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Christopher Zurita

Christopher Zurita

Brooklyn, NY, US

 

About 

I am especially interested in a position base on my experience as Engineering, Architectural professional with various organizations using Field Surveying and onsite Project Management concepts to produce documents in Civil, Structural, MEP, Information Technology, Audio Visual, Telecommunications and Building Management Systems for Infrastructure have prepared me for a disciplined secure work environment and the challenges associated with these experiences. I'm looking forward to enhance the productivity in your organization by implementing procedures acquired throughout my career.
The projects I have worked on in past and most recent are United Nations Campus, HSBC Tenant Fit Out, Westchester Medical, White Plains Hospital, Reuters Occupancy Planning, Deutsche Bank and Time Incorporated.
I would appreciate an opportunity to meet to discuss how my experience will best meet your organization needs and how my ideas can maintain the excellence you are accustomed may be of particular interest.
 

Employment 

Rodkin Cardinale, CAD Supervisor

Coordinate with the Architectural, Electrical, Fire Alarm, Fire Protection, Plumbing, and Mechanical Engineering Groups to insure AIA, National CAD Standards have been utilized throughout project for MEP Data management of CAD files for SD, DD, CD, and CA submissions coordination.
The implementation of field and design specifications for creating drawing documents for submittals according to disciplines requirements.
Prepared CD’s for Construction submittal to Client, Sub-Consultants and Architectural groups involved in the processes such phasing and packaging as required.
Perform project document posting to Share-point sites for viewing and coordination between Contractors and Architects.

Nov 2010 - current
 

Syska Hennessy Group, CAD Supervisor

Coordinate with the Architect, Telecom, Data Center, Building Management Systems, Electrical, Lighting, Fire Alarm, Fire Protection, Plumbing and Mechanical Engineering, Audiovisual departments to insure National CAD Standards have been utilized throughout project for MEP data management of CAD files for SD, DD, CD, and CA submissions.
The implementation of field and design specifications for creating drawing documents for submittal according to disciplines requirements.
Prepared CD’s for Department of Building submittal in coordination with Client, Sub-Consultants and Architectural group involved in the processes such phasing and packaging as required.
Perform project document posting to share-point sites for viewing and coordination between Contractors and Architects. Implemented technical standards for surveying all cable routing as per schedule provided by cable contractor, creating drawing files from the pull schedules. Provided tenant fit-out updates using ARCHIBUS, CAFM software’s. Supported users and Data Centers with UPS back-up power supply to secure data storage.
Preformed training, set up in the development of Autodesk 2D, BIM Revit 3D modeling procedures, standards installation, update seminars for MEP and CAD group regarding new software.

Apr 2006 - Jul 2010
 

BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY PARTNERS, Project Manager

Coordinate with the Facilities to manage, Electrical, HVAC, Telecommunication, Audiovisual and Administration Information Technology Service Department to insure accurate network security and data management for institution such as Thomson Reuters, Deutsche Bank and Time Incorporated.
The implementation of field and design specifications according to SMPTE technical standards for surveying all cable routing as per schedule provided by cable contractor, creating drawing files from the pull schedules. Provided tenant fit-out updates using ARCHIBUS, CAFM and ITRACS software’s. Created database for the implementation of space planning drawing files in 2D, 3D for conduit cable tray routing, outlet location plans and rack layout documentation. Completing full surveys of Datacenter space and ensuring updated maps were available to all Infrastructure personnel.
Designated locations for IDF closets as per Riser surveys throughout floor space. Supported users and Data Centers with UPS back-up power supply to secure data storage.
Assisted Infrastructures in the development of migration procedures for Commercial, Educational, City, Government and Real Estate properties. Prepared schedules for project, mitigation, communication plans for resource requirements, cost estimate and managing vendors, subcontractors at various locations for site development.

Dec 2004 - Apr 2006
 

WLA Engineering, Construction/ Project Manager

Performed site Inspection and Surveying of Building exteriors for erosion of Steel deterioration by Exterior Bridge or Scaffold.
Manage and applied field data for design specifications to produce CAD documents for client review, records and Department of Building submittals.
Assist with the oversight of consultant staff including manpower, material, equipment, contract administration, safety and all construction performed.
Approved payment requisition base upon scheduled work completed according to original contract bid agreed upon by General contractor. Prepared design calculations and perform reviews on standards to ensure Building codes have been applied

Dec 2003 - Dec 2004
 

DMJM Harris Aecom, SR. Civil/ Structural Inspector/ CAD Designer

The implementation of field and design specifications to produce Construction Documents for site development using transit instruments.
Prepared training in the development of CAD procedures, standards installation and update seminars for departments and CAD group regarding new software.
Extensive telephone interaction with Architectural, Structural, Civil and Building departments within the Firm as the lead on CAD production coordinator

Mar 2000 - Dec 2003
 

Education 

CUNY Medgar Evers College, Computer Science

The study of Computer language and principles for development software for communication between user interface and PC or Mainframe components.

Sep 1992 - Feb 1994
 

VOCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS, Drafting/Inspection

The study of Contruction theory and mathematical equation for calculating cost of materials and industry standards. Also Standard drawing principles for putting together perspective views construction submittals.

Feb 1991 - Aug 1992
 

Areas of Specialization