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Rawad Abi-Mansour

Rawad Abi-Mansour

Arcadia, CA, US

 
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About 

With a background in architecture and design, I am working toward my Building Inspector Certification from PCC.

I am an experienced designer with a passion for sustainable architecture. I have a strong background in 3d design and visualization with over several years of experience in architectural design. Skilled in CAD programs like Revit, 3Ds max V-ray, Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign for construction purposes and presentation drawings. Experience in working in multidisciplinary teams to plan, create and present projects that are both functional and aesthetically appealing.

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Employment 

Impact Housing, Los Angeles, CA, US, Architectural Designer

Working on Mix-used Residential Buildings Type III-A over Type I-A construction of 500 units+ in the San Diego region.
Leading a team of 3 members where I helped push the project to get State approval and Building City Permit.
Working on a Modular Design Company strategy.
Working on Code Analysis and Building Design.
My principal's feedback had a satisfaction rate of over 90%

Mar 2022 - current
 

LCDG Architects, Pasadena, CA, US, Job Captain

• Creating a construction document for several renovation projects for LA County (Health Department), such as Clinics, Public Health facilities, and more.
• Working and coordinating directly with consultant engineers.
• Designing different plan layouts to be shown to the client for their approval.
• Working directly with the PM and Seniors to submit the project on time.
• Visiting sites for as-built measurements or overseeing the work being done in progress.

Mar 2020 - Feb 2022
 

Design Resources Group Architects (DRG Architects), Somerset, NJ, US, Sr. Project Designer & BIM Specialist

• Working on SCA Job – Hungerford (Sever Handicap School in Staten Island) Creating Construction Documents – Doors / Windows / Furniture Schedule.
• Participating in all phases of the design and construction process on three major residential luxury buildings in New Jersey. Projects type between residential and mix-use buildings between 30,000 SF & 330,000 SF. Working on Building code required by the State of NJ.
• Creating Construction Documents Drawings from Plans to Elevations, Details, and Sections. From 30% to 100% and Turnover.
• Creating Bidding Documents and making sure the file will be submitted on time.
• My principal's feedback had a satisfaction rate of over 90%.

Jul 2018 - Feb 2020
 

Design Resources Group Architects, AIA Inc –, Somerset, NJ, US, Digital Media Designer

• Creating Scope Report for a small SCA job (Roof Replacement for a Pre-School in Manhattan).
• Creating a 3D model, renderings, and animation for "The Nexus" a pedestrian bridge for Rutgers which got an AIA Award for Unbuilt Category 2017 1st Place Prize.
• Creating multiple 3D renderings for Public Schools (New York and New Jersey) – Colleges throughout the State of NJ (KEAN – OCC – Rutgers – NJIT, …).

May 2017 - Jul 2018
 

Antoine El-Azzi – Engineering and Architecture, Beirut, LB, Project Manager & Digital Media Designer

• Working on Building code required by the Lebanese Code 2010.
• Dealing with the client's needs and making sure the design is reflecting his/her perspective.
• Preparing Report when doing a Field visit – Meeting with Contractors and answering their questions regarding their concerns.
• Creating a 3D model using 3Ds Max and rendering using V-ray and Adobe Photoshop to help the client understand the design.

Nov 2015 - Mar 2016
 

Al-Husam Est. General Trading & Contracting, Beirut, LB, Junior Architect

• Preparing Construction Documents – Learning how to draw Details and Preparing Schedule sheets.
• Preparing Design Presentations for the client.
• Type of Work: Restaurant Interior Design – Office Building with Retail shops on the Ground First Floor – Gym Interior Design –

Apr 2013 - May 2015
 

Education 

Pasadena City College, Pasadena, CA, US, Construction Inspection

Aug 2021 - current
 

Université Saint-Esprit de Kaslik (USEK), Joünié, LB, MArch, Architecture

Sep 2012 - Jun 2015
 

Université Saint-Esprit de Kaslik (USEK), Joünié, LB, BArch, Architecture

Sep 2008 - Jun 2012
 

Areas of Specialization 

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