jul 2023 - current
 

NDA (Northfield Design Associates), Austin, TX, US, Project Manager

Led, managed, and oversaw multifamily projects from the Schematic Design phase through to Design Development, Construction Documents, Bidding, Construction Administration, and Closeout phases.

Responsible for leading and managing the project team, including engineers, contractors, and consultants. Additionally, I successfully accomplished construction administration (CA) tasks such as writing field reports, reviewing pay applications, coordinating submittals, RFPs, and change of orders.

Ensured compliance with building codes, zoning regulations, and particularly the accessibility standard codes compliance for multifamily projects, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS), and Fair Housing Act (FHA).

Feb 2020 - Feb 2023
 

Noudesign, founder | VGO Arquitectos, co-founder, Santiago, CL, Foiunder and Co-founder

Oversaw the development of a diverse range of projects, including residential, commercial, corporate, educational, and hospitality projects. I successfully led a team of 12 architects, designers, and drafters to complete over 70,000 s.f. of architecture and 355,000 s.f. of interior design projects for both national and international clients. Notable clients included Puma SA, Levi’s, Head, Rip Curl, Claro Telecom (Mexico), Las Condes City Hall, and private clients.

Conceived original design concepts and supervised the team to produce project documentation from initial sketches to complete construction documents. My primary goal was to ensure that each project met the client’s expectations, budget, and timeline, while also ensuring compliance with Chilean regulatory codes.

Managed various administrative tasks and played an active role in marketing efforts to generate new business opportunities.

Jul 2007 - Dec 2019
 

Archipel, Paris, FR, Architectural Designer

Oversaw the completion of plans and documentation for several housing buildings in different locations across Paris and l’île de France, including Villiers sur Marne & Epone, Les Clayes.

Apr 2004 - May 2005
 

Education 

Sorbonne University, Paris, FR, Masters, Urban and Architectural Acoustics

The Acoustics specialization in the master's program aims to provide expertise in acoustics, specifically in the fields of architecture and urban planning. The topics studied encompass the use of sound, noise diagnosis, and treatment to assess, understand, and improve soundscapes in the everyday environment.

Sep 2004 - Sep 2006
 

Unicersidad Mayor, Facuktad de ARquitectura, BArch, Five-year Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, leading to a Professional Architect Degree.

Mar 1996 - Jan 2002
 

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