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Esmeralda Maldonado

Esmeralda Maldonado

Aliso Viejo, CA, US

 
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Employment 

SMS Architects, Irvine, Ca, Job Captain

Upholding technical and leadership abilities to plan, organize, and manage the efforts of a production team to produce high-quality construction documents within an allotted time and budget. Skilled in managing Client and Consultant relationships.

Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with Senior Leaders and Staff in developing Project documentation, and Client presentations
- Participate / coordinate during all phases of Project delivery
- Manage Client and Consultant communication; participate in meetings with A/E team members, Owner's, vendors, general contractors and/or sub-contractors
- Oversee the progress of other Technical Designers
- Produce, manage, and coordinate construction documentation
- Provide Project team coordination for finished plans, specifications, and material selections; ensure design intent is incorporated into construction documentation; prepare documents for permitting and construction
- Support construction administration with review of submittals and RFI's, site visits, and follow-up field observation notes
- QA/QC
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Support other staff members and Projects within the office as deadlines dictate
- Knowledge of local codes
- Utilize hand and 3D software renderings to communicate design concepts
- Responsible for conducting on-site field verifications and update documentation
- Research building materials and assemblies, order samples and literature, and work with product vendors to support the needs of the Project

Oct 2022 - current
 

SMS Architects, Irvine, CA, US, CAD Technician

Produced technical documentation and communication on Project progress to team members to ensure success. Experienced in construction documentation, proficient in Revit and CAD, and enjoyed working with a team of architects in a highly creative, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities:
- Provided Project team coordination for finished plans, specifications, and material selections; ensured design intent was incorporated into the construction documentation.
- Produced accurate technical and contract documentation for the construction of Project.
- Worked with consultants, contractors, fabricators, specification writers, and regulatory agencies to meet overall Project objectives.
- Utilize hand and 3D software renderings to communicate design concepts.

Jul 2018 - Oct 2022
 

AVRP Skyport Studios, San Diego, Consultant - Intern

Feb 2017 - Apr 2017
 

Education 

NewSchool of Architecture & Design, San Diego, CA, US, BArch, Architecture

Bachelor of Architecture, NAAB (June 2018)
Minor in Construction Management (June 2017)
2017-present AIAS President
2016-present NewSchool Peer Advisor
2016-2017 Student Council President
2015-2016 Student Council Vice President

Oct 2013 - Jun 2018
 

Areas of Specialization 

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