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Benyoucef Senoussi

Benyoucef Senoussi

Chicago, IL, US

 

About 

I am currently seeking a job opportunity in the architectural field and eager to become a member of a recognized company that values creativity, hard work and ingenuity.
I offer the following:
• A high achieving professional with a vast experience in the architectural project development process from schematic planning up to final construction documents phase for several project types and building typologies with a focus on Health care, commercial, senior living and laboratory projects
• Comprehensive knowledge of architectural design principles, procedures and relevant building codes
• Skillful in construction administration and management processes including value engineering process, shop drawing reviews, RFI responses, site visits, documentation, and reporting.

Employment 

SABBR, Chicago, IL, US, Project Director

 One of the founders of a consulting firm that matches clients in North Africa with international companies seeking to manage infrastructure, urban housing, recreation, institutional and sustained energy projects.
 Managed project and performed market research.
 Performed financial and budget analysis.
 Reviewed contracts and coordinated modifications

Nov 2008 - Jan 2012
 

Perkins Eastman, Chicago, IL, US, Project Architect

 Organized information for schematic project designs, analyzed site conditions, and generated photo documentations.
 Delivered dynamic presentations which included drawings, sketches, and samples.
 Liaised with clients, setup meetings, wrote minutes, and kept clients informed regarding all project phases.
 Prepared drawing sets, oversaw design development and construction documents including detailed drawings.
 Coordinated with Structural, MEP, Civil, and Landscaping Personnel, Specification Writers, and Consultants.
 Prepared zoning packages, prepared bid/permit drawing sets, and effectively communicated with contractors, regulatory officials and vendors
 Actively participated in the construction administration phase including, site visits and follow up

Oct 2004 - Oct 2008
 

OWP/P - Cannon Design, Chicago, IL, US, Architect member / Project Architect

 Worked closely with clients, designed/coordinated drawing sets, and produced the documentation for multiple healthcare projects from their schematic design to construction drawings.
 Prepared and acquired building permits, provided construction administration support, and performed site visits for multiple laboratory and hospital renovation projects at the University of Chicago
 Participated and supported the drawing phase and coordinated with Structure, MEP and Civil Personnel for major healthcare, corporate and senior living projects

Oct 1997 - Oct 2004
 

Education 

Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT), Chicago, IL, US, MArch, Architecture

Oct 1982 - Nov 1986
 

EPAU ( Technical School of Architecture and Urbanism), Algiers, DZ, BArch, Architecture

Oct 1975 - Jun 1980
 

Skills