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Lok Chan

Lok Chan

New York, NY, US

 
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About 

• Graduated from the City College of New York with Bachelor of Architecture

• Over 10 years of working experience in an established architecture and construction firms

• Manage projects of various size and budget

• Skillful at AutoCAD, Rhino, Sketchup, 3DS Max, Form Z, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and MS Office Suite

• Show expertise in preparing construction document, technical drawing, as well as research

• Familiar with NYC building code

• Organized, self-motivated and detail-oriented. Thrive under heavy workflow

• Eager to learn new things and enjoy problem-solving process

• Team player, willing to learn and willing to share my experience at the same time

Employment 

Eurostruct, Inc., New York, NY, US, Project Manager

Project management from pre construction through construction phases for residential and art gallery, duties included but not limited to the following:
• Collaborate with engineers and architects to determine the specifications of the project
• Determine needed resources (manpower, equipments and materials) from start to finish
• Supervise the work of laborers from various trades, and give them guidance when needed
• Manage client relations, including correspondence, reports, changes orders, personal contacts, and responds to clients requests or complaints
• Review shop drawings and issued RFIs
• Evaluate progress and prepare detailed reports, meeting minutes and update schedule
• Review and approve invoices, submit change orders, and request payments from client
• Ensure adherence all health and safety standards and report issues

Jul 2019 - Jan 2020
 

Studio A+T Architects, New York, NY, US, Project Manager

Project management from schematic through construction phases for multiple residential, healthcare, and commercial projects, duties included but not limited to the following:
• Prepare and present job proposals to clients
• Direct and guide junior designers in the preparation of architectural drawings (Conceptual, DD, CD, DOB and PA documents)
• Modify designs to meet clients’ needs or to solve technical issues that arise
• Communicate and collaborate with mechanical and structural engineering firms to ensure the coherence from construction documents
• Interact with other building design professionals such as lighting specialist, furniture specialist and other special trade to complete the project
• Oversee construction progress, review shop drawings, and reply RFIs to ensure timely completion

Jan 2015 - Jul 2018
 

Studio A+T Architects, New York, NY, US, Intermediate Architect

Architectural design for institutional, residential, and commercial projects, duties included but not limited to the following:
• Prepared architectural drawings (Conceptual, DD, CD, DOB and PA documents)
• Communicate and collaborate with mechanical and structural engineering firms to ensure the coherence from construction documents
• Prepared samples and FE&E cut sheets for clients and contractors

Jun 2013 - Jan 2015
 

Shalat Architects, P.C., New York, NY, US, Junior Architect

Architectural design for residential and commercial projects, duties included but not limited to the following:
• Prepared architectural drawings (Conceptual, DD, CD, DOB and PA documents)
• Communicate and collaborate with mechanical and structural engineering firms to ensure the coherence from construction documents
• Prepared samples and FE&E cut sheets for clients and contractors

Mar 2007 - Jun 2013
 

MOHO Architect, New York, NY, US, CAD Draftman

AutoCAD Drafting for residential and commercial projects, duties included but not limited to the following:
• Conducted field measurement and collected data
• Prepare architectural drawings (Conceptual, DD, CD, DOB and PA documents)

Nov 2006 - Mar 2007
 

Education 

City College of New York (CCNY), New York, NY, US, BArch, Architecture

Bachelor of Architecture

Sep 2003 - May 2008
 

Areas of Specialization 

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