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Ezgi Ustuner

Ezgi Ustuner

Los Angeles, CA, US

 
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About 

Experienced Project Manager with a proven track record of successfully managing architectural projects from design to construction for residential buildings. Skilled in preparing technical architectural drawing sets and presentations, collaborating with consultants, and managing project timelines and resources to meet program requirements. Proficient in utilizing BIM software to develop accurate designs and streamline project workflows. Authorized to work for any employer in the United States.

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Employment 

United Dwelling, Los Angeles, CA, US, Project Manager

• Manage and mentor junior architectural designers
• Coordinate with the structural engineer to develop detailed structural plans and drawings for use in the field
• Manage the architectural project, including design, construction, millwork, shop drawing, budget, and schedule maintenance
• Collaborate with various consultants to ensure the project meets program requirements
• Utilize creativity to develop highly appealing, exciting, and interesting designs that engage and evoke emotion
• Manage multiple project timelines, resources, and responsibilities to achieve project goals
• Verify and validate designs and transfer new products into production
• Transfer products designed for manufacturing throughout the development cycle and in full production
• Collaborate with the design team to create and develop new products and innovations

Jun 2022 - May 2023
 

Nielsen Architects, Santa Cruz, CA, US, BIM Manager/Designer

• Developed and maintained Building Information Modeling (BIM) standards and procedures for the firm using Archicad software
• Coordinated with project teams to create and maintain BIM models throughout the design and construction process
• Collaborated with architects and engineers to ensure BIM models accurately reflected the design intent and met project requirements
• Conducted clash detection analysis to identify and resolve conflicts within the BIM models
• Produced construction documents and technical drawings using Archicad software
• Managed the firm's digital content library to ensure it was up-to-date and easily accessible for project teams
• Trained and mentored staff on BIM modeling and software techniques using Archicad
• Worked as a designer on select projects, including developing designs for residential buildings
• Prepared technical architectural drawing sets and presentations using Archicad
• Utilized creativity to produce appealing and engaging designs

Mar 2021 - Jun 2022
 

Modative, Los Angeles, CA, US, Project Manager / R+D Engineer

• Responsible for coordinating the architectural project; including design, construction, millwork, shop drawing, budget, and schedule maintenance
• Coordinate with various consultants
• Coordinate project’s program requirements with in-house departments
• Define material properties, develop concepts, and verify prototypes
• Manage multiple project timelines, resources, and responsibilities to achieve goals
• Verify and validate designed and transfer new products into production
• Transfer products designed for manufacturing throughout the development cycle and into full production
• Collaborate with the design team to create and develop new products and innovations

Aug 2019 - May 2020
 

Mesken Architecture, Izmir, TR, Project Manager / Architectural Designer

• Managing small and medium- scale projects, forming relationships and coordinating design decisions with consultants, engineers, and contractors.
• Working with ArchiCAD and AutoCAD for residential, mix-used and industrial buildings.
• Preparing submittals and following up on the projects until a building permit is obtained.

Mar 2017 - Sep 2018
 

Education 

Yasar University, Izmir, TR, BArch, Architecture

Sep 2011 - Jun 2016
 

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