PROJECT ARCHITECT
SENIOR ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN PROFESSIONAL
Confident, highly accomplished and detail-focused project visionary, I have demonstrated success in architectural design and management. I am a Registered National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) and American Institute of Architects affiliated professional with expertise in commercial, educational, medical, institutional, industrial, transportation and residential design.
Licensed to provide services in New York and Florida, I am well known for my ability to work collaborative with clients and team members, managing projects from conception through completion, and delivering high impact renderings and presentations. I am highly adept at leading and training top performing teams that provide a quality, environmentally friendly product design and the complete client experience.
If you need strong growth- and results-driven leadership to move your organization to its next level of creative success, contact me at jacobdwolff@gmail.com.
“Jacob is a dedicated worker with experience in the early phases of projects. His assets include attention to detail and determination to learn from his own projects challenges, as well as from the experiences of colleagues and teammates.”
“I found Jacob to be a valuable team member and pleasant to work with. Jacob… was willing and able to take on the challenges that he was charged with. Jacob is organized, reliable and willing to work on any task assigned to him. Jacob is a team player and would be an asset for your firm.”
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS:
⏩Provided design, drawings, and project administration for a $52M residential hall, housing 1,200 students at SUNY Alfred.
⏩Handled construction documents for a $9.5M Macomb Hall expansion
⏩Contributed to the design and construction documents for $16M, 36,000 sq. ft. learning center and Gregor Building renovation at SUNY Jefferson Community College.
STRENGTHS & EXPERTISE:
✔Architectural Design & Project Management
✔Project Planning, Execution, & Delivery
✔LEED Architecture
✔Schematic Design & Renderings
✔Document Preparation & Control
✔Construction Management
✔Code Research & Compliance
✔Marketing & Branding Strategies
✔Cost Reduction & Control
✔Negotiations
✔Team Building & Leadership
✔Quality Assurance
✔Client Relationship Management
✔Stakeholder Engagement
✔Commercial & Residential Project Design
✔Sustainable Building Practices & Technology
Mach Architecture, Williamsville, NY, US, Project Architect
Planned and managed commercial and academic construction projects. Produced construction documents, renderings, and schematics, facilitating strong communications with clients and key team members. Integrated engineering elements into designs and assisted with RFQs. Performed plan and code research and ensured compliance with regulatory requirements.
⇒Assisted in the implementation of a new modeling BIM software system (Revit) that boosted productivity, project coordination, and quality across the enterprise.
⇒Facilitated the success of 20+ multimillion-dollar projects across diverse industries including higher education and healthcare facilities.
MWT Architecture, Amherst, NY, US, Architectural Designer
Prepared construction documents for healthcare and hospitality clients.
⇒Provided construction documents for two 36,000 sq. ft. assisted living facilities located near Albany, NY.
⇒Created and delivered construction documents for multi-story hotel projects, including nationally known chains across the eastern United States.
The Lunz Group (formerly WMB), Lakeland, FL, US, Architectural Project Manager
Carried out design and rendering, construction document preparation, and construction administration for residential, educational, industrial, commercial, institutional, and transportation projects. Collaborated with fire protection, structural engineering, and MEP consultants, determined egress requirements, and prepared safety drawings.
⇒Worked on a $20M, 400K sq. ft. distribution center project for an automotive parts retailer.
⇒Managed four LEED Silver-rated projects for a rail transfer facility in Winterhaven, FL.
⇒Handled 3D modeling, design and construction documents for a $1.3M LEED Platinum-rated residence.
⇒Accountable for providing the design and site renovations for LEGOLAND in Duplo Valley, FL, in addition to design and construction expertise for a 6,000 sq. ft. cultural employee center, a restaurant, multi-family residential building, and a Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired performing arts center at Florida Southern College.
SGA, Charleston, SC, US, Temp/ Contract Architectural Designer
During my short tenure with SGA, I assisted in developing construction documents for a sixteen building multi-family complex located near downtown Charleston. I also assisted in developing physical models for the buildings.
E.I. Team, Inc., Buffalo, NY, US, Junior Architect/ Architectural Designer
Completed diverse projects for clients across academic, healthcare, and commercial industries. Developed designs, prepared proposals, developed project plans, penned construction documents, and assisted with project coordination. Helped with material selection, code reviews, cost analyses, 3-D modeling, and construction administration tasks.
⇒Projects included a $34M parking structure for a medical campus and a 3-D animated walk-through presentation for a proposed addition at Medaille College.
⇒Worked on at LEED Gold-level 145K sq. ft mixed-use office in Buffalo, NY proposed to the US Department of Homeland Security and the US Coast Guard.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Champaign, IL, US, Masters, Civil Engineering (Construction Management)
Construction Management Focus
ABET/EAC Accredited Professional Degree
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Champaign, IL, US, MArch, Architecture
Design Focus
NAAB Accredited Professional Degree
Gallery Assistant
Earl Prize Nominee for Architectural Design: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Nomination
