John Strandberg's Archinect profile

About

An innovator and highly competent business and project leader with 20+ years experience developing creative solutions that enhance performance, effect change, drive profits and growth. Has a proven reputation of management skills to lead and direct staff to accomplish on-time and successful project delivery. Known to be a creative thinker and problem solver who understands the goals and expectations of the clients. A leader with the experience to embed technical knowledge into project development and details.
Comprehensive experience in preparing technical drawings and specifications for various building types. Participation in all phases of the project including compiling programming information through communication with owners, preparing site development plans and feasibility studies. Construction Administration duties; including verification and coordinating shop drawings, conducting on-site observations of work and preparing appropriate field reports. Working knowledge of computer architectural and project management software applications such as AutoCAD and Excel. Practical knowledge of the Florida Building Code, International Building Code and ADA/ANSI handicap Standards.
Wide array of technical knowledge through a variety of projects including corporate, commercial, institutional, aviation, healthcare, governmental, transportation, industrial, educational, multi-family residential and correctional facilities. Progressive and diversified experience as production manager, project manager and project architect for top architectural and engineering firms.

Employment

Belfor USA Group, Inc, Deerfield Beach, FL, Project Manager

Aug 2011 - current

Architectural & Design Services of South Florida LLC, Lake Worth, FL, Sr. Project Manager

Aug 2009 - Aug 2011

Garcia Stromberg, Boca Raton, FL, Sr. Project Manager

Nov 2005 - Jul 2009

Song + Associates, Inc., West Palm Beach, FL, Sr. Project Manager

Mar 2004 - Oct 2005

Education

City College of New York (CCNY), New York, NY, US, BArch, Bachelor of Architecture

5 year Professional Degree

Aug 1987 - Aug 1992

City College of New York (CCNY), New York, NY, US, Bachelors, BS Architecture

Studies in Architecture prior to 5th year thesis.

Aug 1987 - May 1991

Awards

American Institute of Architects – Palm Beach Chapter; John Stetson Award - 2005, Award

JOHN STETSON FAIA SERVICE AWARD

Palm Beach Chapter AIA has established this award in the memory of John Stetson, FAIA,
whose devoted service to the AIA Chapter was over and above his official capacities. It is
hoped that this award will perpetuate John’s memory and those things for which he stood in our
profession. This award will be given to a Palm Beach Chapter AIA member for outstanding
service to the chapter which is over and above that normally required of a member of the AIA.

2005

American Institute of Architects – Palm Beach Chapter; Certification for Appreciation - 2005, Award

American Institute of Architects – Palm Beach Chapter;
Certification for Appreciation - 2005

2005

(NAC) Associate AIA Mentorship Award - 2003, Award

The American Institute of Architects (NAC) National Associates Committee Award;
Associate AIA Mentorship Award - 2003

The AIA Associates Award is the highest award given to individual associate AIA members who best exemplify the highest qualities of leadership and have demonstrated an unparalleled commitment to their component or region's membership, in the community, in professional organizations, and/or in the design and construction industries.

2003

Areas of Specialization

Architecture, Interiors, Construction

Skills

- TECHNICAL: Important technical skills developing different types of projects: - Building - Rehab, construction documents and specifications, Residential/Commercial Design Drafting, ACAD 2012 and past versions, & Sketch-Up, +15 Years Project Management, ADA Code Expertise, Building Code and Standards, (15+yrs) Construction Administration Experience, (15+yrs) Construction Document Experience