CASCO Diversified Corporation, Project Architect

* Responsible as project team lead for overall design coordination and development, construction document production continuing through construction supervision.
* Researching ICC codes and zoning issues
* Specification writing
* CAD drafting in 2D AutoCAD & MicroStation. Applying CAD standard set forth by the project requirements.
* Construction Administration – Respond to RFIs; shop drawing checking; field observation visits during construction; writing minutes of meetings & telephone logs; punch walks & develop punch walk list; generating transmittals & overseeing outward packages.
* Document Controlling – capture (scanning), storage, and indexing (logs)
* Field surveys – documenting room dimensions, finishes, ceiling heights, windows & doors, floor penetrations, steel column & beam dimensions, panel schedules, HVAC serial & model numbers, visible utility locations; and writing observation reports.
* Responsible for junior staff – delegating work to; and mentoring
* Building department filing/ submissions
* Report to Department Manager/ Eastern Regional Manger
* Manage sub-consultant(s), when applicable – ie Structural, Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical, and Fire Protection engineers
* Extensively traveled from the Edison, NJ office throughout the New England Area for projects.
* Worked on projects ranging from 25,000 sf to 100,000 sf; $80k to $60MM – includes renovations & expansions to existing construction and new construction

Projects include:
* Circuit City – Various Locations
* Christmas Tree Shops – Various Locations
* Bed, Bath & Beyond – Various Locations
* The Home Depot – Various Locations

Lockwood Greene Engineers/ CH2M Hill, Staff Architect

* Responsible as architectural lead for overall architectural design coordination and development, both conceptual and construction document production.
* Responsible for junior staff – delegating work to; and mentoring
* CAD drafting in 2D AutoCAD & MicroStation. Applying CAD standard set forth by client CAD standards.
* CAD modeling in 3D AutoCAD & MicroStation. Applying CAD standard set forth by client CAD standards.
* Imaging – Doctoring/ editing images via Photoshop and/ or paint
* Construction Administration – Respond to RFIs; shop drawing checking; writing minutes of meetings & telephone logs; generating transmittals & mailing out packages.
* Document Controlling – capture (scanning), storage, and indexing (logs)
* Perform take-offs and provided rough Cost Estimates for Architectural portions.
* Held weekly coordination meetings between disciplines
* ISO 9001 Internal Auditor for Quality Control
* Report to Sr. Architect(s), Director of Architectural Service, and Department Manager
* Part-time CAD support for the IT Dept
* Part of the Corporate CAD Standards Committee
* Worked at the Atlanta Office for 2 months - focusing on Military Design
* Worked at the New York Office for 1 month - focusing on High End Retail
* Worked at the San Francisco Office for 1 month & the Puerto Rico Office - focusing on Bio Pharma
* Worked at the Vermont Office for 2 months - focusing on a computer data facility for IBM
* Somerset Office clientele included Pfizer”, Lucent Tech”, “Wyeth Ayerst”, “Bayer”, “BASF”, “Hoffmann LaRoche”, “Glaxosmithkline”.
* Projects ranged from 50,000 sf to 400,00 sf; $5MM to $300MM

Experiences include:
* Human Genome Sciences, Rockville, MD Junior Architect and 3D designer; responsible for BIM model in Intergraph’s Project architect into PDS model. Preliminary and final design for a $250 million, 300,000 sf large-scale manufacturing facility on a 10 acre site. The project also includes mammalian and microbial production facilities, filling and packaging, warehousing, and QA/QC laboratories. Support facilities include cafeteria, lobby, and office space.

* Merck & Co., Inc., Wilson, NC Junior Architect and 3D designer; responsible for BIM model in Bentley’s TriForma/ MicroStation integrated with Engineering BIM model in CADcentre’s PDMS. Project was a 280,000 sf large scale bio-pharma manufacturing facility. Contract for a manufacturing expansion. Work includes a phased multi-building expansion of an existing pharmaceutical production facility, doubling the size of the warehouse and packaging areas, additions and renovations to the administration areas, a new expanded cafeteria and training facility, and renovations to a variety of existing plant support areas and laboratory spaces. Work scope includes placing new building “front door” and employee entrances on the facility, which after project completion will have more than doubled in area and production capacity.

* Janssen Ortho LLC (Johnson & Johnson subsidiary) Gurabo, Puerto Rico Junior Architect and 3D designer; responsible for BIM model in Softdesk’s Auto-architect. Project was a $250 million, 210,000 sf large-scale three-story multipurpose facility for pharmaceutical manufacturing. The facility will make products for both domestic and international markets

* Other clientele include “Searle Cox (Pfizer)”, Lucent Tech”, “Lederle (Wyeth)”, “Wyeth Ayerst”, “Bayer”, “BASF”, “Hoffmann LaRoche”, “Glaxosmithkline”, “Baxter” and “Pfizer”.