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Maria Ruiz-Ostmeyer

Maria Ruiz-Ostmeyer

La Mesa, CA, US

 

About 

I've been practicing architecture for the last 17 years, I am an independent contractor at this time but I have experience in Hospitality, Retail, School K-12, telecommunication buildings, residential, and multifamily. I'm in the process of getting licensed in California just waiting to test on the California Supplemental, I am very experienced in AUTOCAD and worked on Sketchup and REVIT programs as well. I have been a project manager for the last 7 years, I love working with clients and consultants, I like to mentor newcomers and I LOVE Architecture and Sustainability issues! I practice yoga and love biking and hiking.

 

Employment 

Think Smart Design Green, La Mesa, CA, US, Principal

Independent contractor, green consulting and architectural services.

Jan 2009 - current
 

JMA Architecture Studios, San Diego, CA, US, Project Manager

Administered building projects, applying knowledge of design, construction procedures, zoning, building codes and building materials working with all consultants, interior designers, consulted with clients to determine functional, equipment and spatial requirements of new structures. Prepared information for specifications, materials, equipment, estimated costs and construction time. Attended on site construction and design meetings with client and consultants.
-Valley View Casino Hotel, Escondido, California – $65 million. I was the project manager on this project from schematic design to construction administration.
-Durango Diablo Condominiums, Las Vegas, Nevada
-Fort Apache Condominiums, Las Vegas, Nevada

Jun 2007 - Dec 2008
 

NTD Architecture, San Diego, CA, US, Project Manager

Researched, planned designed and administered public school projects, applying knowledge of design, construction procedures, zoning, building codes and building materials working with all consultants, consulted with clients to determine functional, equipment and spatial requirements of new structures. Prepared specifications for modernization projects.
Wrote and produced Schematic Design Booklets for the presentations to the School Board. Was instrumental in the preparation of construction documents on different projects for the Poway School District.
Modernization Projects:
Valley Elementary School
Pomerado Elementary School
Tierra Bonita Elementary School
Westwood Elementary School
Meadowbrook Middle School
Mount Carmel High School
Poway High School
New Projects:
Del Norte High School (90 million)
Midland Elementary (18 million)

Dec 2002 - Jun 2007
 

JWDA Architects, San Diego, CA, US, Job Captain

Coordination and production of construction documents in a variety of projects from Hotels (Hilton) to telecommunication buildings for Pacific Bell to tenant improvements. Inspection and coordination for the Sound Attenuation Program with the Airport Authority.

Aug 2000 - Jul 2002
 

Flewelling & Moody, Lancaster, CA, US, Job Captain

Worked on a variety of public school projects from modernizations to ADA compliance and installation of relocatable buildings on site, on all phases of the project, for Palmdale school district, Antelope Valley School District, and Lancaster.

Apr 1998 - Feb 2000
 

Education 

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Los Angeles, CA, US, Interior Design

Interior Design Extension Program at UCLA.

Sep 1990 - Mar 1992
 

University of the Sacred Heart, Lima, Peru, BArch, Architecture

Bachelor Degree (5 year degree) in Architecture.

Mar 1982 - Dec 1987
 

Skills