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Brandon M. Coles

Brandon M. Coles

Landing, NJ, US

 

About 

Brandon Michael Coles directs teams of architects over the entire project process, assuring thorough quality control through construction. Working on a wide variety of projects, including transit related projects.

Employment 

Sowinski Sullivan Architects, Sparta, NJ, US, Project Designer

Sep 2013 - current
 

Sydness Architects, PC, New York, NY, US, Associate / Project Architect

Associate / Project Architect, directing teams of architects over the entire project process, including production, assuring thorough quality control through construction. Projects ranging from high
rise residential towers, & numerous tenant interior spaces, to restoration projects. Managing the offices CAD and IT systems

Aug 2004 - Sep 2013
 

Looney Ricks Kiss, Princeton, NJ, US, Architect

Worked on Architecture and Planning Projects while also acting as the Princeton branch office’s CAD and IT Manager. Projects included Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction
Documents, and Master Planning Documents for Residential Homes, Town Homes, Multi-Family, Mixed Use, Commercial, Subdivisions, New Urban Developments, TND’s, and TOD’s. Also
participated in Design Charettes with clients and the public to create design guidelines for various communities.

Oct 2001 - Aug 2004
 

Maitra Associates, P.C, Somerset, NJ, US, Architect

Employed under Electrical and Mechanical Professional Engineers creating construction documents for demolition, one-line diagrams, riser diagrams, lighting, power, systems, schedules, HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection plans.

May 2001 - Oct 2001
 

TRC Engineers, Inc., New York, NY, US, Drafter / Inspector

Participated in several different skilled areas including the Industrial Hygiene (indoor air quality), Hazardous Materials (asbestos and lead), and the Building Services Divisions (architecture.)
Responsible for coordinating personnel, visiting and documenting existing site conditions, creating final reports, and overseeing site work.

Jun 1999 - May 2001
 

CDM Technical Training Institute, Inc., Wayne, NJ, US, Trainer

Trained individuals in a lab setting to use AutoDesk products for this AutoDesk Authorized Training Center. Created and revised a job-listing database and resume seminar to improve placement of
state funded students requesting new employment. Provided Networking, Desktop, and AutoDesk product trouble shooting, installation, and maintenance while working with both the IT and Training personnel. Often made on site visits to configure networks and CAD workstations.

Sep 1997 - Sep 1999
 

Education 

New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), Newark, NJ, US, BArch, Architecture

Sep 1995 - Jan 2001
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills