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Amir Saleh

Amir Saleh

Los Angeles, CA, US

 

About 

Employment 

KAA Design Group, Los Angeles, CA, US, Project Coordinator

• Worked with ArchiCAD to develop BIM models for several high-end custom single-family residences.
• Was involved in all phases of the projects from SD to CA.
• Was the model manager on several projects.
• Created 3D renderings in Twinmotion.
• Was in charge of consultant coordination and consultant drawings review.

Sep 2019 - Feb 2024
 

Hamilton Architects, INC, Los Angeles, CA, US, Project Manager

• Managed projects through all phases-schematic design to construction administration. (18 independent projects and 14 collaborations to date).
• Coordinated with multiple consultants, contractors, expediters, government agencies, and clients to reach a high-quality product.
• Worked in the cities of Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Burbank, Culver City, etc.
• Scheduled services, instigated bids, and oversaw production/quality of design, and contract documents.
• Documented properties as basis of design work, as chronology of construction progression, or recorded as-builts.
• Involved in all steps of permit processing.

Aug 2014 - Aug 2019
 

G.A. Design, Torrance, CA, US, Junior Architect

• Prepared plans, notes, and details for LAUSD and LBUSD schools ADA compliancy projects.
• Coordinated drawings with consultants.
• Prepared background drawings for engineers as as architectural drawings for LAUSD and LBUSD schools HVAC upgrade.

Nov 2013 - Aug 2014
 

University of Southern California (USC), Los Angeles, CA, US, Laser cutter technician

• Assisted students with preparing their files for laser cutters.
• Adjusted the machines per the file complexity and material.
• Made sure the laser cutters are well maintained and run smoothly.

Sep 2010 - Feb 2013
 

SAEE STUDIO, Los Angeles, CA, US, Intern

• Worked mainly with AutoCAD and Rhino to develop working drawings.
• Involved in SD and DD phases of design.
• Involved in minor design decisions.

May 2010 - Nov 2011
 

The Perennial Architect, Cayucos, CA, US, Junior Staff

• Worked mainly with AutoCAD and SketchUp to develop working drawings.
• Handled SD, DD, CD phases of projects.
• Revised drawings.
• Drafted necessary building details for each project.

Oct 2007 - May 2008
 

Education 

University of Southern California (USC), Los Angeles, CA, US, BArch, architecture

Aug 2008 - May 2013
 

Awards 

Presidential Scholar, Award

I received the Presidential Scholar Award in june of 2007 upon my graduation from El Camino College

2007
 

Most Sustainable Design, 1st Place

At Design Village competition in Cal Poly San Luis Obispo our received the first place award for the most sustainable design.

2007
 

Areas of Specialization 

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