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Fernando Riofrio

Fernando Riofrio

Miami, FL, US

 
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About 

SPECIALIST IN EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN, PROJECT MANAGER,
COMMERCIAL MANAGEMENT, AND CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISION

Employment 

AAF CONSTRUYE, Ecuador, Head Designer

• Administrated of individual project; preparation of financial budgets, contract development and negotiations with Client, contracting with Consultants, schedule approval and approval of accounts payable.
• Provided construction administration services including field inspection, drawing clarification, shop drawing review and product approval, responding to permitting issues and coordination of issues between Consultants.
• Developed of construction documents with assistance from in-house Project Assistants and coordination of Consulting Engineers.
• Conducted meetings and/or presentations with Clients, Governmental Agencies and personnel from other Corporate Divisions.
• Attending client and internal meetings, assisting with performing construction contract administration, and assisting with marketing/business development activities.

Jan 2016 - current
 

Freelance, Aventura, ARCHITECT DESIGNER, PROJECT MANAGER

Worked closely with many companies, such as the Jonathan Selway firm based in Maryland, and other national and international companies as a consultant, focusing on design, technical writing, plan coordination, construction details, and construction solutions.
Enhanced existing designs and proposed new ideas to add value to projects.
Responsible for presenting projects and ensuring compliance with client requirements and current regulations.
Provided consulting services to various companies.
Experienced in drawing detail plans from DD's (Design Development) to CD's (Construction Documents).
Utilize different software to generate not only plans but also project presentations.

Oct 2023 - Apr 2024
 

Kobi Karp Architecture and Interior Design, Miami, FL, US, ARCHITECT DESIGNER

Position: Project Director - Residential, Commercial, and Hospitality Design

Coordinated plans to ensure compliance with client requirements and relevant regulations.
Conducted meticulous reviews of plans to ensure design quality and adherence to technical standards.
Collaborated closely with the technical and design team to develop innovative solutions that met project needs.
Managed projects comprehensively from design phase to final delivery, ensuring client satisfaction at every stage of the process.

Mar 2022 - Sep 2023
 

ODP Architects, Fort Lauderdale, FL, US, MID ARCHITECT

• Proficient use of design and rendering software.
• Design and specifies project-appropriate architectural requirements
• Produce complete Construction Documents coordinating multiple disciplines, including Structural Engineers, MEP Engineers, and other consultants as required.
• Work independently with professional time management and leadership skills.
• Provides creative input on group projects.
Responsible for maintaining design integrity and consistency within group.

Jan 2021 - Feb 2022
 

Ocio Design Group, San Diego, CA, US, Designer

· Analyzed building codes, by-laws, space and site requirements, and other technical data, to determine their effects on architectural design.
· Collaborated with production team for solutions to design issues.
· Met with clients to review vision and design intent.
· Collaborated with the project team in preparing vision books, drawings, renderings and design presentation.
· Produced design documents for buildings in order to become more functional, aesthetic and durable.

Jul 2015 - Dec 2015
 

JZMK Partners, Costa Mesa, CA, US, Designer

• Assisted in preparing architectural design documents following established standards that include virtual presentations and/or document models.
• Prepared graphic presentations and construction documents for custom, multifamily, mixed-use, hospitality focused projects.
Worked directly with the Office Director and Principals to prepare design presentations for international clients.
• Contributed to preparation of design documents and leaded the detailed development of construction documents during all project phases to successfully deliver the project to the clients.
Collaborated and coordinated with in-house design-build team.

Jan 2015 - Dec 2015
 

Holcombe Design, La Jolla, CA, US, Drafter

Jan 2015 - Dec 2015
 

Scott A. Spencer Architect, La Jolla, CA, US, Drafter

Sep 2014 - Jun 2015
 

Education 

Delft Uni (Delft-x), BWIT1X Sustainable Building with Timber

Jun 2024 - current
 

Universitat Politecnica de Valencia, EDX, Sustainability in Architecture

Jan 2022 - Mar 2022
 

UDLA, Quito, MArch, Interior Architect

Jun 2008 - Jul 2012
 

UDLA, Quito, BArch, Architect

Jan 2005 - Jul 2009
 

Awards 

Innovative, Originality and Creativity, 2nd Place

Universidad de Malaga SPAIN International competition. Second Prize: for Innovative, Originality and Creativity

2018
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills