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Jacob Schaeffer

Jacob Schaeffer

Jersey City, NJ, US

 

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Employment 

Phoenix Green Architectural Consultants, LLC., Jersey, NC, US, Owner, Consultant

Founded in 2016, to operate on a consultancy basis as a mid-level architectural design professional producing architectural working drawings, specifications & plans - including existing conditions, zoning analyses, elevations, and RCPs. Delivering tailored advisement throughout design, development and construction processes; regularly incorporating sustainable concepts & theories in the evaluation of client’s needs and expectations as a means for cost-efficient planning & project management.

Aug 2016 - current
 

USA Architects, Planners + Interior Designers, Ltd., Somerville, NJ, US, Senior Designer

+ In a contractual position, served as senior designer involved in several projects from conceptualization through final production. Contributed to the design & development of construction documents for K-12, higher education, corporate, historic, rehabilitation/restoration, and commercial projects. Frequently liaised with partners in Structural, MEP, Historic, and Specialty consultants to ensure deliverables were met in a timely manner. Created visual 3D BIM models, conceptual renderings and presentations of findings for client approval and use.

Mar 2017 - Mar 2018
 

Dixon Advisory USA - Dixon Projects, New York, NY, US, Senior Architectural Designer

+ As senior architectural designer, executed duties which were incorporated throughout the design, approval, construction, & marketing phases of properties tasked for “turnover” unit of Dixon Projects. Before being promoted to this role, a major performance accomplishment was credited to the surveying, drafting, design, & cataloging of 400+ portfolio properties. In addition to formulating reference templates for office use, particularly for records of square footage measurements & bed/bath counts of complete portfolio.
+ In the function of project manager, conducted weekly site visits and assisted in the design supervision of overall project during construction; troubleshooting issues in real time & guaranteeing quality assurance. As a member of an adjunct working group under the Marketing divsion, crafted high quality floor plans & example furniture guides for tenants.

Feb 2013 - Jun 2016
 

Education 

Pennsylvania College of Technology, Williamsport, PA, US, Bachelors, Building Science & Sustainable Design

Aug 2010 - May 2012
 

Pennsylvania College of Technology, Williamsport, PA, US, Architectural Technology

Aug 2008 - May 2010
 

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