I am currently participating in the NCARB Intern Development Program to develop experience, understanding of construction and ability to pass the California Licensing Exams.
Mandurrago Design Studio, Project Manager/Architectural Designer
• Manages 7-10 projects simultaneously in various phases, sizes and scope, including 2-5 drafters.
• Prepares complete design and construction plans for new single/multi-family residences, commercial buildings, and repair or alterations to existing buildings under general supervision of principal designer.
• Communicates with clients and principal designer to obtain information about their specific requirements and desires for the project.
• Makes field observations and measurements to adapt design to existing structure or new structure to site.
• Designs projects initially prior to client and principal designer approval. Applies design skills on problematic areas and construction knowledge on working drawings.
• Coordinates with principal designer; civil, structural, geotechnical, and mechanical engineers; contractor; local building officials; and other consultants to gather needed information for detailing and spec. writing, compliance with various codes, accuracy of construction plans and other requirements necessary for obtaining permits.
• Uses Computer Aided Design (CAD) to prepare architectural, grading and drainage, structural, conceptual landscaping, and lighting plans.
• Assembling preliminary project information, reports, plans, etc. before meeting with county planners, building officials, and land use technicians.
• Applies for and successfully obtains necessary planning, water, grading, and building permits.
• Maintains over 5 years of continuing relationship with County planners, and building officials.
• Keeps in track of project status, performs consultant follow-ups, and gathers proposals/bids.
• Interprets drawings for contractors, consultants, or building officials who may have questions before or during construction.
• Expedited the building and demo permit process with the Building and Planning department for a client that specified a short turnaround time, including a $10,000 bonus for the firm if the construction date was met.
